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jayman75 · 06-04-2002, 05:05 PM

I thought I had posted this already, but maybe I just had a dream sequence... who knows?

Anyway, I'm curious. Where do shows go once they leave the air and are NOT on high demand for syndication. For example, I remember the show "The Darlings," about the fairy tale family. Where is that now -- collecting dust in the vaults of the production company? Owned by some guy who bought them on ebay and shows them at his home when he pleases?

The reason I am asking is because I wondered if come company like TVLand or N@N (although the majority of us are disgusted with them) could buy them relatively inexpensively, and do fandemonium weekends with them? I would love to see some of those "one-hit" wonders again.

It's just a curiosity thing. I mean, I would think that the production companies might consider putting these shows on video and selling them through Columbia House or some other organization.

So... any ideas?

TV Guy · 06-04-2002, 09:54 PM

Are you talking about "The Charmings", which was about Snow White, Prince Charming, and the family in the present-day? I actually think TV Land ran a few episodes several years ago.

It would be nice to see more one-hit wonders on cable -- you could probably fill a cable channel with them. But I wouldn't hold my breath for home video releases of many, though. I don't think there is a big enough market to make them profitable. Someday, when broadband is really widespread, I wouldn't be surprised to see more of these shows available to download (for a fee).

jayman75 · 06-07-2002, 05:55 PM

Well, I didn't mean The Charmings specifically, but shows like that... on for a short time, enjoyed, but never quite at the top of the demand list.

Anyone else know??

Brian Damage · 06-07-2002, 06:26 PM

I believe the production companies have the video libraries to their shows. Even if a show only lasted a couple of episodes, they're probably collecting dust in their video libraries wasting away.

Sitcomwriter · 06-07-2002, 07:12 PM

Short-lived shows like Encore,Encore,Townies and Breaker high can be seen on some cable stations.

My digital cable service offers "On Demand" which is like Pay-Per-View but you can see ENTIRE episodes of "The Sinbad Show" and "All-American Girl".Only for $3.00 each!

06-04-2002, 05:05 PM	#1
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Where do they go? I thought I had posted this already, but maybe I just had a dream sequence... who knows? Anyway, I'm curious. Where do shows go once they leave the air and are NOT on high demand for syndication. For example, I remember the show "The Darlings," about the fairy tale family. Where is that now -- collecting dust in the vaults of the production company? Owned by some guy who bought them on ebay and shows them at his home when he pleases? The reason I am asking is because I wondered if come company like TVLand or N@N (although the majority of us are disgusted with them) could buy them relatively inexpensively, and do fandemonium weekends with them? I would love to see some of those "one-hit" wonders again. It's just a curiosity thing. I mean, I would think that the production companies might consider putting these shows on video and selling them through Columbia House or some other organization. So... any ideas?
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06-07-2002, 06:26 PM	#4
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06-04-2002, 09:54 PM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,420	Are you talking about "The Charmings", which was about Snow White, Prince Charming, and the family in the present-day? I actually think TV Land ran a few episodes several years ago. It would be nice to see more one-hit wonders on cable -- you could probably fill a cable channel with them. But I wouldn't hold my breath for home video releases of many, though. I don't think there is a big enough market to make them profitable. Someday, when broadband is really widespread, I wouldn't be surprised to see more of these shows available to download (for a fee).

06-07-2002, 05:55 PM	#3
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Well, I didn't mean The Charmings specifically, but shows like that... on for a short time, enjoyed, but never quite at the top of the demand list. Anyone else know??

06-07-2002, 07:12 PM	#5
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	Short-lived shows like Encore,Encore,Townies and Breaker high can be seen on some cable stations. My digital cable service offers "On Demand" which is like Pay-Per-View but you can see ENTIRE episodes of "The Sinbad Show" and "All-American Girl".Only for $3.00 each!