TV Land February 2004 -- All Access Pass encores; Fonzie Valentine's; Krofft Marathon

[Pavan]

TV Land February 2004 --


- Regular schedule changes:
Major last minute changes coming...

Effective, Saturday, February 7, changes listed ONLY:
Days noted inside parenthesis.
12:00PM The Love Boat (7 days a week, replaces Gunsmoke)
1:00PM Fantasy Island (Sat-Sun ONLY, replaces MacGyver); Gunsmoke (Mon-Fri ONLY, replaces MacGyver)
2:00PM Bonanza (Mon-Fri ONLY, replaces Cheers/Family Ties); MacGyver (Sat-Sun ONLY, replaces Bonanza)
3:00PM MacGyver (Mon-Fri ONLY, replaces Bonanza); Gunsmoke (Sat-Sun ONLY, replaces Twice as Nice Happy Days)
4:00PM-7:00PM (Mon-Fri Mini Marathons: Mondays: Cheers; Tuesdays: Leave it to Beaver; Wednesdays: Bewitched; Thursdays: I Love Lucy; Fridays: Carol Burnett)
4:00PM Bonanza (Sat-Sun ONLY, replaces Twice as Nice All in the Family)
6:00PM All in the Family (Sat-Sun ONLY, replaces Twice as Nice Family Ties)
6:30PM All in the Family (Sat-Sun ONLY, replaces Twice as Nice Family Ties)
7:00PM The Munsters (7 days a week, replaces Mon-Fri Family Ties, Sat-Sun Cheers)
7:30PM The Andy Griffith Show (7 days a week, replaces Cheers)
12:00AM Sanford & Son (Sun-Thurs, replaces Cheers)
12:30AM All in the Family (Sun-Thurs, replaces Sanford & Son)
1:00AM-3:00AM (Mon-Thurs Mini Marathons: Mondays: Leave it to Beaver; Tuesdays: Bewitched; Wednesdays: I Love Lucy; Thursdays: Carol Burnett
1:00AM MacGyver (Sunday nights ONLY)
2:00AM The Andy Griffith Show (Fri-Sun, replaces Bonanza)
2:30AM The Munsters (Fri-Sun, replaces Bonanza)
5:00AM MacGyver (7 days a week, replaces Love Boat)




TV Land Box Sets
Canceled; 3-4PM Happy Days and 4-5PM All in the Family will air, replacing TV Land Box Sets every Sunday, starting 2/1.






Sunday Night: Television About Television
Sundays 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 1
10:00PM TV Land Legends: "Chris Rock"
10:30PM Inside TV Land: "African Americans on Television: Comedy"

Sunday, February 8
10:00pm TV Land Legends: "David Wolper"
10:30pm Inside TV Land: "African Americans on TV: Drama"

Sunday, February 15
10:00pm TV Land Legends: "Harry Belafonte"
10:30pm Inside TV Land: "African Americans on TV: Variety"

Starting February 22, TV Land will be removing Sunday Night in TV Land. It will still air on 2/8 and 2/15 to meet the Black History programming. Whatever airs Mon-Sat from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. will air on Sunday nights starting 2/22.




Specials

- All Access Pass Encores
Behind the scenes from the 2003 TV Land Awards Shows, which was hosted by John Ritter.
Premiered on January 28 at 10:00PM
Encores:
Tuesday, February 3, 2004 11:00 AM
Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 7, 2004 5:00 PM







-Fonzie's Black Book Valentine's Day Marathon
Tuesday, February 10 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Encores on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.
This Valentine's Day, you won't need to get your little black books out, as Fonzie will do that for you! Catch the Fonz & the rest of the "Happy Days" gang in a four hour event getting dates, the old fashioned way--the little black book! Watch out Laverne & Shirley, Pinky, and--Rosa Coletti? Oh wait, that was Big Al! Ahyyyay!!!

8:00PM/4:00PM #29 "Fonzie's Getting Married"
When Fonzie stuns everyone with his decision to get married, Howard remembers the girl of Fonzie's dreams, that as a stripper he saw in Chicago.
8:30PM/4:30PM #38 "Kiss Me Sickly"
When Fonzie has to go out of town for a week, he asks Richie to watch his girlfriend for him but soon regrets it when she falls for Richie.
9:00PM/5:00PM #49 "A Date with Fonzie"
Richie is sure that he has lost his touch with the girls, so he asks Fonzie for help. Fonzie sets up Richie on a double-date with himself and Laverne & Shirley
9:30PM/5:30PM #64 - "Fonzie Loves Pinky Part 1"
Howard's fraternal order, The Leopards, hosts the Third Annual Auto Demolition Derby which brings Fonzie's old flame, Pinky Tuscadero, back to Milwaukee and once again into Fonzie's heart. Pinky wangles her way into being Fonz's driving partner. Guest stars Roz Kelly.
10:00PM/6:00PM #65 - "Fonzie Loves Pinky Part 2"
A rival demolition derby team, the colorful but nefarious Malachi Brothers, sabotage Pinky's car the night before the event.
10:30PM/6:30PM #66 - "Fonzie Loves Pinky Part 3"
Fonzie outwits the Malachi Brothers to win the Demolition Derby. Without waiting for the trophy, he rushes to Pinky's hospital room and learns the she's alright. Fonzie asks Pinky to marry him and she accepts. However, Fonzie feels he can't keep Pinky from the fame she desires and deserves so they decide to just remain friends.
11:00PM/7:00PM #112 "Do You Want to Dance?"
Fonzie falls for a ballerina who has the chance to become a superstar.
11:30PM/7:30PM #218 "Going Steady"
Al is preparing to be presented with an award from "The Sons of Italy" but he doesn't have a date. Richie gets Fonzie to search in his little black book for a date for Al. Al's hesitant as he is still thinking about Rosa Coletti - 1935. But all of that changes when Fonzie introduces him to Anna the meter maid.







- Pufnstuf 'n' Stuf
Tuesday, February 17
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
A four hour marathon of your favorite 'Pufapalooza' shows from the classic Sid & Marty Krofft shows. So what if they are cheesy and kitchy? Watch tonight, as some of these shows will air in the new Kitschen coming this April--call it a sneak peek.
8:00PM Sigmund & The Sea Monsters #1 "The Monster Who Came To Dinner"
8:30PM Electra Woman & Dyna Girl #4 "Return of the Sorcerer"
9:00PM Lidsville #1 "World In A Hat"
9:30PM Bugaloos #1 "Firefly Light My Fire"
10:00PM HR Puff N Stuff #1 "The Magic Path"
10:30PM Land of The Lost #2 "Dopey"
11:00PM The World of Sid & Marty Krofft "Hollywood Bowl Special"


COMING IN MARCH: "THE 2ND ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS: A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC TV"
PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 AT 9PM ON TV LAND AND NICK@NITE.
Encores:
March 18 12pm; March 20 8pm; March 21 10pm; March 22 3pm;
March 23 11:59pm; March 26 5pm; March 28 12pm.

[Pavan]

TV Land has removed the The Beatles on Ed Sullivan 40th anniversary episode. Regular programming (Carol Burnett/All in the Family) will air in the 8 p.m. hour on that night, Monday, February 9.

[TVJunkie101]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
TV Land has removed the The Beatles on Ed Sullivan 40th anniversary episode. Regular programming (Carol Burnett/All in the Family) will air in the 8 p.m. hour on that night, Monday, February 9.

For some reason, I figured they would.

[Pavan]

TV Land Box Sets have been removed, box sets are no more. No idea when they will return, they are not scheduled for March either.
3-5PM Sundays will now be the same as what airs on Saturdays (Happy Days and All in the Family Twice as Nice).

[ClassicComedyFan2]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
TV Land Box Sets have been removed, box sets are no more. No idea when they will return, they are not scheduled for March either.
3-5PM Sundays will now be the same as what airs on Saturdays (Happy Days and All in the Family Twice as Nice).

Why???? The new ones were so promising: Monkees, Unseen Screen Gem Episodes. Well, that's a dissapointment!

[TVJunkie101]

Originally posted by ClassicComedyFan2
Why???? The new ones were so promising: Monkees, Unseen Screen Gem Episodes. Well, that's a dissapointment!

I agree.

Ugh, that definitely sucks.

[Pavan]

Originally posted by ClassicComedyFan2
Why???? The new ones were so promising: Monkees, Unseen Screen Gem Episodes. Well, that's a dissapointment!

The Screen Gems deal is expiring at the end of March. This must be a sign that they will NOT be renewing it this time. Burns & Allen is still on the line-up, but after March, I don't expect it to be.

[TVJunkie101]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
The Screen Gems deal is expiring at the end of March. This must be a sign that they will NOT be renewing it this time. Burns & Allen is still on the line-up, but after March, I don't expect it to be.

Oh, yeah. That's right.

I can't believe I forgot it was expiring, LOL. That must be it then.

[Sid]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
The Screen Gems deal is expiring at the end of March. This must be a sign that they will NOT be renewing it this time. Burns & Allen is still on the line-up, but after March, I don't expect it to be.

What shows were part of the Screen Gems deal I know Dennis The Menace, Father Knows Best, Donna Reed, Monkees, and Hazel were part of the deal do you know what other shows were part of the deal.

[RichFonz]

Gidget and Flying Nun are two others, and I have five Gidget eps. on tape, but don't have any of Sally Field's other show. Anyway, I am surprised the Box Sets are over, but with the Screen Gems deal all but finished, I guess TVLand had no choice. Also, I'm kind of relieved the Ed Sullivan show was taken off, because my father never did get into the Beatles that much.

[Pavan]

Originally posted by Sid
What shows were part of the Screen Gems deal I know Dennis The Menace, Father Knows Best, Donna Reed, Monkees, and Hazel were part of the deal do you know what other shows were part of the deal.

There is a ton, like Archie Bunker's Place, Square Pegs, Soap, Fish, Bridget Loves Bernie, Mary Hartman, Fernwood 2Night, SWAT, The Rookies, and so much more. And the ones you and RichFonz mentioned.

The WB deal is also expiring after March. It's unlikely they'll renew that as well. Shows include Perfect Strangers, Welcome Back Kotter, Superman, Head of the Class, Just the Ten of Us, She's the Sheriff, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, all those westerns (Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip, etc -- except Bonanza and Gunsmoke, they are not from Warner) and I think The Waltons as well, and more.

[Brent88]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
TV Land Box Sets have been removed, box sets are no more. No idea when they will return, they are not scheduled for March either.
3-5PM Sundays will now be the same as what airs on Saturdays (Happy Days and All in the Family Twice as Nice).

Is the March schedule out? If so, are there are any changes?

[Pavan]

Originally posted by Brent88
Is the March schedule out? If so, are there are any changes?

No changes.

[Pavan]

Press release on the Krofft DVD release and the TV Land cross-promotion, marathon, and Kitschen:

Rhino Home Video Conjures Up H.R. Pufnstuf-The Complete Series

New DVD Boxed Set Launches Sid & Marty Krofft 35th Anniversary Celebration Highlighted by TV Land Special February 17

All 17 Original Episodes Together on DVD for the First Time Featuring Over Two Hours of Bonus Features

Los Angeles, CA (January 2004) -- Rhino Home Video brings the wondrous world of H.R. Pufnstuf, Jimmy & Freddie to life again with the release of H.R. Pufnstuf-The Complete Series on DVD. The 3-disc collection-on DVD for the first time-celebrates the 35th anniversary of the series and includes all 17 original, uncut episodes of Sid & Marty Krofft's classic series that defined a generation's Saturday mornings together.

The collection will include more than two hours of bonus features, with rare and never-before-seen footage including brand-new commentary with Sid & Marty Krofft, as well as exclusive interviews with Billie Hayes (Witchiepoo), Jack Wild (Jimmy) and TV historian Hal Erickson, making this DVD a must-have collector's edition. As an added bonus, the set includes the original 1950s Krofft pilot Irving and specially selected TV Land promo spots.

The series follows the story of Jimmy, who, while playing on a riverbank with his magic singing flute, Freddie, boards a boat that mysteriously summons him. Unfortunately for Jimmy, the boat was sent by the evil Witchiepoo, who is out to steal Freddie for herself. Jimmy manages to escape to the enchanted Living Island, where the mayor, H.R. Pufnstuf, rescues him. Throughout the series, H.R. Pufnstuf and the other enchanted colorful characters from the island help Jimmy as he tries to thwart Witchiepoo and escape the island with Freddie.

Pufnstuf has a built-in fan base through the home video market and continues to reach out to new generations of enthusiasts. It was the first series created and produced by Sid & Marty Krofft-the kings of Saturday morning television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. H.R. Pufnstuf premiered in 1969 with 17 original episodes that were rerun for more than a decade, making it a staple of the Saturday morning lineup. The success of the series prompted a feature film, Pufnstuf, in 1970.

Sid & Marty Krofft's contributions to the entertainment industry will be honored in numerous ways throughout 2004. Major events include a Krofft retrospective being held in Los Angeles in January, a four-hour programming event on TV Land to air Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, corresponding media tour surrounding the DVD release and TV Land event, and a special documentary honoring the Kroffts' influence on America. Finally, in April 2004, TV Land will begin regularly airing Pufnstuf episodes and other Krofft programming during the "Kitschen" block, which airs every Friday and Saturday from Midnight to 2a.m.

H.R. Pufnstuf-The Complete Series will be available February 10, 2004, for $39.95. The release will be supported with a targeted marketing campaign, highlighted by TV Land's pre-event promotions beginning seven days prior to the February 17th airdate, with the DVD boxed set included in pre-event spots. TV spots and sponsor mentions will air for the DVD during the TV Land event as well. Additionally, the TV Land programming and DVD will be supported by a national print campaign in high-profile publications.

Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft have been producing quality family entertainment for over 30 years. The fifth generation in a line of puppeteers, Sid & Marty became a household name in the '70s with a series of remarkable programs that featured elaborate sets and fanciful characters. H.R. Pufnstuf was the first in a long line of beloved programs created by the Kroffts, including The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Land Of The Lost, Far Out Space Nuts, Lost Saucer, The Krofft Supershow Hour, The Bay City Rollers Show, Wonderbug and Bigfoot & Wildboy. The Kroffts' success with Saturday morning television prompted a demand for them to produce prime-time programming. They produced various prime-time series and specials, including The Brady Bunch Hour, the Donny & Marie show and Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters.

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[JT]

The Krofft shows sound interesting! I think they should try to air, along with the Krofft shows, other cartoons and childrens' shows for Saturday mornings. Many sitcoms were turned into cartoons so that would be right up their alley: "The Brady Kids," "Laverne and Shirley in the Army," "Gilligan's Planet," and I know there were some others too. I'm surprised that with the recent death of Bob Keeshan that they aren't planning some kind of "Captain Kangaroo"-related marathon...