Is watching old sitcoms on DVD slowly ending as we get closer to 2026? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 05-12-2025, 12:14 AM

Between Youtube, Pluto and all the other streaming sites that is making our favorite shows so easy access online do u find yourself still watching DVD's?. Most of the newer TV's dont even allow you to hook up a DVD player and the computers with DVD players are much phased out. The last time I binge watch a TV show on DVD was during the pandemic. At that time I had not transitioned to a Smart TV yet to even know what streaming services were available. If I watch a DVD now its on the laptop to answer a question someone has online about a certain episode. But I realized all the DVDs I bought during the pandemic is just taking up space because I dont even think about them much. These are all the shows I been watching UNCUT on youtube that I have on DVD which much better quality

Threes Company
Jeffersons
Whats Happening
Different Strokes
Maude

I never thought that 4 years ago, the day would come where I felt I no longer have any use for DVDs

opus · 05-18-2025, 01:00 PM

But as you know, any show could disappear from YouTube or a streaming site at any moment. So don't get rid of those DVD's just yet.

TVFactFan · 05-18-2025, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

But as you know, any show could disappear from YouTube or a streaming site at any moment. So don't get rid of those DVD's just yet.

Can a DVD player be connected to a Smart TV through HDMI? I know not through yellow and red cords like in the past

1960'sTVfan · 05-18-2025, 02:34 PM

I don't really like doing the streaming stuff and much prefer having a DVD collection of favorite classic shows. So for me, DVD is where it's at, not streaming. I don't know the exact number but I have DVD's of many favorite classic shows, sitcoms and dramas, most are complete series but a small number are not. Burke's Law is one series that I don't have complete. Only season 1 has been released on DVD, not season 2. Mantronix Retro TV is a good website source for classic TV DVD. I got season 3 of The White Shadow, season 3 of The Flying Nun, and the complete series of Family from Mantronix.

opus · 05-18-2025, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Can a DVD player be connected to a Smart TV through HDMI? I know not through yellow and red cords like in the past

Funny you should ask. I think my DVD player is going bad, so I was looking around yesterday. I found this one that is $27.99 for a AV cable connection (yellow and red) version and $31.95 for an HDMI version connection. So yeah, if you look around you should find what you need.

https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Electro...1zcF9hdGY&th=1

TVFactFan · 05-18-2025, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Funny you should ask. I think my DVD player is going bad, so I was looking around yesterday. I found this one that is $27.99 for a AV cable connection (yellow and red) version and $31.95 for an HDMI version connection. So yeah, if you look around you should find what you need.

https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Electro...1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Ok thanks I thought i had to toss the DVDs in the trash because of DVD player not being able to connect

TVFactFan · 05-18-2025, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1960'sTVfan

I don't really like doing the streaming stuff and much prefer having a DVD collection of favorite classic shows. So for me, DVD is where it's at, not streaming. I don't know the exact number but I have DVD's of many favorite classic shows, sitcoms and dramas, most are complete series but a small number are not. Burke's Law is one series that I don't have complete. Only season 1 has been released on DVD, not season 2. Mantronix Retro TV is a good website source for classic TV DVD. I got season 3 of The White Shadow, season 3 of The Flying Nun, and the complete series of Family from Mantronix.

I feel the same but when I bought my new TV and I didnt have a way to connect my DVD player because it didnt have a section in the back for red and yellow a/v cords. So I threw the DVD player in the trash because i no longer had use for it. Then I purchased 2 laptops that had DVD players and thats how I was watching DVDs but they recently died and had to be replaced so now then the DVD's became useless. But I just found out that there are some DVD players that have a HDMI connection to a smart TV

1960'sTVfan · 05-18-2025, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I feel the same but when I bought my new TV and I didnt have a way to connect my DVD player because it didnt have a section in the back for red and yellow a/v cords. So I threw the DVD player in the trash because i no longer had use for it. Then I purchased 2 laptops that had DVD players and thats how I was watching DVDs but they recently died and had to be replaced so now then the DVD's became useless. But I just found out that there are some DVD players that have a HDMI connection to a smart TV

I watch TV and DVD's through the old style CRT type of TV. I have a few CRT TV's in storage in case the ones I'm currently using ever conk out. I like those CRT TV's, not really into these new modern ones.

I would recommend keeping the DVD's you have and find a way to be able to play them again. A DVD player with HDMI connection to a smart TV might be what you need, explore that option. Wishing you good luck.

Dude111 · 05-18-2025, 05:49 PM

Im glad you like CRTs!!

Much better....

1960'sTVfan · 05-19-2025, 08:20 AM

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Im glad you like CRTs!!

Much better....

We seem to share a fondness for the older technology. I know you like VHS, I use both, VHS and DVD.

tlc38tlc38 · 05-20-2025, 03:42 PM

I still have a modest collection of TV on DVD and Blu-ray but hardly watch them. I mostly just watch free stuff on Pluto TV.

However, I won’t be getting rid of my collection. It’s still nice to actually OWN the physical media of your favorite shows and in the event the internet goes out or I can’t afford it, I’ll always have backup.

tlc38tlc38 · 05-20-2025, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Can a DVD player be connected to a Smart TV through HDMI? I know not through yellow and red cords like in the past

Just buy a Blu-ray player and connect with HDMI. A Blu-ray player will play DVDs.

JamesG · 05-20-2025, 04:20 PM

I think like with vinyl records, there will be a market for physical media but it has drastically decreased.

Something that physical media has that streaming doesn't are the special features (Documentaries, Commentaries). Also, not everything may be carried over for newer physical releases.

As mentioned before, not everything is on streaming and many physical DVDs are out-of-print now. By the way, I watch physical discs through my PlayStation.

stevea · 05-20-2025, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I feel the same but when I bought my new TV and I didnt have a way to connect my DVD player because it didnt have a section in the back for red and yellow a/v cords. So I threw the DVD player in the trash because i no longer had use for it. Then I purchased 2 laptops that had DVD players and thats how I was watching DVDs but they recently died and had to be replaced so now then the DVD's became useless. But I just found out that there are some DVD players that have a HDMI connection to a smart TV

Yes, I have an older DVD player from around 2009 that has an HDMI output. And I have an even older DVD recorder that has R-G-B (component) outputs (which are similar to RCA plugs) and the HDTV has those inputs. However, it's a few years old and they may have dropped those by now. R-G-B is supposedly different from component video, but all I know is that it works.

TVFactFan · 05-20-2025, 09:01 PM

Update, turns out only one of the DVD players have died not both. So I still have an option to watch DVD if I need to. But since it has already been replaced I now will just keept it in the same cabinet with the DVDs

05-12-2025, 12:14 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,086	Is watching old sitcoms on DVD slowly ending as we get closer to 2026? Between Youtube, Pluto and all the other streaming sites that is making our favorite shows so easy access online do u find yourself still watching DVD's?. Most of the newer TV's dont even allow you to hook up a DVD player and the computers with DVD players are much phased out. The last time I binge watch a TV show on DVD was during the pandemic. At that time I had not transitioned to a Smart TV yet to even know what streaming services were available. If I watch a DVD now its on the laptop to answer a question someone has online about a certain episode. But I realized all the DVDs I bought during the pandemic is just taking up space because I dont even think about them much. These are all the shows I been watching UNCUT on youtube that I have on DVD which much better quality Threes Company Jeffersons Whats Happening Different Strokes Maude I never thought that 4 years ago, the day would come where I felt I no longer have any use for DVDs

05-20-2025, 03:42 PM	#11
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05-18-2025, 01:00 PM	#2
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,564	But as you know, any show could disappear from YouTube or a streaming site at any moment. So don't get rid of those DVD's just yet.

05-18-2025, 02:34 PM	#4
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,119	I don't really like doing the streaming stuff and much prefer having a DVD collection of favorite classic shows. So for me, DVD is where it's at, not streaming. I don't know the exact number but I have DVD's of many favorite classic shows, sitcoms and dramas, most are complete series but a small number are not. Burke's Law is one series that I don't have complete. Only season 1 has been released on DVD, not season 2. Mantronix Retro TV is a good website source for classic TV DVD. I got season 3 of The White Shadow, season 3 of The Flying Nun, and the complete series of Family from Mantronix.

05-18-2025, 05:49 PM	#9
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,451	Im glad you like CRTs!! Much better....

05-20-2025, 04:20 PM	#13
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	I think like with vinyl records, there will be a market for physical media but it has drastically decreased. Something that physical media has that streaming doesn't are the special features (Documentaries, Commentaries). Also, not everything may be carried over for newer physical releases. As mentioned before, not everything is on streaming and many physical DVDs are out-of-print now. By the way, I watch physical discs through my PlayStation.

05-20-2025, 09:01 PM	#15
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,086	Update, turns out only one of the DVD players have died not both. So I still have an option to watch DVD if I need to. But since it has already been replaced I now will just keept it in the same cabinet with the DVDs