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hue_mee · 01-09-2005, 11:20 AM

This is an email I received

Chico and the Man - Will Chico come to DVD? It's 'loooooking gooood!'
Posted by David Lambert
1/09/2005

Chico, don't be discouraged,
The Man he ain't so hard to understand.
Chico, if you try now,
I know that you can lend a helping hand.

Because there's good in everyone
And a new day has begun
You can see the morning sun if you try.

And I know, things will be better
Oh yes they will for Chico and the Man
Yes they will for Chico and the Man.

Reading those lyrics, you can almost hear the strumming melody of Jose Feliciano's classic theme song for the equally classic 1974 NBC series Chico and the Man. Starring Freddie Prinze (until his death near the end of the 3rd season) as "Chico", Jack Albertson as "Ed Brown" (a.k.a. "the Man"; Albertson also played "Grandpa Joe" in Willy Wonka), and Scatman Crothers as Louie the garbageman (a far cry from Crothers' voice role as Autobot warrior "Jazz" on The Transformers).

The first season of the show had 22 half-hour episodes, starting with the pilot episode where Chico shows up riding a motorbike into Ed's garage, looking for a job as a mechanic. Ed is not agreeable, but finally gives in and gives Chico a chance...but by the second episode has already changed his mind and tries to get rid of the young latino. Chico is not so easily run off, and The Man finally learns to trust him, befriend him, and eventually makes him a partner. It would be great to have this series on DVD, but is Warner Brothers working to get it out? Well, as "Chico" actor Freddie Prinze was famous for saying, it's "loooooking gooood!"

Back in November we told you about Warner Home Video's plans to celebrate 50 years of Warner Television, and how they wanted to release plenty of new TV-on-DVD box sets throughout the year to support their anniversary promotion. Part of that promotion, as we mentioned, was an escalating mail-in rebate: the more participating season sets you buy, the bigger your rebate!

A link to the rebate form for this promotion has just been added to the Amazon listings for participating titles (including February releases like Full House, Night Court, Fresh Prince, etc.). When you look at the form (.pdf format: Adobe Acrobat Reader required), you see a list of all the Warner television series titles whose DVDs will be part of the rebate promotion. A few of these titles have no releases on the market yet, but were already known to be in-the-works (like The Adventures of Superman and Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman).

However, if you take a close look at the list, which we've captured and display below, you'll notice that Chico and the Man occupies a spot near the top of the left-side column! This is the first way we've known that the series is coming to DVD, and we're sure that the show's many fans are glad to hear it. Stay tuned and we'll have more for you about this release just as soon as Warner Home Video makes the details available. Our thanks go to Mark White and the other readers who wrote in to give us the heads-up about the rebate form; here's that list we promised:

hue_mee · 01-09-2005, 11:21 AM

part 2

victorianscribe · 01-09-2005, 01:22 PM

I just got the same e-mail. Needless to say, I am feeling

God Bless You, Freddie.

kathy59 · 01-09-2005, 02:03 PM

It looks like another dream may be coming true. First the STAR, now the DVD. I can't wait!

Luckymama58 · 01-09-2005, 02:15 PM

OMG

Can it be true!?!?!? Be still my heart!!!!!

2005 is shaping up to be a GREAT year! I'm in line at FYE!!!!

Cheryl Harrell · 01-09-2005, 06:02 PM

Is this all 4 seasons or just season one? Just wondering... Can't wait!!!!

spunkygirl · 01-09-2005, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheryl Harrell

Is this all 4 seasons or just season one? Just wondering... Can't wait!!!!

It will be one season at a time

The list said any complete season set, so that basically means that there will be more seasons released at a later time

dandelion wine · 01-09-2005, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lola Dane

It will be one season at a time

The list said any complete season set, so that basically means that there will be more seasons released at a later time

Yaaaay.

Definately loooking good!

sfditusa · 01-10-2005, 02:56 PM

I just got the email too!!!! Yay. I wonder if our lobbying helped, or if the Star in Hollywood is what finally got Freddie noticed. I would like to think it is both. Congrats to us and to our Freddie.

sfditusa

Cheryl Harrell · 01-10-2005, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the info! I can't wait for it to come out! I hope they put out all the seasons...

Joy · 01-12-2005, 09:47 AM

YIPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-09-2005, 11:20 AM	#1
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	Update on Chico and the Man on DVD This is an email I received Chico and the Man - Will Chico come to DVD? It's 'loooooking gooood!' Posted by David Lambert 1/09/2005 Chico, don't be discouraged, The Man he ain't so hard to understand. Chico, if you try now, I know that you can lend a helping hand. Because there's good in everyone And a new day has begun You can see the morning sun if you try. And I know, things will be better Oh yes they will for Chico and the Man Yes they will for Chico and the Man. Reading those lyrics, you can almost hear the strumming melody of Jose Feliciano's classic theme song for the equally classic 1974 NBC series Chico and the Man. Starring Freddie Prinze (until his death near the end of the 3rd season) as "Chico", Jack Albertson as "Ed Brown" (a.k.a. "the Man"; Albertson also played "Grandpa Joe" in Willy Wonka), and Scatman Crothers as Louie the garbageman (a far cry from Crothers' voice role as Autobot warrior "Jazz" on The Transformers). The first season of the show had 22 half-hour episodes, starting with the pilot episode where Chico shows up riding a motorbike into Ed's garage, looking for a job as a mechanic. Ed is not agreeable, but finally gives in and gives Chico a chance...but by the second episode has already changed his mind and tries to get rid of the young latino. Chico is not so easily run off, and The Man finally learns to trust him, befriend him, and eventually makes him a partner. It would be great to have this series on DVD, but is Warner Brothers working to get it out? Well, as "Chico" actor Freddie Prinze was famous for saying, it's "loooooking gooood!" Back in November we told you about Warner Home Video's plans to celebrate 50 years of Warner Television, and how they wanted to release plenty of new TV-on-DVD box sets throughout the year to support their anniversary promotion. Part of that promotion, as we mentioned, was an escalating mail-in rebate: the more participating season sets you buy, the bigger your rebate! A link to the rebate form for this promotion has just been added to the Amazon listings for participating titles (including February releases like Full House, Night Court, Fresh Prince, etc.). When you look at the form (.pdf format: Adobe Acrobat Reader required), you see a list of all the Warner television series titles whose DVDs will be part of the rebate promotion. A few of these titles have no releases on the market yet, but were already known to be in-the-works (like The Adventures of Superman and Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman). However, if you take a close look at the list, which we've captured and display below, you'll notice that Chico and the Man occupies a spot near the top of the left-side column! This is the first way we've known that the series is coming to DVD, and we're sure that the show's many fans are glad to hear it. Stay tuned and we'll have more for you about this release just as soon as Warner Home Video makes the details available. Our thanks go to Mark White and the other readers who wrote in to give us the heads-up about the rebate form; here's that list we promised:
	__________________ Freddie Prinze Sr Thank you David Brenner! "...and when he shall die, take him and cut him into little stars, and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the earth will be in love with night..."

01-09-2005, 11:21 AM	#2
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	part 2 Attached Images

01-09-2005, 01:22 PM	#3
victorianscribe Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 158	It's Coming!!! I just got the same e-mail. Needless to say, I am feeling God Bless You, Freddie.
	__________________ Estar contido, mi amor ...

01-09-2005, 02:03 PM	#4
kathy59 Senior Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 23	Hooray! It looks like another dream may be coming true. First the STAR, now the DVD. I can't wait!

01-09-2005, 02:15 PM	#5
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	WOW OMG OMG OMG Can it be true!?!?!? Be still my heart!!!!! 2005 is shaping up to be a GREAT year! I'm in line at FYE!!!!
	__________________ We All Use Math Every Day! Everything is Numb3rs! Capt. Jack: Drink up, me hardies, Yo Ho! I reject your reality and substitute my own!-Adam Savage, Mythbuster A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds... With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson RIP Freddie Prinze 1954-1977 You have your star now.

01-09-2005, 06:02 PM	#6
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	Is this all 4 seasons or just season one? Just wondering... Can't wait!!!!
	__________________ RIP darling Mike. I love you forever... You are with Freddie Prinze & Jesus now. 1951-2009 "Make it your way, who can beat the Lord, the Son of God. Dear Lord, help me be strong where I am weak, if it be your will"-- The Late Freddie Prinze Sr

01-10-2005, 02:56 PM	#9
sfditusa Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 168	I just got the email too!!!! Yay. I wonder if our lobbying helped, or if the Star in Hollywood is what finally got Freddie noticed. I would like to think it is both. Congrats to us and to our Freddie. sfditusa
	__________________ Looooooooooking Gooooooood! :-)

01-10-2005, 04:27 PM	#10
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	Thanks for the info! I can't wait for it to come out! I hope they put out all the seasons...

01-12-2005, 09:47 AM	#11
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	YIPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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