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TVFactFan
03-20-2004, 05:39 PM
I don't think i would because i like seeing the FULL LENGTH EPISODES. The Sharpness of the Picture is not that big of a deal to me. I Just found out today that the DVD for What's Happening is Edited which means my money was wasted.
Brian Damage
03-20-2004, 05:48 PM
I would if I really wanted to see it. I know the What's Happening DVD is edited, but I would still buy season 2 if/when it comes out.
barwars
03-20-2004, 05:49 PM
woah woah woah.

what's edited on "What's Happening" ?!
TVFactFan
03-20-2004, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by Brian Damage
I would if I really wanted to see it. I know the What's Happening DVD is edited, but I would still buy season 2 if/when it comes out.


I would not use my money tp buy edited eps. I rather do without. The only reason i accepted edited versions of other shows is because it was recorded off TV. I'm not paying $40 for chopped up eps. The hell with the sharpness of the picture. That's like having a girlfriend with a PRETTY FACE and Messed up TEETH-LOL
barwars
03-20-2004, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I would not use my money tp buy edited eps. I rather do without. The only reason i accepted edited versions of other shows is because it was recorded off TV. I'm not paying $40 for chopped up eps. The hell with the sharpness of the picture. That's like having a girlfriend with a PRETTY FACE and Messed up TEETH-LOL


but in the end.... you have no girlfriend.
TVFactFan
03-20-2004, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by barwars88
but in the end.... you have no girlfriend.


Why would I care if she had MISSING TEETH? Just like you shouldn't care about eps on DVD with MISSING SCENES!
James
03-20-2004, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I would not use my money tp buy edited eps. I rather do without. The only reason i accepted edited versions of other shows is because it was recorded off TV. I'm not paying $40 for chopped up eps. The hell with the sharpness of the picture. That's like having a girlfriend with a PRETTY FACE and Messed up TEETH-LOL

Absolutely!!! :rock:

I don't want the DVD versions with cut-out material! (I'm happy I'm still able to hear all eight minutes plus of Don McLean's "American Pie" on the radio when it plays!)
barwars
03-20-2004, 07:35 PM
As much as I hate it.... if it were a show that DOESNT air in syndication where I live.... Id buy it anyways.


But if a show like "Cheers" or "I Love Lucy" was edited.... Im not sure I would get it if it were edited seeing that I can watch the show daily edited anyways.








But you've got to think....
if a show is edited.... they wont change it.
You either take what they give you.... or not.
dawsongirl
03-20-2004, 09:36 PM
If it's a rare show, yes. Otherwise, no.
TVFactFan
03-20-2004, 10:05 PM
Originally posted by dawsongirl
If it's a rare show, yes. Otherwise, no.


rare show like That's My Mama?-LOL
Ant-Lox
03-21-2004, 11:19 AM
I would still buy the shows on DVD, I don't care if their edited or not.
dawsongirl
03-21-2004, 08:08 PM
Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
rare show like That's My Mama?-LOL

Uh...probably not. I'd have to have actually seen the show first.
TVFactFan
03-21-2004, 08:28 PM
Originally posted by dawsongirl
Uh...probably not. I'd have to have actually seen the show first.


Well the show can't be no worse than Hogan Heroes
Seth
03-21-2004, 08:34 PM
Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Well the show can't be no worse than Hogan Heroes

(Solomon, man, you just said the wrong thing to the wrong person. I'd run, if I were you :-P)

Depends on the show, and the pricetag, really.
Brian
03-21-2004, 10:46 PM
I would but only under the following circumstances.

1. If there were only a few episodes edited, like a couple from the Sanford and Son DVDs.
2. If the edits were made only because the scene/scenes cut might offend a number of people today. Otherwise, if they make pointless edits, I wouldn't like it.
3. If the edits didn't exceed 2-3 minutes. If that happened to a number of episodes, I would might as well watch the show on TV Land.
TVFactFan
03-21-2004, 11:01 PM
Originally posted by Brian
I would but only under the following circumstances.

1. If there were only a few episodes edited, like a couple from the Sanford and Son DVDs.
2. If the edits were made only because the scene/scenes cut might offend a number of people today. Otherwise, if they make pointless edits, I wouldn't like it.
3. If the edits didn't exceed 2-3 minutes. If that happened to a number of episodes, I would might as well watch the show on TV Land.



No one should be offended by what they hear in a sitcom. I want THE FULL LENGTH EPISODE
Brian
03-22-2004, 01:17 AM
Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
No one should be offended by what they hear in a sitcom. I want THE FULL LENGTH EPISODE


What about words that are racist, like the "N" word? I know that there were some sitcoms in the 1970s that used that word. That's what I was talking about.
dandelion wine
03-22-2004, 01:23 AM
It would have to be a show I really, really wanted.
TVFactFan
03-22-2004, 06:24 PM
Originally posted by Brian
What about words that are racist, like the "N" word? I know that there were some sitcoms in the 1970s that used that word. That's what I was talking about.


The N-word is WHAT MADE THE SHOWS ENTERTAINING!!!!!. I liked when George Jefferson used it, James Evans used it, Fred Sanford used it and when Archie Bunker used it. No i'm just playing, Archie never used it-LOL
Stuck In The '70's
03-23-2004, 12:11 AM
It would have to be a rare show that isn't aired anywhere.
Lady T
03-23-2004, 12:14 AM
It depends on the show..I would purchase a DVD if it was a show that I have not seen in a while and it was worth paying the 40 bucks for; for an exsample I would pay for The Courtship of Eddie's Father DVD if some of the episodes were edited or not....
Brad
03-23-2004, 01:11 AM
Absolutely not.
calvertfan
03-23-2004, 07:45 PM
Yes, if they were ALL that was available.
Dean Winchester
03-24-2004, 02:32 PM
I would, your favorite tv shows preserved on DVD is good for a collection. Never have to wait to see your favorite episodes of a series again. Taping it on blank tapes is not the same thing IMO
dlemond
03-24-2004, 02:46 PM
What are you going to do?

Wait around for the unedited version to come out?
Watch it on TV with lesser quality and MORE edits?

Never see the show again because it is rarely on tv?

Sure, be that stubborn and deprive yourself of the best you are going to see it within probably the next 20 years- or ever again.

You really think they are going to re-release a new set of What's Happening or Sanford and Son?

Keep dreaming.
TVFactFan
03-24-2004, 08:58 PM
Originally posted by dlemond
What are you going to do?

Wait around for the unedited version to come out?
Watch it on TV with lesser quality and MORE edits?

Never see the show again because it is rarely on tv?

Sure, be that stubborn and deprive yourself of the best you are going to see it within probably the next 20 years- or ever again.

You really think they are going to re-release a new set of What's Happening or Sanford and Son?

Keep dreaming.


The shock hasn't completely wore off yet. Still can't believe a scene was missing in a episode on a DVD
Lady T
03-24-2004, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
The shock hasn't completely wore off yet. Still can't believe a scene was missing in a episode on a DVD I am like a tad upset about the small amount of editing on Sanford and Son DVD's, but you have to realize that it is a lot better than taping the episode from the hacked jobs they do on Tv Land...
TVFactFan
03-24-2004, 09:06 PM
Originally posted by Undercover Angel
I am like a tad upset about the small amount of editing on Sanford and Son DVD's, but you have to realize that it is a lot better than taping the episode from the hacked jobs they do on Tv Land...



Yeah that's true
tvfan0101
03-25-2004, 03:52 PM
I'd prefer not to but, as others have said, getting any version of the show on DVD is better than not having any/watching it horribly cut apart in syndication.

That said, if I bought a DVD of a show that was cut and the next year an uncut version as released, I'd be quite upset.
TVFactFan
03-25-2004, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by tvobscurities
I'd prefer not to but, as others have said, getting any version of the show on DVD is better than not having any/watching it horribly cut apart in syndication.

That said, if I bought a DVD of a show that was cut and the next year an uncut version as released, I'd be quite upset.


I would too.