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MichaelKeith · 05-16-2012, 02:36 PM

I tried here in Houston at Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and Target and none of these stores had it. Shocked that B&N didn't because they always carry Shout! Factory releases. They told me it should be coming in in a few days.

Anyone else find it in stores? Have you had a chance to watch any episodes yet? Is the opening of the family getting into the red 1964 Ford convertible and leaving the driveway? Also, is the rare Screen Gems dancing sticks logo at the end of the episodes?

Mr B · 05-16-2012, 06:29 PM

Target didn't have it on Tue 5-15....I'll try again next week.

Robert 13 · 05-17-2012, 10:12 AM

Yeah, this season seems to be harder to locate for some reason....even online. I pre-ordered it and it wasn't shipped for the release date. They didn't seem to have it in stock until today. So I'm awaiting my copy still.

Hazel Anyday · 05-17-2012, 01:22 PM

I ordered it last week but I haven't gotten it yet. The anticipation grows.

I did hear that the Screen Gems dancing sticks are restored at the end of the shows. Good news. Now I only hope Shout continues with Seasons 4 & 5!

Kasey · 05-17-2012, 01:59 PM

I got mine on Tuesday at the mall. Sunrise Records always has the newest releases from Shout, MPI, VEI etc. on their scheduled street dates. Like Season 2, the print quality varies from faded with blemishes on some to excellent on a few episodes. This time, however, Shout put a disclaimer on the back cover stating the episodes were transferred from the best possible masters they were given.

The convertible opening is used on most episodes but the first episode has an alternate one with Hazel taking the family portrait outdoors. And yes, the "dancing sticks" logo is intact.

1960'sTVfan · 05-17-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert 13

Yeah, this season seems to be harder to locate for some reason....even online. I pre-ordered it and it wasn't shipped for the release date. They didn't seem to have it in stock until today. So I'm awaiting my copy still.

Same with me, I ordered it but there seems to be a delay with the shipping. Hopefully I'll have it next week. I expect the video/audio quality to be on par with season 2. It's good that the DVD has uncut episodes since the airings on syndicated TV are edited versions.

Hazel Anyday · 05-17-2012, 04:51 PM

I do have a bit of bad news, I read that one of the episodes "Campaign Manager" is the syndicated edit version running about 22:40. I sure hope that this is only the case with this one episode and I more than hope that Shout doesn't use edit versions for Seasons 4 & 5, assuming they still intend to release them.

1960'sTVfan · 05-17-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazel Anyday

I do have a bit of bad news, I read that one of the episodes "Campaign Manager" is the syndicated edit version running about 22:40. I sure hope that this is only the case with this one episode and I more than hope that Shout doesn't use edit versions for Seasons 4 & 5, assuming they still intend to release them.

Damn, that is bad news, especially coming off the season 2 DVD which had all the episodes uncut. Maybe they couldn't locate an uncut print of the Campaign Manager episode, but whatever the reason I won't be so quick now to order seasons 4 and 5, in the event some of those episodes end up being edited versions as well.

Jude The Obscure · 05-17-2012, 09:50 PM

Well, I'll be ordering soon, but when Amazon goes a little down on the price, like they did with season 2. As for syndicated episodes, while I'm not thrilled, I'll take them anyway because I'm not seeing the show on my local TV.

MichaelKeith · 05-18-2012, 11:51 AM

I also hate to hear that the episode "Campaign Manager" is the cut syndicated version, but heck, if only this one of the 32 episodes is the shorter version, I can easily live with that. I'm thankful that Shout! put the original opening titles (including the one of the family picture) and the original Screen Gems dancing sticks logo closing on each episode.

Everyone be sure to either purchase season three at a store or order from Amazon.com so that Shout! will have more incentive to release season 4!

Hazel Anyday · 05-18-2012, 12:00 PM

I agree, if only one epis. is the edit version, that's no reason not to buy unless you were just looking for an excuse to begin with. The more people buy Season 3 the better the chances seasons 4 & 5 will follow. I'm a little worried in that Shout has not announced anything about Seasons 4 & 5 coming. Season 3 was announced, I think, even before Season 2 was released. Well, I hope for the best, I would really like to see uncut episodes of Seasons 4 & 5.

Speaking of 4, I wonder why only 26 episodes were made of Season 4 while Seasons 1, 2, 3, & 5 all had more than 30 episodes? I wish they had made 32 Season 4 episodes and 26 Season 5 episodes, the more George & Dorothy the better.

Anyway, I am still waiting for Season 3 to come in the mail, it's like watching a pot boil, but I can't wait and hope to heck Shout keeps up the releases of the entire series.

Hazel Anyday · 05-18-2012, 12:03 PM

By the way, I ordered Season 3 from Deep Discount, it's a few bucks cheaper there than at Amazon.

1960'sTVfan · 05-18-2012, 01:08 PM

I will still enjoy this DVD, but for me, even one edited episode puts a damper on the whole thing. I would just like to know why this happened, I suppose it's possible they couldn't locate an uncut print of the Campaign Manager episode, but I tend to believe the uncut episode is available, I think they could have put the uncut episode on the DVD if they really wanted to do it. Maybe they will give us the familiar excuse the uncut version is in poor shape, so they gave us the edited version instead.

I'm not saying I won't buy seasons 4 and 5 now, but before I place an order I will read reviews first to find out if all the episodes are the complete versions. If any are edited, it will be a no sale for me. I went ahead and pre-ordered season 3 under the belief the episodes would be all uncut like season 2 was. I won't make this same error in judgment again. If Shout Factory is going to start giving us edited Hazel episodes, I have no reason to purchase their DVD sets, I might as well stick with my Hazel collection from Antenna TV.

1960'sTVfan · 05-18-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazel Anyday

I agree, if only one epis. is the edit version, that's no reason not to buy unless you were just looking for an excuse to begin with. The more people buy Season 3 the better the chances seasons 4 & 5 will follow. I'm a little worried in that Shout has not announced anything about Seasons 4 & 5 coming. Season 3 was announced, I think, even before Season 2 was released. Well, I hope for the best, I would really like to see uncut episodes of Seasons 4 & 5.

Speaking of 4, I wonder why only 26 episodes were made of Season 4 while Seasons 1, 2, 3, & 5 all had more than 30 episodes? I wish they had made 32 Season 4 episodes and 26 Season 5 episodes, the more George & Dorothy the better.

Anyway, I am still waiting for Season 3 to come in the mail, it's like watching a pot boil, but I can't wait and hope to heck Shout keeps up the releases of the entire series.

If season 3 sales are low and seasons 4 and 5 don't get released, it's Shout Factory's own fault by putting an edited episode on the season 3 DVD. This company has been guilty of this much too often, putting edited episodes on their DVD sets, I won't support these inferior releases anymore.

Hazel season 4 having 26 episodes- It might have been because NBC was already on the fence about the series, ratings were lower so they ordered only 26 episodes for the 4th season instead of 32 or 30. When the show went to CBS for season 5, the episode order was bumped up to 29. I wish the 1st season had 36 episodes instead of 35, and the 5th season had 30 episodes instead of 29.

1960'sTVfan · 05-18-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelKeith

I also hate to hear that the episode "Campaign Manager" is the cut syndicated version, but heck, if only this one of the 32 episodes is the shorter version, I can easily live with that. I'm thankful that Shout! put the original opening titles (including the one of the family picture) and the original Screen Gems dancing sticks logo closing on each episode.

Everyone be sure to either purchase season three at a store or order from Amazon.com so that Shout! will have more incentive to release season 4!

As long as people continue to support Shout Factory's inferior DVD releases with edited episodes, then the studio will continue to churn them out. It's about time people made a stand, there is no excuse for edited episodes. Either do it right, or don't do it at all. From now on, classic TV DVD's with edited episodes from Shout Factory or any other studio will be a no sale for me.

05-16-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	So anyone bought season three yet? I tried here in Houston at Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and Target and none of these stores had it. Shocked that B&N didn't because they always carry Shout! Factory releases. They told me it should be coming in in a few days. Anyone else find it in stores? Have you had a chance to watch any episodes yet? Is the opening of the family getting into the red 1964 Ford convertible and leaving the driveway? Also, is the rare Screen Gems dancing sticks logo at the end of the episodes?

05-17-2012, 10:12 AM	#3
Robert 13 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,521	Yeah, this season seems to be harder to locate for some reason....even online. I pre-ordered it and it wasn't shipped for the release date. They didn't seem to have it in stock until today. So I'm awaiting my copy still.
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05-17-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	I ordered it last week but I haven't gotten it yet. The anticipation grows. I did hear that the Screen Gems dancing sticks are restored at the end of the shows. Good news. Now I only hope Shout continues with Seasons 4 & 5!
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05-16-2012, 06:29 PM	#2
Mr B Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 13, 2002 Posts: 136	Target didn't have it on Tue 5-15....I'll try again next week.

05-17-2012, 01:59 PM	#5
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	I got mine on Tuesday at the mall. Sunrise Records always has the newest releases from Shout, MPI, VEI etc. on their scheduled street dates. Like Season 2, the print quality varies from faded with blemishes on some to excellent on a few episodes. This time, however, Shout put a disclaimer on the back cover stating the episodes were transferred from the best possible masters they were given. The convertible opening is used on most episodes but the first episode has an alternate one with Hazel taking the family portrait outdoors. And yes, the "dancing sticks" logo is intact.

05-17-2012, 04:51 PM	#7
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	I do have a bit of bad news, I read that one of the episodes "Campaign Manager" is the syndicated edit version running about 22:40. I sure hope that this is only the case with this one episode and I more than hope that Shout doesn't use edit versions for Seasons 4 & 5, assuming they still intend to release them.

05-17-2012, 09:50 PM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Well, I'll be ordering soon, but when Amazon goes a little down on the price, like they did with season 2. As for syndicated episodes, while I'm not thrilled, I'll take them anyway because I'm not seeing the show on my local TV.

05-18-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	I also hate to hear that the episode "Campaign Manager" is the cut syndicated version, but heck, if only this one of the 32 episodes is the shorter version, I can easily live with that. I'm thankful that Shout! put the original opening titles (including the one of the family picture) and the original Screen Gems dancing sticks logo closing on each episode. Everyone be sure to either purchase season three at a store or order from Amazon.com so that Shout! will have more incentive to release season 4!

05-18-2012, 12:00 PM	#11
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	I agree, if only one epis. is the edit version, that's no reason not to buy unless you were just looking for an excuse to begin with. The more people buy Season 3 the better the chances seasons 4 & 5 will follow. I'm a little worried in that Shout has not announced anything about Seasons 4 & 5 coming. Season 3 was announced, I think, even before Season 2 was released. Well, I hope for the best, I would really like to see uncut episodes of Seasons 4 & 5. Speaking of 4, I wonder why only 26 episodes were made of Season 4 while Seasons 1, 2, 3, & 5 all had more than 30 episodes? I wish they had made 32 Season 4 episodes and 26 Season 5 episodes, the more George & Dorothy the better. Anyway, I am still waiting for Season 3 to come in the mail, it's like watching a pot boil, but I can't wait and hope to heck Shout keeps up the releases of the entire series.

05-18-2012, 12:03 PM	#12
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	By the way, I ordered Season 3 from Deep Discount, it's a few bucks cheaper there than at Amazon.

05-18-2012, 01:08 PM	#13
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,100	I will still enjoy this DVD, but for me, even one edited episode puts a damper on the whole thing. I would just like to know why this happened, I suppose it's possible they couldn't locate an uncut print of the Campaign Manager episode, but I tend to believe the uncut episode is available, I think they could have put the uncut episode on the DVD if they really wanted to do it. Maybe they will give us the familiar excuse the uncut version is in poor shape, so they gave us the edited version instead. I'm not saying I won't buy seasons 4 and 5 now, but before I place an order I will read reviews first to find out if all the episodes are the complete versions. If any are edited, it will be a no sale for me. I went ahead and pre-ordered season 3 under the belief the episodes would be all uncut like season 2 was. I won't make this same error in judgment again. If Shout Factory is going to start giving us edited Hazel episodes, I have no reason to purchase their DVD sets, I might as well stick with my Hazel collection from Antenna TV.