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vashti1999 · 07-12-2005, 11:47 AM

When a new season of one of your faves is released: two questions:

1)Do you gear up for it by watching previous seasons before you buy the new one?

2)Do you usually get it the day it comes out or does it depend on whether you have the $$$?

Adamantium · 07-12-2005, 11:57 AM

1. I usually try to have a little marathon of the previous season or seasons. However, if it's one of my favorite shows, then I've overwatched the DVDs. Like with "Ellen", I couldn't stand to watch season 1 by the time season 2 came out. Same goes with "Taxi". Yet once I get the next season, then I can get back into the first season. However, with "Monk" I was able to watch the first two seasons alot the week before season 3 came out to get ready.

2. I always get them on the first day they're out. I go crazy if I know they're at the store, and not in my DVD case.

vashti1999 · 07-12-2005, 11:57 AM

I think the only times I've watched previous seasons right before a new season came out was with Good Times, I rewatched season 1 right before getting season 2 and rewatched season 2 before getting season 3.

I also did it with Soap. I watched season 1 when I first bought it but had season 2 for months without watching it, so I watched the first two seasons right before getting season 3. Since it's heavily based on continuing storylines, it helps to refresh your memory on what happened.

As for when I get them, 95% of the time, I have to have them the day they're released. I always make sure money is set aside for dates when something I want is coming out.

vashti1999 · 07-12-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TVAdam

2. I always get them on the first day they're out. I go crazy if I know they're at the store, and not in my DVD case.

That's the same way I feel. If something that I want is available and I don't have it, I go crazy. I went two days without Flintstones season 3 and was going nuts because I didn't have it as soon as it was available. Seriously, it bothered me. Meanwhile, I only just recently finished the 2nd disc.

PZelda · 07-12-2005, 12:07 PM

I never have a marathon of a TV show right before I get the DVD. I want to savor the moment.

And I ABSOLUTELY MUST have the DVD the day it comes out. For example...Hunter S2 is out today. I MUST have it or I will go crazy.

dawsongirl · 07-12-2005, 04:58 PM

1)Do you gear up for it by watching previous seasons before you buy the new one?: no

2)Do you usually get it the day it comes out or does it depend on whether you have the $$$?: if it's one of my all time favs, I'll buy it the day it comes out (well, preorder it) whether I have the money or not. I bought Quincy, Dragnet, and Lois and Clark even though I didn't have $100 to spend. That's what credit is for.

All others wait. SBTB- Season 5, The Nanny-Season 1...they'll wait.

Dean Winchester · 07-13-2005, 04:21 PM

it depends on the mood of the show.

Like when I receive Roswell season 3, before I begin, I will most likely go back and revisit the season 2 finale to get me in the mood for it (like when I got season 2, I rewatched the season 1 finale).

But when Seinfeld season 5, or Taxi season 3, or Diff'rent Strokes season 2, or whatever, come out, I'll probably start back up there instead of watching a previous season episode to get me in the mood.

Joker85 · 07-13-2005, 10:30 PM

I never really gear up for the release by watching any of the past seasons. But I usually get a show on it's first day if it's one of my absolute favorites. Some have to wait because of money though, for instance, Home Improvement season 2 and Seinfeld season 4 both had to wait a few weeks cause I simply didn't have the funds.

Ant-Lox · 07-14-2005, 12:09 AM

well with frasier, season 5 is out already but i'm waiting until season 6 comes out....so i can have a frasier marathon....mainly because come september ill be in a modd to watch frasier, since i overwatched season 11 & season 4....

barwars · 07-14-2005, 10:57 AM

Back when DVD releases were pretty slow, maybe 1 or 2 a month at most, I would rewatch some of my DVDs.

I think I watched my Cheers and Frasier Season 1 DVD five times completely through. With so many DVDs I dont really have time to rewatch as many things. Occassionally I'll pop in a DVD a watch a specific episode, but I haven't rewatched a complete season in over a year.

vashti1999 · 07-14-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by barwars

With so many DVDs I dont really have time to rewatch as many things. Occassionally I'll pop in a DVD a watch a specific episode, but I haven't rewatched a complete season in over a year.

Same here. I've been dying to rewatch Freaks and Geeks again but always wind up getting caught up in other releases. I've only rewatched specific episodes of shows, like Good Times. What keeps me from rewatching more is a lack of time, as opposed to a lack of desire.

barwars · 07-14-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

Same here. I've been dying to rewatch Freaks and Geeks again but always wind up getting caught up in other releases. I've only rewatched specific episodes of shows, like Good Times. What keeps me from rewatching more is a lack of time, as opposed to a lack of desire.

Freaks & Geeks is one of the few series that I have taken time to watch a random episode of. I'm kind of secretive about my DVD collection, don't want people to think I'm too much of a dork. But thats a rare set that I have watched with a few friends, and let them borrow from time to time.

It's one of my best friends' favorite shows, she got the DVD for Christmas.

alienkattuk · 07-17-2005, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

When a new season of one of your faves is released: two questions:

1)Do you gear up for it by watching previous seasons before you buy the new one?

2)Do you usually get it the day it comes out or does it depend on whether you have the $$$?

Question #1 - For me, I normally watch three/four episodes for each one.

It get pretty BORING to watch the same show all day long.

The other day, I watched Different Strokes, Good Times, All In The Family - 3 episodes each.

Question #2 - It depend if I have the money.

Flintstones!ROCK! · 07-23-2005, 10:49 PM

Ummmmm I have a question when will Flintstones season 4 come out I know the dude who started this topic knows A LOT of this kinda stuff so could someone tell me??

Flintstones!ROCK! · 07-23-2005, 10:50 PM

Anyone???? Im new

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Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	1. I usually try to have a little marathon of the previous season or seasons. However, if it's one of my favorite shows, then I've overwatched the DVDs. Like with "Ellen", I couldn't stand to watch season 1 by the time season 2 came out. Same goes with "Taxi". Yet once I get the next season, then I can get back into the first season. However, with "Monk" I was able to watch the first two seasons alot the week before season 3 came out to get ready. 2. I always get them on the first day they're out. I go crazy if I know they're at the store, and not in my DVD case.

07-12-2005, 04:58 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	1)Do you gear up for it by watching previous seasons before you buy the new one?: no 2)Do you usually get it the day it comes out or does it depend on whether you have the $$$?: if it's one of my all time favs, I'll buy it the day it comes out (well, preorder it) whether I have the money or not. I bought Quincy, Dragnet, and Lois and Clark even though I didn't have $100 to spend. That's what credit is for. All others wait. SBTB- Season 5, The Nanny-Season 1...they'll wait.

07-13-2005, 04:21 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	it depends on the mood of the show. Like when I receive Roswell season 3, before I begin, I will most likely go back and revisit the season 2 finale to get me in the mood for it (like when I got season 2, I rewatched the season 1 finale). But when Seinfeld season 5, or Taxi season 3, or Diff'rent Strokes season 2, or whatever, come out, I'll probably start back up there instead of watching a previous season episode to get me in the mood.

07-13-2005, 10:30 PM	#8
Joker85 Back in St. Olaf... Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 18, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 481	I never really gear up for the release by watching any of the past seasons. But I usually get a show on it's first day if it's one of my absolute favorites. Some have to wait because of money though, for instance, Home Improvement season 2 and Seinfeld season 4 both had to wait a few weeks cause I simply didn't have the funds.

07-14-2005, 10:57 AM	#10
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Back when DVD releases were pretty slow, maybe 1 or 2 a month at most, I would rewatch some of my DVDs. I think I watched my Cheers and Frasier Season 1 DVD five times completely through. With so many DVDs I dont really have time to rewatch as many things. Occassionally I'll pop in a DVD a watch a specific episode, but I haven't rewatched a complete season in over a year.

07-23-2005, 10:49 PM	#14
Flintstones!ROCK! Banned Banned!! Forum Hawk Join Date: Jul 23, 2005 Posts: 3	Ummmmm I have a question when will Flintstones season 4 come out I know the dude who started this topic knows A LOT of this kinda stuff so could someone tell me??

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Flintstones!ROCK! Banned Banned!! Forum Hawk Join Date: Jul 23, 2005 Posts: 3	Anyone???? Im new