The Don Knotts Collection (Shout Select) - October 5th, 2021

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by cloggedmind

Why are they "Trailers from Hell"?

It's a YouTube series that has filmmakers discuss why they like a particular movie while the trailer is playing:

Adam Rifkin on THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN - YouTube

Larry Karaszewski on THE LOVE GOD? - YouTube

[Professor Echo]

Just popping in to say Bull Moose is currently selling this for $35.97 with free shipping and no tax for all but two states. Not bad for five movies and what I personally feel are great extras, more than I expected (to be honest, I don't need critical/historical/educational or other typical bonus features for these movies). Anyway, this comes out to be $7.20 per movie.

DON KNOTTS Collection @ Bull Moose

[MifuneFan]

Down to $31.49 at Amazon

Also, here's the back cover art:

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Down to $31.49 at Amazon

Can you believe that with the g.d. tax Amazon charges me it only winds up being about a dollar less than the Bull Moose price. Eff it, I would rather give Bull Moose the business and also I get points there. But I'll still keep an eye out for more discounts. I think it's a great price for this set.

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Also, here's the back cover art:

I was curious about the PG-13 rating for The Love God because it obviously didn't exist when the movie came out. I checked the film ratings website and it looks like Universal submitted it for a rating in 1996 for its VHS release:

TITLE: Love God, The (1996)
RATING: PG-13
CERTIFICATE #: 22002
REASON: Rated PG-13 for sex-related material.
DISTRIBUTOR: MCA Home Entertainment
ALTERNATE TITLES: Love God?, The
OTHER: Re-Rating

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

I was curious about the PG-13 rating for The Love God because it obviously didn't exist when the movie came out.

I believe when the film was released theatrically (and I was 10 years old!), it was rated “M for Mature Audiences Only.” The ratings had only been introduced the year before, but the rating M soon turned into GP (standing for what exactly?) and then as PG (for Parental Guidance). After folks complained that the violence in INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM shouldn’t have gotten a PG, the ratings board came up with PG-13. Now to get back on topic, there is nothing at all in THE LOVE GOD? that merits any of those, M, GP, PG or PG-13. But I guess since it starred kid’s favorite Don Knotts, the ratings board panicked.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I believe when the film was released theatrically (and I was 10 years old!), it was rated “M for Mature Audiences Only.” The ratings had only been introduced the year before, but the rating M soon turned into GP (standing for what exactly?) and then as PG (for Parental Guidance). After folks complained that the violence in INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM shouldn’t have gotten a PG, the ratings board came up with PG-13. Now to get back on topic, there is nothing at all in THE LOVE GOD? that merits any of those, M, GP, PG or PG-13. But I guess since it starred kid’s favorite Don Knotts, the ratings board panicked.

You need permission from your family doctor to see it

[stardragon9]

Rated GP = Guidance Parental
It was revised in the 1970s to the standard PG that we know today.

[ElectricPeterTork]

Originally Posted by stardragon9

Rated GP = Guidance Parental
It was revised in the 1970s to the standard PG that we know today.

I believe "General Audiences, Parental Guidance suggested" would make more sense than "Guidance Parental".

GP looks more like it would be the G rating with the P appended to it for a parental guidance warning instead of PG flipped.

[whiteberry]

A new book from his daughter is coming out on September 21:

Tied Up in Knotts: My Dad and Me

Karen Knotts tells the full story of her father, Don Knotts Much has been written about Don Knotts's career, especially about his iconic role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, but personal views into the man himself are few and far between. In Tied Up in Knotts, a loving daughter provides a full-life narrative of her father: Don's difficult childhood in an abusive home, his escape into comedic performance, becoming a household name, his growth as a feature film actor, his failing health, and his family life throughout, leading to touching and hilarious moments that will make the reader laugh and cry. Those looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at the show, from the nuts and bolts of production to the hilarious pranks and heartfelt moments between the cast and crew, will see it all through the eyes of the little girl who grew up on the set. Knotts will delight readers with the memories of celebrities touched by Don's life, including Ron Howard, Tim Conway, Andy Griffith, Maggie Peterson, John Waters, Barbara Eden, and Jim Carrey.Tied Up In Knotts delves beyond Barney Fife nostalgia to tell the life story of a man and father.

https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/t...1641605120.php

Buy:
https://www.amazon.com/Tied-Up-Knott.../dp/164160512X
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tie...tts/1138867406

Karen Knotts Official Website:
https://karenknotts.com/

Karen Knotts Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/KnottsKid/

[whiteberry]

I just got a shipment confirmation email from Shout. Hopefully I’ll get it early next week.

[brownSys]

Just checked on my preorder from shout factory. Looks like my copy is out for delivery today! More than a week early. Woohoo!

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by brownSys

Just checked on my preorder from shout factory. Looks like my copy is out for delivery today!

Mine too. I'm waiting patiently for the mailman to come today.

[whiteberry]

Disc 1:

• The Ghost And Mr. Chicken [1:29:51]
• The Reluctant Astronaut [1:42:04]

Disc 2:

• The Shakiest Gun In The West [1:40:42]
• The Love God? [1:43:11]

Disc 3:

• How To Frame A Figg [1:42:25]
  
• Extras:
  • Don Knotts Guest Stars On The Red Skelton Show: "Deadeye And The Gunslinger" [25:27]
  • Trailers From Hell: The Ghost And Mr. Chicken [02:39]
  • Trailers From Hell: The Love God? [02:45]
  • The Reluctant Astronaut Savings Bond PSA [00:32]
  • The Ghost And Mr. Chicken Theatrical Trailer [02:23]
  • The Reluctant Astronaut Theatrical Trailer [02:08]
  • The Shakiest Gun In The West Theatrical Trailer [02:35]
  • The Love God? Theatrical Trailer [02:28]
  • How To Frame A Figg Theatrical Trailer [02:11]
  • The Ghost And Mr. Chicken TV Spot [00:56]
  • Image Gallery [04:49 slideshow]
  • The Reluctant Astronaut Radio Spots [02:12]

The extras are in HD but most are upconversions and a few are probably taken from YouTube (The Reluctant Astronaut Savings Bond PSA and The Ghost And Mr. Chicken TV Spot).

Disc 1 Menus:


Disc 2 Menus:


Disc 3 Menus:

[whiteberry]

The Love God? (1969)

Menus:




Movie:




Extras (on Disc 3):

• Theatrical Trailer [02:28] (HD but an obvious upconversion)
  
  
  
  
• Image Gallery [04:49 slideshow]
  It includes images of the other movies too.
  
  
  
  
• Trailers From Hell with screenwriter Larry Karaszewski [02:45] (HD)
  
  

Note:
This is the only movie in the set that retains the original post-credit advertisement for the Universal Studios theme park ("When In Southern California Visit Universal City Studios").

[whiteberry]

The Ghost And Mr. Chicken (1966)

Menus:




Movie:




Extras (on Disc 3):

• Theatrical Trailer [02:23] (HD but an obvious upconversion)
  
  
  
  
• TV Spot [00:56] (HD but an obvious upconversion)
  
  
  
  The quality of the TV spot is poor because the source was probably the following video on YouTube:
  
  The Ghost and Mr. Chicken 1966 TV trailer - YouTube
  
  
• Image Gallery [04:49 slideshow]
  It includes images of the other movies too.
  
  
  
  
• Trailers From Hell with director Adam Rifkin [02:39] (HD)
  
  

[whiteberry]

The Ghost And Mr. Chicken (1966)

A comparison of the Shout Factory and Universal blu-rays...

Picture
Both blu-rays use the same master. Shout Factory on the left, Universal on the right:













Audio
Shout Factory: English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Universal: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Subtitles
Shout Factory: English SDH
Universal: English SDH, French

Extras
Shout Factory: Theatrical trailer, TV spot, image gallery, and Trailers From Hell with director Adam Rifkin (on Disc 3).
Universal: None

Menus
Shout Factory: Yes
Universal: None except for a pop-up menu available when the movie is playing.

Running Time
Shout Factory: 1:29:51
Universal: 1:29:50

[sfmarine]

Thanks for those screenshots. I was hoping for even a slight upgrade over the Universal release for The Ghost and Mr. Chicken but they are identical. I'll probably get the Shout release at some point but not right away.

[Lozin]

Amazon shipped my copy out yesterday with an arrival date of Oct 5 but according to Canada Post its already in my city so I might have it tonight or tomorrow for sure.

[whiteberry]

The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)

Menus:




Movie:




Extras (on Disc 3):

• Theatrical Trailer [02:08] (HD but an obvious upconversion)
  
  
  
  
• Savings Bond PSA [00:32] (HD but an obvious upconversion)
  
  
  
  The quality of the savings bond PSA is poor because the source was probably the following video on YouTube:
  
  Don Knots, 'Reluctant Astronaut', For US Savings Bonds | Archival Films - YouTube
  
  
• Radio Spots [02:12]
  Three radio spots.
  
  
  
  The source was probably the following video on YouTube because it's missing four of the seven radio spots from Universal's promotional radio spot record just like the YouTube video:
  
  The Reluctant Astronaut - Universal Pictures Radio Spots 1967 Don Knotts - YouTube
  
  
• Image Gallery [04:49 slideshow]
  It includes images of the other movies too.