"Rhoda" Pilot Edited - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

scotsguy · 04-28-2009, 09:33 AM

I got my DVD set of "Rhoda" yesterday,delighted its finally out on DVD.
From reading the season one reviews on here,I was prepared for some episodes to be edited.
Right away the pilot,has the hilarious opening scene of Mary saying goobye to Rhoda at the airport removed,I taped this from "The Family Channel"(UK) in the mid 90s,so thankfully,have the complete pilot on vhs.
Also "The Shower" has dialogue removed,when Joe says he has to get out as women at these things tend to smile and nod at him,again,lucky enough to have this episode unedited.
"9E Is Available" has dialogue cut,when Jill says Rhoda,seems a capable,down to earth person and Rhoda says "Gee,thanks!"
I understand they say at the start of the DVD they say "they're using the best masters" even if they had added the missing scenes as special features would have been a good idea.
Don't get me wrong delighted with this DVD set but the big chunk missing from the pilot,got things off to a rocky start!

TVFactFan · 04-28-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scotsguy

I got my DVD set of "Rhoda" yesterday,delighted its finally out on DVD.
From reading the season one reviews on here,I was prepared for some episodes to be edited.
Right away the pilot,has the hilarious opening scene of Mary saying goobye to Rhoda at the airport removed,I taped this from "The Family Channel" in the mid 90s,so thankfully,have the complete pilot on vhs.
Also "The Shower" has dialogue removed,when Joe says he has to get out as women at these things tend to smile and nod at him,again,lucky enough to have this episode unedited.
"9E Is Available" has dialogue cut,when Jill says Rhoda,seems a capable,down to earth person and Rhoda says "Gee,thanks!"
I understand they say at the start of the DVD they say "they're using the best masters" even if they had added the missing scenes as special features would have been a good idea.
Don't get me wrong delighted with this DVD set but the big chunk missing from the pilot,got things off to a rocky start!

Everyone already knew the pilot was edited because it was discussed in the SitcomsOnline Review back in March. So this is not new news

scotsguy · 04-28-2009, 06:48 PM

I didn't say it was,just giving the forum my view.

McGillicuddy · 05-02-2009, 11:04 PM

Well, I'm disappointed about the pilot being edited. I was looking forward to seeing Mary race to see Rhoda off. How's the wedding episode. Is it the complete hour as originally televised? I remember more footage of Rhoda running through New York in her wedding dress.

scotsguy · 05-03-2009, 12:57 PM

Hi,
Yes thankfully "The Wedding" is unedited ,"The Shower" episode has quite a few cuts as does "9E Is Avaialble".
I've kept videos I taped from cable of many of the first season episodes. of "Rhoda",glad I kept them now,you can see how some episodes have been cut when I compare them to my videos.

TVFactFan · 05-03-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scotsguy

Hi,
Yes thankfully "The Wedding" is unedited ,"The Shower" episode has quite a few cuts as does "9E Is Avaialble".
I've kept videos I taped from cable of many of the first season episodes. of "Rhoda",glad I kept them now,you can see how some episodes have been cut when I compare them to my videos.

Unless you plan on providing a copy of your UNEDITED eps that you so glad you kept, nobody needs to know about your unedited eps. That's something you can keep to yourself. It almost sounds as if you are gloating that you have that so many Rhoda Fans don't

scotsguy · 05-03-2009, 02:57 PM

I am actually providing them to people I'm not gloating,you seem to have a negative opinion everytime I post on here.

McGillicuddy · 05-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Scots- I just bought the dvd set today. Thanks for the info on the edited/unedited episodes. I'm not sure why the last poster attacked you like that. I appriciate what you know. Could I contact you a copy of the episode of the pilot? Thanks.

OOliver · 05-07-2009, 06:37 PM

Scotsguy - thanks for your opinion on the DVD. Even though it was reviewed when it first came out, I appreciate other fans taking the time to share their opinions as well. The more I read these personal reviews, though, the less I'm tempted to buy the DVD.

You're very lucky to have the unedited eps on tape. That's proven a valuable resource to compare what the DVD has (unfortunately) deleted and to share with the other fans.

Thank you again for your contribution!

likewow · 05-13-2009, 04:13 PM

Yes, I also appreciate reading your reaction to the DVD set.

I came here today hoping for some more opinions but there haven't been many since the set was released. Thanks!

TVFactFan · 05-13-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by likewow

Yes, I also appreciate reading your reaction to the DVD set.

I came here today hoping for some more opinions but there haven't been many since the set was released. Thanks!

That's because not many people bought the DVD after reading the review. I was one of them

McGillicuddy · 05-13-2009, 08:36 PM

I went ahead and purchased Rhoda, because its part of MTM, one of my favorite shows. Though I am quite disappointed by the edits, I'm still enjoying it, haven't seen the show in years. If Rhoda's Wedding was cut, I probably would have passed. I do wish Shout! would have taken more time with this release instead of rushing to get it out for the 35th anniversary. I did like the retrospective with Jim Brooks and Allen Burns, but too short, and where's Valerie? I can understand why people passed on this after the review, so basically it depends on how much of a MTM/Rhoda fan you are in regards to getting this.

AB · 05-14-2009, 04:57 PM

I've been reading the pros & cons from you guys as well as the review and still can't decide if I want to buy it or not. Since it's been so long since I've seen the show, I probably won't remember half of what's been edited. But I am wondering about the picture & sound quality? Would you say overall that it's pretty decent or is it poor?

Dr. Thong · 05-14-2009, 05:48 PM

I was never someone who watched Rhoda all the time, though I did see some episodes in prime time here and there. I do remember seeing the first episode with Mary Tyler Moore, though.

To me, why bother releasing something like this unless they're going to have the original, unedited full episodes? If I see a M*A*S*H rerun on Ion or Nick at Nite, I find myself scoffing because they edited a scene or a line out of the episode.

scotsguy · 05-15-2009, 05:25 AM

Yes I think its such a shame so many episodes are edited,I'd understand if the complete episodes didn't exist but as they do,seems strange.
I'd never say to anyone not to buy the DVD set as if season one doesn't sell well,it will harm the releases of future seasons.
The picture quality and sound is variable they do warn you about that at the start,"The Wedding" "Chest Pains" "Ida The Elf" "The Honeymoon" and "Along Comes Mary" are unedited.

04-28-2009, 09:33 AM	#1
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	"Rhoda" Pilot Edited I got my DVD set of "Rhoda" yesterday,delighted its finally out on DVD. From reading the season one reviews on here,I was prepared for some episodes to be edited. Right away the pilot,has the hilarious opening scene of Mary saying goobye to Rhoda at the airport removed,I taped this from "The Family Channel"(UK) in the mid 90s,so thankfully,have the complete pilot on vhs. Also "The Shower" has dialogue removed,when Joe says he has to get out as women at these things tend to smile and nod at him,again,lucky enough to have this episode unedited. "9E Is Available" has dialogue cut,when Jill says Rhoda,seems a capable,down to earth person and Rhoda says "Gee,thanks!" I understand they say at the start of the DVD they say "they're using the best masters" even if they had added the missing scenes as special features would have been a good idea. Don't get me wrong delighted with this DVD set but the big chunk missing from the pilot,got things off to a rocky start!
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05-14-2009, 05:48 PM	#14
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	I was never someone who watched Rhoda all the time, though I did see some episodes in prime time here and there. I do remember seeing the first episode with Mary Tyler Moore, though. To me, why bother releasing something like this unless they're going to have the original, unedited full episodes? If I see a MASH* rerun on Ion or Nick at Nite, I find myself scoffing because they edited a scene or a line out of the episode.
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04-28-2009, 06:48 PM	#3
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	I didn't say it was,just giving the forum my view.

05-02-2009, 11:04 PM	#4
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Well, I'm disappointed about the pilot being edited. I was looking forward to seeing Mary race to see Rhoda off. How's the wedding episode. Is it the complete hour as originally televised? I remember more footage of Rhoda running through New York in her wedding dress.

05-03-2009, 12:57 PM	#5
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	Hi, Yes thankfully "The Wedding" is unedited ,"The Shower" episode has quite a few cuts as does "9E Is Avaialble". I've kept videos I taped from cable of many of the first season episodes. of "Rhoda",glad I kept them now,you can see how some episodes have been cut when I compare them to my videos.

05-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	I am actually providing them to people I'm not gloating,you seem to have a negative opinion everytime I post on here.

05-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#8
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Scots- I just bought the dvd set today. Thanks for the info on the edited/unedited episodes. I'm not sure why the last poster attacked you like that. I appriciate what you know. Could I contact you a copy of the episode of the pilot? Thanks.

05-07-2009, 06:37 PM	#9
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	Scotsguy - thanks for your opinion on the DVD. Even though it was reviewed when it first came out, I appreciate other fans taking the time to share their opinions as well. The more I read these personal reviews, though, the less I'm tempted to buy the DVD. You're very lucky to have the unedited eps on tape. That's proven a valuable resource to compare what the DVD has (unfortunately) deleted and to share with the other fans. Thank you again for your contribution!

05-13-2009, 04:13 PM	#10
likewow Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 217	Yes, I also appreciate reading your reaction to the DVD set. I came here today hoping for some more opinions but there haven't been many since the set was released. Thanks!

05-13-2009, 08:36 PM	#12
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I went ahead and purchased Rhoda, because its part of MTM, one of my favorite shows. Though I am quite disappointed by the edits, I'm still enjoying it, haven't seen the show in years. If Rhoda's Wedding was cut, I probably would have passed. I do wish Shout! would have taken more time with this release instead of rushing to get it out for the 35th anniversary. I did like the retrospective with Jim Brooks and Allen Burns, but too short, and where's Valerie? I can understand why people passed on this after the review, so basically it depends on how much of a MTM/Rhoda fan you are in regards to getting this.

05-14-2009, 04:57 PM	#13
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I've been reading the pros & cons from you guys as well as the review and still can't decide if I want to buy it or not. Since it's been so long since I've seen the show, I probably won't remember half of what's been edited. But I am wondering about the picture & sound quality? Would you say overall that it's pretty decent or is it poor?

05-15-2009, 05:25 AM	#15
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	Yes I think its such a shame so many episodes are edited,I'd understand if the complete episodes didn't exist but as they do,seems strange. I'd never say to anyone not to buy the DVD set as if season one doesn't sell well,it will harm the releases of future seasons. The picture quality and sound is variable they do warn you about that at the start,"The Wedding" "Chest Pains" "Ida The Elf" "The Honeymoon" and "Along Comes Mary" are unedited.