I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Series - 8 January 2025 - Imprint Television #16

[MrHT]

I’ve been debating about whether to spend the $250 for the Imprint BD set. How much of an upgrade is this over the old Sony DVDs?

[cloggedmind]

Originally Posted by MrHT

I’ve been debating about whether to spend the $250 for the Imprint BD set. How much of an upgrade is this over the old Sony DVDs?

So far, just previewing various episodes I see a vast improvement over the Sony dvd edition. Now, having said that, I know there are a few episodes here and there on the original dvds that have a shaky soundtrack, with lots of flutter and instability. I don't remember exactly which episodes those are (it's been near 5 years since a watch), but when I get a free bit of time I intend to skim the dvds and check the Blu counterpart to see if those were corrected.

For the b&w episodes? No contest. Imprint hands down. Never had the Mill Crick Jeannie Blu, so I can't give any impression or comparison with that one.

Ask yourself, is this a show that you will revisit? Programs like this, Bewitched, Gilligan, MASH, Bob Newhart (the list is long!) hold a special place for me and I do dive into them regularly, though not always completely or in order. They are just trips into my own, nostalgic playground and comfort space. So, to have what I consider, so far, to be the best presentation (for both Jeannie and Bewitched, which I'm currently revisiting/binge-ing in order) is, indeed, quite worth the investment.

Consider your own taste and remember the FOMO* Factor: If you miss this go-round, you've got maybe a 50/50 chance of a less expensive reissue or a more expensive after-market search for an out-of-print set.



*FOMO = Fear Of Missing Out. A very real phenomenon and sales tactic exploited in advertising and sales where limited edition quantities are involved, and something very real for people like me who are OCD when it comes to the latest Thing I Must Have In My Life.