TV shows that don't need to be on DVD

[Master Moron]

Is it just me or does it seem like there's more TV shows on DVD than there actually have to be? I mean, I can see certain shows, like the Sopranos and 24 having a lot of appeal on DVD. And of course I can see comedy favorites like Family Guy and South Park on DVD. And shows like Buffy and Alias have large cult followings that would surely buy the DVDs. But, some of the DVDs I see coming out I'm wondering who on earth actually buys them.

I mean, Malcolm in the Middle and Arrested Development are funny shows, but I couldn't imagine anybody actually liking those shows enough to buy them. I mean, it seems like just about every TV show that comes out has DVDs. I think I remember seeing Law and Order DVDs at one point. Law and Order is an okay show, but it's an episodic show that has hundreds of episodes. Who on earth would really find the need to buy a Law and Order DVD box? I think I remember seeing ER and CSI box sets too. Who is buying these? Are there really tons of devoted ER fans who watch every episode over and over again?

Also, now I'm actually starting to see reality shows released on DVD. Survivor has been released on DVD. What's the point of watching a reality show if you already know the winner?

[Artemis]

Every TV Show has a fanbase that would like to see it on DVD so they release them on DVD. That simple.

[David64]

Also, now I'm actually starting to see reality shows released on DVD. Survivor has been released on DVD. What's the point of watching a reality show if you already know the winner?

I bought Survivor on DVD... :( You make fun of me now?

[Stu]

You're also forgetting about the fact that season sets mean it's relativly easy to see the episodes you missed in their original run, especially if they are lacking in re runs.

And I am anxiously awaiting Malcome In The Middle season 2. I can't wait for the bowling and rollerskate episode to be on DVD.

I also moved the thread over. So now you don't look like a moron, Master Moron. :D

[Kury Wagner]

I mean, Malcolm in the Middle and Arrested Development are funny shows, but I couldn't imagine anybody actually liking those shows enough to buy them.
I'd buy Malcolm if I felt like spending more money on DVDs. . .sadly, I don't. So. . . Dude, you should kinda watch what examples you give. . .

And yes I agree, though, some shows aren't meant to be given a DVD.

[Matt-a-Tastic]

I think that every TV show should be on DVD, apart from soap operas (since they have a like 1 episode every day they would have to many episodes to put on DVD

[loyalheart]

Almost every series deserves a release. Except-Most reality shows, soap operas and talk shows- i don't see the point in buying.

But besides obvious "must release" tv series, there's some that arn't in such a huge demand but still wanted by more than a couple of people, They could always try small dvd compilations with those and see if intrest builds and then do season sets...

[EinBebop]

I bought Survivor on DVD... :( You make fun of me now?He just asked a mockery-free question. Why not just answer it?

As far as ER goes, I never watched it before, and decided to give it a shot via Netflix on a whim, and I LOVE it! I'm plowing through season one, and I'm sure they're not going to get these box sets out fast enough for me to watch.

But ER and Law and Order have a much larger fanbase at this point than say a "Diff'rnt Strokes" box set. But I think what you're seeing is that they're able to produce these things cheaply enough now that they can fill smaller niches.

Be happy, I'm sure there's some not-so-popular show somewhere on your list. :) I'm waiting for Night Court and Newsradio myself. Though I think Newsradio will actually sell pretty well.

[the Amanda]

I think any TV show that people want on DVD needs to be on DVD, at least in a perfect world ;) Mostly I just want Disney Afternoon and Silver Age WB, though (of stuff that isn't out or currently scheduled to be out) :D

[Fone Bone]

I saw an ad for Too Close For Comfort: The Complete First Season. I guess a lot of people demanded Jim J. Bullock and a space cow.

[Speedy Boris]

Has anybody bought "Get a Life"? :yawn:

[EinBebop]

Has anybody bought "Get a Life"? :yawn:I did. I thought it was a self-help DVD! :crying:

[Silly McGooses]

I see no reason why shows like The Aprentice or The Man Show need to be on DVD. It's just rediculous.

[Chad Bonin]

Arrested Development is a great show, and I can't wait to get the DVD.

On the other hand, I'd be glad to see some reality shows get axed in favor of PR DVDs.

[Sandoz]

When I see The Man Show get season sets while Twin Peaks Season 2 languishes in limbo, I do question what really deserves the DVD treatment. But if there's a show in existence there's an audience for it, however small.

[Jave]

I don't see how anyone could buy a season set of "Super Duper Sumos"

[Fone Bone]

The Swan. The complete series.

[JDuncan]

When I see The Man Show get season sets while Twin Peaks Season 2 languishes in limbo, I do question what really deserves the DVD treatment. But if there's a show in existence there's an audience for it, however small. It's not really in limbo. Paramount owns the source materials and Artisan/Lion's Gate owns the rights. They couldn't work out a deal, but Paramount is already working on a set to be released some time after the rights revert back to them next year.

[Caffeine King]

But ER and Law and Order have a much larger fanbase at this point than say a "Diff'rnt Strokes" box set.
:(

I think that some shows that are out on DVD shouldn't be.

Like Starsky and Hutch or Wonder Woman.

The only reason why they're out on DVD is because Hollywood is remaking them into movies (at least that's why Starsky & ch is out on DVD, I think.)

But I hate it how the DVDs that I want to be out on DVD aren't but ones that I've never heard of are all getting released onto DVD...it's annoying. :p :shrug:

[Martianinvader]

The Swan. The complete series.
That's not true, is it?

It is a little ridiculous when you see a Punky Brewster DVD set and you just sigh, but be glad companies want to make sets for niches. You'd never be getting that Gargoyles DVD otherwise, and remember that at the time Family Guy's DVD release was announced, it wasn't that popular a show.

[Fone Bone]

That's not true, is it?Not yet. Give them time.



It is a little ridiculous when you see a Punky Brewster DVD set and you just sigh, but be glad companies want to make sets for niches. You'd never be getting that Gargoyles DVD otherwise, and remember that at the time Family Guy's DVD release was announced, it wasn't that popular a show.I still don't see what niche Too Close For Comfort fills. Cosmic Cow? Give me a break! It is too bad this and it's spinoff was Ted Knight's last show. After Caddyshack and The Mary Tyler Moore Show he deserved MUCH better.

And whose bright idea was it to make Jim J. Bullock center square on the old Hollywood Squares?

[Martianinvader]

Who was Jim J. Bullock? I remember the 80's Hollywood Squares and I never found out who he was.

[EinBebop]

Who was Jim J. Bullock? I remember the 80's Hollywood Squares and I never found out who he was.He played Monroe in Too Close for Comfort and... well, that's about it. Also, for reasons which still elude me, his name was 'Jm', not Jim.

He was arguably the biggest dork on TV in the 80's, challenged only by Skippy from Family Ties. He was also a decent choice for center square, because he was relatively popular and funny, but didn't have, you know, A REAL ACTING CAREER or anything to keep him from being a consistent center square. Much like Whoopi Goldberg a few years ago.

[FredNash]

I'm waiting for Night Court and Newsradio myself. Though I think Newsradio will actually sell pretty well.Did you notice Newsradio has a release date now? Check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ZMH8S/ref=ase_landscapephoto02/104-8664612-5458309?v=glance&s=dvd

I know I'm snagging this one!

[EinBebop]

Did you notice Newsradio has a release date now? Check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ZMH8S/ref=ase_landscapephoto02/104-8664612-5458309?v=glance&s=dvd

I know I'm snagging this one!DVD Release Date: January 1, 2010

Yeah, I don't find that real encouraging.

It was supposed to be released back in January, but one of the producers found out and wanted to put together something special for it, so I'm confident it's on it's way.

I hate waiting.

[Fone Bone]

He played Monroe in Too Close for Comfort and... well, that's about it. Also, for reasons which still elude me, his name was 'Jm', not Jim.

He was arguably the biggest dork on TV in the 80's, challenged only by Skippy from Family Ties. He was also a decent choice for center square, because he was relatively popular and funny, but didn't have, you know, A REAL ACTING CAREER or anything to keep him from being a consistent center square. Much like Whoopi Goldberg a few years ago.Ah yes, Jm. I never got that. Still don't like that show though.

[Toon Capone]

Actually Starsky & Hutch deserve to be on DVD just because that stupid movie tried to make the show look bad doesn't mean the show was bad and Wonder Woman is good for what it was.

As for shows I don't think should be on DVD it's all these reality shows.

[BibidiBabidiBuu]

Arrested Development is currently the funniest show out there, they certaintly deserve a dvd release and thank god they did and I bought it.

Any reality tv show DOES NOT deserve a dvd-release (that trump show and Survivor), all reality show should die and die horribly right now, I wish America would just stop watching them....

[EinBebop]

I'm waiting for Night Court and Newsradio myself. HAHAHA... the day after I mention it, news items on both at tvshowsondvd.com! It's like it's my birthday or something? :D

Where the heck is NewsRadio? It was initially scheduled for a Feb, 2004 release, but then it was bumped from the schedule to add special features to the set. Since then we've been told "it's coming, it's coming," but nothing has been scheduled. Dave Foley did a recent interview on "The Screensavers" where he mentioned the set wil be out before the end of the year. This is not true, and the set hasn't been given an official date in 2005, yet. We're told we can expect season 1 & 2 (in one set) sometime in 2005, but Sony Pictures Home Entertainment doesn't have a date locked.

http://207.234.209.30/savegord.com/news4/night_court1.jpg

Warner Bros has announced a slew of new TV titles for release on February 8th. ...Warner has announced The Wayans Bros, The Jamie Foxx Show and Night Court will join [a slew of other movies being release that day]. That's right, 6 comedies will receive Season 1 sets on the same day, and Warner Bros intends to launch a large promotion around the titles.

So what do y'all think... are my titles worthy of being on DVD? :D

[Simpler Simon]

There are of course TV shows that deserve to be on DVD more than others, but its nice that they're bringing out more obscure/niche titles for everyone. I dont see anything wrong with releasing shows as long as they don't start crowding shelves with special editions or fullscreen releases of widescreen TV titles (like smallville).

[johnnybvo]

Reality shows make sense on DVD...assuming you like them to begin with. If they are priced right and a person hasn't seen lets say a particular season of Survivor yet, it makes total sense. There is also more going on those shows than just watching to see who wins. That's like saying, why buy a season of Buffy when you already know what happens. I never watched Amazing Race but have heard tons of great things about it. If a season was priced for under $30 I would totally buy it. Granted I don't think a reality show has nearly the rewatchability of a dramatic series, just making the case for them.

I do see some shows that get released on DVD that make me scratch my head(Friends, L&)'s...but thats just because they are on TV a zillion times a day), but those are mainly shows I do not like. I understand there is a built in audience for just about any show under the sun. So like someone said, in a perfect world everything would come out on DVD so that people could pick and choose what they want to buy.

[Master Moron]

So, is anyone actually going to buy the Bernie Mac show DVDs? Be honest.

[AF$]

So, is anyone actually going to buy the Bernie Mac show DVDs? Be honest.
Maybe not people from a web forum devoted mainly to cartoons, but buyers are certainly out there. Bottom line is that they wouldn't put the product out there if it wasn't going to make money. Cartoon fans, of all people, should know a thing or two about a niche market.

[mookie75]

I think the one that got my attention the most was that "Sledgehammer - Season One" DVD set. I remember laughing outloud when I saw that on the shelf in Best Buy because I actually remember that show. Of course, the laugh was immediately followed by the thought: "Was there a second season?" :anime:


So far the only TV show I keep up on in DVD is "The Simpsons." There are others out there that I'd like to own....but I usually can't bring myself to pay 30-50 dollars for them. :shrug:


"Night Court" is tempting though. I loved that show....I wonder if it would be as funny now.


Marc

[Mojo_Jojo]

American Idol--I really don't see why anyone would want it--but who knows?

[EinBebop]

I think the one that got my attention the most was that "Sledgehammer - Season One" DVD set.... Of course, the laugh was immediately followed by the thought: "Was there a second season?" Being a big fan of the show, I can tell you that indeed there was. And it was rather controversial, since the last episode of the first season was rather... FINAL. And the second season made no reasonable attempt to explain anything.

You just have to accept it as part of the inherent silliness of the show. Many didn't, including myself at the time. :p

[mookie75]

Being a big fan of the show, I can tell you that indeed there was. And it was rather controversial, since the last episode of the first season was rather... FINAL. And the second season made no reasonable attempt to explain anything.

You just have to accept it as part of the inherent silliness of the show. Many didn't, including myself at the time. :p
Well, to be fair, I was very young when that show was on. In fact, the only thing I clearly remember is the phrase, "Trust me...I know what I'm doing." :D

I do remember my dad was a big fan of the show though. Given what I know about his tv preferences, that show was probably right up his alley.

So, did you buy Season One then? :anime:

[Fone Bone]

Being a big fan of the show, I can tell you that indeed there was. And it was rather controversial, since the last episode of the first season was rather... FINAL. And the second season made no reasonable attempt to explain anything.

You just have to accept it as part of the inherent silliness of the show. Many didn't, including myself at the time. :pDidn't they say that everything that took place in season two happened five years before season one? That took a pair of brass ones.:D

[EinBebop]

So, did you buy Season One [of Sledge Hammer!] then? :anime:Not yet. I'm going to rent it on Netflix and make sure it still holds up. :)Didn't they say that everything that took place in season two happened five years before season one?Yes... and bear in mind that the two main characters met at the beginning of season one. Continuity freaks everywhere went into convulsions. :p

[Fone Bone]

Not yet. I'm going to rent it on Netflix and make sure it still holds up. :)Yes... and bear in mind that the two main characters met at the beginning of season one. Continuity freaks everywhere went into convulsions. :pPoor David Rasche. Had the show not been scheduled against Cosby it might have been a bigger hit and he wouldn't have been stuck in crap like Bingo and Nurses. The last thing I saw him on was the episode of Monk with Andrew McCarthy.