The Muppet Show: Season 1 on DVD ! - Page 2

Ponine · 08-10-2005, 12:49 PM

Here's what I want to know, and no one has addressed. What are the differences between this new Season 1 release, and the Time Life DVD's that were out a few years ago?

I have that whole set, but short of watching epside by episode, I dont know. Granted, its 15 dvd's and it only has three per dvd... thats obvious.
Still, does anyone know?

Ghoulish Delight · 08-10-2005, 01:09 PM

The Time Life ones are far from complete, but are rather a collection of the most popular episodes. This is the beginning of a near complete (save for some apparent omissions due to legalities) season-by-season release of the entire series, not just a "best of". Also, this collection has some extras, like on-screen facts and trivia, the the Time Life set lacks.

mousepod · 08-10-2005, 01:13 PM

According to some other reviews, it looks like this set includes some bits that ran on UK TV and not in the US. One more reason to pick this up. I think I'll be hitting CostCo for contact lenses and Muppets this afternoon.

Ponine · 08-10-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The Time Life ones are far from complete, but are rather a collection of the most popular episodes. This is the beginning of a near complete (save for some apparent omissions due to legalities) season-by-season release of the entire series, not just a "best of". Also, this collection has some extras, like on-screen facts and trivia, the the Time Life set lacks.

ah...
I knew about the extras, which was why I picked up a copy at costco last night. The "pop up video feature" and Karate chop count has me in stitches.

I did not realize time life was a best of series. Though I dont know why I missed that fact.
Thanks!

And Mousepod.. good point on that count too!

Boingonut · 08-10-2005, 02:14 PM

Great review Zap! I'm on my way to best buy now!

Isaac · 08-10-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

According to some other reviews, it looks like this set includes some bits that ran on UK TV and not in the US.

Correct. The show was picked up by a british network in England where all the episodes were filmed.
So when The Muppet Show came to the US some episodes were edited.

Morrigoon · 08-10-2005, 05:19 PM

How long will it be on sale for, does anyone know?

Not Afraid · 08-10-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

According to some other reviews, it looks like this set includes some bits that ran on UK TV and not in the US. One more reason to pick this up. I think I'll be hitting CostCo for contact lenses and Muppets this afternoon.

Would ya pick me up some otter pops with your contacts and Muppets?

Stan4dSteph · 08-10-2005, 07:16 PM

The UK bits were specifically aimed at the English audience, and were edited for US broadcast.

Honestly, if you didn't have super scary Muppet geeks pointing out that a few songs have been edited, you wouldn't know it.

The set was put together very well and I look forward to future seasons.

Here's my review: http://www.mouseplanet.com/hometheater/ht050809sw.htm

Not Afraid · 08-10-2005, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Honestly, if you didn't have super scary Muppet geeks pointing out that a few songs have been edited, you wouldn't know it.

Here's my review

super scary Muppet geeks NOW we're talking.

Great review, Steph. We're pretty lucky here to have great info from both you and Zap......even if it IS about the Muppets.

08-10-2005, 12:49 PM	#11
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Here's what I want to know, and no one has addressed. What are the differences between this new Season 1 release, and the Time Life DVD's that were out a few years ago? I have that whole set, but short of watching epside by episode, I dont know. Granted, its 15 dvd's and it only has three per dvd... thats obvious. Still, does anyone know? __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The Time Life ones are far from complete, but are rather a collection of the most popular episodes. This is the beginning of a near complete (save for some apparent omissions due to legalities) season-by-season release of the entire series, not just a "best of". Also, this collection has some extras, like on-screen facts and trivia, the the Time Life set lacks. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	According to some other reviews, it looks like this set includes some bits that ran on UK TV and not in the US. One more reason to pick this up. I think I'll be hitting CostCo for contact lenses and Muppets this afternoon. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Boingonut Anyone seen my Bike? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 100	Great review Zap! I'm on my way to best buy now!
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	How long will it be on sale for, does anyone know? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	The UK bits were specifically aimed at the English audience, and were edited for US broadcast. Honestly, if you didn't have super scary Muppet geeks pointing out that a few songs have been edited, you wouldn't know it. The set was put together very well and I look forward to future seasons. Here's my review: http://www.mouseplanet.com/hometheater/ht050809sw.htm
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