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PicklesSorrell · 12-05-2002, 11:14 PM

If there were any DVD memorabilia, such as paper dolls, books, toys, cards...anything like that and what?

~Pickles

SawgrassSteve · 12-06-2002, 10:13 AM

Pickles,
I wish there were. When I learned to use a computer search engine, one of the first things I did was look for DVD merchandise. A t-shirt, poster, key chain, three ringed binder, lunch pail; anything! I came up empty, and have still not found any such things to this day.
Oddly, there is gobs of stuff out there for shows like "Lucy", "Jeannie", and "Andy", but not TDVDS. Heck, even TV Land's website store doesn't carry anything like that for our show, so you know it just must not be available. Sad, isn't it?
Steve

PicklesSorrell · 12-06-2002, 11:27 AM

Yes, its odd...I have been scouring ebay on and off for some time and have yet to even find a bubblegum card, which I find really odd. It seemed like just about every tv show in the 60s had a set of those Topps bubblegum cards! I know what you mean about "I love Lucy" and some other classic shows. I guess its all in who owns the copywrites and their lack of marketing skills or techniques...to hold onto the rights of a show like this and not do anything? They're missing out...there's a huge untapped market out there lol.

~Pickles

SawgrassSteve · 12-20-2002, 11:28 PM

Hi, All
Exciting news! I've come across a couple of things related to our show on the web. I'd like to share them with you. Anything else I find, I'll post it here, and please, everyone else do the same.

Rob & Laura Rubber Stamp! Now we can create our own art work or stationary featuring our favorite couple!

The "Dick Van Dyke Show" Bible Study Guide This one is interesting. I once remarked to someone that I plan to treat my someday wife the way Rob treats Laura, and that I hope she's as deserving of it as Laura is. That person told me to quit watching so much TV!
This guide takes examples from TDVDS and it's characters, and shows how their daily lives exemplify principles and virtues found in the Bible.

I'm sure there's more out there!

Steve

ddenoff · 01-02-2003, 04:52 PM

I have in my hand an original Dick Van Dyke Show coloring book! I have had this since I was a kid. There were a few other assorted items made in the early 60's but none since.

I also have a small set of 5 DVD trading cards with portraits of the gang. very rare

I am going to be re-issuing some of these goodies, as well as other items, as part of the Ottoman Collection.

My dad has the original clown paintings from 'The Masterpiece' and also the 'squirt gun' painting a la Jackson Pollack done by Serge Carpetna (carl reiner). We've thought of duplicating these too.

So please let me know what kind of things you'd like to see so I can plan what to make. We're hoping for some unique items too - John Rich (director) has one of the original 'clapboards' used to synchronize the 3 cameras. I've thought of duplicating that.

SawgrassSteve · 01-19-2003, 11:48 AM

I'd buy this, except I'd need it in large, and with Laura's pic on it!!! Oh well.
TDVDS t-shirt!

Steve

Leigh Ann · 01-19-2003, 01:42 PM

Yes, I'd buy it too. It is a cute shirt!! To bad there isn't anything available. I've always wondered, too.

SawgrassSteve · 02-11-2003, 10:47 PM

This little gem has some interesting sounds and pics:TDVDS Desktop Theme-Free Download!

Steve

B&W fan · 02-12-2003, 03:06 PM

I've had that one on my computer for quite some time now. I should have posted it here. Good job, Steve.

B&W "oh Rob!!" fan

Kristen · 02-12-2003, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SawgrassSteve
This little gem has some interesting sounds and pics:TDVDS Desktop Theme-Free Download!

Steve

I don't have the desktop theme, but I do h ave Dick Van Dyke wallpaper (Courtesy pandora_spocks!) Here's what it looks like:

Leigh Ann · 02-13-2003, 06:53 PM

I can't download those desktop themes. I tried the one for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" but it didn't work for me. My wallpaper, though, is Mary!

headwalnut · 03-22-2003, 10:05 PM

I publish The Walnut Times, a Dick Van Dyke Show fan publication. Can you guess where I got the name?

In addition to selling the It May Look Like a Walnut episode on videotape (which also include exclusive interviews with Dick, Carl, and Rose Marie, about the making of the epsiode), I also sell a Dick Van Dyke Walnut Times watch (which displays a color photo of a more current Dick Van Dyke holding a giant walnut) and a Walnut Times coffee mug, which boast a caricature drawing of the DVDS cast drawn by Dick Van Dyke himself.

For a fun look back at the show (assuming you still have your sense of humor and your thumbs), stop by my website for a visit. It's always nice to know there are other "nuts" out there!

David Van Deusen
Editor, The Walnut Times

Leigh Ann · 03-23-2003, 12:33 PM

Yeah, I like your username!

Welcome to the boards!

SawgrassSteve · 03-24-2003, 10:28 AM

Hi, David.
I've received gifts bought from David's website, and I've visited it myself. It's a great site, dedicated to the most popular DVDS episode.
David also produces and stars in a sort of "info-sketch" on the T/L dvd bonuses, about the "It May Look Like A Walnut" episode.

Steve

Lolac · 03-24-2003, 10:49 AM

Headwalnut, what is your web address? Lolac

12-05-2002, 11:14 PM	#1
PicklesSorrell Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2002 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 103	Does anyone know... If there were any DVD memorabilia, such as paper dolls, books, toys, cards...anything like that and what? ~Pickles
	__________________ "...Buddy's mother never really has liked me..."

12-06-2002, 10:13 AM	#2
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	DVD Merchandise? Pickles, I wish there were. When I learned to use a computer search engine, one of the first things I did was look for DVD merchandise. A t-shirt, poster, key chain, three ringed binder, lunch pail; anything! I came up empty, and have still not found any such things to this day. Oddly, there is gobs of stuff out there for shows like "Lucy", "Jeannie", and "Andy", but not TDVDS. Heck, even TV Land's website store doesn't carry anything like that for our show, so you know it just must not be available. Sad, isn't it? Steve
	__________________ The Cult Of Laura

12-20-2002, 11:28 PM	#4
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	TDVDS Merchandise! Hi, All Exciting news! I've come across a couple of things related to our show on the web. I'd like to share them with you. Anything else I find, I'll post it here, and please, everyone else do the same. Rob & Laura Rubber Stamp! Now we can create our own art work or stationary featuring our favorite couple! The "Dick Van Dyke Show" Bible Study Guide This one is interesting. I once remarked to someone that I plan to treat my someday wife the way Rob treats Laura, and that I hope she's as deserving of it as Laura is. That person told me to quit watching so much TV! This guide takes examples from TDVDS and it's characters, and shows how their daily lives exemplify principles and virtues found in the Bible. I'm sure there's more out there! Steve

01-02-2003, 04:52 PM	#5
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	dvd memorabilia I have in my hand an original Dick Van Dyke Show coloring book! I have had this since I was a kid. There were a few other assorted items made in the early 60's but none since. I also have a small set of 5 DVD trading cards with portraits of the gang. very rare I am going to be re-issuing some of these goodies, as well as other items, as part of the Ottoman Collection. My dad has the original clown paintings from 'The Masterpiece' and also the 'squirt gun' painting a la Jackson Pollack done by Serge Carpetna (carl reiner). We've thought of duplicating these too. So please let me know what kind of things you'd like to see so I can plan what to make. We're hoping for some unique items too - John Rich (director) has one of the original 'clapboards' used to synchronize the 3 cameras. I've thought of duplicating that.

02-12-2003, 03:06 PM	#9
B&W fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 09, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 589	I've had that one on my computer for quite some time now. I should have posted it here. Good job, Steve. B&W "oh Rob!!" fan
	__________________ "Do not challenge supernatural, unless armed with sword of truth." Charlie Chan at Treasure Island

12-06-2002, 11:27 AM	#3
PicklesSorrell Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2002 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 103	Yes, its odd...I have been scouring ebay on and off for some time and have yet to even find a bubblegum card, which I find really odd. It seemed like just about every tv show in the 60s had a set of those Topps bubblegum cards! I know what you mean about "I love Lucy" and some other classic shows. I guess its all in who owns the copywrites and their lack of marketing skills or techniques...to hold onto the rights of a show like this and not do anything? They're missing out...there's a huge untapped market out there lol. ~Pickles

01-19-2003, 11:48 AM	#6
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	I'd buy this, except I'd need it in large, and with Laura's pic on it!!! Oh well. TDVDS t-shirt! Steve

01-19-2003, 01:42 PM	#7
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Yes, I'd buy it too. It is a cute shirt!! To bad there isn't anything available. I've always wondered, too.

02-11-2003, 10:47 PM	#8
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	This little gem has some interesting sounds and pics:TDVDS Desktop Theme-Free Download! Steve

02-13-2003, 06:53 PM	#11
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	I can't download those desktop themes. I tried the one for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" but it didn't work for me. My wallpaper, though, is Mary!

03-22-2003, 10:05 PM	#12
headwalnut Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: Delmar, NY Posts: 52	DVDS Merchandise I publish The Walnut Times, a Dick Van Dyke Show fan publication. Can you guess where I got the name? In addition to selling the It May Look Like a Walnut episode on videotape (which also include exclusive interviews with Dick, Carl, and Rose Marie, about the making of the epsiode), I also sell a Dick Van Dyke Walnut Times watch (which displays a color photo of a more current Dick Van Dyke holding a giant walnut) and a Walnut Times coffee mug, which boast a caricature drawing of the DVDS cast drawn by Dick Van Dyke himself. For a fun look back at the show (assuming you still have your sense of humor and your thumbs), stop by my website for a visit. It's always nice to know there are other "nuts" out there! David Van Deusen Editor, The Walnut Times
	__________________ David Van Deusen "Head Walnut"

03-23-2003, 12:33 PM	#13
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Yeah, I like your username! Welcome to the boards!

03-24-2003, 10:28 AM	#14
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	Hi, David. I've received gifts bought from David's website, and I've visited it myself. It's a great site, dedicated to the most popular DVDS episode. David also produces and stars in a sort of "info-sketch" on the T/L dvd bonuses, about the "It May Look Like A Walnut" episode. Steve

03-24-2003, 10:49 AM	#15
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Headwalnut, what is your web address? Lolac