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Impressions · 09-08-2003, 11:10 PM

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=655

20th Century Fox has jumped into the "TV Shows On DVD" poll arena, with brand-new survey that asks "Which of the following TV shows would you most like to see released on DVD? Please pick your top 5!"

Shows listed that you can vote for are:

The inclusion of some shows is surprising, frankly.The Wonder Years and Ally McBeal, it's been hinted in the past, would cost so much in music rights licenses that a DVD release of these (beyond what's already been seen) might be prohibitive. Here is hoping that a sufficiently high response for these two shows would convince Fox that it's worth spending the money!

Likewise, Roswell (still the #1 most-requested show at TVShowsOndDVD) has been said to have high music costs; it is probably in a similar situation. Another Fox-owned show that's in the same boat - WKRP - has noticably been left off the poll. It's probably the most expensive one of them all, so Fox probably wants to test the waters with the others first.

Shows on that survey may be included for reasons that have to do with their historical importance, too: Remington Steel of course is the show that brought Pierce Brosnan to the attention of the folks who produce the 007 movies, and The Tracey Ullman Show is the series that was the birthplace of The Simpsons.

After you pick and rank your top five shows on that list, click the "submit" button and the screen will change to show you the current status of all the shows listed. These don't seem to be percentages, since the totals after I voted add up to 192.77. I won't mention what's in the lead right now, because that is certainly going to change as the poll continues. But I can assure you that these results aren't updated live when you vote...one of the shows I voted for was still at "0" after the results were displayed. Hopefull, whatever system they're using, Fox will let us all know who the winners are.

dlemond · 09-08-2003, 11:25 PM

What?
No WKRP in Cincinnati?
UGHH!! I mean its just a poll, why can't they just see that people want WKRP?

And The Simpsons is already being released on dvd, what is the point of that inclusion on this list??

Brian · 09-09-2003, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Impressions

The inclusion of some shows is surprising, frankly.The Wonder Years and Ally McBeal, it's been hinted in the past, would cost so much in music rights licenses that a DVD release of these (beyond what's already been seen) might be prohibitive. Here is hoping that a sufficiently high response for these two shows would convince Fox that it's worth spending the money!

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It's getting a high response so far. It seems that TWY has the highest votes.

The Obsolete Man · 09-09-2003, 12:47 AM

Fox should have realized by now that a cult shw like Titus will do big business on DVD.

Look at Family Guy... And the audiances were nearly the same, since they were often scheduled together.

Titus on DVD...I Salivate at the prospect.

APPLEI · 09-09-2003, 12:58 AM

wkrp in cincinnati is the only show from fox dvd
i would buy even if it cost twice as much!
as long as it had original music and all episodes were uncut!
besides if they can list the wonder years they should list wkrp in cincinnati because the wonder years has as much music as wkrp!
i already have the first 3 seasons of the simpsons .

Small Wonderian · 09-09-2003, 01:18 AM

Since they didn't include Small Wonder, I feel that I don't even want to vote in the poll.

dawsongirl · 09-09-2003, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Impressions
Shows listed that you can vote for are:
Ally McBeal

Bernie Mac

Boston Public

Dharma & Greg

Chicago Hope

Greg the Bunny

Harsh Realm

John Doe

The Lone Gunmen

Millenium

Newhart

Nothing Sacred

Picket Fences

The Practice

The Pretender

Reality TV Programming

Reba

Remington Steele

Roswell

The Simpsons

The Time Tunnel

Titus

The Tracy Ullman Show

The Wonder Years

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Reality??? YUCK!!

ClassicComedyFan2 · 09-09-2003, 08:58 AM

"The Lone Gunmen" was my top pick.

One curious thing, my second pick, "The Simpsons" already has some releases. Perhaps some votes will speed it up/bring more releases?

Sitcomwriter · 09-09-2003, 02:39 PM

My Top Picks:

1.Reality TV
2.Titus
3.Newhart
4.Greg The Bunny (I've never seen it)
5.Reba

Central Perk · 09-09-2003, 03:26 PM

I just voted in the poll and it says that it's still processing...

Impressions · 09-17-2003, 05:12 PM

Bump!

B&W fan · 09-18-2003, 01:07 AM

I'm very pleased that my top pick, "VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA", is doing so well. I think the tv on dvd industry has really underestimated the appeal of some of the "older" shows, and this poll is demonstrating that fact.

My picks were:

Voyage
Wonder Years
Newhart
Time Tunnel
Remington Steele

B&W "I know all the new shows are gonna get plenty of 'kiddie' votes, so I went for some of the older, more deserving & yet overlooked, shows" fan

Josh9125 · 09-18-2003, 01:23 AM

I pick REBA!

tvje · 09-18-2003, 06:45 PM

How can you put Newhart on the poll but not include the Bob Newhart show.

B&W fan · 09-18-2003, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tvje
How can you put Newhart on the poll but not include the Bob Newhart show.

I don't know unless it's that FOX doesn't own the rights to The Bob Newhart Show. It's possible they don't own it. But they did leave off other shows that I know for sure they own, and I wondered why...

B&W "for instance, why leave off 'Lost in Space' and 'Land of the Giants', yet include Irwin Allen's other two classics, 'Voyage' and 'Time Tunnel'?" fan

09-08-2003, 11:10 PM	#1
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Fox TV DVD Poll! http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=655 20th Century Fox has jumped into the "TV Shows On DVD" poll arena, with brand-new survey that asks "Which of the following TV shows would you most like to see released on DVD? Please pick your top 5!" Shows listed that you can vote for are: Ally McBeal Bernie Mac Boston Public Dharma & Greg Chicago Hope Greg the Bunny Harsh Realm John Doe The Lone Gunmen Millenium Newhart Nothing Sacred Picket Fences The Practice The Pretender Reality TV Programming Reba Remington Steele Roswell The Simpsons The Time Tunnel Titus The Tracy Ullman Show The Wonder Years Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea The inclusion of some shows is surprising, frankly.The Wonder Years and Ally McBeal, it's been hinted in the past, would cost so much in music rights licenses that a DVD release of these (beyond what's already been seen) might be prohibitive. Here is hoping that a sufficiently high response for these two shows would convince Fox that it's worth spending the money! Likewise, Roswell (still the #1 most-requested show at TVShowsOndDVD) has been said to have high music costs; it is probably in a similar situation. Another Fox-owned show that's in the same boat - WKRP - has noticably been left off the poll. It's probably the most expensive one of them all, so Fox probably wants to test the waters with the others first. Shows on that survey may be included for reasons that have to do with their historical importance, too: Remington Steel of course is the show that brought Pierce Brosnan to the attention of the folks who produce the 007 movies, and The Tracey Ullman Show is the series that was the birthplace of The Simpsons. After you pick and rank your top five shows on that list, click the "submit" button and the screen will change to show you the current status of all the shows listed. These don't seem to be percentages, since the totals after I voted add up to 192.77. I won't mention what's in the lead right now, because that is certainly going to change as the poll continues. But I can assure you that these results aren't updated live when you vote...one of the shows I voted for was still at "0" after the results were displayed. Hopefull, whatever system they're using, Fox will let us all know who the winners are.
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09-08-2003, 11:25 PM	#2
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	What? No WKRP in Cincinnati? UGHH!! I mean its just a poll, why can't they just see that people want WKRP? And The Simpsons is already being released on dvd, what is the point of that inclusion on this list??
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09-09-2003, 12:47 AM	#4
The Obsolete Man Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 18, 2000 Location: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Earth Prime Posts: 567	Fox should have realized by now that a cult shw like Titus will do big business on DVD. Look at Family Guy... And the audiances were nearly the same, since they were often scheduled together. Titus on DVD...I Salivate at the prospect.
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09-09-2003, 12:58 AM	#5
APPLEI Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 16, 2000 Location: JACKSON MI. 49203 Posts: 810	wkrp in cincinnati is the only show from fox dvd i would buy even if it cost twice as much! as long as it had original music and all episodes were uncut! besides if they can list the wonder years they should list wkrp in cincinnati because the wonder years has as much music as wkrp! i already have the first 3 seasons of the simpsons .
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09-09-2003, 01:18 AM	#6
Small Wonderian Back From a Long Hiatus Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2003 Location: in Redskin Country!!!!!!! Posts: 20,316	Since they didn't include *Small Wonder*, I feel that I don't even want to vote in the poll.
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09-09-2003, 08:58 AM	#8
ClassicComedyFan2 Coolicious! Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2001 Location: AL, United States, Alpha Quadrant Posts: 698	"The Lone Gunmen" was my top pick. One curious thing, my second pick, "The Simpsons" already has some releases. Perhaps some votes will speed it up/bring more releases?
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09-09-2003, 02:39 PM	#9
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	My Top Picks: 1.Reality TV 2.Titus 3.Newhart 4.Greg The Bunny (I've never seen it) 5.Reba

09-09-2003, 03:26 PM	#10
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I just voted in the poll and it says that it's still processing...

09-17-2003, 05:12 PM	#11
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Bump!

09-18-2003, 01:07 AM	#12
B&W fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 09, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 589	I'm very pleased that my top pick, "VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA", is doing so well. I think the tv on dvd industry has really underestimated the appeal of some of the "older" shows, and this poll is demonstrating that fact. My picks were: Voyage Wonder Years Newhart Time Tunnel Remington Steele B&W "I know all the new shows are gonna get plenty of 'kiddie' votes, so I went for some of the older, more deserving & yet overlooked, shows" fan
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09-18-2003, 01:23 AM	#13
Josh9125 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 19, 2001 Location: Sunset Beach, NC Posts: 2,912	I pick REBA!

09-18-2003, 06:45 PM	#14
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	How can you put Newhart on the poll but not include the Bob Newhart show.
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