| 8/19/2009 1:33 PM |
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Bobhug
Member since: 1/30/2007 | | Where are the ZIV television shows? | ZIV Television was a major producer of syndicated television shows during the 1950s and a little bit into the early 1960s. I can think of at least three shows that might have some potential for a DVD release . . .
Bat Masterson - Western with Gene Barry
Highway Patrol - Tough, no nonsense police series in the "Dragnet" vein starring Broderick "10-4" Crawford
Sea Hunt - Classic undewater adventure series with Lloyd Bridges as "Mike Nelson."
There were many other ZIV produced series, but these three, I believe, stand the test of time.
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| 8/23/2009 7:09 PM |
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MaskedMala
Member since: 6/22/2009 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | | And don't forget another ZIP series: Boston Blackie |
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| 8/24/2009 8:19 AM |
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cajunhillbilly
Member since: 3/14/2008 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | I would love seeing all 3 series on dvd.
"God chose those whom the world considers absurd to shame the wise; he singled out the weak of the world to shame the strong. He chose the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something." (1 Cor. 1: 27,28) |
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| 9/7/2009 1:01 PM |
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1950's TV guy
Member since: 12/12/2007 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | I would very much like to see the 1950's cult 'spy' drama "I Led 3 Lives", which was a ZIV production. The series was nominated for two Prime-Time Emmys. Part of the series (Season 2) was filmed in color. Oddly enough, seasons 1 and 3 were black and white.
This series has never been released in any format and has not been seen on TV (except for rare broadcasts in local markets) since the 1960's. |
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| 10/16/2009 7:34 AM |
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bencasey
Member since: 5/12/2007 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? |
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by 1950's TV guy at 9/7/2009 1:01:47 PM
I would very much like to see the 1950's cult 'spy' drama "I Led 3 Lives", which was a ZIV production. The series was nominated for two Prime-Time Emmys. Part of the series (Season 2) was filmed in color. Oddly enough, seasons 1 and 3 were black and white.
This series has never been released in any format and has not been seen on TV (except for rare broadcasts in local markets) since the 1960's.
But film prints have been around for years. I must have at least half the run that I transferred from 16mm. |
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| 10/18/2009 8:35 PM |
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bencasey
Member since: 5/12/2007 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | | I think Science Fiction Theatre would be a no-brainer. It's Science Fiction, it aired even in the 90s on SciFi Channel. It's a good show. And one of the two seasons is even in color. |
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| 3/24/2010 8:41 AM |
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LarryTalbot
Member since: 2/28/2010 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | | The complete first season of HIGHWAY PATROL is being released by MGM on their Made-to-order DVD-r releases through Amazon in a few months. |
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| 3/24/2010 11:54 AM |
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cajunhillbilly
Member since: 3/14/2008 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | where did you read that information?
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by LarryTalbot at 3/24/2010 8:41:48 AM
The complete first season of HIGHWAY PATROL is being released by MGM on their Made-to-order DVD-r releases through Amazon in a few months.
"God chose those whom the world considers absurd to shame the wise; he singled out the weak of the world to shame the strong. He chose the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something." (1 Cor. 1: 27,28) |
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| 3/25/2010 9:10 AM |
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cajunhillbilly
Member since: 3/14/2008 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/movies/dvd_extra_mankiewicz_lumet_russell_RfvY5kV2vS7gXdQkcyoB2J
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000489701
"God chose those whom the world considers absurd to shame the wise; he singled out the weak of the world to shame the strong. He chose the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something." (1 Cor. 1: 27,28) |
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| 4/6/2010 5:53 PM |
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Art Landing
Member since: 4/6/2010 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | I have no idea where the OP got his information, but it is accurate. Here is a link to a site offering the release of all 151 Highway Patrol episodes on 20 CD's for $84.95.
http://www.planetdvdstore.com/product.php?productid=38720&cat=0&page=1
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| 4/7/2010 5:52 AM |
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MMR
Member since: 1/30/2010 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? | According to tvshowsondvd.com, PlanetDVDStore.com is a "known bootleg site."
tvshowsondvd.com calls it the "biggest scam site around" and says that their DVDs are "extremely poor quality" and that there are reports of credit card fraud.
I'd much rather buy from a reliable firm and get something in mint condition than get something that was taped off TV.
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by Art Landing at 4/6/2010 5:53:09 PM
I have no idea where the OP got his information, but it is accurate. Here is a link to a site offering the release of all 151 Highway Patrol episodes on 20 CD's for $84.95.
http://www.planetdvdstore.com/product.php?productid=38720&cat=0&page=1
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| 5/31/2010 4:44 PM |
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LarryTalbot
Member since: 2/28/2010 | | RE: Where are the ZIV television shows? |
MMR is correct. The planet DVD store set looks and smells like a bootleg.
Here is the official link for the MGM mto release at Amazon. I guess they are not quite ready to announce it for preorder or pricing, but hopefully it will be soon.
http://www.amazon.com/HIGHWAY-PATROL-Season-1-MGM/dp/B003BLPEHE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275352821&sr=1-2 |
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