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Plata · 06-04-2002, 06:51 PM

Just reposting this to let more people know about the petition. I know some episodes are on VHS, but not all, and I know that none are on DVD. Anway, the link is below.

http://www.Petitiononline.com/DVDVHS/petition.html

Krystal Lake · 06-05-2002, 05:16 AM

I signed it.

Plata · 08-02-2002, 03:42 AM

Petition Deadline:

August 15th 2002

http://www.Petitiononline.com/DVDVHS/petition.html

Plata · 08-14-2002, 05:44 PM

Bump!

http://www.Petitiononline.com/DVDVHS/petition.html

Deadline: August 15th 2002 12AM CST

FTAPK · 08-14-2002, 11:52 PM

Please excuse me for disagreeing with this idea. If Family Ties is brought to DVD and VHS, then it will appear less and less on cable tv for selling purposes, it might even disappear. It's gonna cost a fortune to buy these DVDs and VHS and they might not even contain all the episodes, when you can tape all of them free from tv.

danielle17 · 08-15-2002, 10:31 AM

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Please excuse me for disagreeing with this idea. If Family Ties is brought to DVD and VHS, then it will appear less and less on cable tv for selling purposes, it might even disappear. It's gonna cost a fortune to buy these DVDs and VHS and they might not even contain all the episodes, when you can tape all of them free from tv.

Where I live, you can only see Family Ties on Nick-at-Nite at 2:00 (soon, 4:00) in the morning. I realize that other places may have it on different stations and times, but for me, staying up until 2:00 is almost impossible. Also, I think that if Family Ties was brought to DVD or VHS, you could see the complete and uncut version. I know a lot of times, portions of syndicated shows are cut out for network purposes. I would just like to see the episodes in their entirity.

Plata · 08-15-2002, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by danielle17
Where I live, you can only see Family Ties on Nick-at-Nite at 2:00 (soon, 4:00) in the morning. I realize that other places may have it on different stations and times, but for me, staying up until 2:00 is almost impossible. Also, I think that if Family Ties was brought to DVD or VHS, you could see the complete and uncut version. I know a lot of times, portions of syndicated shows are cut out for network purposes. I would just like to see the episodes in their entirity.

Yeah, danielle17. The stations just air shows too early in the morning (or late, depending on how you look at it.) When Family Ties used to air on TBS, I think it was on at like 6am or 7am in the morning. Way too early to get up to see it. I'd like to see the complete and uncut versions of the episodes, too. Hopefully, the uncut episodes will be released sooner or later on VHS or DVD.

Kellydbelle · 08-17-2002, 11:46 AM

Hi, I am new to the FT board, but I have been a fan of MJF since the mid 80's. When I bought a DVD player, I eagerly searched for Family Ties on DVD. I felt hopeful about it because alot of the older sitcoms were out on DVD (like the Jeffersons, All In the Family, etc.). I find it extremely hard to believe that Family Ties has not been considered for DVD. It was such a part of pop culture back when it was originally out in the 80's (heck, even Alex and Ellen's goodbye song became a hit BECAUSE it was on Family Ties (Billy Vera and the Beaters "At This Moment"). I was a teenager in the 80's so I remember it from the first time it was on. Anyway, I'm thinking maybe the legal part is holding it up from being released. Maybe the creator of TV studio will not sell the rights to put it on DVD. Anyone else think this, too? - Kelly

Plata · 08-20-2002, 04:20 PM

I got a response from Columbia House Canada today via email. Here is what they said:

We appreciate your suggestion. It has been forwarded to the appropriate department for consideration. Thank you!
A contract must be negotiated with a distribution company before we can offer videos/dvds from them. Sometimes, we are unable to negotiate these contracts, therefore, we are unable to offer all movies currently on video/dvd.

Sincerely,
Lena Whitfield
Customer Service

06-04-2002, 06:51 PM	#1
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	Bring Family Ties to DVD Petition Just reposting this to let more people know about the petition. I know some episodes are on VHS, but not all, and I know that none are on DVD. Anway, the link is below. http://www.Petitiononline.com/DVDVHS/petition.html

06-05-2002, 05:16 AM	#2
Krystal Lake I'll remember that.. Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 17, 2002 Location: Tied up at the moment... Posts: 485	I signed it.

08-02-2002, 03:42 AM	#3
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	Petition Deadline: August 15th 2002 http://www.Petitiononline.com/DVDVHS/petition.html

08-14-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	Bump! http://www.Petitiononline.com/DVDVHS/petition.html Deadline: August 15th 2002 12AM CST

08-14-2002, 11:52 PM	#5
FTAPK Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jul 02, 2002 Location: 11405 E. 33rd Street Tulsa, Ok 74145 Posts: 4	Please excuse me for disagreeing with this idea. If Family Ties is brought to DVD and VHS, then it will appear less and less on cable tv for selling purposes, it might even disappear. It's gonna cost a fortune to buy these DVDs and VHS and they might not even contain all the episodes, when you can tape all of them free from tv.

08-17-2002, 11:46 AM	#8
Kellydbelle Member First Time Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1	Hi, I am new to the FT board, but I have been a fan of MJF since the mid 80's. When I bought a DVD player, I eagerly searched for Family Ties on DVD. I felt hopeful about it because alot of the older sitcoms were out on DVD (like the Jeffersons, All In the Family, etc.). I find it extremely hard to believe that Family Ties has not been considered for DVD. It was such a part of pop culture back when it was originally out in the 80's (heck, even Alex and Ellen's goodbye song became a hit BECAUSE it was on Family Ties (Billy Vera and the Beaters "At This Moment"). I was a teenager in the 80's so I remember it from the first time it was on. Anyway, I'm thinking maybe the legal part is holding it up from being released. Maybe the creator of TV studio will not sell the rights to put it on DVD. Anyone else think this, too? - Kelly

08-20-2002, 04:20 PM	#9
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	I got a response from Columbia House Canada today via email. Here is what they said: We appreciate your suggestion. It has been forwarded to the appropriate department for consideration. Thank you! A contract must be negotiated with a distribution company before we can offer videos/dvds from them. Sometimes, we are unable to negotiate these contracts, therefore, we are unable to offer all movies currently on video/dvd. Sincerely, Lena Whitfield Customer Service