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McGillicuddy · 02-12-2011, 06:56 PM

Name the Top 10 Short-lived TV series of all time, you wish could get a Complete Series Release. (Wouldn't have to worry about follow up seasons

)

My Mother The Car (1965-66) 30 ep.
It's About Time (1966-67) 26 ep. (Sherwood Schwartz Production)
The Good Guys (1968-70) 42 ep. (Bob Denver)
Angie (1979-80) 36 ep.
Bosom Buddies (1980-82) 37 ep. (Re-release unedited with original music)
Joanie Loves Chachi (1982-83) 16 ep. (with music intact)
The Betty White Show (1977-78) 14 ep. (Just because its Betty White)
Life With Lucy (1986) 14 ep. (Because its LUCY!)
The Ropers (1979-80) 22 ep. (Three's Company Spin-off)
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1977)

I would include The Golden Palace, but I consider it the 8th season of The Golden Girls and should be released anyhow!!

browneyes106 · 02-12-2011, 07:03 PM

I agree with Bosom Buddies. I also wish The Golden Palace would get a DVD release.

Marvo301 · 02-12-2011, 07:34 PM

As a Jerry Van Dyke fan I would love to see My Mother The Car get a release. I'd also like to see It's About Time (love the theme song!), Joannie Loves Chachi, Life With Lucy, and the Brady Bunch Variety Hour get released on DVD.

dakert · 02-12-2011, 11:28 PM

I would like to see "The Invisible Man" 1975 starring David McCallum, Melinda Fee and Craig Stevens

The Paul Sorvino show "We'll Get By"

treky · 02-13-2011, 01:20 AM

"IT'S ABOUT TIME"
"THE GOOD GUYS"

MickeyMac · 02-13-2011, 02:33 PM

Batman
The Green Hornet
Burke's Law
Hollywood A Go Go (whats left of it)
Where The Action Is
WKRP In Cinicnnati (finish the series)
I Spy

factsoflife · 02-13-2011, 06:12 PM

Savannah- (1996-1997) 34 episodes.
Models Inc., (1994-1995) 29 episodes (1 Unaired)
Just The Ten Of Us (1988-1990) 47 episodes
Malibu Shores (1996) 10 episodes
For The People (2002-2003) unknown # of episodes

JamesG · 02-13-2011, 08:41 PM

1. "Brimstone" (1998-1999)

I remember watching it when it orginally aired and loved it.

It starred Peter Horton as a deceased cop who the Devil (John Glover) sends back to Earth to capture 113 demons that escaped from hell. If he succeeds he is promised to get a second chance at life.

2. "Young Hercules" (1998-1999)

I'm a huge fan of "Hercules"/"Xena" and I really want this released to complete the collection.

This was a spin-off series that starred Ryan Gosling as the younger version of Kevin Sorbo's Hercules from "The Legendary Journeys".

Though it never got an official release this was has been available for years through the bootleg circuit.

3. "John Doe" (2002-2003)

Before he got famous from "Prison Break", Dominic Purcell starred in this short-lived sci-fi series on FOX.

It was about a man who has amnesia about his own past but knows nearly every fact about mankind.

4. "Space Cases" (1996-1997)

This was a children's science-fiction series that aired on Nickelodeon.

Since it's a Nickelodeon series I'm not expecting it to come to DVD any time soon as they are very lazy when it comes to releasing their shows. This wasn't even released on iTunes like some of the other Nickelodeon shows that never had a DVD release (like "Salute Your Shorts").

Some of the show's cast were Walter Jones, who is mostly known as the Original Black Power Ranger, and Rebecca Herbst before she went to"GH".

5. "Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension" (1998)

This was a spin-off of the quirky horror/sci-fi series "Eerie, Indiana".

Since "Eerie, Indiana" got released on DVD I want to see this released to complete the collection.

6. "Sons of Thunder" (1999)

This was the very short-lived spin-off of "Walker, Texas Ranger" that only had 6 episodes.

They should have had this released on one of the "Walker" DVDs.

7. "Ohara" (1987-1988)

This starred Pat Morita as a Japanese-American police officer who uses unconventional methods to solve crimes; such as meditation and other forms of spirituality.

I love Pat Morita and want to see how this was.

8. "Raven" (1992-1993)

This was a short-lived martial arts series that starred Jeffrey Meek as a ninja-trained Special Forces agent who retires to Hawaii and tries to track down his long lost son.

9. "Batman" (1966-1968)

This never got officially released soley due to issues with the rights between DC Comics and FOX.

10. "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (1993-1995)

These are the original seasons of the "Power Rangers" franchise and my favorite of them all. (each incarnation is regarded as a separate series).

With the exception of early VHS releases and best-of DVDs, the "Power Rangers" never made it to DVD in the US. The first few seasons are available Region 2.

TVFactFan · 02-13-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markway895

Name the Top 10 Short-lived TV series of all time, you wish could get a Complete Series Release. (Wouldn't have to worry about follow up seasons

)

My Mother The Car (1965-66) 30 ep.
It's About Time (1966-67) 26 ep. (Sherwood Schwartz Production)
The Good Guys (1968-70) 42 ep. (Bob Denver)
Angie (1979-80) 36 ep.
Bosom Buddies (1980-82) 37 ep. (Re-release unedited with original music)
Joanie Loves Chachi (1982-83) 16 ep. (with music intact)
The Betty White Show (1977-78) 14 ep. (Just because its Betty White)
Life With Lucy (1986) 14 ep. (Because its LUCY!)
The Ropers (1979-80) 22 ep. (Three's Company Spin-off)
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1977)

I would include The Golden Palace, but I consider it the 8th season of The Golden Girls and should be released anyhow!!

the ropers is starting on Antenna TV on Tuesday, Feb 15th

biffbronson · 02-13-2011, 09:49 PM

Some of these ran a little longer, but here is my list of 10:

The Morey Amsterdam Show (very early TV)
The Brian Keith Show (with Shelley Fabares)
Blondie (Pamela Britton)
Harry's Girls (Larry Blyden, Susan Silo)
The Governor and J.J. (Julie Sommars)
Hawaiian Eye
Surfside 6
Bourbon Street Beat (Andrew Duggan)
Stoney Burke (Jack Lord)
Lancer

70s show watcher · 02-13-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factsoflife

Savannah- (1996-1997) 34 episodes.
Models Inc., (1994-1995) 29 episodes (1 Unaired)
Just The Ten Of Us (1988-1990) 47 episodes
Malibu Shores (1996) 10 episodes
For The People (2002-2003) unknown # of episodes

for the people was a very good show

R.jsheedy · 02-14-2011, 06:12 PM

IN NO ORDER!!!

The Winner
Running Wilde
The Good Guys (2010)
Romantically Challenged
Out Of Practice
Surviving Suburbia
Sit Down Shut Up
Welcome to The Captain
Twenty Good Years
Drive

MikeLutton · 02-14-2011, 06:39 PM

dont forget about the royal family with late redd foxx

bencasey · 02-14-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

dont forget about the royal family with late redd foxx

Didn't forget. I recorded them all when they aired so I don't need it on DVD.

bencasey · 02-14-2011, 10:18 PM

Hank
The Tycoon
Bus Stop
Man Who Never Was
My Living Doll (impossible as the prints were supposedly destroyed)
The Beachcomber
Great Ghost Tales
Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected
The New Breed
Lucas Tanner

Lots of other shows I would want but if I have the majority of the episodes from 16mm or off-air records, I don't have them on my Top 10 list.

02-12-2011, 06:56 PM	#1
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Top 10 Short-lived Series I want on DVD Name the Top 10 Short-lived TV series of all time, you wish could get a Complete Series Release. (Wouldn't have to worry about follow up seasons) My Mother The Car (1965-66) 30 ep. It's About Time (1966-67) 26 ep. (Sherwood Schwartz Production) The Good Guys (1968-70) 42 ep. (Bob Denver) Angie (1979-80) 36 ep. Bosom Buddies (1980-82) 37 ep. (Re-release unedited with original music) Joanie Loves Chachi (1982-83) 16 ep. (with music intact) The Betty White Show (1977-78) 14 ep. (Just because its Betty White) Life With Lucy (1986) 14 ep. (Because its LUCY!) The Ropers (1979-80) 22 ep. (Three's Company Spin-off) The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1977) I would include The Golden Palace, but I consider it the 8th season of The Golden Girls and should be released anyhow!!

02-12-2011, 07:34 PM	#3
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02-13-2011, 06:12 PM	#7
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	Savannah- (1996-1997) 34 episodes. Models Inc., (1994-1995) 29 episodes (1 Unaired) Just The Ten Of Us (1988-1990) 47 episodes Malibu Shores (1996) 10 episodes For The People (2002-2003) unknown # of episodes
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02-13-2011, 09:49 PM	#10
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,512	Some of these ran a little longer, but here is my list of 10: The Morey Amsterdam Show (very early TV) The Brian Keith Show (with Shelley Fabares) Blondie (Pamela Britton) Harry's Girls (Larry Blyden, Susan Silo) The Governor and J.J. (Julie Sommars) Hawaiian Eye Surfside 6 Bourbon Street Beat (Andrew Duggan) Stoney Burke (Jack Lord) Lancer
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02-12-2011, 07:03 PM	#2
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I agree with Bosom Buddies. I also wish The Golden Palace would get a DVD release.

02-12-2011, 11:28 PM	#4
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I would like to see "The Invisible Man" 1975 starring David McCallum, Melinda Fee and Craig Stevens The Paul Sorvino show "We'll Get By"

02-13-2011, 02:33 PM	#6
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02-13-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	*1. "Brimstone" (1998-1999)* I remember watching it when it orginally aired and loved it. It starred Peter Horton as a deceased cop who the Devil (John Glover) sends back to Earth to capture 113 demons that escaped from hell. If he succeeds he is promised to get a second chance at life. *2. "Young Hercules" (1998-1999)* I'm a huge fan of "Hercules"/"Xena" and I really want this released to complete the collection. This was a spin-off series that starred Ryan Gosling as the younger version of Kevin Sorbo's Hercules from "The Legendary Journeys". Though it never got an official release this was has been available for years through the bootleg circuit. *3. "John Doe" (2002-2003)* Before he got famous from "Prison Break", Dominic Purcell starred in this short-lived sci-fi series on FOX. It was about a man who has amnesia about his own past but knows nearly every fact about mankind. *4. "Space Cases" (1996-1997)* This was a children's science-fiction series that aired on Nickelodeon. Since it's a Nickelodeon series I'm not expecting it to come to DVD any time soon as they are very lazy when it comes to releasing their shows. This wasn't even released on iTunes like some of the other Nickelodeon shows that never had a DVD release (like "Salute Your Shorts"). Some of the show's cast were Walter Jones, who is mostly known as the Original Black Power Ranger, and Rebecca Herbst before she went to"GH". *5. "Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension" (1998)* This was a spin-off of the quirky horror/sci-fi series "Eerie, Indiana". Since "Eerie, Indiana" got released on DVD I want to see this released to complete the collection. *6. "Sons of Thunder" (1999)* This was the very short-lived spin-off of "Walker, Texas Ranger" that only had 6 episodes. They should have had this released on one of the "Walker" DVDs. *7. "Ohara" (1987-1988)* This starred Pat Morita as a Japanese-American police officer who uses unconventional methods to solve crimes; such as meditation and other forms of spirituality. I love Pat Morita and want to see how this was. *8. "Raven" (1992-1993)* This was a short-lived martial arts series that starred Jeffrey Meek as a ninja-trained Special Forces agent who retires to Hawaii and tries to track down his long lost son. *9. "Batman" (1966-1968)* This never got officially released soley due to issues with the rights between DC Comics and FOX. *10. "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (1993-1995)* These are the original seasons of the "Power Rangers" franchise and my favorite of them all. (each incarnation is regarded as a separate series). With the exception of early VHS releases and best-of DVDs, the "Power Rangers" never made it to DVD in the US. The first few seasons are available Region 2.

02-14-2011, 06:12 PM	#12
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02-14-2011, 06:39 PM	#13
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02-14-2011, 10:18 PM	#15
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	Hank The Tycoon Bus Stop Man Who Never Was My Living Doll (impossible as the prints were supposedly destroyed) The Beachcomber Great Ghost Tales Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected The New Breed Lucas Tanner Lots of other shows I would want but if I have the majority of the episodes from 16mm or off-air records, I don't have them on my Top 10 list.