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Sal · 07-17-2008, 12:48 PM

I'm not sure about the right way to do this but I'll try anyway...

Ever since YouTube became popular, I have been amazed at the number of old and recent TV shows that have become available online, so much so that I now tend to watch these shows whenever I want instead of what's out here on 'real' TV stations like TV Land or Nick at Nite. Now I was thinking, instead of trading VHS or DVD copies of these shows, why not watch them or download them off a website like YouTube? This is where the danger comes in so I'll proceed to the next step very carefully.

First, I'd like to ask all of you this question: If you are looking for a specific TV sitcom from the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s, please let me know and I can tell you where to find it online and from there you can proceed to do what you like at your own risk. If you just want to watch certain episodes, that's no problem. Other than that, I can't help you. I mention this because a few months ago I suggested that we should have videos of full episodes on this site but was rejected because of legal reasons. So I'll go through the steps you need to take in this fashion.

1. Name the series you want to watch.

2. a. If the series is Public Domain, meaning it's available to anyone at any time to watch and copy whenever you want, I will give you a link to where you can find it. I'll also make it available to everyone else who might be interested in having it.

2. b. If the series is not Public Domain, your best bet would be sites like YouTube, Google Video, AOL InTV, or Hulu. My favorite would be Graboid. Again, I'll offer my best suggestions, but you'll have to go there yourself.

3. If anyone else knows of a good website for clips and episodes of classic TV sitcoms, you can share it with us here. I'll have a full list of shows and sites later in the summer. Watch for it in the General Sitcoms Discussions board.

4. Every now and then, I'll slip in a few bonus links to Public Domain shows that you might like that haven't been seen in a long time that you might want to add to your collection.

Try these out just for starters:

Ozzie and Harriet - Ricky The Drummer - April 10, 1957

The historic episode where Ricky sings for the first time.

More Ozzie and Harriet

40 episodes in all!

Beulah

Extremely rare short-lived 50s series about a black maid.

The Pinky Lee Show

Beloved 50s children's entertainer whose career was cut short by a heart attack on live TV.

Jack Benny Program --- Sept. 15, 1953 --- With Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn's ONLY TV appearance! A must have for classic TV show collectors!

Jack Benny --- Honeymooners sketch with Audrey Meadows

Benny does Gleason---and does him spendidly. Dennis Day plays Norton.

Love That Bob --- The Bob Cummings Show

20 episodes

An underrated and very funny show.

I Married Joan

My Little Margie

Want more? Just ask me. I'll know where to find them.

robyrob · 07-17-2008, 06:25 PM

I know that posting links to videos on the site is a touchy subject here, i am going to ask TJ for some clarification on this, but I think we need to tread carefully with this.

TJ · 07-17-2008, 10:20 PM

Posting links to legal and official sites such as AOL InTV, Hulu, CBS.com, etc. is fine. Posting links to view episodes on Youtube or any other unauthorized site is not ok. Please keep that in mind when compiling any lists. The public domain episodes are probably alright to link.

Per the rules:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...php?f=168&a=18

4. No spam or advertising is allowed. Do not post direct links to warez or any other illegal material. Spamming the boards, advertising a product, or providing DIRECT links to illegal material is automatic grounds for banning. This includes linking to full episode downloads or viewing of episodes (such as youtube.com). Short clips or opening intros links are generally ok. No posting links to Unsolved Mysteries segments or clips.

07-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,193	Online Video Trading I'm not sure about the right way to do this but I'll try anyway... Ever since YouTube became popular, I have been amazed at the number of old and recent TV shows that have become available online, so much so that I now tend to watch these shows whenever I want instead of what's out here on 'real' TV stations like TV Land or Nick at Nite. Now I was thinking, instead of trading VHS or DVD copies of these shows, why not watch them or download them off a website like YouTube? This is where the danger comes in so I'll proceed to the next step very carefully. First, I'd like to ask all of you this question: If you are looking for a specific TV sitcom from the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s, please let me know and I can tell you where to find it online and from there you can proceed to do what you like at your own risk. If you just want to watch certain episodes, that's no problem. Other than that, I can't help you. I mention this because a few months ago I suggested that we should have videos of full episodes on this site but was rejected because of legal reasons. So I'll go through the steps you need to take in this fashion. 1. Name the series you want to watch. 2. a. If the series is Public Domain, meaning it's available to anyone at any time to watch and copy whenever you want, I will give you a link to where you can find it. I'll also make it available to everyone else who might be interested in having it. 2. b. If the series is not Public Domain, your best bet would be sites like YouTube, Google Video, AOL InTV, or Hulu. My favorite would be Graboid. Again, I'll offer my best suggestions, but you'll have to go there yourself. 3. If anyone else knows of a good website for clips and episodes of classic TV sitcoms, you can share it with us here. I'll have a full list of shows and sites later in the summer. Watch for it in the General Sitcoms Discussions board. 4. Every now and then, I'll slip in a few bonus links to Public Domain shows that you might like that haven't been seen in a long time that you might want to add to your collection. Try these out just for starters: Ozzie and Harriet - Ricky The Drummer - April 10, 1957 The historic episode where Ricky sings for the first time. More Ozzie and Harriet 40 episodes in all! Beulah Extremely rare short-lived 50s series about a black maid. The Pinky Lee Show Beloved 50s children's entertainer whose career was cut short by a heart attack on live TV. Jack Benny Program --- Sept. 15, 1953 --- With Marilyn Monroe Marilyn's ONLY TV appearance! A must have for classic TV show collectors! Jack Benny --- Honeymooners sketch with Audrey Meadows Benny does Gleason---and does him spendidly. Dennis Day plays Norton. Love That Bob --- The Bob Cummings Show 20 episodes An underrated and very funny show. I Married Joan My Little Margie Want more? Just ask me. I'll know where to find them.
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07-17-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	I know that posting links to videos on the site is a touchy subject here, i am going to ask TJ for some clarification on this, but I think we need to tread carefully with this.
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07-17-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,694	Posting links to legal and official sites such as AOL InTV, Hulu, CBS.com, etc. is fine. Posting links to view episodes on Youtube or any other unauthorized site is not ok. Please keep that in mind when compiling any lists. The public domain episodes are probably alright to link. Per the rules: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...php?f=168&a=18 4. No spam or advertising is allowed. Do not post direct links to warez or any other illegal material. Spamming the boards, advertising a product, or providing DIRECT links to illegal material is automatic grounds for banning. This includes linking to full episode downloads or viewing of episodes (such as youtube.com). Short clips or opening intros links are generally ok. No posting links to Unsolved Mysteries segments or clips.