Freaks and Geeks - The Complete Series

[Banjo]

I'm referring to the complete series which is available on the DVD format. I need to know if this set is closed captioned or not. Can anybody tell me if it is?

I know it doesn't have subtitles. There is no mention of closed captioning being included. I looked up a couple reviews and they claim it is closed captioned. I'll like to hear from some of you if it's possible. I'm thinking of buying it.

I just don't want to send it back to Amazon if it isn't closed captioned.

[tommyboy81]

Had to check it before answering. It's not coming up on my tv.

Ep. 10 The Diary had to be one of the funniest episodes. Then after 11 is when the story started getting serious

[Banjo]

Was it in 480i or 480p? Just asking because there is often an issue with displaying closed captioning if it's enabled in progressive mode (480p) or higher. The reason for this is due to the fact that closed captioning is analog and enter at every 21 lines in 480i. With progressive mode, the signal is not recognized as there is no room for it.

But thanks for checking.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

Was it in 480i or 480p? Just asking because there is often an issue with displaying closed captioning if it's enabled in progressive mode (480p) or higher. The reason for this is due to the fact that closed captioning is analog and enter at every 21 lines in 480i. With progressive mode, the signal is not recognized as there is no room for it.

But thanks for checking.

can't really tell you because I'm playing it on my BR Player. So my tv says 1080p. But my Panny has both Analog and Digital.

[tommyboy81]

Alright just played it on a regular player with the red and white wires to the tv (480i) and yes the CC does appear.

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Alright just played it on a regular player with the red and white wires to the tv (480i) and yes the CC does appear.

Great, thanks a bunch. :-)

[Moviefan1203]

They need to release this bad boy on Blu-ray. GREAT series.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

Great, thanks a bunch. :-)

No problem

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

They need to release this bad boy on Blu-ray. GREAT series.

Yes they do and Widescreen. But it's up to Dreamworks

[Banjo]

I watched the first 2 episodes today. Wow, what a terrific show! I love it already.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

I watched the first 2 episodes today. Wow, what a terrific show! I love it already.

You've never seen it?

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

You've never seen it?

Nope.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

Nope.

Oh man. It gets better and better. Ep.8 through 11 i think are the funniest. Can't remember the Halloween episode. 9 is the funniest IMO. Then the subject matter gets serious. Becomes somewhat of a Drama.

You should try out Undeclared if you end up liking this. ABC Family's Greek has nothing on this. Don't know how Greek is still on.

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Oh man. It gets better and better. Ep.8 through 11 i think are the funniest. 9 is the funniest IMO. Then the subject matter gets serious. Becomes somewhat of a Drama.

You should try out Undeclared if you end up liking this. ABC Family's Greek has nothing on this. Don't know how Greek is still on.

I plan to get it someday.

Just in case the Canucks are interested, Amazon.ca has "Freaks and Geeks" for $34.99. That's 46% off.

http://www.amazon.ca/Freaks-Geeks-Co...3708810&sr=8-2

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

I plan to get it someday.

Just in case the Canucks are interested, Amazon.ca has "Freaks and Geeks" for $34.99. That's 46% off.

http://www.amazon.ca/Freaks-Geeks-Co...3708810&sr=8-2

Thats less then what I paid. I paid $45.99

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Thats less then what I paid. I paid $45.99

If you ask me, I think SHOUT! Factory overprice their DVDs compared to the other studios. Although SHOUT! is a smaller distributor, so that may play a role in the pricing of their DVDs. But truthfully, I do think they are overpriced considering the fact that they lack any subtitles.

Thankfully, they do come with closed captioning.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

If you ask me, I think SHOUT! Factory overprice their DVDs compared to the other studios. Although SHOUT! is a smaller distributor, so that may play a role in the pricing of their DVDs. But truthfully, I do think they are overpriced considering the fact that they lack any subtitles.

Thankfully, they do come with closed captioning.

They figure since fans kept begging and begging and begging for these they decided to put it that price. It's been that prices for years........ Undeclared i think is alittle cheaper. I can't remember how much I paid for it.

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

They figure since fans kept begging and begging and begging for these they decided to put it that price. It's been that prices for years........ Undeclared i think is alittle cheaper. I can't remember how much I paid for it.

How many episodes on that one?

Yeah, it's all about supply and demand. I ain't shelling out $120 for the fancy edition of Freaks and Geeks though. No way.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Banjo

How many episodes on that one?

Yeah, it's all about supply and demand. I ain't shelling out $120 for the fancy edition of Freaks and Geeks though. No way.

17 episodes. 1 that was unaired. Had to look at the box.

I'm think Dreamworks has something to do with the pricing since they're not the ones that originally had them. Oh wait. Dreamworks is Universial and Universial is NBC and NBC had Freaks and Geeks. But Fox had Undeclared

[tommyboy81]

Undeclared

http://www.amazon.com/Undeclared-Com...3709597&sr=8-1

I paid around that price. Got it at Best Buy

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

17 episodes. 1 that was unaired. Had to look at the box.

I'm think Dreamworks has something to do with the pricing since they're not the ones that originally had them. Oh wait. Dreamworks is Universial and Universial is NBC and NBC had Freaks and Geeks. But Fox had Undeclared

Freaks and Geeks is a hour-long series, Undeclared is a half-hour-long series, correct? If so, that would explain why it's cheaper.

Actually, DreamWorks isn't Universal. Nor is it the other way around. At the time of the airing of both series, it was an independent studio. DreamWorks did have a long-term contract with Universal Home Video for the VHS and DVD distribution. For some odd reasons, some of their TV shows ended up being distributed through SHOUT! Factory instead.

Recently, DreamWorks SKG signed on with Reliance since they were unhappy with Paramount. They now are going to release all of their future movies through Universal Studios.