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Jude The Obscure · 05-24-2009, 08:59 PM

This copy is on the cheapo Genius Products DVD--which for some strange reason lists three Christmas episodes, but actually has just two "Late Christmas Gift" and "Busy Christmas", with "David 17th's Birthday" thrown in (and is actually a better version than the lame-o version on the official Shout! release).

Busy is one of my favorite holiday episodes of any show. And of course the ending part, since this is a reworked flashback version of an earlier episode, Rick singing "The Christmas Song" and seeing the rare sight of all the Nelsons (at the time) together on one scene.

TeeVeeCloset · 05-24-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

This copy is on the cheapo Genius Products DVD--which for some strange reason lists three Christmas episodes, but actually has just two "Late Christmas Gift" and "Busy Christmas", with "David 17th's Birthday" thrown in (and is actually a better version than the lame-o version on the official Shout! release).

Busy is one of my favorite holiday episodes of any show. And of course the ending part, since this is a reworked flashback version of an earlier episode, Rick singing "The Christmas Song" and seeing the rare sight of all the Nelsons (at the time) together on one scene.

I've always wondered what was edited out from the original version for enough time to allow "The Christmas Song" in the rerun version and wondered how come the public domain dvd releases never have a copy of the original.

Jude The Obscure · 05-24-2009, 09:43 PM

I wonder that myself.......same for "David 17th Birthday" and "Late Christmas Gift"--they are reworked later season episodes that use earlier shows as flashbacks.

OH Nuts! · 05-25-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

I've always wondered what was edited out from the original version for enough time to allow "The Christmas Song" in the rerun version and wondered how come the public domain dvd releases never have a copy of the original.

Of course....I don't know why I never thought of that...it's so obvious - I guess some things can completely elude you when they're right under your nose. Nevertheless, this version is still very delightful and is one of those eps I can watch many times over...& always during Xmas Season. Now you have me wondering...just WHAT WAS cut out? (Oh well, most of an ep is better than none at all I suppose)

Jude The Obscure · 05-25-2009, 10:40 PM

At least Bewitched fans, got the reworked season 1 episodes, that were part of season 2 with new introductions filmed, put on DVD, since these were never part of the syndication package.

Dan Tullis · 05-26-2009, 04:15 PM

I have a lot of reworked eps from the early years that were edited to include a song from Rick. I'd prefer to see the original versions, but Busy Christmas is a good one. I can still hear Ozzie singing his bass part "deck the halls with holly fa-la-la-la-la"

Jude The Obscure · 05-26-2009, 06:38 PM

I did enjoy hearing Rick perform "Glory Train" on the tag for "David's 17th Birthday"--funny how a public domain issue has this, but the official release doesn'?? And the official release episode clocks in at barely 17 minutes!

ILUVO&H · 05-26-2009, 10:39 PM

I love David's 17th Birthday just because I love watching their old home movies.

I wish they Nelsons would something as the Arnaz kids did with the Lucy and Desi home movies. I'd love to watch the Nelson family home movies. They had some nice ones included in Dave's documentary, Rick Nelson a Brother Remembers. Some cute ones of Rick and his kids when they were little.

Jude The Obscure · 05-27-2009, 12:31 AM

One Day I need to see that documentary.....I wonder if I can get it at Netflix?

Dan Tullis · 05-27-2009, 09:14 PM

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One Day I need to see that documentary.....I wonder if I can get it at Netflix?

To my knowledge, it's never been released on dvd or vhs. The one Gunnar and Matthew hosted in 1987, "A Tribute to Rick Nelson", is available on video from Rhino, and is excellent viewing, with many of Rick's famous friends contributing.

Jude The Obscure · 05-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Thanks Dan.......David should really let the sons handle more of the TV/music product and get it out there to the fans!!

Dan Tullis · 05-28-2009, 07:02 PM

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Thanks Dan.......David should really let the sons handle more of the TV/music product and get it out there to the fans!!

Agreed. It's my understanding that Dave is basically retired now, but someone needs to get more Nelson stuff on the market - while us fans are still alive! I see every other show coming out with complete season dvd sets, why not O&H? David's special is nice, too. He talks to Harriet, Tracy, Gunnar and Matthew, and includes a lot of home movies and outtakes from the series. No reason this should be collecting dust in a vault somewhere.

Jude The Obscure · 05-28-2009, 08:12 PM

David should take a cue from Lucy's kids....

OH Nuts! · 05-30-2009, 01:27 PM

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Agreed. It's my understanding that Dave is basically retired now, but someone needs to get more Nelson stuff on the market - while us fans are still alive! I see every other show coming out with complete season dvd sets, why not O&H? David's special is nice, too. He talks to Harriet, Tracy, Gunnar and Matthew, and includes a lot of home movies and outtakes from the series. No reason this should be collecting dust in a vault somewhere.

absolutely. Nothing would make me happier than to have all 435. But at least I have enough to have a nice flavor of the show thru the years. As far as I'm concerned the more of the Nelson family we get to see, thru the eps, documentaries, movies the better.

dahur1 · 05-31-2009, 12:52 AM

I bought a 206 episode set on sell.com. I've watched about 20 so far, and the quality is very good. Most I've watched have the Nelsons doing the Kodak commercials, and have the Coke, or Quaker Oats commercials also, which is a nice touch.
I haven't remembered any of the episodes so far.
The family goes next door to the Randolph's to watch movies, and the boys, Ozzie, and Joe, are all dressed in suits for the occasion!
Every time I see that, I'm reminded of what a different era that was.

05-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Watched "Busy Christmas" again This copy is on the cheapo Genius Products DVD--which for some strange reason lists three Christmas episodes, but actually has just two "Late Christmas Gift" and "Busy Christmas", with "David 17th's Birthday" thrown in (and is actually a better version than the lame-o version on the official Shout! release). Busy is one of my favorite holiday episodes of any show. And of course the ending part, since this is a reworked flashback version of an earlier episode, Rick singing "The Christmas Song" and seeing the rare sight of all the Nelsons (at the time) together on one scene.

05-24-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I wonder that myself.......same for "David 17th Birthday" and "Late Christmas Gift"--they are reworked later season episodes that use earlier shows as flashbacks.

05-25-2009, 10:40 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	At least Bewitched fans, got the reworked season 1 episodes, that were part of season 2 with new introductions filmed, put on DVD, since these were never part of the syndication package.

05-26-2009, 04:15 PM	#6
Dan Tullis Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2009 Location: Seahurst, WA Posts: 180	I have a lot of reworked eps from the early years that were edited to include a song from Rick. I'd prefer to see the original versions, but Busy Christmas is a good one. I can still hear Ozzie singing his bass part "deck the halls with holly fa-la-la-la-la"

05-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I did enjoy hearing Rick perform "Glory Train" on the tag for "David's 17th Birthday"--funny how a public domain issue has this, but the official release doesn'?? And the official release episode clocks in at barely 17 minutes!

05-26-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
ILUVO&H Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 08, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 505	I love David's 17th Birthday just because I love watching their old home movies. I wish they Nelsons would something as the Arnaz kids did with the Lucy and Desi home movies. I'd love to watch the Nelson family home movies. They had some nice ones included in Dave's documentary, Rick Nelson a Brother Remembers. Some cute ones of Rick and his kids when they were little.

05-27-2009, 12:31 AM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	One Day I need to see that documentary.....I wonder if I can get it at Netflix?

05-28-2009, 11:35 AM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Thanks Dan.......David should really let the sons handle more of the TV/music product and get it out there to the fans!!

05-28-2009, 08:12 PM	#13
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	David should take a cue from Lucy's kids....

05-31-2009, 12:52 AM	#15
dahur1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 195	I bought a 206 episode set on sell.com. I've watched about 20 so far, and the quality is very good. Most I've watched have the Nelsons doing the Kodak commercials, and have the Coke, or Quaker Oats commercials also, which is a nice touch. I haven't remembered any of the episodes so far. The family goes next door to the Randolph's to watch movies, and the boys, Ozzie, and Joe, are all dressed in suits for the occasion! Every time I see that, I'm reminded of what a different era that was.