Classic 39 coming to Blu-ray! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Bill S. · 07-22-2013, 07:12 PM

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Honeymo...nnounced/18750

ChrisTV · 07-22-2013, 07:58 PM

Wouldn't it be great if they included some brand new bonus materials and corrected episodes?!

Bill S. · 07-22-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisTV

Wouldn't it be great if they included some brand new bonus materials and corrected episodes?!

If they did HD transfers, I'm sure the audio issues with "TV or not TV" will be corrected. I don't know what could be done with the end of "The Sleepwalker," but I look forward to any improvements.

Jack77 · 07-23-2013, 02:27 AM

The only bonus I would like to see is giving the viewer the option to watch these episodes in color too! I think it's time. We really have come a long way where they are now able to master perfect colonization and on Blueray? And away we go...........

Bill S. · 07-23-2013, 03:55 PM

Cover art: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Honeymo...-Blu-ray/18755

gilligan fanatic · 07-23-2013, 04:21 PM

Unless it totally blows me away with bonus material or something I doubt I will upgrade the DVD version

Benno123 · 07-23-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack77

The only bonus I would like to see is giving the viewer the option to watch these episodes in color too! I think it's time. We really have come a long way where they are now able to master perfect colonization and on Blueray? And away we go...........

"Colonization on Blueray?" How about colonizing life on the moon?

Colorizing the Classic 39??

Bill S. · 07-23-2013, 10:32 PM

No way they would spend the kind of money it would cost to colorize every episode on top of the restoration costs. What I'm curious about is the "wealth of special features" this collection boasts. Any surviving footage that was cut before broadcast would be great to see. They found deleted scenes from I Love Lucy in the CBS vaults, so that's not too far-fetched. It would also be nice if they could restore the original audio from "The Babysitter." I can't think of much beyond that, aside from Emmy footage, though Art Carney's 1956 acceptance speech would be the only one relevant to this particular set.

DVDLover · 07-23-2013, 10:46 PM

Looks like I will be selling the DVD set!

Great news!

DVDLover · 07-23-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack77

The only bonus I would like to see is giving the viewer the option to watch these episodes in color too! I think it's time. We really have come a long way where they are now able to master perfect colonization and on Blueray? And away we go...........

Hell no on color! Ever seen Bewitched in color? It looks awful! Black and white is the way to go!

ChrisTV · 07-24-2013, 12:31 AM

They colorized "Lucy Goes To Scotland" for the "I Love Lucy" DVD set.
The reason they colorized it was CBS wanted all shows airing 2/20/56 to be filmed in color. TV Guide printed an add saying it was filmed in color. William Paley decided at the last minute it was too costly to do.

TimeLife also colorized "Lucy's Italian Movie" for their "Best of" DVD set.

I've seen "Lucy Goes To Scotland" and they did a hell of a job on it. It looks like it was filmed in color.

While I agree they should not waste time or money colorizing the entire 39, quite frankly, colorizing 1 or 2 episodes I think would be a nice bonus.

If I had to choose episodes to colorize, I would base this costumes & scenery/sets.

For costumes: The Golfer, The Man from Space, Trapped, Dial J for Janitor.

For scenery/sets: The Sleepwalker, Better Living Through TV, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The $99,000 Answer, Unconventional Behavior, The Bensonhurst Bomber.

If I had to choose 2:

The Man From Space & The Sleepwalker.

We'd see that great costume & the Norton's bedroom in color.

GQ28 · 07-24-2013, 12:49 AM

I can't wait! And Away We Go!!!!

DVDLover · 07-24-2013, 03:37 PM

I just sold my DVD set today and pre-ordered the Blu-Ray!

Bill S. · 07-24-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DVDLover

I just sold my DVD set today and pre-ordered the Blu-Ray!

Pre-ordered from where?

DVDLover · 07-25-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

Pre-ordered from where?

http://www.amazon.com/Honeymooners-C...s=honeymooners

Here you go

$75 is pretty high though but I think the price will reduce a few days before it is released though

07-22-2013, 07:12 PM	#1
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07-23-2013, 02:27 AM	#4
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07-24-2013, 12:49 AM	#12
GQ28 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 13, 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 211	Kool! I can't wait! And Away We Go!!!!

07-22-2013, 07:58 PM	#2
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	Wouldn't it be great if they included some brand new bonus materials and corrected episodes?!

07-23-2013, 03:55 PM	#5
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	Cover art: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Honeymo...-Blu-ray/18755

07-23-2013, 10:32 PM	#8
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	No way they would spend the kind of money it would cost to colorize every episode on top of the restoration costs. What I'm curious about is the "wealth of special features" this collection boasts. Any surviving footage that was cut before broadcast would be great to see. They found deleted scenes from I Love Lucy in the CBS vaults, so that's not too far-fetched. It would also be nice if they could restore the original audio from "The Babysitter." I can't think of much beyond that, aside from Emmy footage, though Art Carney's 1956 acceptance speech would be the only one relevant to this particular set.

07-23-2013, 10:46 PM	#9
DVDLover Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 06, 2013 Posts: 363	Looks like I will be selling the DVD set! Great news!

07-24-2013, 12:31 AM	#11
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	They colorized "Lucy Goes To Scotland" for the "I Love Lucy" DVD set. The reason they colorized it was CBS wanted all shows airing 2/20/56 to be filmed in color. TV Guide printed an add saying it was filmed in color. William Paley decided at the last minute it was too costly to do. TimeLife also colorized "Lucy's Italian Movie" for their "Best of" DVD set. I've seen "Lucy Goes To Scotland" and they did a hell of a job on it. It looks like it was filmed in color. While I agree they should not waste time or money colorizing the entire 39, quite frankly, colorizing 1 or 2 episodes I think would be a nice bonus. If I had to choose episodes to colorize, I would base this costumes & scenery/sets. For costumes: The Golfer, The Man from Space, Trapped, Dial J for Janitor. For scenery/sets: The Sleepwalker, Better Living Through TV, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The $99,000 Answer, Unconventional Behavior, The Bensonhurst Bomber. If I had to choose 2: The Man From Space & The Sleepwalker. We'd see that great costume & the Norton's bedroom in color.

07-24-2013, 03:37 PM	#13
DVDLover Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 06, 2013 Posts: 363	I just sold my DVD set today and pre-ordered the Blu-Ray!