TFOL on Video -- For Real (I Think) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

jayman75 · 01-23-2001, 11:33 PM

OK, here's the scoop...

I was flipping through other message boards on this site, and came to the one on "General Sitcom Questions and Discussions." I noticed a post called "FOL released on video," or something like that. There is a posting by someone that says he has spoken directly with Columbia House, and they DO plan on releasing the videos of TFOL sometime in February. He posted a telephone number, which I am assuming is a customer service line, to call and confirm this. The number is:

1-800-457-0866

I suggest anyone call and find out the scoop. TJ, our moderator, posted a few times on that post as well, so I'm hoping he will see this and comment as well.

A couple things, though. There was discussion about the number of episodes and number of tapes. Only a few of the collections had ALL episodes -- most just do four shows per tape, and anywhere from 10-20 tapes in the set. So, who knows what they will do.

I just thought it might be interesting to note, but like I said, I'm not 100% positive. It's just what I read on another post.

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KerriBerri687 · 01-24-2001, 05:29 PM

should i call? or does someone else want to?

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kagc212 · 01-24-2001, 05:34 PM

Most likely guys, you will only get 10 volumes. I am a member of their "Airwolf" club right now and i'm telling you Columbia House VERY RARELY releases anything past 10 volumes. Unless everybody in the world (Literally!) orders TFOL from CH on VHS, don't count on anymore than 10 volumes! Trust Me

coily2 · 01-25-2001, 06:00 PM

I hope you are mistaken. That would be depressing indeed if it's only 10 volumes. On the other hand, I don't remember if it was CH, but whoever release All in the Family released quite a few volumes.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 01-25-2001, 06:10 PM

well... it's still 40 eps!!! and including all of the GOOOOOOOD episodes!!! and all the eps they skipped the most!!!! I can't WAIT!!! i mean they edited like TONS of stuff out of all the first few seasons!! hehe... so the first 40 eps of FOL isn't disappointing me!!! it's better than NOTHIGN!! so STOP complaining... cuz whining doesn't get you anywhere!!

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jo: mrs. g gone on ahead I KNOW i can fix the problem
MRs. G: jo only twice in my life have i spoke in an arbitrary manner, once when my ex husband morgaged our home to pay the bookee, and now, GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE OR I'LL BEAT YOU WITH MY FRYING PAN!!!

Jo: Woaw Nat!! Nice Girls Don't Throw Trees!!!

blair: now jo i know we usually dont agree but that was a scuzy thing for your mother to do!
tootie: wahts so scuzy about it!?!? dont you read the national enquirer, some of the best people are Shacking up!!
mrs. g: TOOTIE!!! im surrounded by x-rated kids!!!

****I AM FOR NO DEATH IN ALL FANFICTIONS!!! DEATH IS WRONG ESPECIALLY TO MAIN CHARACTERS!!! I AM AN ANTI-DEATH IN ALL FAN FICTIONS FAN!!!****

~FOL85NatandMrsGRock~
*Sarah Lynn*

TVaddict · 01-25-2001, 06:26 PM

Yeah, I mean I've taped something like 170 episodes so far, and I would be perfectly happy with 40 good, uncut episodes. I would think that my other taped episodes would be ok after that, I don't think I could afford a whole series anyway. Unless maybe I give up something else like eating for a while. I'll take what I can get, I just hope they're selective about which 40 they release and they don't just go in order. I'm hoping for more of a "best of" kind of thing.

01-23-2001, 11:33 PM	#1
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	TFOL on Video -- For Real (I Think) OK, here's the scoop... I was flipping through other message boards on this site, and came to the one on "General Sitcom Questions and Discussions." I noticed a post called "FOL released on video," or something like that. There is a posting by someone that says he has spoken directly with Columbia House, and they DO plan on releasing the videos of TFOL sometime in February. He posted a telephone number, which I am assuming is a customer service line, to call and confirm this. The number is: 1-800-457-0866 I suggest anyone call and find out the scoop. TJ, our moderator, posted a few times on that post as well, so I'm hoping he will see this and comment as well. A couple things, though. There was discussion about the number of episodes and number of tapes. Only a few of the collections had ALL episodes -- most just do four shows per tape, and anywhere from 10-20 tapes in the set. So, who knows what they will do. I just thought it might be interesting to note, but like I said, I'm not 100% positive. It's just what I read on another post. ------------------ *************************************************************************** 80's Sitcoms Rock!!

01-24-2001, 05:29 PM	#2
KerriBerri687 defying gravity Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: you'll find me in Emerald City...I'm the green one with the flying monkeys Posts: 2,869	should i call? or does someone else want to? ------------------ "Hey! Nice Girls don't throw trees!"- Jo "I've just had one of my brilliant ideas! -Blair Kerri

01-24-2001, 05:34 PM	#3
kagc212 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 11, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 21	Most likely guys, you will only get 10 volumes. I am a member of their "Airwolf" club right now and i'm telling you Columbia House VERY RARELY releases anything past 10 volumes. Unless everybody in the world (Literally!) orders TFOL from CH on VHS, don't count on anymore than 10 volumes! Trust Me

01-25-2001, 06:00 PM	#4
coily2 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 28, 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 969	I hope you are mistaken. That would be depressing indeed if it's only 10 volumes. On the other hand, I don't remember if it was CH, but whoever release All in the Family released quite a few volumes.

01-25-2001, 06:10 PM	#5
FOL85NatandMrsGRock The Lovable Sarah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2000 Location: Wisconsin (Same Place Charlotte's From and where That 70's Show takes place!) .... Wish I was in Mayfield USA! Posts: 1,770	well... it's still 40 eps!!! and including all of the GOOOOOOOD episodes!!! and all the eps they skipped the most!!!! I can't WAIT!!! i mean they edited like TONS of stuff out of all the first few seasons!! hehe... so the first 40 eps of FOL isn't disappointing me!!! it's better than NOTHIGN!! so STOP complaining... cuz whining doesn't get you anywhere!! ------------------ jo: mrs. g gone on ahead I KNOW i can fix the problem MRs. G: jo only twice in my life have i spoke in an arbitrary manner, once when my ex husband morgaged our home to pay the bookee, and now, GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE OR I'LL BEAT YOU WITH MY FRYING PAN!!! Jo: Woaw Nat!! Nice Girls Don't Throw Trees!!! blair: now jo i know we usually dont agree but that was a scuzy thing for your mother to do! tootie: wahts so scuzy about it!?!? dont you read the national enquirer, some of the best people are Shacking up!! mrs. g: TOOTIE!!! im surrounded by x-rated kids!!! **I AM FOR NO DEATH IN ALL FANFICTIONS!!! DEATH IS WRONG ESPECIALLY TO MAIN CHARACTERS!!! I AM AN ANTI-DEATH IN ALL FAN FICTIONS FAN!!!** ~FOL85NatandMrsGRock~ Sarah Lynn

01-25-2001, 06:26 PM	#6
TVaddict Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 30, 2000 Location: NH Posts: 562	Yeah, I mean I've taped something like 170 episodes so far, and I would be perfectly happy with 40 good, uncut episodes. I would think that my other taped episodes would be ok after that, I don't think I could afford a whole series anyway. Unless maybe I give up something else like eating for a while. I'll take what I can get, I just hope they're selective about which 40 they release and they don't just go in order. I'm hoping for more of a "best of" kind of thing.