What are the worst "edited for syndication" episodes and why? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 04-25-2020, 12:44 AM

Obviously some shows have to be edited for syndication, either for legal reasons, they haven't got the rights to the footage or music, or have cut for time reasons (to make room for advertisements).

stevea · 04-26-2020, 08:01 PM

The old Screen Gems shows like Father Knows Best, Dennis the Menace, and Hazel (S2 thru 5) when remastered to videotape, matched all the old, horrible syndication "blackout" edits from the 16mm syndication films of old. What they SHOULD have done is remaster full network versions and allow the channels to make their own edits if they want.

04-25-2020, 12:44 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,644	What are the worst "edited for syndication" episodes and why? Obviously some shows have to be edited for syndication, either for legal reasons, they haven't got the rights to the footage or music, or have cut for time reasons (to make room for advertisements).

04-26-2020, 08:01 PM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,537	The old Screen Gems shows like Father Knows Best, Dennis the Menace, and Hazel (S2 thru 5) when remastered to videotape, matched all the old, horrible syndication "blackout" edits from the 16mm syndication films of old. What they SHOULD have done is remaster full network versions and allow the channels to make their own edits if they want.