| 7/28/2010 5:48 PM |
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piccolomaster
Member since: 10/20/2009 | | The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I just got an email from TvShowOnDvd.com that the Facts of Life Season 5 to be released on November 2, 2010.
Thank you very much and thank you Shout! Factory. This is great news indeed!!! I am definitely preordering this wonderful show. Officially we have passed the half way point of the Facts of Life Seasons on DVD. Now we are waiting for Seasons 6 to 9. I know I am jumping the gun here but I am soooo excited!!!!
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| 7/28/2010 6:08 PM |
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Colton001
Member since: 5/8/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | AMEN!! I am so excited! This is my all time favorite comedy and to have over half the series is a great thought! I just know SHOUT is going to get us all 9 seasons! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! |
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| 7/28/2010 8:46 PM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I am so pleased about this. This is going to get us more than half-way through! Shout does such a fantastic job on these sets I know this one will be as good as the last one.
And I promise to not start talking about Season 6 until this one hits the shelves. ;) |
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| 7/28/2010 8:48 PM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I'm glad to hear S5 is coming so quickly.
I'm a little worried about S6, though.
IIRC, S6 had the episode "Cruisin'", with a lot of licensed music. I hope Shout can handle that without too much in the way of cuts or replacements.
But, I suppose I shouldn't start thinking about that until November 3.  |
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| 7/28/2010 8:48 PM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | PS - Hey Brian, if you are out there - do you know what cut of the premiere will be there? The hour-long broadcast version or the two-part syndicated? THANKS! |
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| 7/29/2010 6:25 AM |
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themeister
Member since: 7/4/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | Amazingly good news! A definite purchase and it'll be well in time for Christmas. Also loving the cover art as always. Thank you!!! |
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| 7/29/2010 11:47 AM |
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Brother Chris
Member since: 2/17/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and have hope that seasons 6 - 8 will be able to see the light of day uncut. I would hate to see anything altered from those seasons. Season 9 I'm not worried about because they didn't use too many songs I believe. But season 8 had episodes with Stacy Q and an episode with Bobby Rydell and Fabian. I really want to see that season uncut all the way through because it's one of their best from the show IMO.
Thanks Shout for releasing season 5 so quickly! Like others have said, you are the best!
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by ElectricPeterTork at 7/28/2010 8:48:00 PM
I'm a little worried about S6, though.
IIRC, S6 had the episode "Cruisin'", with a lot of licensed music. I hope Shout can handle that without too much in the way of cuts or replacements.
But, I suppose I shouldn't start thinking about that until November 3. |
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| 7/30/2010 3:57 AM |
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zyph
Member since: 9/17/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | Thanks a billion for the upcoming season 5!
The most music was probably used in seasons 7-8 when they had the Over our Heads store, fortunatly a lot of it was background music. |
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| 7/30/2010 7:00 AM |
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Colton001
Member since: 5/8/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I worry about the music in Season 6 too, also 'Gone With the Wind' parts 1 & 2 with the Michael Damien stuff. I hope Shout can get everything cleared so the episodes are original, uncut, versions.
Of course, for the moment I will just be delighted about Season 5! Already pre-ordered mine and my sister's copies!! |
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| 8/12/2010 2:50 AM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | Aw yeah, still counting the days!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| 8/25/2010 1:22 PM |
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JackDVD78@aol.com
Member since: 4/22/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | I am really excited for the Shout Factory Facts of Life releases. and so far I have every season. I really hope sales keep up to par to continue the series. I even like the Cloris Leachman years too. |
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| 8/25/2010 6:24 PM |
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piccolomaster
Member since: 10/20/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. |
Yes, I like the Cloris Leachman years too. This show is simply wonderful.
piccolomaster
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by JackDVD78@aol.com at 8/25/2010 1:22:35 PM
I am really excited for the Shout Factory Facts of Life releases. and so far I have every season. I really hope sales keep up to par to continue the series. I even like the Cloris Leachman years too.
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| 8/26/2010 12:29 AM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | Yup, me too!
While I loved Mrs. Garrett, Cloris Leachman was a fine substitute and brought a lot of new energy to the show. I really hope we get to see EVERY episode on DVD so we can enjoy her performances as well. :) |
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| 9/24/2010 11:05 AM |
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T01ARN
Member since: 9/24/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I haven't purchased any of the facts seasons yet. I'm still a little skeptical and worried that the series will be put in hiatus again. I appreciate you guys releasing this series, as it is one of my favorites and I definitely want to buy it, but I don't want to get stuck with an incomplete series, which is why I haven't purchased it yet. Do you know the time frame of getting the full series released, or for that matter will there be a full series box set released in addition to the individual seasons. |
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| 9/24/2010 11:50 AM |
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zaxxar
Member since: 12/9/2008 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | T01RAN, although I admit to not being a fan of this show, here's something I want you to take into consideration:
If you're a fan of a classic TV show that had multiple seasons on the air, don't even think about waiting for all the seasons to come out before buying them. If you buy the ones that are currently available, it encourages the company releasing them to release more. Waiting will just take even longer than it should for the remaining seasons to come out. Trust me on this one. |
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| 9/24/2010 12:17 PM |
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SparkleRC
Member since: 9/21/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | I am pretty confidant that Shout will follow through with the rest of the series. It is a popular show. Not sure if it will be turned over to Shout Select for Seasons 8 or 9. I guess that depends on sales. But I think Shout will be able to pull this one off to the end.
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by T01ARN at 9/24/2010 11:05:04 AM
I haven't purchased any of the facts seasons yet. I'm still a little skeptical and worried that the series will be put in hiatus again. I appreciate you guys releasing this series, as it is one of my favorites and I definitely want to buy it, but I don't want to get stuck with an incomplete series, which is why I haven't purchased it yet. Do you know the time frame of getting the full series released, or for that matter will there be a full series box set released in addition to the individual seasons.
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| 9/25/2010 4:59 AM |
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themeister
Member since: 7/4/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | Whilst I can see how people would want all the seasons of their favourite show out on dvd, I don't fully understand those who hold back on buying even one season simply because they fear there's a slight possibility it won't be completed?! Surely one or two seasons is better than none? The effort put into each season boxset merits a stand alone purchase. These are old shows and it's a relatively niche market. You should be thankful even one season exists and that you have the opportunity to own it!!! Shout have already shown their commitment by releasing season 5 not more than 6 months since season 4. They even included the Paris tv movie. What more do you people want?
And on a positive note I can't wait for November and getting my hands on season 5! |
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| 9/25/2010 5:11 AM |
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zaxxar
Member since: 12/9/2008 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | Well said themeister. Anyone who calls themselves a fan of a TV show, but doesn't even buy one season of it, because of fears of abandonment, is a "so-called fan". |
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| 9/25/2010 8:05 AM |
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Colton001
Member since: 5/8/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | So happy to see FoL pushed back to the top here in the thread. We're getting closer to Season 5! I am very excited to see some episodes which I haven't for so long. I'm taking it one season at a time...next up Season 5, YIPPIEE!!!!! |
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| 10/7/2010 7:41 PM |
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themeister
Member since: 7/4/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | Pre-ordered this today... with expedited international shipping! :) |
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| 10/12/2010 2:29 PM |
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Colton001
Member since: 5/8/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | OH MAN, I'd probably pass out if that came true. And my Christmas gift buying would be DONE as soon as the pre-order hit!! Would be a dream come true.
Alas, I shall look forward to Season 5 soon, and for the announcement of Season 6 the same day! ;)
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by ericnucera11 at 10/10/2010 9:27:38 AM
Can't Wait For 12/25/10 For tvshowsondvd.com Facts Of Life The Complete Series!!!  |
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| 10/13/2010 12:27 PM |
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SparkleRC
Member since: 9/21/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | An announcement for Season 6 on the same day Season 5 comes out would be a dream come true. Then, we can finally be anticipating the Over Our Heads era.  |
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| 10/30/2010 12:31 AM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | | SO CLOSE! |
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| 11/2/2010 6:19 AM |
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SparkleRC
Member since: 9/21/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | Well, Shout has already disappointed me with my first (and probably last) Shout direct order. I'm reading all over the Sitcoms Online board that Amazon sent their copies early and people have already received Season 5. I pre-ordered from Shout direct and I got my mail today and it hasn't arrived. Thanks for nothing Shout. I shoulda stuck with Amazon but they always sent their copies late. I specifically paid more at the Shout store because I had faith it would arrive, at least, by the day of release. Figures.  |
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| 11/2/2010 6:39 AM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | Don't be praising Amazon.
I pre-ordered my copy and chose Second day shipping so it would arrive today, and I just saw this morning that Amazon refunded the shipping charges because they couldn't make the expected arrival date and still hasn't shipped my set yet.
OTOH, all of the Shout Select stuff I've bought has made it to me before the official street date. |
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| 11/2/2010 7:08 AM |
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SparkleRC
Member since: 9/21/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 release date is November 2, 2010. | Thanks ElectricPeterTork. I thought it was just me. I seemed to be the only one that didn't get their copy. What is the point of pre-ordering anything anymore?
I had heard that about Shout which is why I decided to pre-order with them. And this is their first impression on me. I also pre-ordered the upcoming "All in the Family" set. Now, I'm re-thinking that order and I might use one of the other online retailers. I've heard people have had good experiences with Best Buy.
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by ElectricPeterTork at 11/2/2010 6:39:37 AM
Don't be praising Amazon.
I pre-ordered my copy and chose Second day shipping so it would arrive today, and I just saw this morning that Amazon refunded the shipping charges because they couldn't make the expected arrival date and still hasn't shipped my set yet.
OTOH, all of the Shout Select stuff I've bought has made it to me before the official street date. |
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| 11/3/2010 3:19 PM |
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OhCurt
Member since: 5/12/2009 | | The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | So what's the verdict on this one? Any encoding problems like the All in the Family: season 7 and Rhoda: season 4 sets?
Nothing personal, Shout! staffers, but I'm not entirely sure I want to plunk money down on this until I know exactly what we're getting here in terms of video quality. |
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| 11/3/2010 3:47 PM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | I'll let you know later tonight.
My set arrived today, and I plan to start on it a little later, after I watch the last episode of Monk. |
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| 11/3/2010 5:46 PM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Alright, I haven't started watching yet, but I spot checked disc one, and the episodes don't have the weird look of AITF S7.
So, if you're holding off on buying FoL S5 because of concerns it shares the same "problems" that AITF S7 has, forget it. The discs appear to be fine at first glance.
And really, with AITF, all it took was a glance to see something was different with that. FoL doesn't have that look to it. |
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| 11/3/2010 6:35 PM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Well, it's not exactly like we're shipping them from our home office. We have a warehouse that's run by an outside vendor that's taking care of anything shipped from the Shout! Factory online store. If we had direct control or knowledge of any late shipments, it would be alleviated as best as possible. Still, we also don't control the U.S. mail or priority shipping vendors, such as UPS or FedEx. While we can ship with an estimated time of delivery, it doesn't always mean it's going to get there on the street date. I've ordered plenty of things from Amazon, Deep Discount, etc. that haven't arrived on the exact release date. But unless it was shipped late, I've never thought to place blame on Amazon or other online retailers. They upheld their end of the bargain. It was shipped out on time. How long it takes to get to you is a separate matter, naturally. And one we take seriously. So we'll look into it, but estimated times of arrival are just that: estimates.
Sorry for any late shipments, gang! Thanks for your patience and hope you enjoy the sets when they do arrive!
Brian
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| 11/3/2010 6:46 PM |
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bobf320
Member since: 3/21/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Brian,
Great job on the Facts of Life set! I just finished disc one, and so far so good! Please keep the rest of the seasons coming, the best are yet to come!
Thanks again for acquiring this series; you are making a lot of fans happy!
Bob |
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| 11/3/2010 6:48 PM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Wish I could take credit, but that's all Brian Blum's territory. I'll pass along the sentiments, though. Thanks!
Brian
Follow me on Twitter! (@BWard028) |
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| 11/3/2010 6:58 PM |
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Colton001
Member since: 5/8/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | | Yes, PLEASE pass along my THANKS as well! I have finished disc 1 (last night actually) and so far so good with everything. I am so happy you are releasing Facts, please, please, please, keep em coming! I agree with the poster above, the best is still to come!! |
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| 11/3/2010 9:52 PM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | | I'm guessing they're only there because Sony didn't lop 'em off the masters they provided, but it's nice to see the Embassy logos at the end of the episodes. |
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| 11/3/2010 10:12 PM |
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OhCurt
Member since: 5/12/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | | @ElectricPeterTork - Thanks. Yep, that really was my only concern. |
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| 11/4/2010 12:35 AM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | So, so, SO pleased with this set!
- The picture looks about as great as one could expect - this was a show shot on video. I haven't come across any transfer issues that couldn't be attributed to the original source material, and haven't seen any visible compression artifacts either.
- I'm so pleased with the packaging. Not only are they keeping in-style with the previous sets (something very, very much appreciated), but I'm so glad Shout! uses individual hubs for each disc. Unlike sets like Golden Girls or Dallas (to name a few from other manufacturers), we have none of that "hey let's save space by overlapping discs on top of each other in the same slot!" garbage. I also REALLY like that the episode guide is right there on the reverse side of the cover art, very easily read through the clear casing. Honestly I can't come up with one negative about the packaging.
I am so happy with this set that I can only hope hope hope that we hear about Season 6 soon. Shout! is doing a wonderful job with this series, and I really hope more than anything that it gets finished through. The best seasons are yet to come, and I will be one happy soul when I have every episode of Facts on DVD waiting for me to watch at any time.
Thank you Shout!!!
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| 11/4/2010 5:37 AM |
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SparkleRC
Member since: 9/21/2007 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | I am deep into Disc 2 now and the quality is ACE! Just like the show was meant to be seen. No weird picture issues. I must chime in and join everyone in saying "Keep 'em coming!!!" I love this show!!
The package art is beautiful. Love the colors used and also love the episode guide on the inside of the case. This is the way a set should be done. |
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| 11/4/2010 3:56 PM |
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JackDVD78@aol.com
Member since: 4/22/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | I am in HEAVEN also over the original EMBASSY logos at the end of the episodes! I love that logo! I don't mind seeing new logos but it is cool to the the original ones, and just add the news ones on afterwards is cool.
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by ElectricPeterTork at 11/3/2010 9:52:57 PM
I'm guessing they're only there because Sony didn't lop 'em off the masters they provided, but it's nice to see the Embassy logos at the end of the episodes. |
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| 11/4/2010 7:39 PM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | After watching disc 3, I have to say that that may have been the most unfortunate grouping of episodes that could have been put on one single disc.
Don't get me wrong, they were fun and entertaining, but Disc 3 of this set is one "very special episode" after another. There's latchkey kids, interracial relationships and prejudice, politics and compromise, dealing with the death of a loved one... after watching disc 3, I feel I have been bludgeoned with very important life lessons.  |
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| 11/4/2010 9:24 PM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Hehe I know what you mean :)
That's why many of us are so excited for the remaining seasons, because the show gets really good when it drops a lot of that "very special" stuff and just became a fun sitcom about the girls. Sure, there are still elements that will remain but it's not as heavy-handed as it is in these earlier seasons.
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by ElectricPeterTork at 11/4/2010 7:39:16 PM
After watching disc 3, I have to say that that may have been the most unfortunate grouping of episodes that could have been put on one single disc.
Don't get me wrong, they were fun and entertaining, but Disc 3 of this set is one "very special episode" after another. There's latchkey kids, interracial relationships and prejudice, politics and compromise, dealing with the death of a loved one... after watching disc 3, I feel I have been bludgeoned with very important life lessons. |
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| 11/4/2010 9:39 PM |
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ElectricPeterTork
Member since: 6/25/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | I haven't seen any of this show in nearly a decade (since it was on Nick At Nite), so I don't remember as much about it as some. And I definitely didn't remember the string of very special episodes.
I do know that I'm looking forward to the Beverly Ann seasons, though, and the only major "very special episode" I recall in that run is the one N@N never aired about Natalie and her love of Snake. Those last couple seasons were pretty much just sitcom fun, IIRC. |
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| 11/5/2010 6:07 PM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Facts was well known for the "very special" episodes during a large portion of its' run. This was really the last season where it was so heavy-handed, though, as it turned into more of a traditional sitcom in the remaining seasons.
The episode where Natalie loses her virginity did air, but wasn't always included in syndication packages. It was originally written for Lisa Welchel, but she declined due to her religious beliefs. It's the only episode she does not appear in.
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by ElectricPeterTork at 11/4/2010 9:39:38 PM
I haven't seen any of this show in nearly a decade (since it was on Nick At Nite), so I don't remember as much about it as some. And I definitely didn't remember the string of very special episodes.
I do know that I'm looking forward to the Beverly Ann seasons, though, and the only major "very special episode" I recall in that run is the one N@N never aired about Natalie and her love of Snake. Those last couple seasons were pretty much just sitcom fun, IIRC. |
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| 11/6/2010 5:17 AM |
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OhCurt
Member since: 5/12/2009 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | LMAO!
I'll never forget seeing Charlotte Rae's bizarrely wide-eyed expression during an interview back in the day where she bragged how the show was 'tackling important social issues.' Even at the age of 14, I thought to myself, "Ugh! Whatever, lady!"
I love this period of the show's history, but I confess it's mostly because of the sheer awkwardness factor. I'll always be a fan of this show, but when it comes to this part of the series I am a heckler.
AND PROUD OF IT!
Bring on season six!
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by ElectricPeterTork at 11/4/2010 7:39:16 PM
... after watching disc 3, I feel I have been bludgeoned with very important life lessons. |
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| 11/7/2010 12:37 AM |
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adamwade
Member since: 5/15/2010 | | RE: The Facts of Life: Season 5 - DVD quality? | Haha, Oh, OhCurt, you are totally right on. :)
I especially loved how unintentionally funny it is in the Season 4 episode when Blair was dating the mentally disabled guy. I counted like six or seven uses of the word "retarded", in a clinical context, and I just about died laughing when Mrs. Garrett used it - "He can't help being retarded, girls..." I have friends who work in that community who I showed it to and my, times have certainly changed.
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by OhCurt at 11/6/2010 5:17:29 AM
LMAO!
I'll never forget seeing Charlotte Rae's bizarrely wide-eyed expression during an interview back in the day where she bragged how the show was 'tackling important social issues.' Even at the age of 14, I thought to myself, "Ugh! Whatever, lady!"
I love this period of the show's history, but I confess it's mostly because of the sheer awkwardness factor. I'll always be a fan of this show, but when it comes to this part of the series I am a heckler.
AND PROUD OF IT!
Bring on season six!
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