Email from Carsey Werner RE: DVD - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

tking41 · 08-22-2005, 08:25 AM

Dear Mr. King:

We truly appreciate your enthusiasm regarding the Season One DVD release of THE COSBY SHOW, one of Carsey-Werner's most cherished projects. We sympathize with your concerns relating to the syndicated episode versions. THE COSBY SHOW SEASON ONE DVD would not be a reality had the network versions of the show been used. The licensing fees for the music cues often add up to exorbitant dollar amounts thereby prohibiting the release. You will find that other studios and distribution companies exercise the same practice of using syndicated versions of a show, which include revised music cues. Please be assured that the edits made to the show were done with the utmost of care and concern by the original producers. These changes were limited to transitions and in most cases did not include dialogue and/or important moments. Every precaution was made to ensure that the integrity of the show was not in any way compromised.

It should be noted that due to the passionate response we have received from collectors, we are seriously pursuing the possibility of using the network versions on ALL future releases.

Thank you for your concern and feedback.

Carsey-Werner Distribution

c/o The DuVernay Agency

The DuVernay Agency
6605 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite 110
Los Angeles, CA 90028
T | 323.860.7060
F | 323.860.7065
www.dvapr.com

Dean Winchester · 08-24-2005, 02:25 PM

C-W seems to be sending that same email with both TCS and Roseanne, just changing the name.

TVFactFan · 08-24-2005, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffySlayer79

C-W seems to be sending that same email with both TCS and Roseanne, just changing the name.

A Double talking a$$ email response-lol

ThomasE · 08-26-2005, 10:29 PM

Well, Roseanne and Cosby are produced by the same company. However, I prefer to wait for the uncut shows.

Dean Winchester · 08-27-2005, 05:36 AM

I don't watch the show, but can anyone verify if That 70's Show is uncut or edited? I know Cosby, Roseanne and Third Rock are (I'm dreading A Different World will be too), I know 70's Show is also a C/W show but that's been on DVD almost a year now and I don't recall any complaints about it.

anthontherun · 08-27-2005, 02:44 PM

I only bought the first season (I like the show but not enough to buy them all) of That 70s Show but it's unedited.

Jack1000 · 09-03-2005, 03:43 PM

But,

In regards to the above e-mail, why couldn't they have the same issues with music rights on future DVD releases? They should look at a way to get the extra money, rerelease Season 1 uncut, and THAN take the time to release subsequent seasons uncut.

Jack

An 80s Guy · 10-02-2005, 10:14 AM

Thats good its released though

08-22-2005, 08:25 AM	#1
tking41 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 2	Email from Carsey Werner RE: DVD Dear Mr. King: We truly appreciate your enthusiasm regarding the Season One DVD release of THE COSBY SHOW, one of Carsey-Werner's most cherished projects. We sympathize with your concerns relating to the syndicated episode versions. THE COSBY SHOW SEASON ONE DVD would not be a reality had the network versions of the show been used. The licensing fees for the music cues often add up to exorbitant dollar amounts thereby prohibiting the release. You will find that other studios and distribution companies exercise the same practice of using syndicated versions of a show, which include revised music cues. Please be assured that the edits made to the show were done with the utmost of care and concern by the original producers. These changes were limited to transitions and in most cases did not include dialogue and/or important moments. Every precaution was made to ensure that the integrity of the show was not in any way compromised. It should be noted that due to the passionate response we have received from collectors, we are seriously pursuing the possibility of using the network versions on ALL future releases. Thank you for your concern and feedback. Carsey-Werner Distribution c/o The DuVernay Agency The DuVernay Agency 6605 Hollywood Boulevard Suite 110 Los Angeles, CA 90028 T \| 323.860.7060 F \| 323.860.7065 www.dvapr.com

08-24-2005, 02:25 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	C-W seems to be sending that same email with both TCS and Roseanne, just changing the name.

08-26-2005, 10:29 PM	#4
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Well, Roseanne and Cosby are produced by the same company. However, I prefer to wait for the uncut shows.

08-27-2005, 05:36 AM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I don't watch the show, but can anyone verify if That 70's Show is uncut or edited? I know Cosby, Roseanne and Third Rock are (I'm dreading A Different World will be too), I know 70's Show is also a C/W show but that's been on DVD almost a year now and I don't recall any complaints about it.

08-27-2005, 02:44 PM	#6
anthontherun Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 93	I only bought the first season (I like the show but not enough to buy them all) of That 70s Show but it's unedited.

09-03-2005, 03:43 PM	#7
Jack1000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 2,055	But, In regards to the above e-mail, why couldn't they have the same issues with music rights on future DVD releases? They should look at a way to get the extra money, rerelease Season 1 uncut, and THAN take the time to release subsequent seasons uncut. Jack

10-02-2005, 10:14 AM	#8
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	Thats good its released though