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TVFactFan · 09-21-2004, 08:25 PM

scenes in a sitcom episode whether it's on cable, VHS, or DVD? I talked to some people who feel it's not that big of a deal that seconds or minutes are cut from a episode. I personally want to see every single second of a episode. I want the FULL LENGTH!!!!

Adamantium · 09-21-2004, 10:41 PM

I'm with you on this one.

For example, I watched "NewsRadio" in it's original run. When it came to A&E, I couldn't watch the first season because it was so cut up. I can't watch it, knowing those other scenes are gone. All the scenes are in there for a reason and shouldn't be cut out for more commercials. Screw commercials. That's why I've taken to the DVD season sets, no commercials and uncut (for the most part) episodes. I am furious about the edited episodes on DVDs. When I put my money into it, I want full episodes. It's ridiculous to have anything less.

Brian Damage · 09-21-2004, 10:46 PM

I agree with you Solomon, although it wouldn't completely prevent me from buying a DVD.

sara · 09-21-2004, 11:05 PM

It doesn't bother me if I am watching it on TV, but it would bug me if it was on a DVD. I know that stations show more commercials now, so I expect some editing while I'm watching a rerun, it sucks but I understand. However there is no reason why episodes should be edited on a DVD.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2004, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by sara
It doesn't bother me if I am watching it on TV, but it would bug me if it was on a DVD. I know that stations show more commercials now, so I expect some editing while I'm watching a rerun, it sucks but I understand. However there is no reason why episodes should be edited on a DVD.

I agree, i need someone to give me an intelligent answer as to why episodes would ever be edited on a DVD. So far edited eps have been discovered on

Good Times-season 3
Sanford and Son-season 2

Brian Damage · 09-21-2004, 11:15 PM

Don't forget What's Happening season 1

TVFactFan · 09-21-2004, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
Don't forget What's Happening season 1

Yeah that's right. Maybe the Original Version for that ep was in bad shape. Just a Guess-LOL

AKA · 09-21-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I agree, i need someone to give me an intelligent answer as to why episodes would ever be edited on a DVD.

Unfortunately, sometimes production companies lose and/or destroy full-length masters, and syndication edits are are they have.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2004, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Unfortunately, sometimes production companies lose and/or destroy full-length masters, and syndication edits are are they have.

What do you mean by the production companies lose masters?-LOL

AKA · 09-21-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
What do you mean by the production companies lose masters?-LOL

As in the "master copy."

Chelsea · 09-22-2004, 12:23 AM

The best example of my stance on cut eps can be shown with ALF. I've been an ALF fan longer than I've been a fan of almost ANYTHING else...If there's cut episodes on TV, fine. But, with DVDs, I'm paying a rather nice sum of money to have copies of those episodes, I want them complete. ALF had syndication cuts (IE: Sans 2 minutes) on all the Season 1 episodes. Wouldn't buy the set, despite it being one of the few shows I said I'd buy no matter the price. But, the syndication cuts turned me off to the point of no-sale

dawsongirl · 09-22-2004, 03:31 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
scenes in a sitcom episode whether it's on cable, VHS, or DVD? I talked to some people who feel it's not that big of a deal that seconds or minutes are cut from a episode. I personally want to see every single second of a episode. I want the FULL LENGTH!!!!

I agree.

Lady T · 09-22-2004, 03:34 AM

I agree to a point; but it would not prevent me from purchasing a DVD of my favorite show, that I have not seen in a while, and this particular show is rarely seen in sydnication; but I would understand why people would be upset, because DVDs can be very expensive...

spunkygirl · 09-22-2004, 03:36 AM

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Originally posted by sara
It doesn't bother me if I am watching it on TV, but it would bug me if it was on a DVD. I know that stations show more commercials now, so I expect some editing while I'm watching a rerun, it sucks but I understand. However there is no reason why episodes should be edited on a DVD.

I never have understood why networks need to show more commercials nowadays than they did say ten years ago

Lady T · 09-22-2004, 03:45 AM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
I never have understood why networks need to show more commercials nowadays than they did say ten years ago

09-21-2004, 08:25 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,153	Is there anyone out there who is not bothered by missing scenes in a sitcom episode whether it's on cable, VHS, or DVD? I talked to some people who feel it's not that big of a deal that seconds or minutes are cut from a episode. I personally want to see every single second of a episode. I want the FULL LENGTH!!!!

09-21-2004, 11:05 PM	#4
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	It doesn't bother me if I am watching it on TV, but it would bug me if it was on a DVD. I know that stations show more commercials now, so I expect some editing while I'm watching a rerun, it sucks but I understand. However there is no reason why episodes should be edited on a DVD.
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09-22-2004, 12:23 AM	#11
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	The best example of my stance on cut eps can be shown with ALF. I've been an ALF fan longer than I've been a fan of almost ANYTHING else...If there's cut episodes on TV, fine. But, with DVDs, I'm paying a rather nice sum of money to have copies of those episodes, I want them complete. ALF had syndication cuts (IE: Sans 2 minutes) on all the Season 1 episodes. Wouldn't buy the set, despite it being one of the few shows I said I'd buy no matter the price. But, the syndication cuts turned me off to the point of no-sale
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09-21-2004, 10:41 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,840	I'm with you on this one. For example, I watched "NewsRadio" in it's original run. When it came to A&E, I couldn't watch the first season because it was so cut up. I can't watch it, knowing those other scenes are gone. All the scenes are in there for a reason and shouldn't be cut out for more commercials. Screw commercials. That's why I've taken to the DVD season sets, no commercials and uncut (for the most part) episodes. I am furious about the edited episodes on DVDs. When I put my money into it, I want full episodes. It's ridiculous to have anything less.

09-21-2004, 10:46 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I agree with you Solomon, although it wouldn't completely prevent me from buying a DVD.

09-21-2004, 11:15 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Don't forget What's Happening season 1

09-22-2004, 03:34 AM	#13
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I agree to a point; but it would not prevent me from purchasing a DVD of my favorite show, that I have not seen in a while, and this particular show is rarely seen in sydnication; but I would understand why people would be upset, because DVDs can be very expensive...