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Whippersnapper. 
"A fourword thinking guy."
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 Posted - 07/03/2007 : 11:41:57
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Thanks for that info.
In this case though I strongly suspect BBC cock-up is to blame. In that post thread you gave someone quoted the producer as saying that the problem over the use of the song "Tutti Frutti" was caused by one line of changed lyrics which Little Richard objected to, no doubt as a ploy to extort extra dosh, and that he, the producer, had settled the matter umpteen years ago for �1500. Since then no one at the BBC has ever asked him about it and he suspects the BBC legal dept have just lost the paperwork! He says as far as he knows the show could have been re-shown many many years ago. He doesn't suggest that there's any problem with the actors' contracts, although I can see this might be an issue for DVD rights but probably not for rebroadcast on the good 'ol fashioned gogglebox.
As to what actors should be paid for rights on old material, I can't see how trying to re-evaluate their worth now compared with their worth then can possibly work - there lies madness. Surely it can only be based on the original status of the artist at the time of the production as per their original contracts?
Anyhow, I feel there should be some public right in law to have reasonable access to what is, in a small way, a work of art - a kind of equivalent to the "Right to Roam" legislation. I don't say this right should overwhelm all other rights but it should be one of the principles taken into consideration. So, for example, if a court felt that parties were being unduly obstructive in reaching a fair arrangement then an independent assessor could be appointed. Similar legal arrangements exist for things like receivership, where if people wont agree then, ultimately, a deal is imposed and legally ratified.
Wadja think? 
(If possible I'd like this problem sorted out by lunchtime, as I'd like to use the afternoon to solve the Iranian nuclear problem, global warming, Aids and Third World poverty.)
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Airbolt 
"teil mann, teil maschine"
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Posted - 07/05/2007 : 23:00:15
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My DVD collection
CSI Series 1,4,5,6
Smallville Series 2,3
Battlestar Galactica Series 1,2
Xcalibur ( Animation from Canada )
You're Under Arrest 1-52 ( Anime )
Coupling Series 1,2,3,4
Joking Apart Series 1
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Joking Apart - Series 2 : Hopefully they will sort this out with the BBC |
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Sal[Au]pian 
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 10/19/2007 : 10:02:43
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Blackadder would be top of my list too. Then Father Ted, The Office, Family Guy and American Dad. A.C.'s accolade has also piqued my interest in Arrested Development, which I'd never heard of before, so I'll at least add that to my Love Film list.
Edit: The Love Film scores are so high for Arrested Development! I know that people probably will not be watching it casually, especially the second and third series, but still.
I have ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT on DVD. It truly is one of the best comedies in a long while. Ron Howard's deadpan narration adds another level to each episode. If you haven't already, you should also try out the American OFFICE. It found its voice midway through the first season and has been exemplary ever since.
I recently finished the third series of Arrested Development and very much enjoyed it, so thank you for the endorsement. I was a bit unsure in the first couple of episodes of the first series, probably because I was already familiar with the characters and so they didn't hold the same novelty as normal, but after that I really got into it.  |
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Wheelz 
"FWFR%u2019ing like it%u2019s 1999"
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Posted - 10/19/2007 : 19:55:39
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A couple years ago, my brother was telling me how much he liked The Shield, which I had never seen.
But I didn't want to start watching 4 season in, so I found a used copy of season 1 on eBay just to check it out. I was immediately hooked, and I'm now in the middle of season 5.
While most TV-on-DVD purchases are made to revisit old favorites, I'm loving discovering each "new" (to me) episode this way, on my own schedule, whenever I'm in a Shield kind of mood. This has become one of my all-time favorite shows, and I've never actually watched an episode on television. 
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Conan The Westy
"Father, Faithful Friend, Fwiffer"
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Posted - 10/20/2007 : 07:30:59
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My TV series DVD collection
Black Adder Series 2-4
Smallville Series 1-5
Stargate Series 1-5,8
The Goodies Set 1 & 2 (16 episodes)
Just Purchased
Yes Minister Series 1-3
Yes Prime Minister Series 1-2
Roar starring a very young Heath Ledger only 13 episodes ever made.
WANT
To complete unfinished series
Scrubs
Farscape
Rome
Fawlty Towers
Murder One
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Stalean
"Back...OMG"
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Posted - 10/20/2007 : 13:54:28
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Years ago I taped all of the Fawlty Towers episodes. The only VCR I own now is a TV/DVD/VCR combo in my bedroom, so I would like to get that replaced with the DVD collection.
The only other television series I have been remotely interested in having on DVD is Lost. I have Seasons 1 & 2. I am trying to be patient awaiting the release of Season 3. 
I may eventually purchase Smallville. The only television series broadcast longer than three years which I have never once given up watching. |
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
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Posted - 10/20/2007 : 14:03:01
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After some more recent viewings, aside from wanting all seven seasons of "The Gilmore Girls", I now want to add the BBC productions of "Jekyll" and "Casanova" (with David Tennant).
I really am enjoying "Robin Hood", but we're only half way through the first season here. Problem is, I wonder how they can do the second season without Jonas Armstrong (even though we all know that despite the non-titular role, Richard Armitage is the star here).
And after watching the first season and waiting with bated breath for the next one to air here, I want to buy "Dexter" in every season they ever put on!
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Chris C 
"Four words, never backwards."
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Posted - 10/20/2007 : 17:44:26
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Originally posted by ChocolateLady
"Casanova" (with David Tennant).
I really am enjoying "Robin Hood", but we're only half way through the first season here. Problem is, I wonder how they can do the second season without Jonas Armstrong (even though we all know that despite the non-titular role, Richard Armitage is the star here).
Casanova had us laughing from start to finish.
And rest assured that Jonas Armstrong IS in Robin Hood series 2 (it started a couple of weeks ago over here). |
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
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Posted - 10/22/2007 : 11:13:29
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Originally posted by Chris C
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Originally posted by ChocolateLady
"Casanova" (with David Tennant).
I really am enjoying "Robin Hood", but we're only half way through the first season here. Problem is, I wonder how they can do the second season without Jonas Armstrong (even though we all know that despite the non-titular role, Richard Armitage is the star here).
Casanova had us laughing from start to finish.
We caught the first part by accident, and had to record the 2nd part and it took us a while to find time to watch the end. But we really enjoyed it - even more than the movie with Heath Ledger.
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And rest assured that Jonas Armstrong IS in Robin Hood series 2 (it started a couple of weeks ago over here).
I guess than IMDb just has it wrong, then. While I love watching Armitage (what is it with broody, moody, dark men that makes them so sexy?), I really enjoyed the play between Robin and Marian, and was wondering how they would continue the series without the title character. Glad to hear this - thanks!
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What TV Shows do you want/have on DVD?
