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Tankeryanker · 03-26-2017, 11:16 AM

Do you like the show in black and white or would you rather it was in color?

Does the black and white give it more of an older time period look and feel?

Bonniegirl · 03-26-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tankeryanker

Do you like the show in black and white or would you rather it was in color?

Does the black and white give it more of an older time period look and feel?

Oh for sure, in black and white!

It is a big part of it's nostalgic charm!

Like I love Lucy, while it is fun that they have those TV specials where they colorize some episodes , I wouldn't like it in color all the time!

So to sum it up , LITB wouldn't be the same in color! I'm very glad it is in B & W !!!

PhoenixAcres · 03-26-2017, 12:37 PM

I really can't say if it would have been better had it been filmed in color. As it is, I do like it though since I don't know any other way. The B&W gives it that older feel of a simpler, safer, time, which is perfect for escapist sitcoms and I think suits this show well.

It would be interesting if they tried a colorization sample like they did with Lucy and Dick Van Dyke. There's probably a lot we're missing seeing it in B&W so that might be fun to watch.

Bonniegirl · 03-26-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAcres

I really can't say if it would have been better in color. As it is, I do like it though since I don't know any other way. The B&W gives it that older feel of a simpler, safer, time, which is perfect for escapist sitcoms and I think suits this show well.

It would be interesting if they tried a colorization sample like they did with Lucy and Dick Van Dyke. There's probably a lot we're missing seeing it in B&W.

I would LOVE to see Wally's wild suit in color!!!

That would be the PERFECT episode to do a colorized version of!!!

gidgetgrape · 03-26-2017, 01:23 PM

It's perfect! Don't touch it. I do enjoy the colorized Lucy shows, but that show had a totally different vibe. In a way, we did get to see Leave It To Beaver colorized because of The New Leave It To Beaver show in the 80s.

stevea · 03-26-2017, 08:07 PM

Yes, colorize a few episodes, like they have done with Lucy and Dick Van Dyke. I agree, we did get to see the new LITB, but it was years ago. I'd like to see some real DVDs come out on it, instead of the dreck that someone taped years ago.

Torgo · 03-26-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I would LOVE to see Wally's wild suit in color!!!

That would be the PERFECT episode to do a colorized version of!!!

I've got my sunglasses ready.

Torgo · 03-26-2017, 08:21 PM

Bonniegirl · 03-26-2017, 08:24 PM

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TORGO!!!!! AWESOME!!!!

That would TOTALLY be another episode that would be great colorized!!!

stevea · 03-26-2017, 09:22 PM

Cool! ("Beaver, I've never been so ashamed of you as i was today!") Pretty close Ward quote, anyway!

At the Addams Family forum, somebody colorized a scene from that show. Wish I had the talent to give it a try.

Tankeryanker · 04-11-2017, 08:26 PM

I found this color photo on FB.

alliesw · 04-11-2017, 08:43 PM

Ah, yes. If only time machines really existed! I would love to go back to the "Beaver" days, when the world was a much more innocent place. I am a teacher who has become so disenchanted with my students over the past few years. The majority of them have no desire to learn anything but the words to their favorite songs, and disrespect towards their teachers, as well as each other, runs rampant. We are certainly not the most powerful nation anymore. Sad, but true.

Cincy Guy · 05-26-2017, 04:33 PM

I wouldn't mind having a few of the LITB episodes colorized using the current process to do it. Had any of the episodes from the later seasons of the series been in color, I wonder how the quality would be now? Some shows that originally appeared in color in the 1960's or 1970's are not good very good quality now while some from that time still look pretty good.

Scrabjan1 · 05-26-2017, 05:59 PM

The Andy Griffith Show lost its appeal when they colorized it.

Topcatto · 02-18-2026, 09:55 AM

It would be nice to see a few colorized episodes. Maybe a good idea for the 70th or 75th anniversary of the show.

03-26-2017, 11:16 AM	#1
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,039	Better in black and white? Do you like the show in black and white or would you rather it was in color? Does the black and white give it more of an older time period look and feel?

03-26-2017, 08:07 PM	#6
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,170	Yes, colorize a few episodes, like they have done with Lucy and Dick Van Dyke. I agree, we did get to see the new LITB, but it was years ago. I'd like to see some real DVDs come out on it, instead of the dreck that someone taped years ago.
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04-11-2017, 08:26 PM	#11
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,039	I found this color photo on FB. Attached Images

03-26-2017, 12:37 PM	#3
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	I really can't say if it would have been better had it been filmed in color. As it is, I do like it though since I don't know any other way. The B&W gives it that older feel of a simpler, safer, time, which is perfect for escapist sitcoms and I think suits this show well. It would be interesting if they tried a colorization sample like they did with Lucy and Dick Van Dyke. There's probably a lot we're missing seeing it in B&W so that might be fun to watch.

03-26-2017, 01:23 PM	#5
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	It's perfect! Don't touch it. I do enjoy the colorized Lucy shows, but that show had a totally different vibe. In a way, we did get to see Leave It To Beaver colorized because of The New Leave It To Beaver show in the 80s.

03-26-2017, 08:21 PM	#8
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,017

03-26-2017, 09:22 PM	#10
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,170	Cool! ("Beaver, I've never been so ashamed of you as i was today!") Pretty close Ward quote, anyway! At the Addams Family forum, somebody colorized a scene from that show. Wish I had the talent to give it a try.

04-11-2017, 08:43 PM	#12
alliesw Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 05, 2011 Location: Down South Posts: 58	Ah, yes. If only time machines really existed! I would love to go back to the "Beaver" days, when the world was a much more innocent place. I am a teacher who has become so disenchanted with my students over the past few years. The majority of them have no desire to learn anything but the words to their favorite songs, and disrespect towards their teachers, as well as each other, runs rampant. We are certainly not the most powerful nation anymore. Sad, but true.

05-26-2017, 04:33 PM	#13
Cincy Guy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 230	I wouldn't mind having a few of the LITB episodes colorized using the current process to do it. Had any of the episodes from the later seasons of the series been in color, I wonder how the quality would be now? Some shows that originally appeared in color in the 1960's or 1970's are not good very good quality now while some from that time still look pretty good.

05-26-2017, 05:59 PM	#14
Scrabjan1 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,521	The Andy Griffith Show lost its appeal when they colorized it.

02-18-2026, 09:55 AM	#15
Topcatto Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 11, 2026 Location: USA Posts: 9	It would be nice to see a few colorized episodes. Maybe a good idea for the 70th or 75th anniversary of the show.