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SITCOMGEEK · 02-28-2003, 03:31 PM

I READ SOMEHWERE RECENTLY THAT 20TH CENTURY FOX HAS DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE THE MTM SHOW ON DVD DUE TO POOR SALES OF THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON COLLECTION.

CAN ANYONE CONFIRM OR DENY THIS FOR ME PLEASE???

Kristen · 02-28-2003, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by SITCOMGEEK
I READ SOMEHWERE RECENTLY THAT 20TH CENTURY FOX HAS DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE THE MTM SHOW ON DVD DUE TO POOR SALES OF THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON COLLECTION.

CAN ANYONE CONFIRM OR DENY THIS FOR ME PLEASE???

I hate to say this, but it's the truth.

If anybody wants to write Fox and tell them how you feel, e-mail me and I'll give you the address. Maybe we can make them reconsider!

Kristen

SITCOMGEEK · 02-28-2003, 05:07 PM

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HOW COULD THEY DO THIS??????????????

DAMN THEM!!!
DAMN THERE EYES!!!!!

how does one email you?

Kristen · 02-28-2003, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by SITCOMGEEK
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

HOW COULD THEY DO THIS??????????????

DAMN THEM!!!
DAMN THERE EYES!!!!!

how does one email you?

You can click on the little icon above this post that looks like an envelope, or just write to MaryRichardsFan@aol.com

Kristen

pandora_spocks · 02-28-2003, 06:09 PM

I'd suggest an online petition, but it seems that they never really work anyway.

Impressions · 02-28-2003, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen

I hate to say this, but it's the truth. If anybody wants to write Fox and tell them how you feel, e-mail me and I'll give you the address. Maybe we can make them reconsider!

Kristen

I was worried about that, I thought the second season would come out in March, but when I didn't hear any further news about it's release, I was a bit curious. I would have liked to buy the second season, hopefully it will be released in the near future, if they decide to bring it back.

Leigh Ann · 02-28-2003, 09:01 PM

I'm so disappointed about this

. I was gonna ask it for my bday, but I guess it won't happen now. I hope it'll be released in the near future.

TVgen62 · 03-02-2003, 04:03 AM

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Originally posted by Kristen

I hate to say this, but it's the truth. If anybody wants to write Fox and tell them how you feel, e-mail me and I'll give you the address. Maybe we can make them reconsider!

Kristen

Didn't I say (I think it was to you ) that I was afraid something like this would happen? This is why I delayed purchasing the season 1 DVD (but I'm glad I have it anyway).

All I can say is... SIC 'EM BOYS!! -->

joefriday · 03-03-2003, 04:52 PM

I'll bet the 1st Season didn't sell because it cost too much. Most of the season sets out there, like Sanford & Son, All in the Family, Mad About You, The Jeffersons, all sold for around $22.99.

I recall paying $34.99 for the 1st Season of MTMS. I didn't have a problem paying that, but I bet others did...!!

...just a thought !!

pandora_spocks · 03-03-2003, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by joefriday
I'll bet the 1st Season didn't sell because it cost too much. Most of the season sets out there, like Sanford & Son, All in the Family, Mad About You, The Jeffersons, all sold for around $22.99.

I recall paying $34.99 for the 1st Season of MTMS. I didn't have a problem paying that, but I bet others did...!!

...just a thought !!

I was so tempted to buy it today in FYE, but then I looked again and they upped the price to $49.99. I could swore that the last time I was there it was only $39.99. Oh well, I'll buy it on eBay. I also looked in Wal*Mart today as well, but then didn't have it at mine.

Kristen, can I borrow yours?

Kristen · 03-03-2003, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by pandora_spocks

I was so tempted to buy it today in FYE, but then I looked again and they upped the price to $49.99. I could swore that the last time I was there it was only $39.99. Oh well, I'll buy it on eBay. I also looked in Wal*Mart today as well, but then didn't have it at mine.

Kristen, can I borrow yours?

Sure!

Do you have a Best Buy near you? They seemed to have it pretty cheap.

Kristen

pandora_spocks · 03-03-2003, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen

Sure! Do you have a Best Buy near you? They seemed to have it pretty cheap.

Kristen

Yeah, but it's quite a long drive. Actually, my friend Tiera was telling me that Best Buy had second rate merchandise. Like their cds and stuff were scratched when you bought them new. Maybe she was just talking about our Best Buy although I never really had any trouble with them, but then again I don't go there that often because its so far away. I'll just stick to eBay.

*ShortCake* · 03-19-2003, 12:13 AM

I just wrote a letter to them.. thanks Kristen for the address

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Edster2973 · 04-18-2003, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by joefriday
I'll bet the 1st Season didn't sell because it cost too much. Most of the season sets out there, like Sanford & Son, All in the Family, Mad About You, The Jeffersons, all sold for around $22.99.

I recall paying $34.99 for the 1st Season of MTMS. I didn't have a problem paying that, but I bet others did...!!

...just a thought !!

In all fairness, you really can't compare the prices of the other DVD sets, simply because there were no extras on them. With the MTM DVD set, we got Trivia (with the surviving cast members), commercials, a documentary on how the show almost didn't survive, etc.

I suspect part of the hike in price was to supplement the costs for those extra features.

To me, whether it's $35 or $45, it's worth it if you're a fan. Now I only hope maybe a compromise can be reached and perhaps FOX can test the waters by putting out a Season 2 DVD with no features, have it be cheaper, and then see how much is sold. I bet there'd be a difference. Sadly, though, I liked the extras. They're almost as valuable as the episodes themselves, particularly since in the coming years when more of the cast passes on, this will be one of the few real-life glimpses of them in real life.

Ed

Kristen · 04-18-2003, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by Edster2973

In all fairness, you really can't compare the prices of the other DVD sets, simply because there were no extras on them. With the MTM DVD set, we got Trivia (with the surviving cast members), commercials, a documentary on how the show almost didn't survive, etc.

I suspect part of the hike in price was to supplement the costs for those extra features.

To me, whether it's $35 or $45, it's worth it if you're a fan. Now I only hope maybe a compromise can be reached and perhaps FOX can test the waters by putting out a Season 2 DVD with no features, have it be cheaper, and then see how much is sold. I bet there'd be a difference. Sadly, though, I liked the extras. They're almost as valuable as the episodes themselves, particularly since in the coming years when more of the cast passes on, this will be one of the few real-life glimpses of them in real life.

Ed

Ed,

I don't think I could've said that any better myself. As for the price, I totally think it was justified. There were tons of extras so it wasn't like they sold a crappy thing for that much money. You got what you paid for and then some! Of course, I would've found a way to get the DVD's no matter the cost, but that's just me.

Kristen

02-28-2003, 03:31 PM	#1
SITCOMGEEK Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 18	Mtm Show Dvd Collection Discontinued?? I READ SOMEHWERE RECENTLY THAT 20TH CENTURY FOX HAS DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE THE MTM SHOW ON DVD DUE TO POOR SALES OF THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON COLLECTION. CAN ANYONE CONFIRM OR DENY THIS FOR ME PLEASE???

03-19-2003, 12:13 AM	#13
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	I just wrote a letter to them.. thanks Kristen for the address .
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02-28-2003, 05:07 PM	#3
SITCOMGEEK Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 18	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! HOW COULD THEY DO THIS?????????????? DAMN THEM!!! DAMN THERE EYES!!!!! how does one email you?

02-28-2003, 06:09 PM	#5
pandora_spocks Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 30, 2002 Posts: 21,532	I'd suggest an online petition, but it seems that they never really work anyway.

02-28-2003, 09:01 PM	#7
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	I'm so disappointed about this . I was gonna ask it for my bday, but I guess it won't happen now. I hope it'll be released in the near future.

03-03-2003, 04:52 PM	#9
joefriday Just The Facts Ma'am Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 21, 2001 Posts: 48	I'll bet the 1st Season didn't sell because it cost too much. Most of the season sets out there, like Sanford & Son, All in the Family, Mad About You, The Jeffersons, all sold for around $22.99. I recall paying $34.99 for the 1st Season of MTMS. I didn't have a problem paying that, but I bet others did...!! ...just a thought !!