Why isn't the pilot syndicated with the series? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jude The Obscure · 05-04-2010, 12:18 PM

I own the 2 hour pilot (transferred to DVD from the VHS print) as well as the first two seasons.......why isn't the movie syndicated in reruns with the series?

Dr. Thong · 05-04-2010, 03:18 PM

That is odd. Usually they just edit them into two separate hour segments and put opening/closing credits.

The only other thing I can think of is that maybe the two hour pilot was aired the season before the series started?? If that's the case, it may not be considered part of the first season.

Many hour shows had two hour pilots so that if the series wasn't picked up, they could still air the unsold pilot as a "movie of the week."

Jude The Obscure · 05-05-2010, 10:24 AM

Yes, it aired the season before...but still odd and also odd that it wasn't included as a bonus with the first season DVD.

Dr. Thong · 05-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Well, that explains it. Technically, they didn't have to include as it's not part of the first season, but they should have as a bonus, you're right.

05-04-2010, 12:18 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Why isn't the pilot syndicated with the series? I own the 2 hour pilot (transferred to DVD from the VHS print) as well as the first two seasons.......why isn't the movie syndicated in reruns with the series?

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Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	That is odd. Usually they just edit them into two separate hour segments and put opening/closing credits. The only other thing I can think of is that maybe the two hour pilot was aired the season before the series started?? If that's the case, it may not be considered part of the first season. Many hour shows had two hour pilots so that if the series wasn't picked up, they could still air the unsold pilot as a "movie of the week."
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05-05-2010, 10:24 AM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Yes, it aired the season before...but still odd and also odd that it wasn't included as a bonus with the first season DVD.

05-05-2010, 06:28 PM	#4
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Well, that explains it. Technically, they didn't have to include as it's not part of the first season, but they should have as a bonus, you're right.