# TV series that should be released on DVD **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 20, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826 "2012-07-20T08:11:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/61 "2012-07-23T21:07:21Z")
Agreed, it was a good series but it wasn’t some cult hit. It’s the kind of older middle-of-the-road series that should be released in a full season set for around fifteen bucks. Here’s another example of strange pricing: _The A-Team_. It ran for five seasons and all five are out on DVD now (which raises the question of why so many better series are not). Seasons One, Two, Three, and Five retail for $34.98. Season Four retails for $49.98. Why? They’re all three disc sets (except for the four disc first season) put out by the same company. Season Four didn’t have more episodes than Season Two or Three had. There was no significant cast change in Season Four. ---
**Author:** ![oreally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7ab992/32.png) [@oreally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oreally)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/62 "2012-07-24T11:04:23Z")
It’s common for earlier seasons to be cheaper (esp the first season) so they can “hook” you and you’re willing to pay more for other ones. Too bad won’t work on me. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/63 "2012-07-25T22:29:31Z")
As I always mention in theses type of threads - _Doctor, Doctor_ starring Matt Frewer. ---
**Author:** ![Rubixcube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Rubixcube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubixcube)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/64 "2012-07-25T22:40:21Z")
_Sea Hunt_, there are a few poor quality bootleg sets around but I’d kill for a legit release, especially after seeing how great they look on Hulu. I’m likely part of a very small minority who’d buy them but I’d love to see more soap operas on dvd. Currently _Dark Shadows_ is the only one with a real release. _As the World Turns_ and _Guiding Light_ are getting best-of’s but that’s really it. I figure that something like _Days_ that has all it’s episodes would work great for MOD DVDs, especially since almost all of the episodes up till the mid to late 80’s are completely unavailable in any form legal or otherwise. Heck if they’d just put em up on Amazon or Netflix I’d be happy. ---
**Author:** ![oreally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7ab992/32.png) [@oreally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oreally)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/65 "2012-07-25T23:35:42Z")
> [@Rubixcube](#): > > I’m likely part of a very small minority who’d buy them but I’d love to see more soap operas on dvd. I’d personally rather watch paint dry 😉 But wow I can’t believe they haven’t done that either - one of the things that I thought was always annoying (to many at least) is how often little really happens on any given episode…to be able to watch a bunch and see the story unfold in much quicker time…I’d think these would sell like hotcakes. ---
**Author:** ![Cumberdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/66 "2012-07-26T03:24:30Z")
> [@Purd\_Werfect](#): > > As I always mention in theses type of threads - _Doctor, Doctor_ starring Matt Frewer. I agree. I would love to see this show again. ---
**Author:** ![sassylassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@sassylassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sassylassy)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/67 "2012-10-07T19:14:17Z")
> [@Savannah](#): > > I’m waiting for _China Beach_, too. But only with the original music, which I read is the issue with getting it out on DVD. Man, I’d love to watch that series again. I agree you should try to get it on dvd WITH the original music if you can. Try googling the discussion forums because I know they have them out there from a reliable source. I have mine and watch it all the time. Wouldn’t trad it for the world. ---
**Author:** ![sassylassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@sassylassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sassylassy)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/68 "2012-10-07T19:17:55Z")
> [@koeeoaddi](#): > > _That Was the Week That Was_ and another vote for _China Beach_. I’ve never heard of That Was the Week That Was…what is it?? China Beach is available by googling it on discussion forums…great copy. I have mine and love it…original music too. Sassy Lassy ---
**Author:** ![sassylassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@sassylassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sassylassy)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/69 "2012-10-07T19:30:04Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Arli$$ (the whole series not just the “best” episodes) > China Beach > Karen Sisco > Liquid Television (another series only released as a “best of”) > Minoriteam (released in Australia but not the US) > When Things Were Rotten > The Wonder Years (yet another “best of”) > > Add your own suggestions I’ve seen some of these…like When Things Were Rotten on “ioffer”. Some of the others may be there also. It’s a great place to pick up movies and series when you can’t find them anywhere else. At least that is where I go to get mine. I found the Ginger Tree there. My hubby found When Things Were Rotten and Journeyman. ---
**Author:** ![alfonzos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4bbf92/32.png) [@alfonzos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alfonzos)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/70 "2012-10-07T21:25:37Z")
Keep track of this stuff at [TV Show on DVD](http://www.tvshowsondvd.com). ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/71 "2012-10-07T22:53:08Z")
Homefront. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/72 "2012-10-07T23:10:49Z")
> [@Jim\_s\_Son](#): > > “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis” Fortunately my cable system has added Metv so there are some episodes available at 6AM. Just when Maynard G Krebs is going to sleep. You and me both, Poopsie. I’d love to see the entire run of TMLODG on DVD. > [@sassylassy](#): > > I’ve seen some of these…like When Things Were Rotten on “ioffer.” I’ll have to look up “ioffer”; I came here to post Dobie Gillis and “When Things Were Rotten.” (Sheriff? You’re not talking.") A few years ago I found one episode online, with nearly unwatchable picture quality. ---
**Author:** ![LawMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/73 "2012-10-08T00:33:06Z")
> [@Jim\_s\_Son](#): > > “Batman” the 1960s tv series. Complete with the various cameos of actors like Edward aG Robinson everytime the Caped Crusaders are climbing the outside of a building There are apparently complicated IP issues standing in the way. Unfortunately. My vote: Terriers. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/74 "2012-10-08T23:00:21Z")
_The Complete Kim Possible_ ---
**Author:** ![Neidhart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Neidhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neidhart)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/75 "2012-10-08T23:34:48Z")
LA Law. I really want the complete series on DVD; maybe its owners consider it too much “of its time” and think it would seem dated today, like Lou Grant. ---
**Author:** ![jabiru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jabiru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jabiru)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826/76 "2012-10-09T01:24:53Z")
This is a four-part miniseries only but I’d love to have a copy of _Mother Love_ with Diana Rigg on DVD. I check periodically to see if it’s been released but I’m slowly giving up hope. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826.md?page=3)