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JAlanRuss72 · 01-09-2014, 08:29 PM

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Bob...e-Series/19337

tlc38tlc38 · 01-09-2014, 08:37 PM

I was just coming here to post this!!

I hope they also release seasons 5 & 6 individually. If they don't a lot of people will be angry!

Vahan · 01-09-2014, 08:58 PM

I remember a while back, bencasey gave a wink when someone asked about Shout Factory releasing the final two seasons. I interpreted it as meaning that they are gonna release them. Looks like I was right.

I wonder if he, or at least friends of his, have connections with all the major Hollywood studios?

McGillicuddy · 01-09-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I was just coming here to post this!!

I hope they also release seasons 5 & 6 individually. If they don't a lot of people will be angry!

The fifth and sixth seasons will be released separately, later on. Just like Barney Miller and Dobie Gillis.

TVFactFan · 01-09-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

The fifth and sixth seasons will be released separately, later on. Just like Barney Miller and Dobie Gillis.

It says the complete series will be released for $129

PGood97041 · 01-09-2014, 10:26 PM

WHOOT, WHOOT!

THIS IS GREAT NEWS!

YES!!!!

robyrob · 01-09-2014, 10:36 PM

this is good news - but I'm going to wait for the individual 5 and 6 releases

McGillicuddy · 01-09-2014, 10:42 PM

I think I'll get rid of my single season (double-sided disc) releases 1-4. Hopefully the complete series will have extras. I know Bob Newhart, himself is eager to participate in any kind of interview or commentaries.

tlc38tlc38 · 01-09-2014, 10:50 PM

I'm still debating if I want to buy the separate 5 & 6 seasons or buy the new complete series set. I'll wait til more details are released before I preorder.

TVFactFan · 01-09-2014, 11:00 PM

why the hell would someone buy the individual seasons of 5 and 6 if they have the option of buying the entire series?

PGood97041 · 01-09-2014, 11:06 PM

I'm so happy about this I just preordered! Can't wait for May 27!

I had bought Seasons 5 and 6 of TBNS bootleg and now am purchasing the whole set. Sure, waiting probably makes more financial sense, but to me getting higher quality versions of the great S 5 and 6 eps, and standardized packaging for the whole series, is worth the price.

I guess I just don't want to wait any longer ... although I totally understand those of you who ARE going to do that.

Anyway, I'm just thrilled everybody who wants it now has, or will have, access to the whole series. In fact, maybe my preorder is kind of a thank-you to Shout for finally putting it out!

tlc38tlc38 · 01-09-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

why the hell would someone buy the individual seasons of 5 and 6 if they have the option of buying the entire series?

Because I, like most fans of TBNS, already own seasons 1-4.

TVFactFan · 01-09-2014, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Because I, like most fans of TBNS, already own seasons 1-4.

Is there going to be a individual release?

PGood97041 · 01-10-2014, 01:05 AM

I feel very lucky that my five favorite sitcoms of all-time are now all completely out on DVD. Fans of other shows are still waiting.

Of course, there was some hard work involved, too. I was one of the people who badgered 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment into finishing The Mary Tyler Moore Show release, and one of those who tried to get a new set of execs to fully release The Bob Newhart Show, which didn't happen nearly as quickly. They were none too happy when I put their email addresses on Amazon.com, I can tell you that much. Ah, memories.

But do we give 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment any credit for at least finally releasing the series to Shout Factory?

ajgenard · 01-10-2014, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PGood97041

But do we give 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment any credit for at least finally releasing the series to Shout Factory?

Zero. 20th Century F**ks Home Entertainment gets zero credit from me. They farted around with this show for 8 friggin years to the point where it became a poster child of stalled TV shows on DVD - and it doesn't even have the excuse of pricey music rights like a lot of stalled shows do. So they finally relent and Shout Factory manages to pry it from their hands. BTW, I'm sure Fox will hand over the same dull, outdated masters to Shout and the new DVDs will be just as underwhelming as the first ones. Anything more than that, I might give Fox a smidgen of credit.

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01-09-2014, 10:42 PM	#8
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I think I'll get rid of my single season (double-sided disc) releases 1-4. Hopefully the complete series will have extras. I know Bob Newhart, himself is eager to participate in any kind of interview or commentaries.
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01-09-2014, 11:06 PM	#11
PGood97041 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 03, 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 747	I'm so happy about this I just preordered! Can't wait for May 27! I had bought Seasons 5 and 6 of TBNS bootleg and now am purchasing the whole set. Sure, waiting probably makes more financial sense, but to me getting higher quality versions of the great S 5 and 6 eps, and standardized packaging for the whole series, is worth the price. I guess I just don't want to wait any longer ... although I totally understand those of you who ARE going to do that. Anyway, I'm just thrilled everybody who wants it now has, or will have, access to the whole series. In fact, maybe my preorder is kind of a thank-you to Shout for finally putting it out!
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01-09-2014, 08:58 PM	#3
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	I remember a while back, bencasey gave a wink when someone asked about Shout Factory releasing the final two seasons. I interpreted it as meaning that they are gonna release them. Looks like I was right. I wonder if he, or at least friends of his, have connections with all the major Hollywood studios?

01-09-2014, 10:26 PM	#6
PGood97041 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 03, 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 747	WHOOT, WHOOT! THIS IS GREAT NEWS! YES!!!!

01-09-2014, 10:50 PM	#9
tlc38tlc38 Member Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Posts: 19,362	I'm still debating if I want to buy the separate 5 & 6 seasons or buy the new complete series set. I'll wait til more details are released before I preorder.

01-09-2014, 11:00 PM	#10
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,154	why the hell would someone buy the individual seasons of 5 and 6 if they have the option of buying the entire series?

01-10-2014, 01:05 AM	#14
PGood97041 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 03, 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 747	I feel very lucky that my five favorite sitcoms of all-time are now all completely out on DVD. Fans of other shows are still waiting. Of course, there was some hard work involved, too. I was one of the people who badgered 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment into finishing The Mary Tyler Moore Show release, and one of those who tried to get a new set of execs to fully release The Bob Newhart Show, which didn't happen nearly as quickly. They were none too happy when I put their email addresses on Amazon.com, I can tell you that much. Ah, memories. But do we give 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment any credit for at least finally releasing the series to Shout Factory?