"Cult Classics" Should Be On DVD - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Adamantium · 01-02-2003, 12:15 AM

I think that some sitcoms that are "cult classics" would sell better than the over rerun, high rated sitcoms on DVD. Fans of the cult favorite are sure to buy the dvd sets. Take "Mary Tyler Moore". It was a good show, but has been on Nick at Nite and currently on TV Land for years. Why should anyone buy a show, when they can just tape it off of TV? This post mostly comes from me wanting all of my favorite shows (which have cult followings) on DVD. The list is of shows I want on DVD, but doubt will ever come.

-NewsRadio (1995-99 / 97 episodes)
-Wings (1990-97 / 172 episodes)
-Perfect Strangers (1986-93 / 150 episodes)
-Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002- )
-Boy Meets World (1993-2000 / 158 episodes)
-Charles in Charge (1984-1985,1987-1990 / 126 episodes)
-Chico and the Man (1974-1978 / 88 episodes)
-Hey Dude (1989-91 / 65 episodes)
-Ellen (1994-98 / 109 episodes)

Like every movie comes out on VHS and DVD, I think every TV series should be released. Because EVERY show has it's fans.

Sitcomwriter · 01-02-2003, 01:09 AM

Andy Richter is on FOX and when your on either HBO or FOX you WILL eventually get released on DVD LOL!

ClassicTV4Ever · 01-02-2003, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I think that some sitcoms that are "cult classics" would sell better than the over rerun, high rated sitcoms on DVD. Fans of the cult favorite are sure to buy the dvd sets. Take "Mary Tyler Moore". It was a good show, but has been on Nick at Nite and currently on TV Land for years. Why should anyone buy a show, when they can just tape it off of TV? This post mostly comes from me wanting all of my favorite shows (which have cult followings) on DVD. The list is of shows I want on DVD, but doubt will ever come.

-NewsRadio (1995-99 / 97 episodes)
-Wings (1990-97 / 172 episodes)
-Perfect Strangers (1986-93 / 150 episodes)
-Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002- )
-Boy Meets World (1993-2000 / 158 episodes)
-Charles in Charge (1984-1985,1987-1990 / 126 episodes)
-Chico and the Man (1974-1978 / 88 episodes)
-Hey Dude (1989-91 / 65 episodes)
-Ellen (1994-98 / 109 episodes)

Like every movie comes out on VHS and DVD, I think every TV series should be released. Because EVERY show has it's fans.

I totally agree! If only they'd give all the new over-run shows a break and try out some older and rarer shows that don't air on TV much. Here's my list.

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman/Forever Fernwood
Valerie/The Hogan Family
SCTV
Too Close For Comfort
One Day at a Time
Alice
Angie
Perfect Strangers
Just The Ten of Us
Any of the Sid & Marty Kroft shows
Baby Talk
Dinosaurs
Webster
The list goes on and on, lol

The Obsolete Man · 01-02-2003, 11:14 AM

There are some "cult Classics" on DVD already.

The entire run of the Prisoner is on DVD.

Get A Life has two DVDs out from Rhino (so far).

Family Guy is out in April.

Sports Night has a season on DVD.

Christopher · 01-02-2003, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
-Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002- )

I'm surprise some people like that show. But as Sitcomwriter said almost all of FOXs shows go to DVD. Look at Futurama, it got bad ratings so FOX canceled it and now it's on it's way to DVD.

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Originally posted by TVAdam
-Ellen (1994-98 / 109 episodes)

I LOVE ELLEN!!!!!!!! It's unfair what ABC did to her. This show belongs on DVD or back on TV. Either way I'm happy just to see Ellen again.

Eni6mA18 · 08-31-2008, 12:05 PM

What happened to ellen? why are you happy to see her again? Did somthing happen to her show. i love ellen and her show

Robert 13 · 09-03-2008, 09:48 AM

I have a list of "cult classics" I'd like to see on dvd...

Can't Hurry Love (with Nancy McKeon)
Style & Substance (with Nancy McKeon)
One in a Million (with Shirley Hemphill)
A Touch Of Grace (with Shirley Booth)
Bagdad Cafe (with Whoopi Goldberg & Jean Stapleton)
Gloria (with Sally Struthers)

Tubehead · 09-03-2008, 03:36 PM

i would like to see:
Famly matters not sure why its not on dvd
Kung Fu: The LEGEND CONTINUES
California dreams
the wonder years
X-men the the Animated series
spider-man the Animated series
Static shock
doug
gossbumps
Swat kats

comedyfreak · 09-09-2008, 08:59 AM

Sanford
Grady
The Sanford Arms
Fish
The Ropers

Jack Gomez · 09-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Dennis The Menace
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Whiz Kids
Misfits of Science
You Can't Do That On Television

Fallon97 · 09-10-2008, 01:55 PM

A favorite of mine, Friday 13th: The Series will be coming out September 28, 2008, I think.

MiniCooper · 09-10-2008, 08:23 PM

"Head of the Class"?. Anybody mention that one yet? I've seen a lot of people pleading desperately to have it released. I nearly grew up on that show, so I'm with them!

Adamantium · 09-10-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I think that some sitcoms that are "cult classics" would sell better than the over rerun, high rated sitcoms on DVD. Fans of the cult favorite are sure to buy the dvd sets. Take "Mary Tyler Moore". It was a good show, but has been on Nick at Nite and currently on TV Land for years. Why should anyone buy a show, when they can just tape it off of TV? This post mostly comes from me wanting all of my favorite shows (which have cult followings) on DVD. The list is of shows I want on DVD, but doubt will ever come.

-NewsRadio (1995-99 / 97 episodes)
-Wings (1990-97 / 172 episodes)
-Perfect Strangers (1986-93 / 150 episodes)
-Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002- )
-Boy Meets World (1993-2000 / 158 episodes)
-Charles in Charge (1984-1985,1987-1990 / 126 episodes)
-Chico and the Man (1974-1978 / 88 episodes)
-Hey Dude (1989-91 / 65 episodes)
-Ellen (1994-98 / 109 episodes)

Like every movie comes out on VHS and DVD, I think every TV series should be released. Because EVERY show has it's fans.

Boy this thread is old, lol. I hope I'm not the reason "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" took so long for it's second season to be released, lol.

I remember, this was at a time when shows were just coming, but not enough shows. I was getting angry because my favorites were still not being released. And I didn't have any faith that any of these shows would ever come out. I'm happy that "NewsRadio" and "Ellen" are complete, while "Perfect Strangers", "Boy Meets World" and "Charles In Charge" have all started coming out. And "Wings" is one season away from being complete. Sadly, still no sign of "Andy Richter Controls the Universe", "Chico and the Man" or "Hey Dude."

01-02-2003, 12:15 AM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	"Cult Classics" Should Be On DVD I think that some sitcoms that are "cult classics" would sell better than the over rerun, high rated sitcoms on DVD. Fans of the cult favorite are sure to buy the dvd sets. Take "Mary Tyler Moore". It was a good show, but has been on Nick at Nite and currently on TV Land for years. Why should anyone buy a show, when they can just tape it off of TV? This post mostly comes from me wanting all of my favorite shows (which have cult followings) on DVD. The list is of shows I want on DVD, but doubt will ever come. -NewsRadio (1995-99 / 97 episodes) -Wings (1990-97 / 172 episodes) -Perfect Strangers (1986-93 / 150 episodes) -Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002- ) -Boy Meets World (1993-2000 / 158 episodes) -Charles in Charge (1984-1985,1987-1990 / 126 episodes) -Chico and the Man (1974-1978 / 88 episodes) -Hey Dude (1989-91 / 65 episodes) -Ellen (1994-98 / 109 episodes) Like every movie comes out on VHS and DVD, I think every TV series should be released. Because EVERY show has it's fans.

01-02-2003, 11:14 AM	#4
The Obsolete Man Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 18, 2000 Location: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Earth Prime Posts: 567	There are some "cult Classics" on DVD already. The entire run of the Prisoner is on DVD. Get A Life has two DVDs out from Rhino (so far). Family Guy is out in April. Sports Night has a season on DVD.
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08-31-2008, 12:05 PM	#6
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09-03-2008, 03:36 PM	#8
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	classic tv i would like to see: Famly matters not sure why its not on dvd Kung Fu: The LEGEND CONTINUES California dreams the wonder years X-men the the Animated series spider-man the Animated series Static shock doug gossbumps Swat kats

09-09-2008, 08:59 AM	#9
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01-02-2003, 01:09 AM	#2
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	Andy Richter is on FOX and when your on either HBO or FOX you WILL eventually get released on DVD LOL!

09-03-2008, 09:48 AM	#7
Robert 13 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,521	I have a list of "cult classics" I'd like to see on dvd... Can't Hurry Love (with Nancy McKeon) Style & Substance (with Nancy McKeon) One in a Million (with Shirley Hemphill) A Touch Of Grace (with Shirley Booth) Bagdad Cafe (with Whoopi Goldberg & Jean Stapleton) Gloria (with Sally Struthers)

09-09-2008, 11:49 AM	#10
Jack Gomez Felipe's son Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2003 Posts: 614	Dennis The Menace Parker Lewis Can't Lose Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Whiz Kids Misfits of Science You Can't Do That On Television

09-10-2008, 01:55 PM	#11
Fallon97 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2007 Location: America Posts: 1,272	A favorite of mine, Friday 13th: The Series will be coming out September 28, 2008, I think.

09-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#12
MiniCooper 3 + 3 = 2 + 2 + 2 Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 09, 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 50	"Head of the Class"?. Anybody mention that one yet? I've seen a lot of people pleading desperately to have it released. I nearly grew up on that show, so I'm with them!