Did Anybody Else Get Seasons 1 & 2 Yet? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Skywalker · 03-16-2009, 11:35 PM

I'm just wondering if anyone else got it yet. For some reason, my copy arrived today, which is weird because it's only the 3rd time I've ever got a set before it was available in stores. Not really a big deal since it comes out tomorrow, but still, it's pretty cool to get something before it's officially available.

I've watched the first 3 episodes so far. I'm ashamed to admit this, but before today, I'd only seen a couple episodes of this show and that was on youtube.

I like it so far though. The best characters are George, Wesley and Mr. Belvedere. I like the mom too, but I'm not sure about the other kids. They don't seem to really add much to the show but then again, I've only seen a few episodes so that might change. The theme song is great!

esl · 03-17-2009, 05:41 AM

Lucky you. I ordered it last week from Amazon and got the email that I was shipped today, the official release date. The email stated that it should arrive by next Monday, the 23rd. However, now that I live in Japan, things can take longer depending on how they are mailed.

I am quite exited about getting this. It was one of the few shows from the 80's that I looked forward to watching when it was originally broadcast.

TV_Fan · 03-17-2009, 01:53 PM

According to amazon mine delivered today. I'll know when I get home. i hope so. i can't wait.

I did see it on store shelves this weekend at Best Buy & FYE. Some stores must receive it early & put it out. Hoepfully it sells well.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-17-2009, 03:20 PM

I have not got the Season 1 or 2 of Mr Belvedere but it is on my list.

McFly121 · 03-17-2009, 03:21 PM

Yes, I want FULL REPORTS from you people on how great and underrated this show was. As one of the few who taped all the seasons, I've been watching it for 25 years now and know its greatness. Now that seasons 1 and 2 are out, the fans who "kinda remember that show" and who have been clamoring for the dvds...well, it'll be interesting to hear their assessment.

Season 1 isn't *hugely* funny, but about midway through season 2 it hits its stride. The tornado ep, the delivery of Kevin's lab partner's baby, Kevin's drinking contract, Wes' accordion teacher, Belvey obsessed with pinball, Wes' fatal attraction valentine (guest starring Fergie!), Amish, George and Belvey's drunken candlelit dinner...

Damn good stuff!

TV_Fan · 03-17-2009, 08:29 PM

So far I've watched the first 4 episodes & the special features. All I can say is MAN I MISSED THIS SHOW!

Jman4200 · 03-18-2009, 03:49 AM

I was really bummed i went to best buy, target, and walmart and couldn't find it I guess i'll just have to order it online.

OKCRay · 03-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Got mine yesterday and I'm loving it!!!

TV_Fan · 03-23-2009, 08:41 PM

Well I'm on the 5th disc and will probably finish the set tomorrow. As I said earlier, I really missed this show. I haven't seen episodes in years. I can honestly say that watching this set has made me love the show even more. The episodes are even funnier than I remember. I'm really enjoying catching those adult jokes that I missed when I was a kid watching this show when it first aired. This is one show that still holds up for sure.

dawhite · 03-24-2009, 10:45 PM

It's a great dvd I bought it on the walmart website.Was wondering if anybody knew how well it's selling I went to amazon.com and it seems to be doing very good over there.

esl · 03-25-2009, 09:19 AM

Well, surprise, surprise. My set did arrive on the day Amazon promised even though I live in Japan and dates for delivery promised in the past have never been met before. Over the last few nights I have watched the first two disks and several episodes from disk three. It has been twenty years since I have seen most of these episodes. Some random thoughts and one technical error.

1. From the beggining, the writters and directors knew that they had some strong actors in Chrisoper Hewett and Brice Beckam. They wrote their best dialogue for those two, and they in turn delivered.

2. I have read comments that some find this show was not funny in the first season and it is a fact that it never was high in terms of ratings during its entire run. I think that this is possibly due to the more subtle and dark humor. In many ways this show's humor reminds me of some British comedies.

3. Tracy Wells' acting abilities leave much to be desired. Sadly, too, every outfit she wore on the show is a bad cliche of 80's style.

4. In the episode "Vows" on disk three at 15'58" as George walks out the bathroom you can see a mike just above the bathroom door.

Looking forward to watching more episodes over the next several days.

Classicshowsgurl15 · 03-25-2009, 03:28 PM

My mom got hers in the mail yesterday. We have already watched two episodes. I haven't seen that many episodes of the show, but the ones i've seen are great. It's a great 80s show.

catlover79 · 03-25-2009, 03:44 PM

I just put a hold on it at the library. Once I watch the set, I will share my thoughts here!!

TV_Fan · 03-25-2009, 10:12 PM

Well I finished the set yesterday. Now I can honestly say that I am literally sad that I'm done. I'll probably re watch some episodes again soon. It was great watching the episodes & reliving the memories of when I first saw them. Hopefully we'll have word of season 3 soon.

DJM77 · 03-29-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McFly121

Wes' fatal attraction valentine (guest starring Fergie!)

Whoa! I just got done watching that episode and even though I knew that she did some acting as a child, I didn't realize that was her! What's funny is I seem to remember Mr. Belvedere being discussed on VH1's I Love The 80's and Fergie and one of the other Black Eyed Peas poppped up and there was no mention of her ever appearing on it. The Black Eyed Pea that was with her asked her if she remembered Mr. Belvedere's first name. She didn't.

I haven't seen this show in years. It's been great seeing it again! I didn't remember Brice Beckham being such a talented actor. After watching the 1st disc I had to skip to the 5th disc so I could see the SNL sketch and the cast interviews. It was a shame that Tracy Wells wasn't there. Bob Ueker and Rob Stone both look about the same but older. Brice Beckham looks totally unrecognizable and Ilene Graff seems to have not aged at all!

03-16-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Did Anybody Else Get Seasons 1 & 2 Yet? I'm just wondering if anyone else got it yet. For some reason, my copy arrived today, which is weird because it's only the 3rd time I've ever got a set before it was available in stores. Not really a big deal since it comes out tomorrow, but still, it's pretty cool to get something before it's officially available. I've watched the first 3 episodes so far. I'm ashamed to admit this, but before today, I'd only seen a couple episodes of this show and that was on youtube. I like it so far though. The best characters are George, Wesley and Mr. Belvedere. I like the mom too, but I'm not sure about the other kids. They don't seem to really add much to the show but then again, I've only seen a few episodes so that might change. The theme song is great!

03-17-2009, 03:20 PM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I have not got the Season 1 or 2 of Mr Belvedere but it is on my list.
	__________________ Who Dat

03-17-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
McFly121 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: calif Posts: 812	Yes, I want FULL REPORTS from you people on how great and underrated this show was. As one of the few who taped all the seasons, I've been watching it for 25 years now and know its greatness. Now that seasons 1 and 2 are out, the fans who "kinda remember that show" and who have been clamoring for the dvds...well, it'll be interesting to hear their assessment. Season 1 isn't hugely funny, but about midway through season 2 it hits its stride. The tornado ep, the delivery of Kevin's lab partner's baby, Kevin's drinking contract, Wes' accordion teacher, Belvey obsessed with pinball, Wes' fatal attraction valentine (guest starring Fergie!), Amish, George and Belvey's drunken candlelit dinner... Damn good stuff!
	__________________ "That was Bob's donut!"

03-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
OKCRay Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2003 Location: Area 51 Posts: 328	Got mine yesterday and I'm loving it!!!
	__________________ CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2005 WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!

03-25-2009, 09:19 AM	#11
esl Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 50	Did Anybody Else Get Seasons 1 & 2 Yet? Well, surprise, surprise. My set did arrive on the day Amazon promised even though I live in Japan and dates for delivery promised in the past have never been met before. Over the last few nights I have watched the first two disks and several episodes from disk three. It has been twenty years since I have seen most of these episodes. Some random thoughts and one technical error. 1. From the beggining, the writters and directors knew that they had some strong actors in Chrisoper Hewett and Brice Beckam. They wrote their best dialogue for those two, and they in turn delivered. 2. I have read comments that some find this show was not funny in the first season and it is a fact that it never was high in terms of ratings during its entire run. I think that this is possibly due to the more subtle and dark humor. In many ways this show's humor reminds me of some British comedies. 3. Tracy Wells' acting abilities leave much to be desired. Sadly, too, every outfit she wore on the show is a bad cliche of 80's style. 4. In the episode "Vows" on disk three at 15'58" as George walks out the bathroom you can see a mike just above the bathroom door. Looking forward to watching more episodes over the next several days.

03-17-2009, 05:41 AM	#2
esl Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 50	Lucky you. I ordered it last week from Amazon and got the email that I was shipped today, the official release date. The email stated that it should arrive by next Monday, the 23rd. However, now that I live in Japan, things can take longer depending on how they are mailed. I am quite exited about getting this. It was one of the few shows from the 80's that I looked forward to watching when it was originally broadcast.

03-17-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	According to amazon mine delivered today. I'll know when I get home. i hope so. i can't wait. I did see it on store shelves this weekend at Best Buy & FYE. Some stores must receive it early & put it out. Hoepfully it sells well.

03-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	So far I've watched the first 4 episodes & the special features. All I can say is MAN I MISSED THIS SHOW!

03-18-2009, 03:49 AM	#7
Jman4200 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 173	I was really bummed i went to best buy, target, and walmart and couldn't find it I guess i'll just have to order it online.

03-23-2009, 08:41 PM	#9
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	Well I'm on the 5th disc and will probably finish the set tomorrow. As I said earlier, I really missed this show. I haven't seen episodes in years. I can honestly say that watching this set has made me love the show even more. The episodes are even funnier than I remember. I'm really enjoying catching those adult jokes that I missed when I was a kid watching this show when it first aired. This is one show that still holds up for sure.

03-24-2009, 10:45 PM	#10
dawhite Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 20	It's a great dvd I bought it on the walmart website.Was wondering if anybody knew how well it's selling I went to amazon.com and it seems to be doing very good over there.

03-25-2009, 03:28 PM	#12
Classicshowsgurl15 Happy Days Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,088	My mom got hers in the mail yesterday. We have already watched two episodes. I haven't seen that many episodes of the show, but the ones i've seen are great. It's a great 80s show.
	__________________ “All our young lives we search for someone to love, someone who makes us complete. We choose partners and change partners. We dance to a song of heartbreak and hope, all the while wondering if somewhere, somehow, there's someone perfect who might be searching for us.” - The Wonder Years

03-25-2009, 03:44 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I just put a hold on it at the library. Once I watch the set, I will share my thoughts here!!
	__________________ "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

03-25-2009, 10:12 PM	#14
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	Well I finished the set yesterday. Now I can honestly say that I am literally sad that I'm done. I'll probably re watch some episodes again soon. It was great watching the episodes & reliving the memories of when I first saw them. Hopefully we'll have word of season 3 soon.