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headwalnut · 07-01-2003, 04:08 PM

Just wanted to let you folks know that both Season One and Season Two of The Dick Van Dyke Show will be released together on October 21, 2003 (and as such, Season One will not be released in September as originally announced).

Although we'll have to wait a few more weeks, I am sure that you will be pleased with the superb quality of the DVDs and all of the bonus features included on them. The packaging is absolutely awesome, too, including lenticulars of scenes from the show on the box front (Season One has Rob tripping over the ottoman and Season Two has Laura sliding out of the closet on the pile of walnuts - my personal favorite show).

Don't forget to keep your sense of humor and your thumbs!

Kristen · 07-01-2003, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by headwalnut
Just wanted to let you folks know that both Season One and Season Two of The Dick Van Dyke Show will be released together on October 21, 2003 (and as such, Season One will not be released in September as originally announced).

Although we'll have to wait a few more weeks, I am sure that you will be pleased with the superb quality of the DVDs and all of the bonus features included on them. The packaging is absolutely awesome, too, including lenticulars of scenes from the show on the box front (Season One has Rob tripping over the ottoman and Season Two has Laura sliding out of the closet on the pile of walnuts - my personal favorite show).

Don't forget to keep your sense of humor and your thumbs!

Well it sucks that we aren't getting Season 1 in Sept, but it'll defintely be worth the wait!! Two seasons at once! Wow! Someone pinch me LOL Is there any word on what the bonuses will be for season 2?

Kristen

B&W fan · 07-01-2003, 06:50 PM

Great news David! I hate to wait another month 1/2, but it's better than nothing.

B&W "Doug, oh Doug, where are you?" fan

Lolac · 07-01-2003, 09:19 PM

I e-mailed Doug today and mentioned to him that this board may be in trouble. I also inquired as to the status of pre-ordering on his web site. His reply:

"sorry to hear that. maybe we can get some board software on our site. let you know - in the meantime, keep checking in. we're getting our 'shopping cart' software up and running so you'all can pre-order once Image starts shipping in september.

see if you can gather as many email addresses of the fans on sitcomsonline as you can and we'll keep everyone informed.

hot enough for you???"

He didn't mention the October release date. I will send him a copy of that post and see what he says. Hang in there, gang!!!

Lolac

LucyFan · 07-01-2003, 10:06 PM

YES! I will be looking forward in viewing those first two seasons of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" in DVD style once they hit the stores! This is so awsome!

Lolac · 07-02-2003, 07:28 AM

I received this e-mail from TVShowsonDVD.com:

Season 1 date change & more
7/01/2003

According to The Walnut Times, the first season of The Dick Van Dyke Show has been pushed back to October 21. While that may be bad news, the good news is that the second season of the show will be available on the same day.

Thanks to Gary Osborne for the news.

Dick Van Dyke Show, The

There you have it. I e-mailed Doug Denoff with this news. It seems from his e-mail to me yesterday that he is unaware of this development. I will send you his reply when I receive it.

Lolac

ddenoff · 07-02-2003, 12:25 PM

this is great news Dave - on several fronts.

I'm sure everyone is thrilled that more than one season is being produced. and I'm thrilled about the lenticulars because I gave Brownstein and WMA that idea. I showed them samples of lenticulars I had early on in our discussions about the project. Of course all this information was shared with them because at the time we were all on the same team.

I'm glad you're in the loop because WMA and Brownstein are of course keeping me in the dark which, while unfortunate, is to be expected given our dispute.

But the release will be good and it will be available directly from both your and my websites in addition to all the usual retail channels. What's important is that the consumer get a quality product and that the release is a smashing success. Based on the first discs I've seen (the TL series) - the quality and the bonus material and the way it's put together will be great.

And I'm sure that the reunion special will also help the sales of the DVD's.

Happy 4th to everyone.

Lolac · 07-02-2003, 01:09 PM

In addition to the above reply, Doug e-mailed and said that we can now pre-order from his site. It goes through Amazon, but I don't care! I'm going over and order right now!!! Thanks, Doug Denoff! Lolac

Lolac · 07-02-2003, 01:19 PM

I did it!! I pre-ordered season one through Doug's site! I feel like there is a light at the end of this long tunnel. I am so excited about season 2, also! This is so much more than I dared hope for! Thank you, Doug! Lolac

ddenoff · 07-02-2003, 02:08 PM

you're welcome!

one little note: if you order now thru amazon, we make 10%. (you can always cancel) if you wait and order thru our own shopping cart, we'll make more (goes to the legal fund)

I guess what I'm saying is that there will be plenty of product so there's no panic to pre-order.

B&W fan · 07-02-2003, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ddenoff
you're welcome!

one little note: if you order now thru amazon, we make 10%. (you can always cancel) if you wait and order thru our own shopping cart, we'll make more (goes to the legal fund)

I guess what I'm saying is that there will be plenty of product so there's no panic to pre-order.

I'll order however it's gonna help you the most, Doug. So if I need to wait a bit longer for the shopping cart, I will. Just keep us informed. I'm quite sure Lolac feels the same way.

I realize you are being left out of the loop, but I am curious as to why they chose to release two seasons at once. Don't get me wrong, I'm tickled pink about that. But I'm just curious as to what made them decide that way. Any thoughts?

B&W "the only thing I can think of is a possible connection to the new tv movie that Carl is planning" fan

Lolac · 07-02-2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ddenoff
you're welcome!

one little note: if you order now thru amazon, we make 10%. (you can always cancel) if you wait and order thru our own shopping cart, we'll make more (goes to the legal fund)

I guess what I'm saying is that there will be plenty of product so there's no panic to pre-order.

Well, why didn't you say so in the first place!?

Get your shopping cart up and I'll cancel the Amazon order and place my order through you! No matter, we truly appreciate all you've done! Lolac

ddenoff · 07-02-2003, 02:39 PM

the way amazon does preorders, you'll get an email when they have product to ship. so if you don't actually go ahead and order, the preorder does nothing.

it DOES give us statistics on how much interest there is, so perhaps I'll change my mind and say - WHAT THE HECK - PREORDER LIKE CRAZY!!!

you're all the best!

ddenoff · 07-02-2003, 02:41 PM

and be careful what you say about brownstein (or anyone else for that matter) here. facts are facts but don't make any derrogatory statements about anyone in a public forum.

First Amendment or not, the lawyers at William Morris are reading every word.

ddenoff · 07-02-2003, 02:55 PM

just realized something else which may be in the background of the changes in Image's plans.

The original goal of my project was to release on October 20, 2001 - the 40th anniversary of the first airdate. October 20 is the anniversary day. perhaps in keeping with my original plans, Image et. al. are planning some sort of 42nd anniversary blitz. not as exciting as a round number like 40, 45 or 50. but who knows?

just speculation.

07-01-2003, 04:08 PM	#1
headwalnut Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: Delmar, NY Posts: 52	Dick Van Dyke Show DVDs Just wanted to let you folks know that both Season One and Season Two of The Dick Van Dyke Show will be released together on October 21, 2003 (and as such, Season One will not be released in September as originally announced). Although we'll have to wait a few more weeks, I am sure that you will be pleased with the superb quality of the DVDs and all of the bonus features included on them. The packaging is absolutely awesome, too, including lenticulars of scenes from the show on the box front (Season One has Rob tripping over the ottoman and Season Two has Laura sliding out of the closet on the pile of walnuts - my personal favorite show). Don't forget to keep your sense of humor and your thumbs!
	__________________ David Van Deusen "Head Walnut"

07-01-2003, 06:50 PM	#3
B&W fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 09, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 589	Great news David! I hate to wait another month 1/2, but it's better than nothing. B&W "Doug, oh Doug, where are you?" fan
	__________________ "Do not challenge supernatural, unless armed with sword of truth." Charlie Chan at Treasure Island

07-01-2003, 09:19 PM	#4
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Message from Doug Denoff I e-mailed Doug today and mentioned to him that this board may be in trouble. I also inquired as to the status of pre-ordering on his web site. His reply: "sorry to hear that. maybe we can get some board software on our site. let you know - in the meantime, keep checking in. we're getting our 'shopping cart' software up and running so you'all can pre-order once Image starts shipping in september. see if you can gather as many email addresses of the fans on sitcomsonline as you can and we'll keep everyone informed. hot enough for you???" He didn't mention the October release date. I will send him a copy of that post and see what he says. Hang in there, gang!!! Lolac

07-01-2003, 10:06 PM	#5
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	YES! I will be looking forward in viewing those first two seasons of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" in DVD style once they hit the stores! This is so awsome!

07-02-2003, 07:28 AM	#6
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I received this e-mail from TVShowsonDVD.com: Season 1 date change & more 7/01/2003 According to The Walnut Times, the first season of The Dick Van Dyke Show has been pushed back to October 21. While that may be bad news, the good news is that the second season of the show will be available on the same day. Thanks to Gary Osborne for the news. Dick Van Dyke Show, The There you have it. I e-mailed Doug Denoff with this news. It seems from his e-mail to me yesterday that he is unaware of this development. I will send you his reply when I receive it. Lolac

07-02-2003, 12:25 PM	#7
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	this is great news Dave - on several fronts. I'm sure everyone is thrilled that more than one season is being produced. and I'm thrilled about the lenticulars because I gave Brownstein and WMA that idea. I showed them samples of lenticulars I had early on in our discussions about the project. Of course all this information was shared with them because at the time we were all on the same team. I'm glad you're in the loop because WMA and Brownstein are of course keeping me in the dark which, while unfortunate, is to be expected given our dispute. But the release will be good and it will be available directly from both your and my websites in addition to all the usual retail channels. What's important is that the consumer get a quality product and that the release is a smashing success. Based on the first discs I've seen (the TL series) - the quality and the bonus material and the way it's put together will be great. And I'm sure that the reunion special will also help the sales of the DVD's. Happy 4th to everyone.

07-02-2003, 01:09 PM	#8
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	In addition to the above reply, Doug e-mailed and said that we can now pre-order from his site. It goes through Amazon, but I don't care! I'm going over and order right now!!! Thanks, Doug Denoff! Lolac

07-02-2003, 01:19 PM	#9
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I did it!! I pre-ordered season one through Doug's site! I feel like there is a light at the end of this long tunnel. I am so excited about season 2, also! This is so much more than I dared hope for! Thank you, Doug! Lolac

07-02-2003, 02:08 PM	#10
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	you're welcome! one little note: if you order now thru amazon, we make 10%. (you can always cancel) if you wait and order thru our own shopping cart, we'll make more (goes to the legal fund) I guess what I'm saying is that there will be plenty of product so there's no panic to pre-order.

07-02-2003, 02:39 PM	#13
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	the way amazon does preorders, you'll get an email when they have product to ship. so if you don't actually go ahead and order, the preorder does nothing. it DOES give us statistics on how much interest there is, so perhaps I'll change my mind and say - WHAT THE HECK - PREORDER LIKE CRAZY!!! you're all the best!

07-02-2003, 02:41 PM	#14
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	and be careful what you say about brownstein (or anyone else for that matter) here. facts are facts but don't make any derrogatory statements about anyone in a public forum. First Amendment or not, the lawyers at William Morris are reading every word.

07-02-2003, 02:55 PM	#15
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	just realized something else which may be in the background of the changes in Image's plans. The original goal of my project was to release on October 20, 2001 - the 40th anniversary of the first airdate. October 20 is the anniversary day. perhaps in keeping with my original plans, Image et. al. are planning some sort of 42nd anniversary blitz. not as exciting as a round number like 40, 45 or 50. but who knows? just speculation.