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Posted: **Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:36 am**

I don't know if I want to be a completist when it comes to TV DVD's. There are DVD's of TV shows in which I'd want it all but there are ones like The X-Files which, in my opinion, is buy worthy only for the first 5 seasons where they put out some of the best stuff television has put out period. But the rest sadly fall short.

Posted: **Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:04 am**

I had stopped watching The Sopranos some time ago due to the ineptness of the local network and their decision to program the show at 11.30pm rather than the quality of the show! Given it is now finished, I plan on getting all six seasons of Sopranos and watching it from the beginning over a few weeks. Hopefully, the final season will be available on DVD soon.

Posted: **Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:08 am**

Am I the only one who watches Stargate: SG-1 and Atlantis? o_0

Posted: **Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:49 pm**

Longford. I'm thinking about picking this up for the commentary track.

Posted: **Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:17 pm**

I don't know what this is, but I'd like the center square to block please. With a side order of KISS, Donny and Marie, Witchie-Poo, and Billy Barty.

Posted: **Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:25 pm**

wikipedia:

A Halloween TV Special that was broadcast on October 29th 1976 on ABC.It featured guest stars Margaret Hamilton The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz, Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf, Tim Conway,Roz Kelly from Happy Days, Florence Henderson from The Brady Bunch KISS, Billy Barty, Betty White and (in an unbilled surprise appearance) Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond.

The witches, in the special's storyline grant three wishes to Paul. The first wish he becomes a trucker who competes against a fellow trucker (Tim Conway) for the love of a diner waitress (Roz Kelly). Paul's second wish he's a sheik trying to woo a kidnapped beauty (Florence Henderson) only to be interrupted by Tim Conway as a Foreign Legion scout sent in to save Florence from Paul. In the third wish, Lynde allows the witches to make a choice and they wish go to a disco. At the disco, Florence Henderson returns to sing a disco version of "That Old Black Magic." Paul is also treated to three performances from KISS. They perform Detroit Rock City, Beth and King of the Night Time World -- and they engage in a comic exchange with the star after Margaret Hamilton introduces the band to Paul.

The show ends with the entire cast assembling for a performance of "Disco Baby" by Lynde and Roz Kelly.

An uncredited remake of Simon of the Desert?

Posted: **Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:26 am**

After four years of rumors, here's some solid evidence that the holy grail of sketch comedy is coming to DVD this Fall.

Posted: **Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:18 pm**

neuro wrote:After four years of rumors, here's some solid evidence that the holy grail of sketch comedy is coming to DVD this Fall.

Probably not too long after The Ten finally gets to my town. Seriously great news and all thanks to amazing fantastic new free market economy.

Posted: **Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:50 pm**

After four years of rumors, here's some solid evidence that the holy grail of sketch comedy is coming to DVD this Fall.

I hope it includes the CBS primetime special they did around the time the show was ending...

Posted: **Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:57 pm**

My collection is:

Aqua Teen Hunger Force 1-4
Wonder Showzen 1-2
Trailer Park Boys 3
The Brak Show 1-2
Robot Chicken 1
The Big O 1-2
FLCL
American Dad 1
Speed Racer 1-3
The Simpsons 1-5
South Park 1-8
Reno 911 1
Futurama 1
Family Guy 1-3

Posted: **Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:45 pm**

Aside from finishing up a couple of series (Sopranos, the Shield, and Seinfeld as they come along), I think my TV DVDs are pretty much set. I own the ones I really like, and despite the avalanche of available shows now, I haven't found much else necessary to own. Here's what I have:

The Shield 1 - 5
Sopranos 1 - 5 (waiting for a deal on 6.1 and .2)
Homicide: Complete Series set
Band of Brothers
The X-Files 1 - 9
Firefly
Freaks & Geeks
Undeclared
Seinfeld 1 - 8
Curb Your Enthusiasm 1 - 5
Arrested Development 1 - 3
Ned & Stacey (would like to finish this off, but Sony doesn't seem interested in releasing the final season)
Honeymooners: Classic 39
Mr. Show 1 - 4
I'm Alan Partridge 1 + 2
The Office (BBC) complete series
Extras 1 + 2
Spaced complete series
Father Ted complete series

I'd like the pick up the complete Black Books set (again) sometime, and am looking forward to It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia coming up. Might grab Battlestar Galactica on HD once the whole thing is available.

Posted: **Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:49 pm**

Babylon 5 - Complete Series.
Batman Animated - Complete Series.
Bottom - Complete Series.
Crime Story - Complete Series.
Homicide - Complete Series.
Miami Vice - Season 1.
Oz - Complete Series.
The Shield - Season 1.
The Young Ones - Complete Series

Posted: **Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:51 am**

Smurfs Season 1 Part 1 coming on Dec 4th.

Posted: **Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:54 pm**

dx23 wrote:Smurfs Season 1 Part 1 coming on Dec 4th.

I sat down and watched a couple of episodes of The Smurfs on TV recently. It was the first time in years that I'd seen any episodes all the way through, and I have to say that they haven't held up very well over the years. I used to love them as a kid, but now I'm surprised at how repetitive and cheaply made they were. They certainly don't hold up as well as the original comics by Peyo.

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:11 pm**

The Wire S4 coming soon

No date set just yet, but it will be out before Christmas.

Posted: **Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:40 am**

^ As I've stated before, the best show currently airing on American TV.

Posted: **Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:32 pm**

Faint praise, at best.

Posted: **Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:48 pm**

Polybius wrote:^ As I've stated before, the best show currently airing on American TV.

Easily.

Posted: **Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:34 am**

Okay...

The second best drama series to ever air on American TV, behind (and sometimes it's not far behind at all) Homicide.

Happy?

Posted: **Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:43 pm**

The Invunche wrote:
Polybius wrote:^ As I've stated before, the best show currently airing on American TV.
Easily.

Seconded. And FWIW, it's far better than Homicide, which drove me up the wall by the director's obsessive need to shoot "dramatic" moments three times, or to repeat the shot three times, whichever you prefer. In terms of complexity of storyline, as well as successfully juggling so many competing characters, motivations, etc., The Wire wins hands-down.

Posted: **Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:52 am**

The Sarah Silverman Program: Season One, Oct. 2.

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:08 am**

jbeall wrote: In terms of complexity of storyline, as well as successfully juggling so many competing characters, motivations, etc., The Wire wins hands-down.

I tend to agree. It's just that I've had Homicide at the top of my list for so long, and I love those characters and their arc so much, it's hard for me to take it off the top spot.

Posted: **Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:00 am**

HBO's best show, Flight of the Conchords, gets its first season released November 6.

Posted: **Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:24 am**

Donald Brown wrote:HBO's best show, Flight of the Conchords, gets its first season released November 6.

Well, HBO's best show is called "The Wire", but why quibble.
"Conchords" is an absolute delight and I am even willing to prostrate myself and rely on the power of prayer (the law of averages says it has to work sometime) in the hope of a second season.

Posted: **Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:33 am**

No need, a second season of what is by far HBO's best show has already been confirmed.

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