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PhoenixAcres · 03-14-2017, 04:04 PM

Just curious how people stand on this issue. I'm fine with colorization but for occasional viewing only. I applaud the colorized specials that CBS does around Christmas because they're well done and offer a different view of the show. But I still prefer the original black-and-white most of the time since it's more authentic and how I got to know the shows in the first place.

tlc38tlc38 · 03-14-2017, 04:36 PM

For special occasions.

I wouldn't want to watch "I Love Lucy" or "The Andy Griffith Show" in color all the time but once/twice a year it's a special treat to see the Christmas episodes and another episode be colorized. If the entire series was colorized all at once, it'd take the specialness away.

Coffeecup · 03-14-2017, 05:56 PM

Occasionally I am watching a program in color and the quality is so bad, grainy film that I think maybe it would better if they broadcast it in black and white. The old way, 1950- 1960-1970 standard of broadcasting, the old shows don't do well 45-70 years later. Wide screen, digital 4.6 vs 16. and sometimes my eyes get tired. I watched Hazel today and the colors seems so bright. I hate to spend half my time adjusting the set. Any one else have problems???

Coffeecup · 03-15-2017, 07:07 PM

I was watching Doris Day marathon a week or so ago on DECADES and film quality was awful. Doris's face specially in close ups was like looking through wax paper. Don't think I will watching her show again.

Crusinforabrusin · 03-15-2017, 07:33 PM

Like others previously mentioned , its OK if its a special event or something similar. But I'll always prefer the show in its original form , black and white

Svenfan1234 · 03-15-2017, 09:42 PM

I'll agree with all the other posters. Only on special occasions. BTW, has anybody heard anything about a new colorized Lucy?

Bonniegirl · 03-16-2017, 12:42 AM

Occasional colorization is fun!

But I really prefer to see the old shows in their natural black and white most of the time!!!

So I voted Yes for occasional viewing!

LUNCH · 03-16-2017, 03:19 PM

For occasional viewing only.Colorization should really be called Artificial Color. It's sometimes fun to see what a few episodes look like,but otherwise I'm against colorization of black and white TV shows.

paul.austin · 03-17-2017, 09:05 AM

the problem is, the ratings plummet with black-and-white. Modern audiences have little tolerance for black-and-white programs.

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03-14-2017, 04:04 PM	#1
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	B&W shows being colorized Just curious how people stand on this issue. I'm fine with colorization but for occasional viewing only. I applaud the colorized specials that CBS does around Christmas because they're well done and offer a different view of the show. But I still prefer the original black-and-white most of the time since it's more authentic and how I got to know the shows in the first place.

03-14-2017, 04:36 PM	#2
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	For special occasions. I wouldn't want to watch "I Love Lucy" or "The Andy Griffith Show" in color all the time but once/twice a year it's a special treat to see the Christmas episodes and another episode be colorized. If the entire series was colorized all at once, it'd take the specialness away.
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03-15-2017, 09:42 PM	#6
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	I'll agree with all the other posters. Only on special occasions. BTW, has anybody heard anything about a new colorized Lucy?
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03-14-2017, 05:56 PM	#3
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	Occasionally I am watching a program in color and the quality is so bad, grainy film that I think maybe it would better if they broadcast it in black and white. The old way, 1950- 1960-1970 standard of broadcasting, the old shows don't do well 45-70 years later. Wide screen, digital 4.6 vs 16. and sometimes my eyes get tired. I watched Hazel today and the colors seems so bright. I hate to spend half my time adjusting the set. Any one else have problems???

03-15-2017, 07:07 PM	#4
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I was watching Doris Day marathon a week or so ago on DECADES and film quality was awful. Doris's face specially in close ups was like looking through wax paper. Don't think I will watching her show again.

03-15-2017, 07:33 PM	#5
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	Like others previously mentioned , its OK if its a special event or something similar. But I'll always prefer the show in its original form , black and white

03-16-2017, 12:42 AM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,832	Occasional colorization is fun! But I really prefer to see the old shows in their natural black and white most of the time!!! So I voted Yes for occasional viewing!

03-16-2017, 03:19 PM	#8
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	For occasional viewing only.Colorization should really be called Artificial Color. It's sometimes fun to see what a few episodes look like,but otherwise I'm against colorization of black and white TV shows.

03-17-2017, 09:05 AM	#9
paul.austin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 22, 2012 Posts: 674	the problem is, the ratings plummet with black-and-white. Modern audiences have little tolerance for black-and-white programs.