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Post by tobiagorrio on Feb 12, 2006 10:41:30 GMT -5
You know, I've decided that ABC executives must have had the patience of saints. If I'm running a network, and there's a successful show where the showrunner a) Can't deliver episodes on time, b) Can't keep from going over budget, c) Can't keep the stars under control, ...Then I'd probably fire him, no matter how talented he was. That ABC stuck with Glenn Caron for three years is quite amazing under the circumstances. Though I guess they understood that without him, there wasn't really a show (as the fifth season sort of proved). That's no offence to Glenn Caron, who was brilliant, but I'm just saying that that ABC executive who complained to him (and who he imitates in the "Memories of Moonlighting" featurette) was absolutely right to be upset.
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Post by Cindy on Feb 14, 2006 19:34:38 GMT -5
Yeah...and I love the "don't change a thing" asides too.
I do believe that Moonlighting is the series that started the trend toward not having a new episode every week which is how all shows are now. They seem to only have new shows sweeps months and then scattered a few other times. Back when ML was on, a weekly TV schedule was considered sacrosanct and you had better deliver.
Also ML is the series that started the fast paced overlapping dialogue on TV.... this is the show that blazed the way for Gilmore Girls, West Wing, etc etc.
Ground breaking Television is always outside the box... whether it be in subject matter, format or regularity of episodes. I think Lew Erlicht knew the show was something special, but it probably gave him an ulcer trying to deal with it.
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Post by elvira on Feb 14, 2006 23:59:33 GMT -5
The closed captions are on the Season One/Two DVD set as well. I rely on them! My hearing is okay, but you're right—sometimes it's hard to catch all of the dialog.
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Post by funkycat on Jun 2, 2006 18:05:30 GMT -5
Well I finally got my season 3 DVDs and my !@#**#@ machine won't play them! (Must buy an all region player!) Fortunately I was able to play them on my computer! Phew! It has been great to watch them and to have the episodes with commentary. When season 1 & 2 were released here in Oz they didn't have any episodes with commentary so this is kind of new for me. Cindy and Diane, I just want to say how much I really, really enjoyed listening to you 2 and the other 2 ladies on the commentary for The Straight Poop. Your comments made me laugh out loud and on more than one occasion I found myself saying "That is so true!" (Must check - first sign of madness - talking to self?) I have to admit (not sure who said this on the DVD) but one of the deciding factors about buying my first VCR was to tape ML episodes! Anyway I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed re-viewing this episode. Well done, girls! ;D
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Post by anadxof on Sept 24, 2006 21:37:37 GMT -5
I know season 4 is out by now, but not here, so finally I bought season 3, and I think it is awesome. Haven't seen all the episodes yet, but I cheated and I watched Memories... first ;D I wanted to see them together again! This weekend I've enjoyed these episodes like the first time I watched them. My favorite season, no doubt.
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Post by Helen on Oct 1, 2006 14:33:51 GMT -5
Could someone help me out please as I think I have received an incomplete set of season 3 DVD's. Firstly there was no booklet in the back pocket giving details of the episodes, should I have received one? Also when I put the DVD 2 in there are only 2 episodes on it & the same with DVD 3. I think I am missing some. Should the Taming of the Shrew episode be on the second DVD? I would be grateful if someone could answer my questions & then I will get onto the company who I bought the DVD from & tell them they've short changed me!! Thanks H That's my disappointed face!
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Post by anadxof on Oct 1, 2006 23:16:25 GMT -5
Hi Helen
- About the booklet, yes, you should've received one. - About the episodes on discs number 2 and 3, they are showed on two parts, because of the commentaries. Just go down on your tv screen and next to menu there has to be a little arrow click on it and it takes you to the next screen where you can find the episodes you're missing. To go back to the first episodes, just click on the arrow again. - Atomic Shakespeare or Taming of the Shrew is the third episode on disc 2. Just click on the arrow ;D
Hope it helps.
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Post by Helen on Oct 2, 2006 14:17:02 GMT -5
Thanks for that. After I had posted the above I had another look at the DVD's & yes I did find the arrow to take me to the other episodes, so all I have been short changed on is the booklet!
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Post by ukfan on Oct 2, 2006 14:54:25 GMT -5
Email the company and complain. It doesnt have that much in it other than an episode guide for that box set but it's still part of the set. Try saying you feel let down by them and the experience has left you wondering whether you will use the company again. That always seems to help for me
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Post by anadxof on Oct 2, 2006 23:39:54 GMT -5
I'm glad you get it right. I agree, you should call or email the company about the booklet.
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Post by mackidockie on Aug 22, 2011 22:22:06 GMT -5
Just finished watching the Memories show...wasn't that thrilled with it. I mean it was great to see everyone. But we didn't get a reunion shot with Bruce and Cybill. They just sit there for almost 5 minutes before they really say anything. It should have been longer than 1/2 hr. We could of had more of C&B actually talking about their experiences instead of sitting there listening to Glenn babble about everything. Not that all of the show info. wasn't very interesting - I love that stuff, but wanted more C&B. And yeah, Mark Harmon was interviewed. Woohoo!! Onto the commentaries.... Yeah, I was also surprised at those first 5 minutes of silence. First of all, unbelievable to see Bruce and Cybill not speaking, and then it was odd. Cybill's face every time Glenn opened his mouth was like "I wish you would shut up!" LOL! I'd also have loved an episode commented only by Bruce and Cybill. Can you imagine? *dirty thoughts*
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