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applecherry · 01-22-2008, 08:13 AM

I Can't Understand Why Some Of These Classic & Popular Tv Shows Have Not Been Released Yet. I Can't Believe The Studio's Have Not Test The Water With The Best Of Dvd On These Shows. Their All Hit Shows.
Does Anyone Know Why These Show Have Not Been Released Or Tested. Have Anyone Heard Any Info On My Favorite Shows

Joanie Loves Chachi (1982 Paramount)
Family Matters (1989 Warner) (was Scheduled To Be Released 6/2006
Sister Sister (1994 Paramount)
The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis (1959 Fox)
The Patty Duke Show (1963 Mgm)
My Sister Sam (1986 Studio Unknown)
Head Of The Class (1986 Warner)
Mr. Belvedere (1985 Fox)
Small Wonder (1985 Fox)
Webster (1983 Paramount)
Batman (1966) Own By Fox.... I Think Dispute Over Rights

Brieannas21 · 01-22-2008, 02:18 PM

I agree, if they were to release Family Matters, Small Wonder, Webster, Head of the Class, and the rest of Gimme A Break, I'll be a happy woman.

TVFactFan · 01-22-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I agree, if they were to release Family Matters, Small Wonder, Webster, Head of the Class, and the rest of Gimme A Break, I'll be a happy woman.

You would buy webster???????-lol

JulieSomoski · 01-22-2008, 08:22 PM

I totally agree with you. First, I have NO IDEA why Family Matters is not on DVD. This show would probably sell just as well as Full House on DVD. They haven't even given it a best of, which is totally inexcusable for a show this popular, both originally and even now on ABC Family and soon to be Nick at Nite. WB says music is the issue, but how much music does this show have that it's that hard to clear?

Sister Sister is another one I'm waiting on. There were rumors it was seeing a release last year, but that obviously didn't happen. If shows like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Girlfriends, both similar shows and on DVD from CBS/Paramount, can sell well on DVD, why not SS?

TV_Fan · 01-22-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I agree, if they were to release Family Matters, Small Wonder, Webster, Head of the Class, and the rest of Gimme A Break, I'll be a happy woman.

I am desperate for Gimme A Break

I also want Webster & Small Wonder would be nice. I don't care much for the others.

robby76 · 01-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Small Wonder would make my Wish List near complete.

Webster was okay - not seen it since it's original run so can't say.

Sister Sister was great - maybe needs a few more years til it becomes "classic" status though and worthier of a dvd release.

applecherry · 01-22-2008, 10:21 PM

WB says music is the issue, but how much music does this show have that it's that hard to clear?

I NEVER UNDERSTOOD THIS TV/MUSIC THING, IF THE STUDIO'S HAVE THE RIGHTS ON THE TV SERIES AND THE MUSIC IS ON THE SERIES HOW CAN THE PEOPLE WHO OWNS MUSIC RIGHTS STOP THE RELEASE OF DVD.

IT SEEM THAT THE STUDIO'S WOULD HAVE BEEN SMART AND SIGNED A CONTRACT TO OWN BOTH THE MUSIC AND SERIES ON THE SERIES ONLY.

SAME WITH THE BATMAN 1966 VERSION. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THE STUDIO'S CANNOT RELEASE IT BECAUSE ONE STUDIO'S OWNS THE RIGHTS TO THE SERIES, BUT ANOTHER OWNS THE CHARACTERS (BATMAN ROBIN), IF THE STUDIO'S OWN THE SERIES THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE SERIES EVEN IF THEY DO NOT OWN THE MUSIC OR CHARACTER.
I DON'T KNOW.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE MUSIC THAT'S SO IMPORTANT ANYWAY, THAT IT HAS STOPS OUR FAVORITE TV SET FROM BEING RELEASED. YES I WOULD LOVE THE MUSIC, BUT IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE I CAN DO WITHOUT MUSIC.

Brieannas21 · 01-23-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

You would buy webster???????-lol

YES!! I would buy Webster, I grew up watching the show.

JulieSomoski · 01-23-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by applecherry

WB says music is the issue, but how much music does this show have that it's that hard to clear?

I NEVER UNDERSTOOD THIS TV/MUSIC THING, IF THE STUDIO'S HAVE THE RIGHTS ON THE TV SERIES AND THE MUSIC IS ON THE SERIES HOW CAN THE PEOPLE WHO OWNS MUSIC RIGHTS STOP THE RELEASE OF DVD.

IT SEEM THAT THE STUDIO'S WOULD HAVE BEEN SMART AND SIGNED A CONTRACT TO OWN BOTH THE MUSIC AND SERIES ON THE SERIES ONLY.

SAME WITH THE BATMAN 1966 VERSION. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THE STUDIO'S CANNOT RELEASE IT BECAUSE ONE STUDIO'S OWNS THE RIGHTS TO THE SERIES, BUT ANOTHER OWNS THE CHARACTERS (BATMAN ROBIN), IF THE STUDIO'S OWN THE SERIES THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE SERIES EVEN IF THEY DO NOT OWN THE MUSIC OR CHARACTER.
I DON'T KNOW.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE MUSIC THAT'S SO IMPORTANT ANYWAY, THAT IT HAS STOPS OUR FAVORITE TV SET FROM BEING RELEASED. YES I WOULD LOVE THE MUSIC, BUT IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE I CAN DO WITHOUT MUSIC.

For what show? Family Matters?i During their online chat they had back in May, they said this show isn't on DVD yet because of extensive music clearnaces, but we should be seeing it soon. That was almost a year ago, and still nothing. I don't recall any major music issues EVER in this show's run. I can extensive music issues for other WB shows like Murphy Brown or Living Single, but Family Matters?!?!

TV_Fan · 01-23-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

YES!! I would buy Webster, I grew up watching the show.

I 2nd that!

applecherry · 01-23-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

For what show? Family Matters?i During their online chat they had back in May, they said this show isn't on DVD yet because of extensive music clearnaces, but we should be seeing it soon. That was almost a year ago, and still nothing. I don't recall any major music issues EVER in this show's run. I can extensive music issues for other WB shows like Murphy Brown or Living Single, but Family Matters?!?!

YES FAMILY MATTER, ACCORDING TO TV SHOWS ON DVD. IN THEIR TV SHOWS/INFO ARCHIVE . FAMILY MATTERS WAS TO BE RELEASED AROUND 6/2006. ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STUDIO'S WAS GOING TEST THE WATERS BY RELEASING FAMILY MATTERS TV FAVORITES.

BUT ON 3/03/06 TV SHOWS REPORTED THAT IT'S WASN'T GOING TO HAPPEN
I WONDER WHAT HAPPEN. IT HAS TO BE A DISPUTE OVER RIGHTS OR SOMETHING. BECAUSE F.M. WAS A POPULAR SHOW & STILL IS IN RERUNS. THE STUDIO'S WOULD BE AN IDIOT TO OVER LOOK THIS TV SHOW. SISTER SISTER ALSO.

Brieannas21 · 01-24-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

For what show? Family Matters?i During their online chat they had back in May, they said this show isn't on DVD yet because of extensive music clearnaces, but we should be seeing it soon. That was almost a year ago, and still nothing. I don't recall any major music issues EVER in this show's run. I can extensive music issues for other WB shows like Murphy Brown or Living Single, but Family Matters?!?!

Family Matters did have a few music groups and other musicians on their show during the years. Also Carl was always bopping around the house singing some kind of song. And they had like 5 dance-a-thons on that show.

Robert 13 · 01-24-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TV_Fan

I am desperate for Gimme A Break

Me too!!! I would love to have Season 3 released on dvd. I can't understand why VEI is not planning to move ahead with this series. Afterall, Season 2 sold pretty well on amazon.ca alone without taking into consideration other markets. There must be something legal going on with licensing rights.

JulieSomoski · 01-24-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

Family Matters did have a few music groups and other musicians on their show during the years. Also Carl was always bopping around the house singing some kind of song. And they had like 5 dance-a-thons on that show.

But how extensive is it? Usually Warner is the BEST company when it comes to getting all music cleared for their releases. Murphy Brown season 1 had music in EVERY EPISODE, but they cleared that up entirely. I'm sure Family Matter's first season was nowhere as bad. It's inexcusable as to why it isn't on DVD.

friendsfan77 · 01-25-2008, 01:29 AM

I don't even like Family Matters anymore and even I think it's ridiculous that this show is not on DVD yet.

I'd love to see Mr. Belvedere get a release.

01-22-2008, 08:13 AM	#1
applecherry Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 496	Sister Sister, Head Of The Class, Webster, Family Matters ,dobie Gillis, Mr Belvedere I Can't Understand Why Some Of These Classic & Popular Tv Shows Have Not Been Released Yet. I Can't Believe The Studio's Have Not Test The Water With The Best Of Dvd On These Shows. Their All Hit Shows. Does Anyone Know Why These Show Have Not Been Released Or Tested. Have Anyone Heard Any Info On My Favorite Shows Joanie Loves Chachi (1982 Paramount) Family Matters (1989 Warner) (was Scheduled To Be Released 6/2006 Sister Sister (1994 Paramount) The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis (1959 Fox) The Patty Duke Show (1963 Mgm) My Sister Sam (1986 Studio Unknown) Head Of The Class (1986 Warner) Mr. Belvedere (1985 Fox) Small Wonder (1985 Fox) Webster (1983 Paramount) Batman (1966) Own By Fox.... I Think Dispute Over Rights
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01-22-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I totally agree with you. First, I have NO IDEA why Family Matters is not on DVD. This show would probably sell just as well as Full House on DVD. They haven't even given it a best of, which is totally inexcusable for a show this popular, both originally and even now on ABC Family and soon to be Nick at Nite. WB says music is the issue, but how much music does this show have that it's that hard to clear? Sister Sister is another one I'm waiting on. There were rumors it was seeing a release last year, but that obviously didn't happen. If shows like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Girlfriends, both similar shows and on DVD from CBS/Paramount, can sell well on DVD, why not SS?
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01-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#6
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01-22-2008, 02:18 PM	#2
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I agree, if they were to release Family Matters, Small Wonder, Webster, Head of the Class, and the rest of Gimme A Break, I'll be a happy woman.

01-22-2008, 10:21 PM	#7
applecherry Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 496	WB says music is the issue, but how much music does this show have that it's that hard to clear? I NEVER UNDERSTOOD THIS TV/MUSIC THING, IF THE STUDIO'S HAVE THE RIGHTS ON THE TV SERIES AND THE MUSIC IS ON THE SERIES HOW CAN THE PEOPLE WHO OWNS MUSIC RIGHTS STOP THE RELEASE OF DVD. IT SEEM THAT THE STUDIO'S WOULD HAVE BEEN SMART AND SIGNED A CONTRACT TO OWN BOTH THE MUSIC AND SERIES ON THE SERIES ONLY. SAME WITH THE BATMAN 1966 VERSION. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THE STUDIO'S CANNOT RELEASE IT BECAUSE ONE STUDIO'S OWNS THE RIGHTS TO THE SERIES, BUT ANOTHER OWNS THE CHARACTERS (BATMAN ROBIN), IF THE STUDIO'S OWN THE SERIES THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE SERIES EVEN IF THEY DO NOT OWN THE MUSIC OR CHARACTER. I DON'T KNOW. WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE MUSIC THAT'S SO IMPORTANT ANYWAY, THAT IT HAS STOPS OUR FAVORITE TV SET FROM BEING RELEASED. YES I WOULD LOVE THE MUSIC, BUT IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE I CAN DO WITHOUT MUSIC.

01-25-2008, 01:29 AM	#15
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I don't even like Family Matters anymore and even I think it's ridiculous that this show is not on DVD yet. I'd love to see Mr. Belvedere get a release.