I Love Lucy Colorized Collection DVD

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I am always fascinated and impressed at how the most popular American sitcom ever, “I Love Lucy” continues to be a testament to the power of innovation. In the 1950’s, when the show was in the process of being developed, and negotiations were taking place between Desi Arnaz (who was as innovative as he was talented) and CBS, Desi insisted that the show be filmed, using three motion picture film cameras (which was a costly and unconventional idea unheard of in the 1950’s, especially for a TV program). While Desi possessed foresight in his business decisions, little did Hollywood know at the time that the concept Desi pushed for would immortalize their work, and set a precedent for other shows to follow from then on, which would allow for shows to be introduced to new generations and expand its fan base and thus its market in the future. And not only would it gain new audiences through re-runs, but the very idea of filming the show would open up more room for creative and innovative ways to allow the show to be introduced in new, innovative ways that were not available in their original time period.

Back around Christmas of 2013, I wrote about the latest, most innovative breakthrough regarding “I Love Lucy” and how it continues to make history today. At that time, the newest and most innovative way in presenting the show was in adopting modern, state of the art colorization techniques and airing them as specials. In 2013, CBS decided to re-color the “lost” Christmas episode from 1956 to accommodate the modern era of high definition.

This is an excerpt: The entire article (w/video) can be found HERE.

[Hazel Anyday]

And since 2013 that same Christmas episode has been re-colorized in even more modern and improved technological techniques. Colorization today is truly remarkable. All the more maddening that the complete series still has not been put out in a colorized format DVD set. I'd buy it in a minute. I really don't want to wait till I'm 125 to see the complete series in color at one episode a year. The Rolling Stones were wrong, time is not on my side.

[OH Nuts!]

Originally Posted by Hazel Anyday

And since 2013 that same Christmas episode has been re-colorized in even more modern and improved technological techniques. Colorization today is truly remarkable. All the more maddening that the complete series still has not been put out in a colorized format DVD set. I'd buy it in a minute. I really don't want to wait till I'm 125 to see the complete series in color at one episode a year. The Rolling Stones were wrong, time is not on my side.

Really, there are so many like you who want this; surprised no one has gotten on the ball (no pun intended) on this. Their loss: a colorized version would probably generate massive sales.

[stevea]

As the technology improves even more (perhaps) and costs reduce, maybe more black and white shows can be colorized. This might open up shows to new audiences, and maybe even revitalize DVD sales.

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Originally Posted by Hazel Anyday

And since 2013 that same Christmas episode has been re-colorized in even more modern and improved technological techniques. Colorization today is truly remarkable. All the more maddening that the complete series still has not been put out in a colorized format DVD set. I'd buy it in a minute. I really don't want to wait till I'm 125 to see the complete series in color at one episode a year. The Rolling Stones were wrong, time is not on my side.

I agree. I would like to see the entire series of "I Love Lucy"," including the entire series of "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" in color. CBS though has a way of really milking the "I Love Lucy" brand for all its worth. Even with the upcoming colorized episode "Paris at Last!" that will start a string of new color volumes and most likely another colorized collection (Volume 2?) before they go into full seasons. CBS knows what they got with "I Love Lucy" and its popularity status.