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ChrisTV · 10-08-2004, 02:54 PM

Hey Honeymooners fans-

Still trying to keep this a REALLY HOT TOPIC!!!!!!

There are "Lost Episodes" out there & if you want them to reach DVD-
PLEASE read this and contact MPI to get something done!!!

****ORIGINAL MESSAGE****

Hey Honeymooners fans-

According to the original press release from the U. of Georgia's Peabody film archive, MPI in association with Gleason Enterprises, will be releasing the newly found "Love Letter" for home video release.

Here is the link to the original story from The University of Georgia:
http://www.uga.edu/aboutUGA/learn-honeymooners.html

So, I'm trying to spread the word - that now is a great time to get MPI to release what additional "lost episodes" & footage they have on the newly planned DVD release.

Please, if you wish, use any or all of the following info as the body of your e-mail: (If you know of anything I missed, please let me know.)

(See below for links to MPI)

Episodes hopfully included on this new DVD release are:

“Manager of the Baseball Team” (6/1/57) (length 10:36).

Note: The 5/9/53 version is on DVD volume 10 & is on VHS vol 10. The 6/1/57 episode was supposed to be on VHS vol 28.
It is promoted as the 6/1/57 episode, but it is the 5/9/53. In fact on some sites the 6/1/57 episode is promoted as being on DVD volume 10 as well - but that is incorrect.

The reason “Honeymooners” fans would love to see MPI release this 6/1/57 episode on DVD is because it is the very last Gleason, Carney, Meadows, Randolph episode.

“Halloween Party for the Boss” dated 10/30/54 is on VHS volume 26, but was never released on any of the DVD volumes.

Note: this should not to be confused with the episode “Halloween Party” dated 10/31/53, that is on DVD volume 8.

UPDATE: "What's the Name" / "What's Her Name":
On the final DVD - volume 24 - was to be "What's the Name" (5/15/54) a remake of "What's Her Name" from (3/21/53) on DVD volume 12.

However, "What's Her Name" (3/21/53) on volume 12 is also on DVD volume 24, not "What's the Name" (5/15/54).

NOTE: As Honeymooners fans know the difference between the 2 episodes is that in "What's the Name" from (5/15/54) features Ralph and Alice singing a song "One of These Days, Pow".

According to 1986 book, “The Honeymooners Lost Episdes” by Donna McCrohan and Peter Crescenti, the following 7 episodes are listed as “still lost” but as you can see, 2 of them were found, (NOTE: really they were restored), aired on “The Honeymmoners 35th Anniversary Special” in 1987 and then released by MPI. They are:

"The Turkey" 9/27/52 (listed as still lost)

“Lost Baby” 10/11/52 (restored, aired on “Honeymmoners 35th Anniversary” & released by MPI on DVD)

“Quiz Show” 10/18/52 (restored, aired on “Honeymmoners 35th Anniversary” & released by MPI on DVD)

"Question Mark" 10/25/52 (listed as still lost)

"Missing Pants" 12/6/52 (listed as still lost)

"Easter Hats" 4/4/53 (listed as still lost)

"Alice's Birthday" 5/16/53 (listed as still lost)

NOTE: Because 2 episodes were “found”, you can see why we would be asking MPI for any of the 5 additional lost episodes listed above. The word was that the 5 episodes were actually “found” but were not released due to poor quality. The buzz was that they were going to be worked on for possible release in the future. We could only hope!!

There are also 3 additional “lost episodes” that were found and aired on 3 “Best of Gleason” specials in the late 80’s & early 90’s. These 3 episodes were never listed in the book as a part of the MPI library. They are:

“The New Bowling Ball” 9/20/52 (aired on “Best of Gleason 2” in 1989 on FOX, never released on DVD)

“6 Months To Live” 10/4/52 (aired on “Best of Gleason 3” in 1989 on FOX, never released on DVD)

“Sprained Thumb” 11/15/52 (aired on “Best of Gleason 1” in 1988 on FOX, never released on DVD). "Spraind Thumb" can be found on the VHS release "The Great Gleason" - this VHS is produced by MPI.

Note: So if MPI owns the rights to "Sprained Thumb", perhaps they have the others as well.

Lastly, according to the book, MPI also has footage of 2 other episodes, this would make awesome bonus material:

“Honeymooners Christmas Party” 12/52
(The book states 1 reel found – MPI may release)
(Not to be confused with the 12/19/53 version that is on DVD vol 3)

“The Fortune Teller”
(The book states 1/2 show available – MPI may release)

NOTE: On "The Great Gleason" VHS they show 4 different scenes from "Honeymooners Christmas Party". From the footage I have seen it does not look like the 1953 version. So hopfully they can include the 12/52 footage they have on the future release.

UPDATE: Of course there is the 9 (1957 Trip To Europe) episodes.
3 lengthy clips of these episodes also appeared on the 3 "Best of Gleason" specials & from what I have read either CBS or MPI have the rights to these hour long musical classics.

The following are the contacts at MPI & Gleason Enterprises:

Gleason Enterprises:
website@jackiegleason.com

MPI:
Main e-Mail:
customerservice@mpimedia.com

General Questions regarding MPI
webmaster@mpimedia.com

Home Video Account Sales & Distribution
Andy Kemp
akemp@mpimedia.com

Senior Vice President
Home Video Acquisitions
Nasser Zegar
nzegar@mpimedia.com

Home Video Title Public Performance Rights
Jennifer Saunoris
jsaunoris@mpimedia.com

Original & Co-Productions
Greg Newman
gnewman@mpimedia.com

Television Programming Sales
Nicola Goelzhaeuser
ngoelzhaeuser@mpimedia.com

WPA Film Library Acquistions
Kim Mazanek
kmazanek@mpimedia.com

WPA Film Library Sales
Diane Paradiso
dparadiso@mpimedia.com

Public Relations
Christie Hester
chris.hester@mpimedia.com
NOTE: Christie was the only person to reply to me - however she had no information to offer & only suggested to keep an eye on their site for future info.

Internet Advertising/Marketing Opportunities
Mike Zuccato
mzuccato@mpimedia.com

MPI:
Phone: 1-800-777-2223

PLEASE Honeymooners fans, take the time to make the case that we'd like to have whats available. I suggest contacting each link above with the same info & really get MPI to look into this.

THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR THIS!!!!

Take care,
Chris

PS: I have been thinking that if the "Love Letter" MPI release is on the way - they may use Valentines Day as a great time to release. This does not leave a lot of time!!!!!

10-08-2004, 02:54 PM	#1
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	HONEYMOONERS FANS: UPDATED: Write MPI & tell them you want your LOST EPISODES Hey Honeymooners fans- Still trying to keep this a REALLY HOT TOPIC!!!!!! There are "Lost Episodes" out there & if you want them to reach DVD- PLEASE read this and contact MPI to get something done!!! **ORIGINAL MESSAGE** Hey Honeymooners fans- According to the original press release from the U. of Georgia's Peabody film archive, MPI in association with Gleason Enterprises, will be releasing the newly found "Love Letter" for home video release. Here is the link to the original story from The University of Georgia: http://www.uga.edu/aboutUGA/learn-honeymooners.html So, I'm trying to spread the word - that now is a great time to get MPI to release what additional "lost episodes" & footage they have on the newly planned DVD release. Please, if you wish, use any or all of the following info as the body of your e-mail: (If you know of anything I missed, please let me know.) (See below for links to MPI) Episodes hopfully included on this new DVD release are: “Manager of the Baseball Team” (6/1/57) (length 10:36). Note: The 5/9/53 version is on DVD volume 10 & is on VHS vol 10. The 6/1/57 episode was supposed to be on VHS vol 28. It is promoted as the 6/1/57 episode, but it is the 5/9/53. In fact on some sites the 6/1/57 episode is promoted as being on DVD volume 10 as well - but that is incorrect. The reason “Honeymooners” fans would love to see MPI release this 6/1/57 episode on DVD is because it is the very last Gleason, Carney, Meadows, Randolph episode. “Halloween Party for the Boss” dated 10/30/54 is on VHS volume 26, but was never released on any of the DVD volumes. Note: this should not to be confused with the episode “Halloween Party” dated 10/31/53, that is on DVD volume 8. UPDATE: "What's the Name" / "What's Her Name": On the final DVD - volume 24 - was to be "What's the Name" (5/15/54) a remake of "What's Her Name" from (3/21/53) on DVD volume 12. However, "What's Her Name" (3/21/53) on volume 12 is also on DVD volume 24, not "What's the Name" (5/15/54). NOTE: As Honeymooners fans know the difference between the 2 episodes is that in "What's the Name" from (5/15/54) features Ralph and Alice singing a song "One of These Days, Pow". According to 1986 book, “The Honeymooners Lost Episdes” by Donna McCrohan and Peter Crescenti, the following 7 episodes are listed as “still lost” but as you can see, 2 of them were found, (NOTE: really they were restored), aired on “The Honeymmoners 35th Anniversary Special” in 1987 and then released by MPI. They are: "The Turkey" 9/27/52 (listed as still lost) “Lost Baby” 10/11/52 (restored, aired on “Honeymmoners 35th Anniversary” & released by MPI on DVD) “Quiz Show” 10/18/52 (restored, aired on “Honeymmoners 35th Anniversary” & released by MPI on DVD) "Question Mark" 10/25/52 (listed as still lost) "Missing Pants" 12/6/52 (listed as still lost) "Easter Hats" 4/4/53 (listed as still lost) "Alice's Birthday" 5/16/53 (listed as still lost) NOTE: Because 2 episodes were “found”, you can see why we would be asking MPI for any of the 5 additional lost episodes listed above. The word was that the 5 episodes were actually “found” but were not released due to poor quality. The buzz was that they were going to be worked on for possible release in the future. We could only hope!! There are also 3 additional “lost episodes” that were found and aired on 3 “Best of Gleason” specials in the late 80’s & early 90’s. These 3 episodes were never listed in the book as a part of the MPI library. They are: “The New Bowling Ball” 9/20/52 (aired on “Best of Gleason 2” in 1989 on FOX, never released on DVD) “6 Months To Live” 10/4/52 (aired on “Best of Gleason 3” in 1989 on FOX, never released on DVD) “Sprained Thumb” 11/15/52 (aired on “Best of Gleason 1” in 1988 on FOX, never released on DVD). "Spraind Thumb" can be found on the VHS release "The Great Gleason" - this VHS is produced by MPI. Note: So if MPI owns the rights to "Sprained Thumb", perhaps they have the others as well. Lastly, according to the book, MPI also has footage of 2 other episodes, this would make awesome bonus material: “Honeymooners Christmas Party” 12/52 (The book states 1 reel found – MPI may release) (Not to be confused with the 12/19/53 version that is on DVD vol 3) “The Fortune Teller” (The book states 1/2 show available – MPI may release) NOTE: On "The Great Gleason" VHS they show 4 different scenes from "Honeymooners Christmas Party". From the footage I have seen it does not look like the 1953 version. So hopfully they can include the 12/52 footage they have on the future release. UPDATE: Of course there is the 9 (1957 Trip To Europe) episodes. 3 lengthy clips of these episodes also appeared on the 3 "Best of Gleason" specials & from what I have read either CBS or MPI have the rights to these hour long musical classics. The following are the contacts at MPI & Gleason Enterprises: Gleason Enterprises: website@jackiegleason.com MPI: Main e-Mail: customerservice@mpimedia.com General Questions regarding MPI webmaster@mpimedia.com Home Video Account Sales & Distribution Andy Kemp akemp@mpimedia.com Senior Vice President Home Video Acquisitions Nasser Zegar nzegar@mpimedia.com Home Video Title Public Performance Rights Jennifer Saunoris jsaunoris@mpimedia.com Original & Co-Productions Greg Newman gnewman@mpimedia.com Television Programming Sales Nicola Goelzhaeuser ngoelzhaeuser@mpimedia.com WPA Film Library Acquistions Kim Mazanek kmazanek@mpimedia.com WPA Film Library Sales Diane Paradiso dparadiso@mpimedia.com Public Relations Christie Hester chris.hester@mpimedia.com NOTE: Christie was the only person to reply to me - however she had no information to offer & only suggested to keep an eye on their site for future info. Internet Advertising/Marketing Opportunities Mike Zuccato mzuccato@mpimedia.com MPI: Phone: 1-800-777-2223 PLEASE Honeymooners fans, take the time to make the case that we'd like to have whats available. I suggest contacting each link above with the same info & really get MPI to look into this. THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR THIS!!!! Take care, Chris PS: I have been thinking that if the "Love Letter" MPI release is on the way - they may use Valentines Day as a great time to release. This does not leave a lot of time!!!!!