Would say the "BEST OF FAVORITES" DVD's are a Tease? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 02-21-2008, 10:42 PM

I tried buying this type of DVD for Alice and Chico and The Man but I just feel like it would be a waste of my time because I'm so used to watching a Full Season on DVD and to look at only 6 eps is very difficult for me. I like to make every new DVD realease a "FULL DAY OF SITCOM WATCHING" not 6 eps-lol

Ireneparalegal · 02-21-2008, 11:35 PM

Of course they are "teasers."

Who wants to watch only 6 episodes of a series that has waaaaay more than that?

What I wonder though, do they make those BEST OF's to see how well they sell and then decide whether to release them on DVD?

When did the Cosby show release their BEST OF episodes DVD?

Skywalker · 02-22-2008, 12:31 AM

I've bought a few "Best of" DVDs, but only because the shows I bought weren't available in season sets at the time and I really wanted to see those shows. Plus they're much cheaper than season sets and 6 episodes of a show is still better than none. Those are really the only good things about "best of" sets.

They are teasers though. Everytime I finished one of those "best of" dvd's I was left wanting a lot more.

I'd take a season set over a "best of" anyday.

TV_Fan · 02-22-2008, 10:30 AM

Best of sets have their advantages. Of course I'd prefer season sets of shows I want over best of's, but what in cases where I have no intention of buying a season set? Such was the case for me with The Electric Company, Chico & The Man & F Troop. Those were shows I wanted to see again and couldn't on TV or anywhere. A few eps was all I wanted and the sets were cheap so I figured why not? F Troop definitely was used to test the waters for season sets. Appaprently Chico & The Man didn't do so well because we have yet to see season sets.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TV_Fan

Best of sets have their advantages. Of course I'd prefer season sets of shows I want over best of's, but what in cases where I have no intention of buying a season set? Such was the case for me with The Electric Company, Chico & The Man & F Troop. Those were shows I wanted to see again and couldn't on TV or anywhere. A few eps was all I wanted and the sets were cheap so I figured why not? F Troop definitely was used to test the waters for season sets. Appaprently Chico & The Man didn't do so well because we have yet to see season sets.

You may be right about that, Best of DVD's maybe for people who want to sample but not really for the fans of the show.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Of course they are "teasers."

Who wants to watch only 6 episodes of a series that has waaaaay more than that?

What I wonder though, do they make those BEST OF's to see how well they sell and then decide whether to release them on DVD?

When did the Cosby show release their BEST OF episodes DVD?

It was releases after season 4 which was stupid.

JulieSomoski · 02-22-2008, 05:52 PM

They are teasers, of course. They want the customers to get a glimpse of what they could buy. Either that, or it's WB's only laziness of not taking the time to get a whole season put together.

Besides that, I still own the Drew Carey: Best of, Step by Step: Best of, and Alice: Best of. I know it's only 6 episodes of each, but all 3 only cost me $20, and I do watch them quite often.

Ireneparalegal · 02-22-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

It was releases after season 4 which was stupid.

Ok, that's right. That was STUPID!!!! Why release a BEST OF? And do people really want a BEST OF when it is a show that is obviously going to be released season by season eventually?

I mean, I can see buying the BEST OF ALICE only because it seems like the series won't be released. That would be better than nothing. That would be for someone who doesn't have anyone to trade with or buy from someone. Or for someone who doesn't have a VCR/DVD recorder with the show airing right now.

Still, I wonder if the BEST OF's are done to "test" the sales and see if it is worth putting out on DVD? The Cosby Show BEST OF doesn't make sense.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Ok, that's right. That was STUPID!!!! Why release a BEST OF? And do people really want a BEST OF when it is a show that is obviously going to be released season by season eventually?

I mean, I can see buying the BEST OF ALICE only because it seems like the series won't be released. That would be better than nothing. That would be for someone who doesn't have anyone to trade with or buy from someone. Or for someone who doesn't have a VCR/DVD recorder with the show airing right now.

Still, I wonder if the BEST OF's are done to "test" the sales and see if it is worth putting out on DVD? The Cosby Show BEST OF doesn't make sense.

If I was able to get season 5 of the Cosby Show I would buy the Alice Best of DVD. That stupid store FYE is USELESS and don't have sH*T.

Ireneparalegal · 02-22-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

If I was able to get season 5 of the Cosby Show I would buy the Alice Best of DVD. That stupid store FYE is USELESS and don't have sH*T.

Gotta ask them to order it.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Gotta ask them to order it.

Why when I can order it myself from amazon.com?-lol The purpose of FYE is to give me something I can't get of the Internet, THE DVD IN MY HAND THAT DAY

LOL

Ireneparalegal · 02-22-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Why when I can order it myself from amazon.com?-lol The purpose of FYE is to give me something I can't get of the Internet, THE DVD IN MY HAND THAT DAY

LOL

Well, after no luck at FYE, time to order from Amazon.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well, after no luck at FYE, time to order from Amazon.

I was supposed to do that on Tuesday Morning so it could be here by Saturday but my stupid A$$ forgot to do it-lol So I will have to do it on Monday

tv star collector · 02-23-2008, 08:30 AM

I think it's a good idea for those on a limited budget. And not everyone has
a burning desire to own every single episode of a favorite show.

02-21-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
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02-22-2008, 12:31 AM	#3
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	I've bought a few "Best of" DVDs, but only because the shows I bought weren't available in season sets at the time and I really wanted to see those shows. Plus they're much cheaper than season sets and 6 episodes of a show is still better than none. Those are really the only good things about "best of" sets. They are teasers though. Everytime I finished one of those "best of" dvd's I was left wanting a lot more. I'd take a season set over a "best of" anyday.

02-22-2008, 10:30 AM	#4
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	Best of sets have their advantages. Of course I'd prefer season sets of shows I want over best of's, but what in cases where I have no intention of buying a season set? Such was the case for me with The Electric Company, Chico & The Man & F Troop. Those were shows I wanted to see again and couldn't on TV or anywhere. A few eps was all I wanted and the sets were cheap so I figured why not? F Troop definitely was used to test the waters for season sets. Appaprently Chico & The Man didn't do so well because we have yet to see season sets.

02-23-2008, 08:30 AM	#14
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	I think it's a good idea for those on a limited budget. And not everyone has a burning desire to own every single episode of a favorite show.