The Gimme A Break Complete Series DVD Set Will Be Uncut - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

tvshowsrock · 07-17-2010, 06:40 AM

I found this out from a friend of mine who had a long chat with the VEI dvd company. They will be the way the originally aired! I won the complete series in a contest so I'm excited for the arrival of this new set.

Dwaynew · 07-18-2010, 11:21 AM

This is great news!!!!!!!

greelywinger · 07-18-2010, 11:15 PM

Was there any problems with music clearances?

Darryl

tvshowsrock · 07-20-2010, 03:17 AM

Since I was told they were uncut there should be no problems with music clearances but never sure what music will be cut out if it even has to be. As much as Nell sang on the show I would not be shocked if they did cut some music.

She sang
Me and My Shadow
Georgia on My Mind
Sing a Song
Love Lift Us Up
Heatwave
Charlie Brown
Toot Toot Tootsie
Big Girls
Soldier Boy
Chapel of Love

and a few more I can't remember but if it was a song Nell sung it. I have recently been watching old recordings of the show so I remembered these few songs

Robert 13 · 07-20-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvshowsrock

Since I was told they were uncut there should be no problems with music clearances but never sure what music will be cut out if it even has to be. As much as Nell sang on the show I would not be shocked if they did cut some music.

She sang
Me and My Shadow
Georgia on My Mind
Sing a Song
Love Lift Us Up
Heatwave
Charlie Brown
Toot Toot Tootsie
Big Girls
Soldier Boy
Chapel of Love

and a few more I can't remember but if it was a song Nell sung it. I have recently been watching old recordings of the show so I remembered these few songs

She also sang "Easy" and "America" in one of my all-time favorite episodes, the 2-parter, "Second Chances". Hopefully, those will be included because they were some of her best performances on the series.

Kasey · 07-20-2010, 01:54 PM

I am in Toronto so my set arrived today.

The outer box is not as sturdy as I would have liked but inside the 3 snap-cases each have six discs very well-housed.

Artwork is basic but nice. At least they have they correct Season pics corresponding with the packaging.

So far I skimmed though the Andy Gibb episode on my PC and the video looks great. "Up Where We Belong" was included so hopefully there won't be any other music clearance issues.

All in all, I am so happy VEI finally came through. Fans should rejoice that this series is now complete!

Robert 13 · 07-20-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasey

I am in Toronto so my set arrived today.

The outer box is not as sturdy as I would have liked but inside the 3 snap-cases each have six discs very well-housed.

Artwork is basic but nice. At least they have they correct Season pics corresponding with the packaging.

So far I skimmed though the Andy Gibb episode on my PC and the video looks great. "Up Where We Belong" was included so hopefully there won't be any other music clearance issues.

All in all, I am so happy VEI finally came through. Fans should rejoice that this series is now complete!

Wow! Thanks for the quick rundown Kasey! Can you describe the pics used? Are the cases the thin viva cases or the thick ones?

Happy to hear "Up Where We Belong" is in tact. This could prove to be the set of the year!!! Can't wait to get my copy. I just got even more excited for this set.

Kasey · 07-20-2010, 02:30 PM

Robert, the cases are the thicker ones like CBS has used for Vega$ and S2-4 of Laverne & Shirley.

Each plastic case has a large pic (Nell & the Chief, Nell & Joey, etc.) with smaller headshots of everyone else in little bubbles. The cast photo that appeared on the S2 box is split up on the discs showing everyone's heads separately, etc.

The pics are nice but nothing really new or rare that I haven't seen before.

Of course, the content is the main thing.

Robert 13 · 07-20-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasey

Robert, the cases are the thicker ones like CBS has used for Vega$ and S2-4 of Laverne & Shirley.

Each plastic case has a large pic (Nell & the Chief, Nell & Joey, etc.) with smaller headshots of everyone else in little bubbles. The cast photo that appeared on the S2 box is split up on the discs showing everyone's heads separately, etc.

The pics are nice but nothing really new or rare that I haven't seen before.

Of course, the content is the main thing.

Thanks Kasey! I know what you mean about the cases. I also have S2-4 of Laverne & Shirley (where's Season 5???

) The layout sounds nice. Can't wait to see them. It sounds like a handsome set. You are right. Content is what's important. Thanks again for your descriptions! Gives us something to visualize until we get the actual sets in our little hands.

mwalker587 · 07-20-2010, 03:24 PM

Sounds like a great set.I just ordered my copy and can't wait to get it.

tvshowsrock · 07-20-2010, 03:59 PM

If you have old recordings of the show or it is on in your area watch those and the wait won't feel so long. If I watch an ep or 2 a day the wait is not so long. Amazon told me my package should be here by next week!

ikhuri · 07-20-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasey

I am in Toronto so my set arrived today.

The outer box is not as sturdy as I would have liked but inside the 3 snap-cases each have six discs very well-housed.

Artwork is basic but nice. At least they have they correct Season pics corresponding with the packaging.

So far I skimmed though the Andy Gibb episode on my PC and the video looks great. "Up Where We Belong" was included so hopefully there won't be any other music clearance issues.

All in all, I am so happy VEI finally came through. Fans should rejoice that this series is now complete!

When skimming through that episode and any others, did you notice if there were any original NBC midway bumpers, like the ones they would show going into a commercial. They were into'd in Season 3.

Imad

Robert 13 · 07-21-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ikhuri

When skimming through that episode and any others, did you notice if there were any original NBC midway bumpers, like the ones they would show going into a commercial. They were into'd in Season 3.

Imad

I just opened the set and I must say it is one beautiful set. The pics for each cover are terrific. The back-cover is very nice with circles featuring snapshots from different episodes. One thing I'm a little surprised of is that there are no pictures of Telma Hopkins as "Addy". I wonder if they couldn't use her picture for some reason. Not even in the snapshots do we get a pic of Nell and Addy together in of their crazy moments. Aside from that, this looks like the comprehensive set we had all hoped for.

I stuck a couple of discs in really quick to check for a few musical moments. In "Second Chance (Part 2)" both of Nell's performances are in tact. I think I also saw a midway bumper that a poster had mentioned. I was checking through the episode quickly and it caught my eye. Plus, "Sam Goes to College" is presented as a 1-hour episode (is that how it initially aired?).

All-in-all, VEI did an excellent job on this set. Beautiful graphics, great menu design, nice packaging. We never thought the day would come that we would have the complete series in uncut DVD-quality, BUT IT'S HERE!!! And I know we will all enjoy this set over and over again. Happy Viewing!

TV_Fan · 07-21-2010, 06:20 PM

I got mine today too and am beyond estatic! I agree, the outer cardboard packaging is a little flimsy, but with all the plastic cases in it it is not a problem. This is the first multi season complete series I ever purchased. I am now about to start watching. I like to watch in order so I'll be starting with season three (since I have the individual S1 from Universal & S2 from VEI). Thankfully VEI included the bonus episodes from the first two seasons so I even get to watch an episode of The Stockard Channing Show. I love the packaging and love how they have different pics from different seasons on the correct seasons' discs. It would have been nice to see a pic of Addy and/or Grandpa on the cover or discs, but not that's ok. I take back everything negative I said about VEI. In the end they came though. And from what you guys have already said, boy did they come through! At the price I paid I was expecting heavy edits but so far that doesn't seem to be the case! Well, I'm off to watch my all time favorite sitcom again

greelywinger · 07-21-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvshowsrock

Since I was told they were uncut there should be no problems with music clearances but never sure what music will be cut out if it even has to be. As much as Nell sang on the show I would not be shocked if they did cut some music.

She sang
Me and My Shadow
Georgia on My Mind
Sing a Song
Love Lift Us Up
Heatwave
Charlie Brown
Toot Toot Tootsie
Big Girls
Soldier Boy
Chapel of Love

and a few more I can't remember but if it was a song Nell sung it. I have recently been watching old recordings of the show so I remembered these few songs

She also sang 'His Eye Is On The Sparrow' from the 'Herbie' episode.
Definitely my favorite.

07-17-2010, 06:40 AM	#1
tvshowsrock Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 198	The Gimme A Break Complete Series DVD Set Will Be Uncut I found this out from a friend of mine who had a long chat with the VEI dvd company. They will be the way the originally aired! I won the complete series in a contest so I'm excited for the arrival of this new set.

07-18-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
Dwaynew Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 19, 2005 Posts: 108	This is great news!!!!!!!
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07-18-2010, 11:15 PM	#3
greelywinger That T Rex Guy Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 222	Was there any problems with music clearances? Darryl
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07-20-2010, 03:17 AM	#4
tvshowsrock Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 198	Since I was told they were uncut there should be no problems with music clearances but never sure what music will be cut out if it even has to be. As much as Nell sang on the show I would not be shocked if they did cut some music. She sang Me and My Shadow Georgia on My Mind Sing a Song Love Lift Us Up Heatwave Charlie Brown Toot Toot Tootsie Big Girls Soldier Boy Chapel of Love and a few more I can't remember but if it was a song Nell sung it. I have recently been watching old recordings of the show so I remembered these few songs

07-20-2010, 01:54 PM	#6
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	I am in Toronto so my set arrived today. The outer box is not as sturdy as I would have liked but inside the 3 snap-cases each have six discs very well-housed. Artwork is basic but nice. At least they have they correct Season pics corresponding with the packaging. So far I skimmed though the Andy Gibb episode on my PC and the video looks great. "Up Where We Belong" was included so hopefully there won't be any other music clearance issues. All in all, I am so happy VEI finally came through. Fans should rejoice that this series is now complete!

07-20-2010, 02:30 PM	#8
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	Robert, the cases are the thicker ones like CBS has used for Vega$ and S2-4 of Laverne & Shirley. Each plastic case has a large pic (Nell & the Chief, Nell & Joey, etc.) with smaller headshots of everyone else in little bubbles. The cast photo that appeared on the S2 box is split up on the discs showing everyone's heads separately, etc. The pics are nice but nothing really new or rare that I haven't seen before. Of course, the content is the main thing.

07-20-2010, 03:24 PM	#10
mwalker587 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 11	Sounds like a great set.I just ordered my copy and can't wait to get it.

07-20-2010, 03:59 PM	#11
tvshowsrock Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 198	If you have old recordings of the show or it is on in your area watch those and the wait won't feel so long. If I watch an ep or 2 a day the wait is not so long. Amazon told me my package should be here by next week!

07-21-2010, 06:20 PM	#14
TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	I got mine today too and am beyond estatic! I agree, the outer cardboard packaging is a little flimsy, but with all the plastic cases in it it is not a problem. This is the first multi season complete series I ever purchased. I am now about to start watching. I like to watch in order so I'll be starting with season three (since I have the individual S1 from Universal & S2 from VEI). Thankfully VEI included the bonus episodes from the first two seasons so I even get to watch an episode of The Stockard Channing Show. I love the packaging and love how they have different pics from different seasons on the correct seasons' discs. It would have been nice to see a pic of Addy and/or Grandpa on the cover or discs, but not that's ok. I take back everything negative I said about VEI. In the end they came though. And from what you guys have already said, boy did they come through! At the price I paid I was expecting heavy edits but so far that doesn't seem to be the case! Well, I'm off to watch my all time favorite sitcom again