I found out in the philadelphia daily news why some shows will never make it to DVD - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 03-18-2005, 05:00 PM

The guy explained that some of the original film is just in too bad of shape to be reused. It was said parts of the film is disintegrated and may smell like vinegar. So there is the reason shows older shows may not make it to DVD

treky · 03-22-2005, 04:50 AM

yea, I heard that. I've also heard they have the same problem with some of the old movies.

That's a shame!

James"Thunder"Early · 03-23-2005, 12:23 AM

Maybe thats why some of the companies are using syndication versions of shows on DVD.

TVFactFan · 03-23-2005, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

Maybe thats why some of the companies are using syndication versions of shows on DVD.

Do you know what TV shows on DVD had syndicated versions?

James"Thunder"Early · 03-23-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

Do you know what TV shows on DVD had syndicated versions?

ALF and Too Close For Comfort are the only ones I know that have used syndicated versions so far.

TVFactFan · 03-23-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

ALF and Too Close For Comfort are the only ones I know that have used syndicated versions so far.

I'm really confused now because i thought only short-lived shows from over 25 years ago would have Original Films in bad condition. Too Close for Comfort and Alf are shows from the 80's. And Alf started in the late 80's so i don;t know why that show would have syndicated versions

James"Thunder"Early · 03-23-2005, 12:50 AM

those are they only two I know used syndicated prints but I'm not sure if they were damaged or the company used the syndicated version for another reason.

James"Thunder"Early · 03-23-2005, 01:00 AM

I found out some more info from tvshowsondvd.com. the company that released ALF says that the syndicated prints were in better condition. but the real reason was the company didn't own want to pay the big money it cost to clean up the original broadcast episodes.

TVFactFan · 03-23-2005, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

I found out some more info from tvshowsondvd.com. the company that released ALF says that the syndicated prints were in better condition. but the real reason was the company didn't own want to pay the big money it cost to clean up the original broadcast episodes.

I'm just surprised the show AL is making any money on DVD with the same versions you see in syndicaton.

treky · 03-23-2005, 03:23 AM

I've heard that the VHS tapes of "The Odd Couple" and "The Andy Griffith show" are also the edited versions that are seen in sydnication.

BUT, the DVDs of "The Andy Griffith show" aren't. In fact, "The Andy Griffith show" DVD (they only have the first season so far) is, from what I've heard, EXELLENT!

Not only are the shows unedited, but the picture and sound is GREAT!!

Unfortunately, "The Odd Couple" isn't on DVD.

treky · 03-23-2005, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

Do you know what TV shows on DVD had syndicated versions?

the two-DVD set of "The Beverly Hillbillies" from Diamond Entertainment has edited, sydnicated episodes.

treky · 03-23-2005, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

I found out some more info from tvshowsondvd.com. the company that released ALF says that the syndicated prints were in better condition. but the real reason was the company didn't own want to pay the big money it cost to clean up the original broadcast episodes.

then that explains why the set of two DVDs of "The Beverlly Hillbillies" from Diamond Entertainment is so bad.

Julius · 03-25-2005, 04:46 PM

What about Knots Landing?

treky · 03-25-2005, 05:26 PM

what about it????

Julius · 03-25-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

what about it????

Are there problems with the orginal copies of the CBS broadcasts?

03-18-2005, 05:00 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	I found out in the philadelphia daily news why some shows will never make it to DVD The guy explained that some of the original film is just in too bad of shape to be reused. It was said parts of the film is disintegrated and may smell like vinegar. So there is the reason shows older shows may not make it to DVD

03-22-2005, 04:50 AM	#2
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	yea, I heard that. I've also heard they have the same problem with some of the old movies. That's a shame!
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03-23-2005, 12:23 AM	#3
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03-25-2005, 04:46 PM	#13
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03-23-2005, 12:50 AM	#7
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	those are they only two I know used syndicated prints but I'm not sure if they were damaged or the company used the syndicated version for another reason.

03-23-2005, 01:00 AM	#8
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I found out some more info from tvshowsondvd.com. the company that released ALF says that the syndicated prints were in better condition. but the real reason was the company didn't own want to pay the big money it cost to clean up the original broadcast episodes.

03-23-2005, 03:23 AM	#10
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I've heard that the VHS tapes of "The Odd Couple" and "The Andy Griffith show" are also the edited versions that are seen in sydnication. BUT, the DVDs of "The Andy Griffith show" aren't. In fact, "The Andy Griffith show" DVD (they only have the first season so far) is, from what I've heard, EXELLENT! Not only are the shows unedited, but the picture and sound is GREAT!! Unfortunately, "The Odd Couple" isn't on DVD.

03-25-2005, 05:26 PM	#14
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	what about it????