Wondering if Chico and the Man is the only 70's sitcom that is..... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-22-2014, 10:56 PM

1. with no full episodes on youtube

2. no complete seasons on DVD

3. Not on Cable

4. Not on Digital TV

This show looks to be lost forever

tlc38tlc38 · 08-22-2014, 11:21 PM

I'm still hoping that Shout! will rescue it and release a complete series set.

As of now, all we have is the 6 episode "best of" set that WB released a few years ago.

TVFactFan · 08-23-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'm still hoping that Shout! will rescue it and release a complete series set.

As of now, all we have is the 6 episode "best of" set that WB released a few years ago.

Was the Sammy Davis episode included?

James28 · 08-23-2014, 12:38 AM

Chico and the Man extinct from reruns or YouTube forever? I would think this is because of star Freddie Prinze's suicide having such a huge impact on the show (since he played a title character), and viewers are not willing to watch any of the post-Prinze-suicide episodes. Just my opinion.

TVFactFan · 08-23-2014, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by James28

Chico and the Man extinct from reruns or YouTube forever? I would think this is because of star Freddie Prinze's suicide having such a huge impact on the show (since he played a title character), and viewers are not willing to watch any of the post-Prinze-suicide episodes. Just my opinion.

Or it could be since it was rarely in syndication not a lot of people had a chance to record episodes

littletydramon · 08-25-2014, 12:12 AM

My parents have episodes taped off tvland Im hopeing to watch again. I remember the series being pretty funny.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2014, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TKMetal

There are issues keeping it off DVD and possibly syndication.

Like what?

comedyfreak · 08-25-2014, 02:56 AM

I've always heard that when a person dies in the manner he did, they won't put the show in syndication or release it on dvd. I'm not sure of the reasoning behind it, this would also be the case for Alias Smith and Jones. Peter Duel committed suicide during filming and you don't see that show anymore either.

TMC · 08-25-2014, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by James28

Chico and the Man extinct from reruns or YouTube forever? I would think this is because of star Freddie Prinze's suicide having such a huge impact on the show (since he played a title character), and viewers are not willing to watch any of the post-Prinze-suicide episodes. Just my opinion.

Chico and the Man (1974) : Why is this show not in syndication?

Chico and the Man (1974) : The dreaded 4th Season

tlc38tlc38 · 08-25-2014, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I've always heard that when a person dies in the manner he did, they won't put the show in syndication or release it on dvd. I'm not sure of the reasoning behind it, this would also be the case for Alias Smith and Jones. Peter Duel committed suicide during filming and you don't see that show anymore either.

But it did receive a 6-episode release from WB a few years back.

icecream · 08-25-2014, 02:42 PM

I don't think suicide would automatically keep a show from being released. No one's going to stop watching Robin Williams just because he committed suicide.

TMC · 08-26-2014, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

I don't think suicide would automatically keep a show from being released. No one's going to stop watching Robin Williams just because he committed suicide.

I think the difference is that you couldn't see Robin Williams' physical deterioration on screen like you apparently did w/ Freddie Prinze (because of his drug abuse) towards the end of his run on Chico....

boechsner · 08-26-2014, 02:21 AM

I doubt it. Chico and the Man aired regularly in syndication through the 1980s. It aired on TV Land in the early 2000's, not for long, but for about a year. I think we are just dealing with a show that hasn't done well in syndication.

Also, remember, Warner Bros. just started to open it's vaults to these digital sub-channels. I think it's only a matter of time before we see it.

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I've always heard that when a person dies in the manner he did, they won't put the show in syndication or release it on dvd. I'm not sure of the reasoning behind it, this would also be the case for Alias Smith and Jones. Peter Duel committed suicide during filming and you don't see that show anymore either.

Skywalker · 08-26-2014, 02:59 PM

I asked Warner Archive on FB a few years ago about Chico and the Man and the told me there were music rights so I'd be surprised if this show ever makes it to DVD. Maybe Shout could release it, that might be the only way. I even mentioned a few years ago on here how it's the only long running sitcom from the 1970's that hasn't been released on DVD yet. Kinda surprised there aren't any full episodes on YT or some other site.

april4972 · 08-26-2014, 04:47 PM

There is a 20 disc complete set out there in the trading circle!

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Or it could be since it was rarely in syndication not a lot of people had a chance to record episodes

08-22-2014, 10:56 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,055	Wondering if Chico and the Man is the only 70's sitcom that is..... 1. with no full episodes on youtube 2. no complete seasons on DVD 3. Not on Cable 4. Not on Digital TV This show looks to be lost forever

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08-23-2014, 12:38 AM	#4
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,978	Chico and the Man extinct from reruns or YouTube forever? I would think this is because of star Freddie Prinze's suicide having such a huge impact on the show (since he played a title character), and viewers are not willing to watch any of the post-Prinze-suicide episodes. Just my opinion.
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08-25-2014, 12:12 AM	#6
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08-26-2014, 02:59 PM	#14
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	I asked Warner Archive on FB a few years ago about Chico and the Man and the told me there were music rights so I'd be surprised if this show ever makes it to DVD. Maybe Shout could release it, that might be the only way. I even mentioned a few years ago on here how it's the only long running sitcom from the 1970's that hasn't been released on DVD yet. Kinda surprised there aren't any full episodes on YT or some other site.