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dlemond · 10-22-2003, 11:36 PM

From TVShowsOnDVD website:

The flag's up and the meter's running!
10/22/2003

As you probably know, TVShowsOnDVD site owner Gord Lacey spent today at the TV DVD Conference in Los Angeles.

During the conference, Paramount had a recorded presentation about their TV-to-DVD properties, and Taxi was mentioned. There was no release timeframe given. Stay tuned, and we'll have details for you when they become available.

hoosierelvisfan · 10-23-2003, 01:00 PM

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Signed,
Respectfully,
Dutch

P.S. and while we're at it, I'd like to see the Odd Couple and the Bob Newhart Show on DVD as well, please!!!!

Brian Damage · 10-23-2003, 01:29 PM

That would be fantastic.

Chocoholic · 10-23-2003, 03:07 PM

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And while they're at it, please release Wings.

DVDFreaker · 10-23-2003, 03:59 PM

That would be wonderful news! I love Taxi!

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GeorgeJefferson · 10-24-2003, 03:06 AM

This is the best news I've heard about TV on DVD in a while. It's great that true classics like Taxi are finding their way on DVD. I don't know why people are even taking the time to release garbage like Futurama or The King of Queens.

Classic shows like Bob Newhart, The Odd Couple, and Seinfeld deserve a shot at DVD. And more seasons of All in the Family and The MTM Show as well.

Chocoholic · 10-24-2003, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by GeorgeJefferson
I don't know why people are even taking the time to release garbage like Futurama or The King of Queens.

Just because you don't like those shows doesn't mean they can't be on DVD. Some people happen to like those shows and they have as much right to watch them on DVD as you do. I think Futurama is a very funny show.

GeorgeJefferson · 10-24-2003, 03:48 PM

Classics shoud have priority over shows like that in DVD arrival. While they may be entertaining in some respects (and there are better examples of wasted DVDs in the sci-fi category), I think DVD buyers would appreciate it if they had better quality shows, which are undisputedly classics, at their disposal. That's all I was saying.

hoosierelvisfan · 10-28-2003, 02:05 PM

. . . is nothing but marketing, pure and simple, IMHO. This is part of the effort to market these shows and get new viewers to the current season. It does bug the *$&% out of me that you go to a store and see all kinds of current tv shows already out on dvd, but you can't find any of the classic series. Personally, I would love to see Taxi, Andy Griffith, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, etc., etc., etc. on dvd but I understand that there would be a greater market for the newer shows due to the younger fans. I love it that they released Battlestar Galactica on dvd but the pricetag is a bit much as of right now.

Signed,
Respectfully,
Dutch

Adamantium · 10-28-2003, 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by hoosierelvisfan
. . . is nothing but marketing, pure and simple, IMHO. This is part of the effort to market these shows and get new viewers to the current season. It does bug the *$&% out of me that you go to a store and see all kinds of current tv shows already out on dvd, but you can't find any of the classic series. Personally, I would love to see Taxi, Andy Griffith, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, etc., etc., etc. on dvd but I understand that there would be a greater market for the newer shows due to the younger fans. I love it that they released Battlestar Galactica on dvd but the pricetag is a bit much as of right now.

That's exactly right. I heard that since "24" would be hard to syndicate, they released it on DVD. And they had the first season set out before the second season started, that way it would spark some new interest into the show. It's all very stupid. I would prefer any other show besides the (Just my opinio: CRAP) that's on TV today. Most of it doesn't deserve to be on dvd. Of course I would prefer EVERY show come out on DVD, that way everybody can own their favorite shows. I understand that that's probably impossible. I'm not a big fan of "WKRP", but I was quite upset to hear that it won't come out because of music rights. If it ever does come out, I'll be sure to buy it. If only to show them that it's better to spend the extra money for the music rights than not to release it at all.

Taxi has always been on my list, but I must admit, I never thought it would even be considered to come out. So this news has been a wonderful surprise for me.

DianeChambers87 · 10-28-2003, 06:02 PM

THIS WOULD BE GREAT!!

barwars · 11-20-2003, 04:50 PM

Although Ive never really *seen* an entire episode before, I have seen bits and pieces here and there, and from everything Ive heard this is a great series.

I think Im going to blind-buy this when it comes to DVD.
And if its not that great of a show.... its only money.

hoosierelvisfan · 11-21-2003, 02:08 PM

Well, IMHO, you will not be sorry whatsoever. Taxi is an all-time classic, as far as I'm concerned. It's a shame that crappy shows that are currently on can already boast of having season One, Two, Three, etc. on dvd and yet a classic show like Taxi is not on dvd yet.

Signed,
Respectfully,
Dutch

Brian Damage · 11-22-2003, 12:13 PM

I agree I think you'll love Taxi. It is very Cheers-esque and even has a couple of Cheers alumni making cameo appearances like Ted Danson, George Wendt and Rhea Perlman.

10-22-2003, 11:36 PM	#1
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Taxi DVD News From TVShowsOnDVD website: The flag's up and the meter's running! 10/22/2003 As you probably know, TVShowsOnDVD site owner Gord Lacey spent today at the TV DVD Conference in Los Angeles. During the conference, Paramount had a recorded presentation about their TV-to-DVD properties, and Taxi was mentioned. There was no release timeframe given. Stay tuned, and we'll have details for you when they become available.
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10-23-2003, 01:00 PM	#2
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10-28-2003, 02:05 PM	#10
hoosierelvisfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Location: I do not like TV Land any longer!!!!! Posts: 467	Current Shows Being Released on DVD . . . . . . is nothing but marketing, pure and simple, IMHO. This is part of the effort to market these shows and get new viewers to the current season. It does bug the *$&% out of me that you go to a store and see all kinds of current tv shows already out on dvd, but you can't find any of the classic series. Personally, I would love to see Taxi, Andy Griffith, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, etc., etc., etc. on dvd but I understand that there would be a greater market for the newer shows due to the younger fans. I love it that they released Battlestar Galactica on dvd but the pricetag is a bit much as of right now. Signed, Respectfully, Dutch

10-28-2003, 06:02 PM	#12
DianeChambers87 Elizabeth B. Malone Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 16, 2003 Location: Swampland USA Posts: 5,178	THIS WOULD BE GREAT!!
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10-23-2003, 01:29 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	That would be fantastic.

10-23-2003, 03:07 PM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Oh, puh-LEEEEEEEEEEEZE!!!!!!!! Pretty please with a cherry on top! Pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaasssssssssseeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And while they're at it, please release Wings.

10-23-2003, 03:59 PM	#5
DVDFreaker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 23, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 699	That would be wonderful news! I love Taxi!

10-24-2003, 03:06 AM	#7
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	This is the best news I've heard about TV on DVD in a while. It's great that true classics like Taxi are finding their way on DVD. I don't know why people are even taking the time to release garbage like Futurama or The King of Queens. Classic shows like Bob Newhart, The Odd Couple, and Seinfeld deserve a shot at DVD. And more seasons of All in the Family and The MTM Show as well.

10-24-2003, 03:48 PM	#9
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	Classics shoud have priority over shows like that in DVD arrival. While they may be entertaining in some respects (and there are better examples of wasted DVDs in the sci-fi category), I think DVD buyers would appreciate it if they had better quality shows, which are undisputedly classics, at their disposal. That's all I was saying.

11-20-2003, 04:50 PM	#13
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Although Ive never really seen an entire episode before, I have seen bits and pieces here and there, and from everything Ive heard this is a great series. I think Im going to blind-buy this when it comes to DVD. And if its not that great of a show.... its only money.

11-21-2003, 02:08 PM	#14
hoosierelvisfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Location: I do not like TV Land any longer!!!!! Posts: 467	Well, IMHO, you will not be sorry whatsoever. Taxi is an all-time classic, as far as I'm concerned. It's a shame that crappy shows that are currently on can already boast of having season One, Two, Three, etc. on dvd and yet a classic show like Taxi is not on dvd yet. Signed, Respectfully, Dutch

11-22-2003, 12:13 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	I agree I think you'll love Taxi. It is very Cheers-esque and even has a couple of Cheers alumni making cameo appearances like Ted Danson, George Wendt and Rhea Perlman.