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bmasters9 · 09-28-2007, 09:38 AM

I just wanted to let you know that I just yesterday purchased from Amazon the first season's worth of another CBS classic (and the first sitcom to go into my television lineup)-- "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" S1 (1970-71)! I posted on IMDB's boards asking if this was a good enough series to go into my television disc lineup, and they said it was, and just yesterday, I made my decision to purchase it. I'm really looking forward to it.

By the way, I also purchased an NBC classic-- "CHiPs" S1 (1977-78)-- from Amazon, which I am also looking forward to.

AB · 09-28-2007, 05:59 PM

Hope you enjoy it. I really like the show.

JulieSomoski · 09-28-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bmasters9

I just wanted to let you know that I just yesterday purchased from Amazon the first season's worth of another CBS classic (and the first sitcom to go into my television lineup)-- "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" S1 (1970-71)! I posted on IMDB's boards asking if this was a good enough series to go into my television disc lineup, and they said it was, and just yesterday, I made my decision to purchase it. I'm really looking forward to it.

By the way, I also purchased an NBC classic-- "CHiPs" S1 (1977-78)-- from Amazon, which I am also looking forward to.

It's funny . . . I was thinking about buying it too. Could you tell me a little about (packaging, special features?)

bmasters9 · 09-28-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

It's funny . . . I was thinking about buying it too. Could you tell me a little about (packaging, special features?)

This review from tvdvdreviews.com should answer all your questions concerning "Mary Tyler Moore" S1:

http://www.tvdvdreviews.com/mtm.html

gotsmart · 09-28-2007, 08:11 PM

Great set, I was first introduced to the series when I bought the first season as a blind buy. It was such a pleasant surprise and there were some really funny episodes. Also it's loaded with extras and there's a 90 minute documentary on the making of the series. There are commentaries, promos, Emmy clips, photo gallery with pictures of the scripts and original tickets, and a trivia game. The pakaging in a digipak and comes with a booklet with episode descriptions. For those who are curious about the series I definitly recommend it especially since it can be found for about $25.

freshprinceofLA · 09-28-2007, 09:46 PM

One of the greatest shows in history. Very funny! Best work place sitcom I've ever seen. Enjoy it!

Kristen · 09-28-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by freshprinceofLA

One of the greatest shows in history. Very funny! Best work place sitcom I've ever seen. Enjoy it!

Couldn't agree more! (Of course, I'm sure no one here is surprised to hear me say that! LOL) Thanks for buying S1, since future sales are unfortunately in jeopardy. Maybe it'll help convince Fox to release S5, or at least sell the rights to someone who will!

Feel free to come visit the MTM show board. We can always use more discussion! LOL

- Kristen

bmasters9 · 09-29-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gotsmart

Great set, I was first introduced to the series when I bought the first season as a blind buy. It was such a pleasant surprise and there were some really funny episodes. Also it's loaded with extras and there's a 90 minute documentary on the making of the series. There are commentaries, promos, Emmy clips, photo gallery with pictures of the scripts and original tickets, and a trivia game. The pakaging in a digipak and comes with a booklet with episode descriptions. For those who are curious about the series I definitly recommend it especially since it can be found for about $25.

I actually purchased it from one of Amazon's affiliated sellers for less than that. If you purchase from affiliated sellers (what, I believe, Amazon calls its "Marketplace"), all you pay in addition to a reduced base price is shipping and handling-- you don't pay taxes (at least, I didn't have to).

bmasters9 · 09-29-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

Couldn't agree more! (Of course, I'm sure no one here is surprised to hear me say that! LOL) Thanks for buying S1, since future sales are unfortunately in jeopardy. Maybe it'll help convince Fox to release S5, or at least sell the rights to someone who will!

Feel free to come visit the MTM show board. We can always use more discussion! LOL

- Kristen

You're welcome for it. As I said in the original post, I'm really looking forward to it. I can't wait to audition it to see if it was as good as they said it was.

storrs19 · 09-29-2007, 10:05 AM

They have all four seasons at Wal-Mart for $20 (Season 1 is actually $15). What a steal for such a great show. The first four seasons are the best IMHO as Rhoda was on the show. After she left it just was not as funny for me. However, I still want the final three seasons (are you guys at Fox listening here??) as well as the last two for The Bob Newhart Show. I really don't think you can go wrong starting off your comedy collection with season one of MTM.

bmasters9 · 09-30-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by storrs19

They have all four seasons at Wal-Mart for $20 (Season 1 is actually $15). What a steal for such a great show. The first four seasons are the best IMHO as Rhoda was on the show. After she left it just was not as funny for me. However, I still want the final three seasons (are you guys at Fox listening here??) as well as the last two for The Bob Newhart Show. I really don't think you can go wrong starting off your comedy collection with season one of MTM.

Thanks very much, storrs19. This, and also the late-'70's classic "Taxi" (which James L. Brooks also created in addition to "MTM"), are two possibilities that I have considered for my television lineup (I had the opportunity to rent "Taxi" S1 from Netflix, and I laughed my head off at it). Three that I have determined will never see the light of day, however, are "Seinfeld," "Friends," and "Everybody Loves Raymond," none of which, in my opinion, were funny.

Kristen · 09-30-2007, 09:14 PM

Have you watched MTM? I'm dying to know what you thought!

- Kristen

ClassicTVGal · 09-30-2007, 09:54 PM

Wow. You've never seen the show? lol... It's one of the BEST shows in television history!! I've loved it since I was --well much younger, let's say. I own all the seasons that are currently out (1-4). And yes, Kristen is correct. hopefully this will pursuade (sp?) people to BUY the series!! {COME ON FOX!!}

Kristen · 09-30-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicTVGal

Wow. You've never seen the show? lol... It's one of the BEST shows in television history!! I've loved it since I was --well much younger, let's say. I own all the seasons that are currently out (1-4). And yes, Kristen is correct. hopefully this will pursuade (sp?) people to BUY the series!! {COME ON FOX!!}

I knew you'd agree, Erin!

Fox is just being ridiculous! New fans will prob. never be able to see S5-7, and those are some of the best eps, IMO.

- Kristen

ClassicTVGal · 09-30-2007, 10:22 PM

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I knew you'd agree, Erin!

Fox is just being ridiculous! New fans will prob. never be able to see S5-7, and those are some of the best eps, IMO.

- Kristen

Aw, yeah. WAKE UP, FOX! lol... Let's hope and "pray" that the last 3 Seasons *do* come out on DVD.

09-28-2007, 09:38 AM	#1
bmasters9 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,550	I bought my first comedy! ("Mary Tyler Moore" S1) I just wanted to let you know that I just yesterday purchased from Amazon the first season's worth of another CBS classic (and the first sitcom to go into my television lineup)-- "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" S1 (1970-71)! I posted on IMDB's boards asking if this was a good enough series to go into my television disc lineup, and they said it was, and just yesterday, I made my decision to purchase it. I'm really looking forward to it. By the way, I also purchased an NBC classic-- "CHiPs" S1 (1977-78)-- from Amazon, which I am also looking forward to.

09-28-2007, 09:46 PM	#6
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09-29-2007, 10:05 AM	#10
storrs19 B&W TV Lover Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 07, 2003 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 742	They have all four seasons at Wal-Mart for $20 (Season 1 is actually $15). What a steal for such a great show. The first four seasons are the best IMHO as Rhoda was on the show. After she left it just was not as funny for me. However, I still want the final three seasons (are you guys at Fox listening here??) as well as the last two for The Bob Newhart Show. I really don't think you can go wrong starting off your comedy collection with season one of MTM.
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09-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Hope you enjoy it. I really like the show.

09-28-2007, 08:11 PM	#5
gotsmart The Office, Thursdays on NBC Frequent Poster Join Date: May 05, 2007 Location: Schrute Farms Posts: 341	Great set, I was first introduced to the series when I bought the first season as a blind buy. It was such a pleasant surprise and there were some really funny episodes. Also it's loaded with extras and there's a 90 minute documentary on the making of the series. There are commentaries, promos, Emmy clips, photo gallery with pictures of the scripts and original tickets, and a trivia game. The pakaging in a digipak and comes with a booklet with episode descriptions. For those who are curious about the series I definitly recommend it especially since it can be found for about $25.

09-30-2007, 09:14 PM	#12
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	Have you watched MTM? I'm dying to know what you thought! - Kristen

09-30-2007, 09:54 PM	#13
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Wow. You've never seen the show? lol... It's one of the BEST shows in television history!! I've loved it since I was --well much younger, let's say. I own all the seasons that are currently out (1-4). And yes, Kristen is correct. hopefully this will pursuade (sp?) people to BUY the series!! {COME ON FOX!!}