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Skywalker · 05-08-2014, 07:06 PM

http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/19780

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WKRP in Cincinnati - Baby, If You've Ever Wondered...Whatever Became of the DVDs...

....They're living with our friends at Shout! Factory, coming soon as a 'Complete Series'!
Posted by David Lambert
5/08/2014

From 1978 to 1982, the CBS network aired 4 seasons of WKRP in Cincinnati, starring Gary Sandy as program director "Andy Travis," Gordon Jump as station manager "Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson" (whose mother owns the station), Loni Anderson as receptionist "Jennifer Marlowe," Howard Hesseman as DJ "Doctor Johnny Fever," Tim Reid as DJ "Venus Flytrap," Richard Sanders as newsman "Les Nessman," Frank Bonner as advertising salesman "Herb Tarlek," and Jan Smithers as "Bailey Quarters."

In 2007, Fox released a 3-disc set of The Complete 1st Season on DVD, but sales of the title suffered because a lot of the original music had been cut or replaced throughout the episodes. As a result, Fox never moved forward with further releases, but fans never stopped wanting this show on DVD. Now the good news: our friends at Shout! Factory have licensed the show's home video rights, and are planning to deliver all four seasons of the sitcom together in one package with WKRP in Cincinnati - The Complete Series on DVD! No timeframe for this title has been set, and they clearly are aware of everything fans want to see on every season of this release. This is just an early heads-up that the item is in-the-works, to whet your appetites. Stay tuned, of course, and we'll update you as further developments occur! Our thanks to reader Todd Eizikowitz for his contribution to this story.

Ron Ron · 05-08-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/19780

Just saw it on the site!! Can't wait!!

dlemond · 05-08-2014, 09:45 PM

Oh my God. BEST DVD NEWS EVER!

Finally!

I asked Shout way back when! I knew they could do it!

Let's just hope the music is intact.
I know they will do their best!

Woohoo!

Dr. Loveless · 05-08-2014, 10:29 PM

Hopefully, one of home video's greatest wrongs will be righted by this. Fingers crossed on minimal or (hoping-against-hope) zero music replacement.

Now, with WKRP, the complete Bob Newhart Show and Batman presumably out of the way, if only the proper parties would restore and release T.H.E. Cat on disc, where it belongs...

robyrob · 05-08-2014, 11:57 PM

AWESOME news!

tlc38tlc38 · 05-09-2014, 09:25 AM

I kind of knew this would get released sooner or later but I expected it more from Time Life and not Shout! Factory. Either way, I'm happy it's getting released...hopefully with all or close to all the music.

Kasey · 05-10-2014, 12:33 PM

I think Shout knows they will be under harsh scrutiny for this one and will do their best to secure as much original music as possible.

MacLeaper · 05-13-2014, 02:49 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!! I am so ecstatic to see WKRP in Cincinnati finally getting released to DVD in its entirety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo! I LOVE this series and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Season 1 on DVD. I will be very excited to see the rest of the series finally. I do hope that the music will be kept intact, but I honestly don't care that much about that. (I'm one of the fans of the show who didn't grow up watching it though, so I suppose that makes a difference in viewpoints.) I'm quite happy with the Season 1 DVD that was released, especially since the show's creator, Hugh Wilson, was satisfied with it.
Anyway- this is great DVD news! It's so cool to see so many long-gestating shows finally getting released to DVD in their entirety!!!!

Now if we can just get Perfect Strangers, Who's The Boss?, Baretta, Black Sheep Squadron, DuckTales, Chip 'N' Dale Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, Goof Troop, and so many others resurrected (and other shows that have yet to get any DVD release- like the live action 1970s Spider-Man show (US version) and many others)....................

dlemond · 05-21-2014, 12:53 AM

11 years ago on this site I asked why can't we get WKRP with original music if Freaks and Geeks (Shout!) could manage it. I never directly named Shout! at that time.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...ad.php?t=75126

Skywalker · 06-16-2014, 03:24 PM

Complete series package art!

Skywalker · 07-08-2014, 03:42 PM

According to the Shout Factory website, the Complete Series will be released on October 28th, 2014! If you order it from ShoutFactory.com you get free shipping and it arrives 5 weeks early on September 23!

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WKRP In Cincinnati: The Complete Series

Available in: US Only

Release Date: 10/28/2014

List Price: $139.99
SHOUT! PRICE: $119.99
DVD
Products Details

SPECIAL OFFER: Order this title from ShoutFactory.com and get FREE standard U.S. shipping FIVE WEEKS EARLY on 9/23.

We’re Spinnin’ The Hits And Bringin’ The Laughter!

Pairing an impeccable ensemble cast with hilarious wit and popular tunes, WKRP In Cincinnati celebrated four amazing seasons, making it the quintessential situation comedy for any music lover! Join everyone's favorite radio DJs—the rockin' Dr. Johnny Fever (Howard Hesseman) and the soulful Venus Flytrap (Tim Reid)—as they weave through the inner-office antics of the crazy WKRP staff; including the station's program director Andy (Gary Sandy), indecisive manager Arthur (Gordon Jump), advertising executive Herb (Frank Bonner), quirky news man Les Nessman (Richard Sanders), young ingénue Bailey (Jan Smithers) and, of course, the station's lovely receptionist, Jennifer (Loni Anderson). So sit back and enjoy the sound of uproarious laughter as you watch every episode of this iconic series!

Discs: 13 Format: NTSC
Video region: Region 1
Color: Color

Language: English

http://www.shoutfactory.com/product/...omplete-series

AB · 07-08-2014, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the info & updates.

dlemond · 07-08-2014, 10:05 PM

I pre-ordered it from Amazon for $98 but to get it a month earlier i think I will pre-order it from Shout! instead.

Of course Amazon will go down at some point, so I know I will end up spending like $40 more than necessary.

If it's reported the music is intact I will keep the Shout pre-order.

tlc38tlc38 · 07-13-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dlemond

I pre-ordered it from Amazon for $98 but to get it a month earlier i think I will pre-order it from Shout! instead.

Of course Amazon will go down at some point, so I know I will end up spending like $40 more than necessary.

If it's reported the music is intact I will keep the Shout pre-order.

I read somewhere but can't remember where that 85% of the music would be intact.

MickeyMac · 07-25-2014, 02:50 PM

Gotta get this

05-08-2014, 09:45 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,752	Oh my God. BEST DVD NEWS EVER! Finally! I asked Shout way back when! I knew they could do it! Let's just hope the music is intact. I know they will do their best! Woohoo!
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05-08-2014, 11:57 PM	#5
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,156	AWESOME news!
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tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,252	I kind of knew this would get released sooner or later but I expected it more from Time Life and not Shout! Factory. Either way, I'm happy it's getting released...hopefully with all or close to all the music.
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05-13-2014, 02:49 PM	#8
MacLeaper Child of the 80s Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2001 Posts: 3,355	WOW!!!!!!!!! I am so ecstatic to see WKRP in Cincinnati finally getting released to DVD in its entirety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo! I LOVE this series and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Season 1 on DVD. I will be very excited to see the rest of the series finally. I do hope that the music will be kept intact, but I honestly don't care that much about that. (I'm one of the fans of the show who didn't grow up watching it though, so I suppose that makes a difference in viewpoints.) I'm quite happy with the Season 1 DVD that was released, especially since the show's creator, Hugh Wilson, was satisfied with it. Anyway- this is great DVD news! It's so cool to see so many long-gestating shows finally getting released to DVD in their entirety!!!! Now if we can just get Perfect Strangers, Who's The Boss?, Baretta, Black Sheep Squadron, DuckTales, Chip 'N' Dale Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, Goof Troop, and so many others resurrected (and other shows that have yet to get any DVD release- like the live action 1970s Spider-Man show (US version) and many others)....................
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05-08-2014, 10:29 PM	#4
Dr. Loveless Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 01, 2012 Location: New England Posts: 224	Hopefully, one of home video's greatest wrongs will be righted by this. Fingers crossed on minimal or (hoping-against-hope) zero music replacement. Now, with WKRP, the complete Bob Newhart Show and Batman presumably out of the way, if only the proper parties would restore and release T.H.E. Cat on disc, where it belongs...

05-10-2014, 12:33 PM	#7
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	I think Shout knows they will be under harsh scrutiny for this one and will do their best to secure as much original music as possible.

05-21-2014, 12:53 AM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,752	11 years ago on this site I asked why can't we get WKRP with original music if Freaks and Geeks (Shout!) could manage it. I never directly named Shout! at that time. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...ad.php?t=75126

06-16-2014, 03:24 PM	#10
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,205	Complete series package art!

07-08-2014, 04:50 PM	#12
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	Thanks for the info & updates.

07-08-2014, 10:05 PM	#13
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,752	I pre-ordered it from Amazon for $98 but to get it a month earlier i think I will pre-order it from Shout! instead. Of course Amazon will go down at some point, so I know I will end up spending like $40 more than necessary. If it's reported the music is intact I will keep the Shout pre-order.

07-25-2014, 02:50 PM	#15
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Gotta get this