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LJackson · 08-15-2014, 04:49 PM

http://metvnetwork.com/videos/metv-p...son-1-in-color

MeTV is running a promo saying that they will air the next cycle of Season 1 with the color episodes starting next Wednesday, August 20th through September 23rd.

Bonniegirl · 08-16-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LJackson

http://metvnetwork.com/videos/metv-p...son-1-in-color

MeTV is running a promo saying that they will air the next cycle of Season 1 with the color episodes starting next Wednesday, August 20th through September 23rd.

That is totally cool!! I'm looking forward to seeing them.

Even though season one was funny, I liked the later seasons better because they were in color. A show about a tropical island you really need to see the pretty colors!

biffbronson · 08-18-2014, 04:49 AM

About the only thing I didn't like about Season 1 (color or b & w either way) was the sometimes sparse credits. For example, Louis Quinn from 77 Sunset Strip has a speaking part in one episode, but was not credited.

Otherwise I like all of it -- Wrongway Feldman, Vito Scotti as the WWII Japanese soldier, on and on!

Bonniegirl · 08-18-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

About the only thing I didn't like about Season 1 (color or b & w either way) was the sometimes sparse credits. For example, Louis Quinn from 77 Sunset Strip has a speaking part in one episode, but was not credited.

Otherwise I like all of it -- Wrongway Feldman, Vito Scotti as the WWII Japanese soldier, on and on!

Vito Scotti/The Japanese soldier - "You steam glasses"!!!!

That was classic!!!

torcan · 08-18-2014, 02:33 PM

I've seen the colorized episodes before and they look horrible. The promo on the website seems to indicate they might have redone them since then.

I still prefer the original black and white.

Prof Gal · 08-19-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by torcan

I've seen the colorized episodes before and they look horrible. The promo on the website seems to indicate they might have redone them since then.

I still prefer the original black and white.

From what I've read on the Gilligan's Island FB page, seems like about 90% or more of the comments did not want to have the 1st season colorized. They had a picture on there that was a clip from the series that had been colorized, and it looked awful...the colors looked weird!

I will always want to see Season 1 as it originally was. They just can't leave well enough alone, can they!

torcan · 08-19-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Prof Gal

From what I've read on the Gilligan's Island FB page, seems like about 90% or more of the comments did not want to have the 1st season colorized. They had a picture on there that was a clip from the series that had been colorized, and it looked awful...the colors looked weird!

I will always want to see Season 1 as it originally was. They just can't leave well enough alone, can they!

Same with shows like "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeannie", whose first seasons were black and white. That's the way it was shot, that's the way it was first shown, and that's the way it should stay. No matter how good the technology, it will never look quite right.

Bonniegirl · 08-19-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Prof Gal

From what I've read on the Gilligan's Island FB page, seems like about 90% or more of the comments did not want to have the 1st season colorized. They had a picture on there that was a clip from the series that had been colorized, and it looked awful...the colors looked weird!

I will always want to see Season 1 as it originally was. They just can't leave well enough alone, can they!

Well it will be something different to watch.

LTCProductions · 08-20-2014, 08:12 PM

I'm watching the first episode now. The colorization looks a little off compared to seasons 2 & 3. The Skipper's shirt looks more black than blue.

Bonniegirl · 08-21-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LTCProductions

I'm watching the first episode now. The colorization looks a little off compared to seasons 2 & 3. The Skipper's shirt looks more black than blue.

Yes the color was amiss! Too dark or something!

And Skipper's shirt wasn't just more black than blue , it was TOTALLY black!!!!

Also I didn't think Ginger's hair looked the right shade of red! It wasn't a vibrant red like it's supposed to be, more of an auburn red

Hazel Anyday · 08-21-2014, 06:14 PM

YESSHHH!!

This is the best news I've heard since ME TV started it's national broadcast. I can't wait to see these wonderful color editions of Gilligan. Now if ME TV will only show color versions of I Love Lucy, life would be perfect.

Mace Dolex · 08-21-2014, 07:34 PM

I even created a thread on this too:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=321732

I'm gonna start watching to see it these are newly re-colored or the same ones from days bygone on TNT.

biffbronson · 08-21-2014, 07:47 PM

If you watch closely, inconsistencies do pop up. In last night's Episode 1, the Professor's socks were grey in one scene -- while the correct white in others.

Obviously these won't appear exactly like Seasons 2 and 3, far from it -- but it's an interesting look, and some scenes did come off quite well. I realize some of you are totally against colorization and I respect your stand, but as long as the original b/w remains more prevalent, it's at least a conversation starter.

LTCProductions · 08-21-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mace Dolex

I even created a thread on this too:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=321732

I'm gonna start watching to see it these are newly re-colored or the same ones from days bygone on TNT.

Ohio8 · 08-22-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by torcan

I've seen the colorized episodes before and they look horrible. The promo on the website seems to indicate they might have redone them since then.

I still prefer the original black and white.

So do I.

08-15-2014, 04:49 PM	#1
LJackson Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 06, 2012 Posts: 778	MeTV Network to show Season 1 in Color http://metvnetwork.com/videos/metv-p...son-1-in-color MeTV is running a promo saying that they will air the next cycle of Season 1 with the color episodes starting next Wednesday, August 20th through September 23rd.

08-18-2014, 04:49 AM	#3
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,508	About the only thing I didn't like about Season 1 (color or b & w either way) was the sometimes sparse credits. For example, Louis Quinn from 77 Sunset Strip has a speaking part in one episode, but was not credited. Otherwise I like all of it -- Wrongway Feldman, Vito Scotti as the WWII Japanese soldier, on and on!
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08-21-2014, 06:14 PM	#11
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	Allright, finally some really good news. Hooray for COLORIZATION!!! YESSHHH!! This is the best news I've heard since ME TV started it's national broadcast. I can't wait to see these wonderful color editions of Gilligan. Now if ME TV will only show color versions of I Love Lucy, life would be perfect.
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08-18-2014, 02:33 PM	#5
torcan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 04, 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 154	I've seen the colorized episodes before and they look horrible. The promo on the website seems to indicate they might have redone them since then. I still prefer the original black and white.

08-20-2014, 08:12 PM	#9
LTCProductions Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2014 Posts: 90	I'm watching the first episode now. The colorization looks a little off compared to seasons 2 & 3. The Skipper's shirt looks more black than blue.

08-21-2014, 07:34 PM	#12
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,670	I even created a thread on this too: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=321732 I'm gonna start watching to see it these are newly re-colored or the same ones from days bygone on TNT.

08-21-2014, 07:47 PM	#13
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,508	If you watch closely, inconsistencies do pop up. In last night's Episode 1, the Professor's socks were grey in one scene -- while the correct white in others. Obviously these won't appear exactly like Seasons 2 and 3, far from it -- but it's an interesting look, and some scenes did come off quite well. I realize some of you are totally against colorization and I respect your stand, but as long as the original b/w remains more prevalent, it's at least a conversation starter.