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PZelda · 06-15-2006, 01:28 AM

From http://www.davisdvd.com/news/tv.html:

Mama's Family

Warner Home Video will release Mama's Family: The Complete First Season on September 26th. This two-disc will include all thirteen episodes from the debut season presented in fullscreen and Dolby Digital Stereo tracks. There don't seem to be any extras. Retail is $24.99.

Drat...No mention of the 1982 TV movie Eunice being included in this set, and it's only going to be season 1.

It's still early, though, and September 26 is still three-plus months from now, so I"m sure things will change.

DLevine2 · 06-15-2006, 08:11 AM

I can't wait for it to come to DVD on Sept. 26. I have to buy it.

GSU2004 · 06-15-2006, 11:01 AM

This is good news. Hopefully as a potential extra, they should release the alledged 'lost' episodes. That will help boost sales to the roof.

Leigh Ann · 06-15-2006, 01:07 PM

This is definitely good news! I can't wait for September 26th!!!

Brieannas21 · 06-15-2006, 03:07 PM

I think they should release seasons 1 & 2 since they're the only seasons with Buzz, Sonya, Franny and Ellen. Also if they were to release season 2 along with season 1 we all could see if they'll inclued Gert Rides Again episode. Because 13 episodes isn't that much especially with no extra's.

Mister Ed · 06-15-2006, 03:14 PM

This just made my day! Hopefully Eunice will be included, if not hopefully Gord over at TVSoD will contact Warner and ask them to include it.

jterry · 06-15-2006, 09:09 PM

I have been waiting to see this thread for a long time!

Bullet · 06-16-2006, 12:31 PM

This is great news. Mama's Family is a truly integral part of our Television history, and it will be great to have the DVD.

It's hard to believe it's been over 20 years since the show started.

I really wish they could have written some scenes where Ellen and Eunice got along.

It really bothered me how they picked on Eunice.

An 80s Guy · 06-17-2006, 01:24 PM

I cannot wait for Sept. 26th I'll be countin' down the days

Mister Ed · 06-19-2006, 10:22 PM

Why hasn't TV Shows on DVD said anything about the release yet?

Leigh Ann · 06-20-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Ed

Why hasn't TV Shows on DVD said anything about the release yet?

I just got the email from them. Here's the link plus the cover art! It looks good.

ghd · 06-20-2006, 11:13 AM

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Myles · 06-20-2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leigh Ann

I just got the email from them. Here's the link plus the cover art! It looks good.

I agree, very nice indeed, almost surprisingly good! I'm glad they stuck with the original font. I hate it when companies toy with the small things they think no one will notice.
The picture of the family with the sampler in the background is an awesome choice.

I just wonder if they'll have the original openings. The topic Mister Ed made not too longer ago detailing the original opening and commercial were very interesting, never seen it before.

If it ends up being barebones I'll be sad, but will still buy.

PZelda · 06-20-2006, 11:58 AM

Oh, I'm sure the original openings will be in there.

TSOD had to wait until WB's studio officially announced the set as coming out, so that's why we didn't hear anything from them between the time I posted this thread til just now.

I definitely don't think they'll be including Eunice (75-90ish minutes) in this set. If I multiply the number of episodes from that season (13) by the amount of minutes that was the norm for 1980s sitcoms at the time (24-25 minutes), I get 312 - 325 minutes, so it is VERY safe to say that the episodes will very much be uncut.

I just don't know where the extra 13 - 26 minutes are coming from.

EDIT: 338 minutes makes sense if you multiply 13 episodes by 26 minutes, because that gives you a runtime of 338 minutes.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 06-20-2006, 12:13 PM

Season 1 artwork is shown at www.tvshowsondvd.com

06-15-2006, 01:28 AM	#1
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Season 1 DVD news! From http://www.davisdvd.com/news/tv.html: Mama's Family Warner Home Video will release Mama's Family: The Complete First Season on September 26th. This two-disc will include all thirteen episodes from the debut season presented in fullscreen and Dolby Digital Stereo tracks. There don't seem to be any extras. Retail is $24.99. Drat...No mention of the 1982 TV movie Eunice being included in this set, and it's only going to be season 1. It's still early, though, and September 26 is still three-plus months from now, so I"m sure things will change.

06-15-2006, 03:14 PM	#6
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06-20-2006, 11:58 AM	#14
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Oh, I'm sure the original openings will be in there. TSOD had to wait until WB's studio officially announced the set as coming out, so that's why we didn't hear anything from them between the time I posted this thread til just now. I definitely don't think they'll be including Eunice (75-90ish minutes) in this set. If I multiply the number of episodes from that season (13) by the amount of minutes that was the norm for 1980s sitcoms at the time (24-25 minutes), I get 312 - 325 minutes, so it is VERY safe to say that the episodes will very much be uncut. I just don't know where the extra 13 - 26 minutes are coming from. EDIT: 338 minutes makes sense if you multiply 13 episodes by 26 minutes, because that gives you a runtime of 338 minutes.
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06-15-2006, 08:11 AM	#2
DLevine2 DLevine2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 2,961	I can't wait for it to come to DVD on Sept. 26. I have to buy it.

06-15-2006, 11:01 AM	#3
GSU2004 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 28, 2005 Posts: 764	This is good news. Hopefully as a potential extra, they should release the alledged 'lost' episodes. That will help boost sales to the roof.

06-15-2006, 01:07 PM	#4
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	This is definitely good news! I can't wait for September 26th!!!

06-15-2006, 03:07 PM	#5
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I think they should release seasons 1 & 2 since they're the only seasons with Buzz, Sonya, Franny and Ellen. Also if they were to release season 2 along with season 1 we all could see if they'll inclued Gert Rides Again episode. Because 13 episodes isn't that much especially with no extra's.

06-16-2006, 12:31 PM	#8
Bullet Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 102	This is great news. Mama's Family is a truly integral part of our Television history, and it will be great to have the DVD. It's hard to believe it's been over 20 years since the show started. I really wish they could have written some scenes where Ellen and Eunice got along. It really bothered me how they picked on Eunice.

06-17-2006, 01:24 PM	#9
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I cannot wait for Sept. 26th I'll be countin' down the days

06-19-2006, 10:22 PM	#10
Mister Ed Betty White Fan Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 10, 2005 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 673	Why hasn't TV Shows on DVD said anything about the release yet?

06-20-2006, 11:13 AM	#12
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