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Bill S. · 07-27-2011, 04:30 PM

There has been no announcement so far on TVshowsonDVD.com and there is currently no pre-order listing on Amazon, but today a listing for "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: Complete Restored Series (60th Anniversary Edition)" was added to the MPI website's "Coming Soon" page with a 10/4/11 release date. This is great news to all of us here that have been waiting for this restored set, here's the link:
http://www.mpihomevideo.com/Store/De...p?ProdID=10869

Benno123 · 07-27-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

There has been no announcement so far on TVshowsonDVD.com and there is currently no pre-order listing on Amazon, but today a listing for "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: Complete Restored Series (60th Anniversary Edition)" was added to the MPI website's "Coming Soon" page with a 10/4/11 release date. This is great news to all of us here that have been waiting for this restored set, here's the link:
http://www.mpihomevideo.com/Store/De...p?ProdID=10869

YOU DA MAN, Bill! Thanks for pointing this out to us

Benno123 · 07-27-2011, 04:55 PM

Now comes the $64,000 question: "Trip To Europe" shows????

Bill S. · 07-27-2011, 05:42 PM

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Now comes the $64,000 question: "Trip To Europe" shows????

Seeing as how they were referenced a lot when the first Color Honeymooners set came out, I'd say there's a pretty good chance they'll be on there, especially since they claim this is going to be "the most complete collection possible." By the way, did you notice that it says "1951-1957" on the box? Looks like the Pert Kelton shows will finally be officially released as well.

Benno123 · 07-27-2011, 05:58 PM

I didn't notice at first, but now I see that! That would be great! A wonderful added bonus!!

MrBand · 07-27-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Benno123

I didn't notice at first, but now I see that! That would be great! A wonderful added bonus!!

So it would probably be best to wait for the complete set than to impulse buy that Best Of set to get the 1955 Stand In for Murder referenced a few threads down?

Now if we could get that 1976 Christmas special........

Adamantium · 07-27-2011, 10:03 PM

Now THIS is something I've been waiting for. Thanks for the heads up, Bill.

Frank Gannucci · 07-27-2011, 10:23 PM

Now, if MPI can get all of those eight short Color Honeymooners sketches that MPI claims that the Gleason estate won't make available.

Bill S. · 07-27-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBand

So it would probably be best to wait for the complete set than to impulse buy that Best Of set to get the 1955 Stand In for Murder referenced a few threads down?

I'd say so, unless you want to see that show a couple months early.

ChrisTV · 07-28-2011, 12:00 AM

What we've finally been waiting for!!!
The best of all news

Thanks, Bill!!

RetroTVNitekatt · 07-28-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Gannucci

Now, if MPI can get all of those eight short Color Honeymooners sketches that MPI claims that the Gleason estate won't make available.

They most likely want the complete shows licenced, not just the "Honeymooners" skits.

Bill S. · 07-28-2011, 06:56 PM

Finally announced on TVshowsonDVD.com. No new info, but an early Amazon link: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Jackie-...d-Series/15741

Bill S. · 08-02-2011, 04:20 PM

More info: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Jackie-...d-Series/15757

MrBand · 08-02-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

More info: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Jackie-...d-Series/15757

Have to admit that I was skeptical that this was just another release of what has gone before, but now that the facts are in, so am I!

Benno123 · 08-02-2011, 07:09 PM

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Have to admit that I was skeptical that this was just another release of what has gone before, but now that the facts are in, so am I!

I hear yeah -- this could be the "classic TV" release of the year!

I watched some of the new "best of" DVD that was released last week. While the quality is still kinescope quality, to me the picture appeared to have some work done on it -- all for the better. The picture didn't have as much flicker in it as before, some sharper images, and the sound even seemed a bit cleaner. I'm hoping to be able to do a side by side from this disc with what is available and see if a difference can be seen. I would guess that MPI used the newly restored prints for this "best of" disc.

And yes, a complete "Stand In For Murder" from 1955 was included as well! A nice hidden surprise!!! (A great bonus on the new set would be if MPI includes Gleason's monologue from the follow week in 1954 when the show was cut off and he tried to explain what happened that the TV audience missed. That would be a great bonus!)

I know it's Ralph Kramden that sells the best, but sometime MPI will be needing to release more Gleason material, so a collection highlighting each of his characters would be nice to see. Then again, maybe a "Best of" volume 1, 2, 3, etc .... I like Joe the Bartender and all, but I'm not sure I could stand a 2 or 3 hour DVD set of just Joe. Nothing against the character, but I think you all know what I mean

Here's hoping that the 1957 remake of "Six Months To Live" has been found and will be included, along with the original version from 1952!!!

07-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#1
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: Complete Restored Series (60th Anniversary Edition) There has been no announcement so far on TVshowsonDVD.com and there is currently no pre-order listing on Amazon, but today a listing for "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: Complete Restored Series (60th Anniversary Edition)" was added to the MPI website's "Coming Soon" page with a 10/4/11 release date. This is great news to all of us here that have been waiting for this restored set, here's the link: http://www.mpihomevideo.com/Store/De...p?ProdID=10869

07-27-2011, 04:55 PM	#3
Benno123 Jenna Fischer Rocks My World!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,036	Now comes the $64,000 question: "Trip To Europe" shows????

07-27-2011, 05:58 PM	#5
Benno123 Jenna Fischer Rocks My World!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,036	I didn't notice at first, but now I see that! That would be great! A wonderful added bonus!!

07-27-2011, 10:03 PM	#7
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Now THIS is something I've been waiting for. Thanks for the heads up, Bill.

07-27-2011, 10:23 PM	#8
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,097	Now, if MPI can get all of those eight short Color Honeymooners sketches that MPI claims that the Gleason estate won't make available.

07-28-2011, 12:00 AM	#10
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	What we've finally been waiting for!!! The best of all news Thanks, Bill!!

07-28-2011, 06:56 PM	#12
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	Finally announced on TVshowsonDVD.com. No new info, but an early Amazon link: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Jackie-...d-Series/15741

08-02-2011, 04:20 PM	#13
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	More info: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Jackie-...d-Series/15757