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clj2 · 10-06-2007, 11:07 AM

Small Wonder
Webster
Mr. Belvedere
Perfect Strangers

They aren't extremely popular or well-known and haven't been in syndication really (except for PS on N@N, TVL with short runs, and now ION). Will we ever see a release for ANY of these shows, do you think? Is there even a market for them? I'd like to see Small Wonder and see if it's really as bad as some have said.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-06-2007, 12:38 PM

I would love to see Mr Belvedere Webster Small Wonder and Perfect Strangers on DVD

TV_Fan · 10-06-2007, 02:10 PM

WB stated in their last chat they plan to release Perfect Strangers sometime in early 2008. Perfect Strangers, Mr Belvedere and Small Wonder are all in the top 100 requested unreleased shows on tvshowsondvd so there is obviously a market for them. I think they're all pretty well known for 80s tv fans. I would buy all 4 shows on dvd.

Tubehead · 10-06-2007, 05:46 PM

perfect strangers is playing on ion tv it comes on monday thur- thusrdays at 8:30pm so you might want to tape them.

clj2 · 10-06-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TV_Fan

WB stated in their last chat they plan to release Perfect Strangers sometime in early 2008. Perfect Strangers, Mr Belvedere and Small Wonder are all in the top 100 requested unreleased shows on tvshowsondvd so there is obviously a market for them. I think they're all pretty well known for 80s tv fans. I would buy all 4 shows on dvd.

Is the Perfect Strangers DVD going to be that Television Favorites compliation that was announced a good while back that was never released? As a test like they did for Alice, Kotter, etc?

Skywalker · 10-06-2007, 09:17 PM

I think Perfect Strangers will come out eventually, but I doubt we'll see the rest of those shows on DVD.

TV_Fan · 10-06-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Land Fan

Is the Perfect Strangers DVD going to be that Television Favorites compliation that was announced a good while back that was never released? As a test like they did for Alice, Kotter, etc?

Supposedly it will be the first season. From what I gathered WB decided to abandon their TV favorites line of releases after finally realizing fans want first seasons. If first seasons don't sell well then they won't consider future seasons.

TV_Fan · 10-06-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I think Perfect Strangers will come out eventually, but I doubt we'll see the rest of those shows on DVD.

The problem is that Mr Belvedere and Small Wonder are Fox properties. I had emailed Shout Factory awhile back about Small Wonder who stated that they "couldn't get the rights" which indicated that they at least tried. Maybe that makes Fox realize there is a demand for this show and they could get around to releasing it. I don't know why they wouldn't license it since they licensed Doogie Howser to Anchor Bay. It would be really really nice if Anchor Bay could license Mr Belvedere from them too.
As for Webster, which is Paramount's, I think there might be a chance even though it's not in the top 100 requested unrealsed shows on tsod. If Family Ties is selling well for them (which apprently it is) they may want to start releasing other 80's sitcoms. At least Paramount is pretty good with the speed of their releases of classic sitcoms.

robby76 · 10-06-2007, 11:28 PM

Please - someone MUST release Small Wonder. It has such a cult following now. Even a "best of" in volume sets would be a good idea. Please FOX release SW asap.

The other shows mentioned all got my vote on tvshowsondvd.com too. All classics worthy of a dvd release.

TVQuack · 10-10-2007, 11:58 PM

I also really want to see Perfect Strangers get released...I watch it on In2TV on AOL...but it's not enough....same with Head of the Class....

Carrie · 10-12-2007, 10:02 AM

Perfect Strangers on DVD would be great! I've enjoyed watching it on ION for the last couple days.

friendsfan77 · 10-12-2007, 11:44 AM

I'm actually surprised Perfect Strangers wasn't released on DVD sooner. That was such a popular show.

Heidi Dawn · 10-12-2007, 12:40 PM

I don't think I've seen any of these shows rerun in my area since they went off the air. I remember watching Webster and Mr. Belvedere on Friday nights on ABC. Small Wonder used to air on a CBS (Detroit) affiliate on Saturday nights where I lived.

LeeBlue · 10-13-2007, 12:11 AM

Amazon has a page for Mr. Belvedere and Perfect Strangers -- fans can write a review of the show letting Amazon and the studio know the demand for a DVD release.

I'm enjoying watching and taping Perfect Strangers on ION and hope it stays on for awhile.

Now I wish Mr. Belvedere would be rerun again so I could get some episodes -- or released on DVD -- it was one of my favorite shows!!

10-06-2007, 11:07 AM	#1
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	Will these 80s sitcoms ever be on DVD? Small Wonder Webster Mr. Belvedere Perfect Strangers They aren't extremely popular or well-known and haven't been in syndication really (except for PS on N@N, TVL with short runs, and now ION). Will we ever see a release for ANY of these shows, do you think? Is there even a market for them? I'd like to see Small Wonder and see if it's really as bad as some have said.
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10-06-2007, 12:38 PM	#2
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10-06-2007, 05:46 PM	#4
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	Perfect strangers perfect strangers is playing on ion tv it comes on monday thur- thusrdays at 8:30pm so you might want to tape them.

10-06-2007, 11:28 PM	#9
robby76 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 949	Please - someone MUST release Small Wonder. It has such a cult following now. Even a "best of" in volume sets would be a good idea. Please FOX release SW asap. The other shows mentioned all got my vote on tvshowsondvd.com too. All classics worthy of a dvd release.
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TVQuack Watching Ed! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2004 Location: Rexford, NY Posts: 461	I also really want to see Perfect Strangers get released...I watch it on In2TV on AOL...but it's not enough....same with Head of the Class....
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10-06-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	WB stated in their last chat they plan to release Perfect Strangers sometime in early 2008. Perfect Strangers, Mr Belvedere and Small Wonder are all in the top 100 requested unreleased shows on tvshowsondvd so there is obviously a market for them. I think they're all pretty well known for 80s tv fans. I would buy all 4 shows on dvd.

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Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	I think Perfect Strangers will come out eventually, but I doubt we'll see the rest of those shows on DVD.

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10-12-2007, 11:44 AM	#12
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I'm actually surprised Perfect Strangers wasn't released on DVD sooner. That was such a popular show.

10-12-2007, 12:40 PM	#13
Heidi Dawn Muppets Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 883	I don't think I've seen any of these shows rerun in my area since they went off the air. I remember watching Webster and Mr. Belvedere on Friday nights on ABC. Small Wonder used to air on a CBS (Detroit) affiliate on Saturday nights where I lived.
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10-13-2007, 12:11 AM	#14
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	Will these 80s sitcoms ever be on DVD? Amazon has a page for Mr. Belvedere and Perfect Strangers -- fans can write a review of the show letting Amazon and the studio know the demand for a DVD release. I'm enjoying watching and taping Perfect Strangers on ION and hope it stays on for awhile. Now I wish Mr. Belvedere would be rerun again so I could get some episodes -- or released on DVD -- it was one of my favorite shows!!