Sports Night TRIPLE dipping DVDS? - Blu-ray Forum

Groo The Perverted · 04-01-2010, 02:59 AM

This is crazy. I love this show with all my heart, but this is getting ridiculous. Unless they have removed the laugh track, there's nothing on this release that's not on the 10th Anniversary edition of the ENTIRE SERIES, besides a snazzy new cover.

Has there been another instance of a TV show getting THIS many releases?

In November of 2002, Disney released the complete series on DVD

[Show spoiler]

September 30th 2008, SHOUT! Factory released a 10th Anniversary set of the Complete Series.

[Show spoiler]

Now, this week Shout! Factory has released Season 1 DVD with all the bonus features that were on the 10th Anniversary edition.

[Show spoiler]

Groo The Perverted · 04-01-2010, 07:47 PM

And to the loser who one-starred the thread, get a life. lmao.

Better yet, maybe that IS their life. One-starring threads on an internet message board! All those years of school really paid off, eh?

Clark Kent · 04-03-2010, 05:03 AM

It is crazy considering the show never had that good of ratings. The show must sell like hotcakes on dvd. Many shows do not get more than a couple seasons released, ones much more famous than Sports Night.

Groo The Perverted · 04-03-2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

It is crazy considering the show never had that good of ratings. The show must sell like hotcakes on dvd. Many shows do not get more than a couple seasons released, ones much more famous than Sports Night.

Yeah I love the show and it's one of my all time favorites. Definitely my favorite Comedy show.

I just wasn't sure why this release is happening, seeing as how the VERY SAME COMPANY (Shout!) put out the 10th Anniversary Complete Set back in late 2008.

With the EXACT SAME EXTRAS.

If they could ever somehow remove the laugh track I would love it. Is that even possible to go back and remove the laugh track without affecting the regular audio?

That would be something worth looking at.

fatediesel · 04-05-2010, 03:08 PM

Loved Sports Night, have watched the series on DVD about 3 times, although it's been a few years since I last saw it. It had a perfect cast, and many of the actors went on to bigger things. That said, the laugh track was awful and completely unnecessary.

Also, I own the original Disney release, and have no idea why they (Shout Factory) thought it was a good idea to release the first season on it's own, especially considering the second season isn't available on it's own and the complete series can be had for $10 more.

Cheerupemokid · 04-09-2010, 05:36 PM

The only advantage I see is that this new first season release looks pretty slim, at least compared to the full series release back from 2002 (which is the one I still proudly own). But is that enough of a reason to buy the newer version? Not for me.

I'd buy Sports Night on Blu-Ray and replace my DVDs, for space reasons, but replacing one DVD set for another DVD set just isn't my thing.

And now I'm realizing I haven't watched this series in forever. Has to be a good 5 years or so since I even sat down to watch an episode or two. I really loved this show when it was first on, it might be time to give it another viewing.

Groo The Perverted · 04-09-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheerupemokid

The only advantage I see is that this new first season release looks pretty slim, at least compared to the full series release back from 2002 (which is the one I still proudly own). But is that enough of a reason to buy the newer version? Not for me.

I'd buy Sports Night on Blu-Ray and replace my DVDs, for space reasons, but replacing one DVD set for another DVD set just isn't my thing.

And now I'm realizing I haven't watched this series in forever. Has to be a good 5 years or so since I even sat down to watch an episode or two. I really loved this show when it was first on, it might be time to give it another viewing.

Well the same company that put this single season out, also put out a 10th Anniversary set that has a ton of extras, but all those extras that are on THIS one, is on THAT one.

10-20-2024, 05:55 AM

The release of "Sports Night" DVDs has become frustrating for fans, as the new release by Shout! Factory offers no significant new content beyond a new cover compared to the 10th Anniversary edition. The series has seen multiple versions since Disney's original release in 2002 and the 10th Anniversary edition in 2008. Fans feel these frequent re-releases are excessive, especially without any changes like the removal of the laugh track.

BudBaxter · 10-21-2024, 01:54 PM

When you say 'the new release by Shout! Factory', you mean the one that came out 14 years ago?

You joined the forum just to drag up an ancient thread? Welcome!

04-01-2010, 02:59 AM	#1
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	Sports Night TRIPLE dipping DVDS? This is crazy. I love this show with all my heart, but this is getting ridiculous. Unless they have removed the laugh track, there's nothing on this release that's not on the 10th Anniversary edition of the ENTIRE SERIES, besides a snazzy new cover. Has there been another instance of a TV show getting THIS many releases? In November of 2002, Disney released the complete series on DVD [Show spoiler] September 30th 2008, SHOUT! Factory released a 10th Anniversary set of the Complete Series. [Show spoiler] Now, this week Shout! Factory has released Season 1 DVD with all the bonus features that were on the 10th Anniversary edition. [Show spoiler]

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04-01-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	And to the loser who one-starred the thread, get a life. lmao. Better yet, maybe that IS their life. One-starring threads on an internet message board! All those years of school really paid off, eh?

04-03-2010, 05:03 AM	#3
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It is crazy considering the show never had that good of ratings. The show must sell like hotcakes on dvd. Many shows do not get more than a couple seasons released, ones much more famous than Sports Night.

04-05-2010, 03:08 PM	#5
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Loved Sports Night, have watched the series on DVD about 3 times, although it's been a few years since I last saw it. It had a perfect cast, and many of the actors went on to bigger things. That said, the laugh track was awful and completely unnecessary. Also, I own the original Disney release, and have no idea why they (Shout Factory) thought it was a good idea to release the first season on it's own, especially considering the second season isn't available on it's own and the complete series can be had for $10 more.

04-09-2010, 05:36 PM	#6
Cheerupemokid Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Brooklyn, NYC Blu-ray collection:182	The only advantage I see is that this new first season release looks pretty slim, at least compared to the full series release back from 2002 (which is the one I still proudly own). But is that enough of a reason to buy the newer version? Not for me. I'd buy Sports Night on Blu-Ray and replace my DVDs, for space reasons, but replacing one DVD set for another DVD set just isn't my thing. And now I'm realizing I haven't watched this series in forever. Has to be a good 5 years or so since I even sat down to watch an episode or two. I really loved this show when it was first on, it might be time to give it another viewing.

10-20-2024, 05:55 AM	#8
sajjadali123 Guest	The release of "Sports Night" DVDs has become frustrating for fans, as the new release by Shout! Factory offers no significant new content beyond a new cover compared to the 10th Anniversary edition. The series has seen multiple versions since Disney's original release in 2002 and the 10th Anniversary edition in 2008. Fans feel these frequent re-releases are excessive, especially without any changes like the removal of the laugh track.

10-21-2024, 01:54 PM	#9
BudBaxter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016	When you say 'the new release by Shout! Factory', you mean the one that came out 14 years ago? You joined the forum just to drag up an ancient thread? Welcome!

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