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bluskies · 07-06-2012, 04:59 PM

The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series Blu-ray

The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series Blu-ray review

Since there hasn't been a thread started yet for the news on the front page, I thought I would start so we can comment on it.

I am looking forward to it.

Here's the news
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9080

In the link that goes to Image's page, click on the down arrow on the red box on the right to see the part for Blu-ray.

It's going to be expensive, though. List:$349.98.

But if I can get it on Oct. 30th, the release date, I will watch the classic "It May Look Like A Walnut" episode the next night. Perfect for Halloween!

mzupeman · 07-06-2012, 05:27 PM

Ummm.... wow. My jaw is dropped and will probably remain so until at least Monday morning. A must have... but so expensive!

AlecEiffel · 07-06-2012, 05:29 PM

This is awesome! I would have never expected this in my wildest dreams. That price needs to go way down, though.

#Darren · 07-06-2012, 05:35 PM

Wow!

Pirate King · 07-06-2012, 05:41 PM

I would love to own this classic TV series. I am sure I am not the only one who believes that TV comedys were much better then than they are now. This is a very funny show and one that you can watch with your kids, or in my case, your grandkids. Great news. I am sure the price will get down to less than 200 dollars.

PowellPressburger · 07-06-2012, 05:45 PM

A must have if we can get an amazon pre-order price of below $199.99 I will pre-order instantly.

Dex Robinson · 07-06-2012, 05:47 PM

This is a delightful jaw-dropper. 99% of all Blu-ray releases are rumoured and hinted-at long in advance. This one is out of the blue (no pun intended).

I saw the news this morning and my first thought was, "Let's wait until somebody starts a thread and see how long it is before people complain about the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price".

EricJ · 07-06-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluskies

But if I can get it on Oct. 30th, the release date, I will watch the classic "It May Look Like A Walnut" episode the next night. Perfect for Halloween!

And remember, blu....thumbs up!

mzupeman · 07-06-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

And remember, blu....thumbs up!

Nice reference!

mzupeman · 07-06-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

This is a delightful jaw-dropper. 99% of all Blu-ray releases are rumoured and hinted-at long in advance. This one is out of the blue (no pun intended).

I saw the news this morning and my first thought was, "Let's wait until somebody starts a thread and see how long it is before people complain about the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price".

It isnt the MSRP Im concerned about.... it is the price of all the wonderful things that are coming out at the same time! I am in a serious predicament... I will likely have to choose between this or the Hitchcock set!

bigshot · 07-06-2012, 06:32 PM

This is one that is fine on DVD for me. It's not like the Twilight Zone or Star Trek where there was a lot of location shooting and interesting cinematography. I don't need to have perfectly rendered houndstooth on suits and pores on the skin to appreciate this show completely.

octagon · 07-06-2012, 06:45 PM

Yeah, I'm a little in-between as well. It's a great show and should look great in HD buuuuuuuuut I'm not sure how much I'd be willing to part with for the upgrade.

That said, though, this is outstanding news. Given all the hand-wringing over the supposed death of the catalog market it's always nice to see signs that it's not only alive but apparently quite healthy.

McCrutchy · 07-07-2012, 12:53 AM

I have never seen this show at all...I feel out in the cold...

Adam4Rizzel · 07-07-2012, 01:32 AM

This is such a good step in the right direction.

HonestJohn · 07-07-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I have never seen this show at all...I feel out in the cold...

If you like classic comedy you'll love this. Had the series on DVD but parted with it when I went Blu to raise cash. Definitely plan on getting it back on Blu though once the price comes down. As I watched the DVD's, frankly I was amazed at how well the show has held up after all these years although dated, always funny. Had a crush on Mary way back then as well ... very hot.

Adam4Rizzel · 07-07-2012, 01:47 AM

I really hope this will innovate more shows coming to Blu-Ray! Even those that were videotaped! I'd buy Carol Burnett, The Muppet Show, etc. on Blu-Ray! And I know up-converting would be the only thing possible, but still. Gotta support this format.

McCrutchy · 07-07-2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HonestJohn

If you like classic comedy you'll love this. Had the series on DVD but parted with it when I went Blu to raise cash. Definitely plan on getting it back on Blu though once the price comes down. As I watched the DVD's, frankly I was amazed at how well the show has held up after all these years although dated, always funny. Had a crush on Mary way back then as well ... very hot.

1. I love Classic TV.

2. MTM is dynamite.

I must watch some episodes.

EricJ · 07-07-2012, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I have never seen this show at all...I feel out in the cold...

Oh, well, here ya go:

[Show spoiler]

Or, being Image, it's on Instant Netflix, so go rent an episode at random. They're ALL good.
(Although it helps to start with "Don't Trip Over That Mountain", "The Curious Thing About Women", or "My Husband is Not a Drunk", in addition to said Walnut episode....Which latter is essential to know for TV history, on the level of Chuckles the Clown.)

This is, simply, the hippest, smartest sitcom ever to come out of the entire 60's--If all you're picturing of 60's Sitcoms is Bewitched, Hogan's Heroes, and Beverly Hillbillies, prepare to be knocked on your hinder, compared to any of today's "Office" or "30 Rock".
(And I'd easily put "The Flintstones" at second best with "Addams Family" a distant third.)

bluskies · 07-07-2012, 03:33 AM

Best - episode - ever !

"Coast to Coast Big Mouth"

FilmCafe · 07-07-2012, 09:42 AM

This is very appealing news, it's a shame that the price tag is so high but perhaps it will go on sale one day. I'm hoping they release Bewitched on Blu-ray soon.

07-06-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:1170 DVD collection:248 Blu-ray reviews: 71	The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series - Image Nov 13 The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series Blu-ray The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series Blu-ray review Since there hasn't been a thread started yet for the news on the front page, I thought I would start so we can comment on it. I am looking forward to it. Here's the news http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9080 In the link that goes to Image's page, click on the down arrow on the red box on the right to see the part for Blu-ray. It's going to be expensive, though. List:$349.98. But if I can get it on Oct. 30th, the release date, I will watch the classic "It May Look Like A Walnut" episode the next night. Perfect for Halloween! Last edited by MichaelR; 11-22-2012 at 05:08 AM.

07-06-2012, 05:27 PM	#2
mzupeman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Upstate New York Blu-ray collection:664 DVD collection:123	Ummm.... wow. My jaw is dropped and will probably remain so until at least Monday morning. A must have... but so expensive! 2012 favs: Prometheus, Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures, Universal Classic Monsters, The Terminator (UK), E.T. (digibook), JAWS (digibook), Walking Dead Season 2 w/ Zombie Head, Full Metal Jacket (digibook), Star Trek TNG Season 1, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Casablanca, Game of Thrones Season 1, Cleopatra (UK)

07-06-2012, 05:41 PM	#5
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1098 Blu-ray reviews:4 Hardware reviews:1	I would love to own this classic TV series. I am sure I am not the only one who believes that TV comedys were much better then than they are now. This is a very funny show and one that you can watch with your kids, or in my case, your grandkids. Great news. I am sure the price will get down to less than 200 dollars. Drink up, me arties, Yo Ho…… Sony KDSR70XBR2 70", Pioneer Elite BDP95FD Blu Ray player, Pioneer Elite VSX92THX Receiver, SVS 5.1 Speaker System: SVS MTS-01 (Left and Right), SVS MCS-01 (Center), SVS MBS-01 (Surrounds), SVS PB13 Ultra (Sub)

07-06-2012, 05:45 PM	#6
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Mpls, MN Blu-ray collection:661 DVD collection:244 Blu-ray reviews: 50 Trading Score:1	A must have if we can get an amazon pre-order price of below $199.99 I will pre-order instantly. Stop the Replacing of original Studio Opening / Closing logos! These are becoming endangered and should be kept intact. They are part of film history. Panasonic Viera 50" TH-50PZ80U Pioneer Elite SC-65 Emotiva XPA-5 MartinLogan: ESL, Grotto i, Motif, FX2, Motion 15 LG BD550 Region Free Sony PS3

07-06-2012, 06:45 PM	#12
octagon Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:1015	Yeah, I'm a little in-between as well. It's a great show and should look great in HD buuuuuuuuut I'm not sure how much I'd be willing to part with for the upgrade. That said, though, this is outstanding news. Given all the hand-wringing over the supposed death of the catalog market it's always nice to see signs that it's not only alive but apparently quite healthy. And I have been fortunate to escape what has been called “that form of snobbery which can accept the Literature of Entertainment in the Past, but only the Literature of the Enlightenment in the Present.” - Raymond Chandler 'Course I'm respectable. I'm old. Politicians, ugly buildings, and whors all get respectable if they last long enough.* - Noah Cross

07-06-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
AlecEiffel Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:outside of San Francisco, CA Blu-ray collection:990 DVD collection:1	This is awesome! I would have never expected this in my wildest dreams. That price needs to go way down, though.

07-06-2012, 05:35 PM	#4
#Darren Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:801 Blu-ray reviews: 46	Wow!

07-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#7
Dex Robinson Senior Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Winnipeg, Canada	This is a delightful jaw-dropper. 99% of all Blu-ray releases are rumoured and hinted-at long in advance. This one is out of the blue (no pun intended). I saw the news this morning and my first thought was, "Let's wait until somebody starts a thread and see how long it is before people complain about the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price".

07-06-2012, 06:32 PM	#11
bigshot Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	This is one that is fine on DVD for me. It's not like the Twilight Zone or Star Trek where there was a lot of location shooting and interesting cinematography. I don't need to have perfectly rendered houndstooth on suits and pores on the skin to appreciate this show completely.

07-07-2012, 12:53 AM	#13
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:543 DVD collection:90 PS3 collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 5 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:10	I have never seen this show at all...I feel out in the cold... "You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment."

07-07-2012, 01:32 AM	#14
Adam4Rizzel Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray collection:115 DVD collection:37	This is such a good step in the right direction.

07-07-2012, 01:47 AM	#16
Adam4Rizzel Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray collection:115 DVD collection:37	I really hope this will innovate more shows coming to Blu-Ray! Even those that were videotaped! I'd buy Carol Burnett, The Muppet Show, etc. on Blu-Ray! And I know up-converting would be the only thing possible, but still. Gotta support this format.

07-07-2012, 03:33 AM	#19
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:1170 DVD collection:248 Blu-ray reviews: 71	Best - episode - ever ! "Coast to Coast Big Mouth"

07-07-2012, 09:42 AM	#20
FilmCafe Member Member since:Apr 2012 Blu-ray collection:260 DVD collection:52 PS3 collection:2	This is very appealing news, it's a shame that the price tag is so high but perhaps it will go on sale one day. I'm hoping they release Bewitched on Blu-ray soon.

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