tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post5158492467039998548..comments2023-10-18T07:54:08.229-07:00Comments on Ranting and Raving: Rant #62: Why Are My Era's TV Shows So Slow To Come Out On DVD?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post-84813115712940633092009-08-10T05:23:52.834-07:002009-08-10T05:23:52.834-07:00TV was more fun back then--at least for me--and I ...TV was more fun back then--at least for me--and I want to collect as many of my favorite TV shows from that era as possible.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163421362475667551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post-71676446521580038842009-08-06T22:06:51.708-07:002009-08-06T22:06:51.708-07:00I agree, they let you think and enjoy the episode,...I agree, they let you think and enjoy the episode,that might be why a current show NCIS is a hit,it's made in the old style (but with the current added and i think un-needed sfx gore).<br />Mannix that's a show i need to get on DVD, Mod Squad don't think i've seen that since it's original run, tv was more fun back then. :)Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976371904886616699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post-50482629516424042682009-08-06T20:57:37.569-07:002009-08-06T20:57:37.569-07:00You bet! I think the old, color hour long shows do...You bet! I think the old, color hour long shows do better than the old, black and white sitcoms. I can't give you a reason why, but those shows--mainly from the early 1970s, like Mod Squad, Mannix, and the like--just have hit a positive nerve with the DVD buying public. I think part of it is the "cheesy" aspect, with the hair and clothes of the era, but I think that people also like that these shows aren't "in your face" like many of today's dramas. They let the story unravel and let the viewer take it for an hour ride.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163421362475667551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post-7949304871449637142009-08-06T19:37:52.050-07:002009-08-06T19:37:52.050-07:00One old show that's been a hit is Hawaii Five-...One old show that's been a hit is Hawaii Five-O, fans had been wanting that on DVD since DVDs came out but CBS/Paramount hesitated for years and when they released the first season it was one of their biggest sellers, every season has sold well and probably better than any recent "hit" series they put out (season 7 comes out in Nov.), fans are out there and want the old shows.Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976371904886616699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post-2568862801058488372009-08-06T10:28:43.059-07:002009-08-06T10:28:43.059-07:00Have Gun Will Travel was a great show, but again, ...Have Gun Will Travel was a great show, but again, I think the studio execs believe that if the show is not in color, it won't sell. I disagree.<br /><br />Beaver is only out for two years, and I have been waiting for a few years for the next season. My Three Sons? I just don't know if that whole series will ever come out, as it ran for so long and probably, sales weren't that high of the two sets for the first season. Another one is Mr. Ed--they put out a few sets several years ago, but, finally, they are releasing the first season soon.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163421362475667551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855858170324181302.post-64776936093142640522009-08-06T06:07:46.933-07:002009-08-06T06:07:46.933-07:00I'm a fan of Have Gun Will Travel, after 3 sea...I'm a fan of Have Gun Will Travel, after 3 seasons on DVD they stopped. I've been waiting 4 years for the other 3 seasons to hit DVD.<br />Good to see the Patty Duke Show hitting DVD.Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976371904886616699noreply@blogger.com