There are so many shows NOT on DVD! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

PattiB · 08-21-2008, 11:51 PM

Many of the old ones (50's-60's)and some of the newer shows (70's-90's)too. I just don't understand it. You'd think they'd jump at the chance to sell them. There are more and more people who want the shows on DVD. For myself, there are a lot of old shows that I know I'll never see again.

catlover79 · 08-22-2008, 12:14 AM

I agree 100%. Love your signature - that makes two of us.

comedyfreak · 08-22-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PattiB

Many of the old ones (50's-60's)and some of the newer shows (70's-90's)too. I just don't understand it. You'd think they'd jump at the chance to sell them. There are more and more people who want the shows on DVD. For myself, there are a lot of old shows that I know I'll never see again.

That's so true...I'm waiting for Chico And The Man, Dennis The Menace, and so many others. I don't know what they're waiting for.

Chocolate Moose · 08-22-2008, 09:51 AM

Could it be residuals ?

Jude The Obscure · 08-22-2008, 12:28 PM

Residuals is one factor--since contracts were not negotiated back then even in hopes that a series would find a life in the home market.

Music rights seems to be a big factor in why a lot of variety shows and shows that dealt with nostalgia/heavy use of songs are not being released.

catlover79 · 08-22-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude86

Residuals is one factor--since contracts were not negotiated back then even in hopes that a series would find a life in the home market.

Music rights seems to be a big factor in why a lot of variety shows and shows that dealt with nostalgia/heavy use of songs are not being released.

Which explains why WKRP took so long to come to DVD, why most of the original music is gone and why the other 3 seasons are taking so long to get released.

It could also explain why sales for the first few Happy Days seasons were lower than expected.

treky · 08-27-2008, 03:37 AM

and that's also why the special "DICK VAN DYKE AND THE OTHER WOMAN" isn't on DVD. (clips from it are on youtube, though)

browneyes106 · 02-15-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Residuals is one factor--since contracts were not negotiated back then even in hopes that a series would find a life in the home market.

Music rights seems to be a big factor in why a lot of variety shows and shows that dealt with nostalgia/heavy use of songs are not being released.

Music rights are the main reason The Wonder Years has never been released.

gilligan fanatic · 02-15-2009, 11:49 AM

Then there are some shows on DVD that you go who would buy that crap.

steevo · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

The 1960's Batman is being held up for a variety of reasons, not the least which is the dispute between Warner Brothers (who owns the character) and Fox (which owns the series) over residuals, music rights, ect. which is so complicated it may never get resolved.

bencasey · 03-02-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steevo

The 1960's Batman is being held up for a variety of reasons, not the least which is the dispute between Warner Brothers (who owns the character) and Fox (which owns the series) over residuals, music rights, ect. which is so complicated it may never get resolved.

Which is why I just transferred the 120 episodes I have on tape from 16mm film prints. The studio can sit on it until it rots for all I care.

Tubehead · 03-03-2009, 12:23 AM

showi liked to seE:
Batman with adam west
fAMILY MATTTERS NOT SURE WHY THIS ONE NOT ON DVD.
KUNG FU LEDGEN COUNTIES NOT SURE WHY THIS ONE WASN'T ON THE DVD.
the wonder years
wleomce back kottoer season 2
perfect stranger season 4

cARTOONS
SPIDER-MAN AMANITED SERSES BEST OF OR SEAON SETS
sWAT KATS
aLVIN ANDTHE CHIP MUNKS
sTATIC SHOCK
dENISON THE MENACE CARTOON

GOODDVD COMING OUT
x-mEN AMITED SERSIE VOLUME ONE AND VOULME TWO
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS SEASON ONE
California dreams THE FIRST AND SECOND SEASON
MY TWO DAD SEASON ONE

UMfan77 · 03-05-2009, 12:36 PM

I used to like watching "Our House" with Wilford Brimly and Shannen Doherty. I wish that show would come out on DVD.

MickeyMac · 03-05-2009, 08:19 PM

One of the reason I think that a lot of the great shows from the 50's and 60's have not seen the light of day on DVD is because the distributers feel they wont sell. Part of that is those shows get seldom broadcast on television anymore(thanks a lot TVLand). If they were shown then folks who saw them the first time around, and people seeing them for the first time would be interested and they would sell.

Also I would so love to see Shindig come on DVD but since that was a live music show, there are probably loads of copyright issues there.

08-21-2008, 11:51 PM	#1
PattiB Classic TV Fan Occasional Poster Join Date: May 26, 2008 Posts: 95	There are so many shows NOT on DVD! Many of the old ones (50's-60's)and some of the newer shows (70's-90's)too. I just don't understand it. You'd think they'd jump at the chance to sell them. There are more and more people who want the shows on DVD. For myself, there are a lot of old shows that I know I'll never see again.
	__________________ They can keep the Reality shows, give me The classics! Watching too much Reality TV causes "Truman Show Delusion."

08-22-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I agree 100%. Love your signature - that makes two of us.
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

08-22-2008, 09:51 AM	#4
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,903	Could it be residuals ?
	__________________ How long a minute is, depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on.

08-27-2008, 03:37 AM	#7
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	and that's also why the special "DICK VAN DYKE AND THE OTHER WOMAN" isn't on DVD. (clips from it are on youtube, though)
	__________________ the Clampetts are in a fancy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Granny points to a tray of rubies. Granny: "How much fer one o' them red diamonds?" clerk: "Madam, those are rubies." Granny: "OK ask her kin we buy one offa her." clerk: " The ruby I am talking about is not a lady." Granny: "Lissen, how she got them diamonds is her business. I'm just sayin' ask her kin we buy one from her."

02-15-2009, 11:49 AM	#9
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Then there are some shows on DVD that you go who would buy that crap.
	__________________ Matt Filmaf ~ Twitter ~ Last.FM

08-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Residuals is one factor--since contracts were not negotiated back then even in hopes that a series would find a life in the home market. Music rights seems to be a big factor in why a lot of variety shows and shows that dealt with nostalgia/heavy use of songs are not being released.

02-18-2009, 11:05 PM	#10
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,476	The 1960's Batman is being held up for a variety of reasons, not the least which is the dispute between Warner Brothers (who owns the character) and Fox (which owns the series) over residuals, music rights, ect. which is so complicated it may never get resolved.
	__________________ "God be gracious to us and bless us..." Psalm 67:1

03-03-2009, 12:23 AM	#12
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	TV SHOW THAT SHOULD BE ON DVD showi liked to seE: Batman with adam west fAMILY MATTTERS NOT SURE WHY THIS ONE NOT ON DVD. KUNG FU LEDGEN COUNTIES NOT SURE WHY THIS ONE WASN'T ON THE DVD. the wonder years wleomce back kottoer season 2 perfect stranger season 4 cARTOONS SPIDER-MAN AMANITED SERSES BEST OF OR SEAON SETS sWAT KATS aLVIN ANDTHE CHIP MUNKS sTATIC SHOCK dENISON THE MENACE CARTOON GOODDVD COMING OUT x-mEN AMITED SERSIE VOLUME ONE AND VOULME TWO THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS SEASON ONE California dreams THE FIRST AND SECOND SEASON MY TWO DAD SEASON ONE

03-05-2009, 12:36 PM	#13
UMfan77 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 28, 2003 Posts: 1,064	I used to like watching "Our House" with Wilford Brimly and Shannen Doherty. I wish that show would come out on DVD.

03-05-2009, 08:19 PM	#14
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	One of the reason I think that a lot of the great shows from the 50's and 60's have not seen the light of day on DVD is because the distributers feel they wont sell. Part of that is those shows get seldom broadcast on television anymore(thanks a lot TVLand). If they were shown then folks who saw them the first time around, and people seeing them for the first time would be interested and they would sell. Also I would so love to see Shindig come on DVD but since that was a live music show, there are probably loads of copyright issues there.