What will it take to bring Silver Spoons and Gimme a Break to dvd? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

carsonfan · 01-04-2005, 12:56 AM

I don't understand why Gimme a Break and Silver Spoons are not on dvd yet. Those were two of my favorite shows growing up in the 80's. I am sure there are other fans out there such as myself who loved watching these shows. I am sure sales for these two shows would be pretty good if released. I wonder what will it take to get these shows released on dvd.

vashti1999 · 01-04-2005, 01:29 AM

If I remember correctly, both of those shows were included in the online poll that Sony had a couple of years ago where they listed a number of potential dvd titles and asked people which 5 they'd be most interested in. Maybe neither show got many votes, so they were put on the backburner. There's alot in Sony's catalog for them to go through, I would bet that we'd see dvds for both of those shows eventually. Maybe Silver Spoons more than Gimme A Break, but they could both be released sooner or later.

Pavan · 01-04-2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

If I remember correctly, both of those shows were included in the online poll that Sony had a couple of years ago where they listed a number of potential dvd titles and asked people which 5 they'd be most interested in. Maybe neither show got many votes, so they were put on the backburner. There's alot in Sony's catalog for them to go through, I would bet that we'd see dvds for both of those shows eventually. Maybe Silver Spoons more than Gimme A Break, but they could both be released sooner or later.

I think Gimme a Break! is Universal, not Sony.

vashti1999 · 01-04-2005, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

I think Gimme a Break! is Universal, not Sony.

Okay, I remembered incorrectly. I just found the old list that was on that poll. I bolded the ones that have come out or been rumored on the way.

Action
Barney Miller
Benson
Bewitched
Designing Women
Diff'rent Strokes
Dilbert
Donny & Marie
The Facts of Life
Fantasy Island
Father Knows Best
The Flying Nun
Hart to Hart
I Dream of Jeannie
Just Shoot Me
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Maude
The Nanny
NewsRadio
One Day at a Time
The Partridge Family
Route 66
Silver Spoons
Soap
Square Pegs
T.J. Hooker
The Tick
V.I.P.
Who's the Boss?

Pavan · 01-04-2005, 10:45 AM

The Flying Nun/Gidget is also slated for this fall. It baffles me that there has been no word on Facts of Life and Silver Spoons yet.

ClassicTV4Ever · 01-04-2005, 01:16 PM

Those dingbats at Sony seem to think that Silver Spoons won't sell well, so they are very reluctant to release it on DVD. Here's a link to the thread at the Silver Spoons board started by the lady who is trying to convince Sony to release it. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=108501

And with Gimme a Break, I have no clue why that isn't out yet. I wish Universal would release it though.

01-04-2005, 12:56 AM	#1
carsonfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 155	What will it take to bring Silver Spoons and Gimme a Break to dvd? I don't understand why Gimme a Break and Silver Spoons are not on dvd yet. Those were two of my favorite shows growing up in the 80's. I am sure there are other fans out there such as myself who loved watching these shows. I am sure sales for these two shows would be pretty good if released. I wonder what will it take to get these shows released on dvd.

01-04-2005, 01:29 AM	#2
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	If I remember correctly, both of those shows were included in the online poll that Sony had a couple of years ago where they listed a number of potential dvd titles and asked people which 5 they'd be most interested in. Maybe neither show got many votes, so they were put on the backburner. There's alot in Sony's catalog for them to go through, I would bet that we'd see dvds for both of those shows eventually. Maybe Silver Spoons more than Gimme A Break, but they could both be released sooner or later.
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01-04-2005, 10:45 AM	#5
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	The Flying Nun/Gidget is also slated for this fall. It baffles me that there has been no word on Facts of Life and Silver Spoons yet.

01-04-2005, 01:16 PM	#6
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	Those dingbats at Sony seem to think that Silver Spoons won't sell well, so they are very reluctant to release it on DVD. Here's a link to the thread at the Silver Spoons board started by the lady who is trying to convince Sony to release it. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=108501 And with Gimme a Break, I have no clue why that isn't out yet. I wish Universal would release it though.