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McGillicuddy · 07-27-2011, 05:34 PM

Lionsgate is re-releasing the complete series set of Little House On The Prairie, with new extras, including the pilot movie.

I've never purchased anyLHOTP releases, because once I hear they use syndicated prints of any series, I boycott, with hopes they'll eventually go back and do it RIGHT! This is Lionsgate's 3rd chance. If they don't use the original broadcast eppy's, then they shouldn't even waste their time! I won't be buying it! And I really would like to own this series, too!

Family Ties Forever! · 04-01-2012, 02:26 AM

I'm watching Little House On The Prairie for the first time. I'm watching it on dvd through Netflix. I have watched the first season and am currently halfway through season 2.

So Lionsgate released the series three times? Just how much was cut out? That's a shame if the episodes are edited. Most of them seem to average 45-48 minutes, which is really good. Now days, your lucky if a hour long show is 42 minutes in length. I know Hallmark is airing the series, but I'm guessing they probably cut out about 8 or 10 minutes extra for commercials? Just a guess on my part. I have nothing against the Hallmark channel.

McGillicuddy · 04-01-2012, 02:49 AM

Yes, 3 times! The individual seasons were released, then the Complete Series, twice. The first box set includes the follow-up movies but not the original pilot. The second includes the pilot, but not the follow-up movies. I guess there are different extras with the 2 box sets.

I hope they try again a fourth time and release the entire series with original broadcast episodes, the pilot, and the movies (including the series finale) in ONE box set.

07-27-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Lionsgate Re-Releasing Complete Series Lionsgate is re-releasing the complete series set of Little House On The Prairie, with new extras, including the pilot movie. I've never purchased anyLHOTP releases, because once I hear they use syndicated prints of any series, I boycott, with hopes they'll eventually go back and do it RIGHT! This is Lionsgate's 3rd chance. If they don't use the original broadcast eppy's, then they shouldn't even waste their time! I won't be buying it! And I really would like to own this series, too!

04-01-2012, 02:26 AM	#2
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I'm watching Little House On The Prairie for the first time. I'm watching it on dvd through Netflix. I have watched the first season and am currently halfway through season 2. So Lionsgate released the series three times? Just how much was cut out? That's a shame if the episodes are edited. Most of them seem to average 45-48 minutes, which is really good. Now days, your lucky if a hour long show is 42 minutes in length. I know Hallmark is airing the series, but I'm guessing they probably cut out about 8 or 10 minutes extra for commercials? Just a guess on my part. I have nothing against the Hallmark channel.
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04-01-2012, 02:49 AM	#3
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Yes, 3 times! The individual seasons were released, then the Complete Series, twice. The first box set includes the follow-up movies but not the original pilot. The second includes the pilot, but not the follow-up movies. I guess there are different extras with the 2 box sets. I hope they try again a fourth time and release the entire series with original broadcast episodes, the pilot, and the movies (including the series finale) in ONE box set.