HOGAN'S HEROES: Season 1 this Tuesday....
03-10-05, 07:09 PM
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Count me as one of them! I'll be picking this up...along with The Incredibles...at a local B&M next Tuesday. (Currently, Circuit City seems to have the low price for Hogan's Heroes, Season 1 at $25, but I'll wait and see what prices Costco and Wal-Mart have before I buy it there.)
I'm also relieved this is finally coming out, as it will finally get me off the hook with a number of friends whom I have convinced not to buy the Columbia House "single disc" releases.
I'm also relieved this is finally coming out, as it will finally get me off the hook with a number of friends whom I have convinced not to buy the Columbia House "single disc" releases.
03-10-05, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
My pre-order from Digitaleyes is already on the way. I plan on purchasing every season if they are released.
03-11-05, 02:00 AM
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Which seasons were better in this series??
03-11-05, 04:26 AM
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One year in college (circa '94), my roommate was from Germany. I usually got back from classes before he did and it was always akward whenever he'd show up and I was watching a HH rerun while having lunch.
Felt like Basil Fawlty, "Don't mention the war".
Felt like Basil Fawlty, "Don't mention the war".
03-11-05, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim
No, they're 1.33 aspect ratio.
I guess I'll have to have my brother take a still pic to better illustrate it. Bummer abouot the DVD's though.
03-11-05, 01:27 PM
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Kind of off-topic, but I'd recommend that all "Hogan's Heroes" fans make sure they've seen Billy Wilder's "Stalag 17." I can't imagine "Hogan's Heroes" would have existed without "Stalag 17" coming first. Plus, it's a great movie.
03-11-05, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tacomantt
That's unfortunate, because you do see some additional area on the HD versions. I realize it was shot on film for 1.33 and it's hard to explain unless you have seen it, but there is clearly more picture on the 16:9 HD versions Hallmark is showing.
I guess I'll have to have my brother take a still pic to better illustrate it. Bummer abouot the DVD's though.
I guess I'll have to have my brother take a still pic to better illustrate it. Bummer abouot the DVD's though.
I will differ with you and say that I would prefer the framing as originally broadcast. Even though I'm not particulary interested in this release. Season two of Kung Fu on DVD went back to the original 4:3 framing after season one had been changed to 16x9. In the case of season one I believe the image was just cropped and didn't reveal any additional info on the sides, though.
My preference favors presentations that are as close to the orignal as possible.
03-11-05, 02:23 PM
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I will be getting Hogans Heroes on Tuesday also. Loved the show, I also will be getting future season sets of the show as they come out. And to Walter Neff, yes I also loved Stalag 17, I own the DVD and have seen it many times.
03-11-05, 02:47 PM
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Yes, I have STALAG 17. While it has it's humor it is more serious than HH. With HH the Germans are a lot more bumbling and it's all for laughs. I enjoy them both.
THE GREAT ESCAPE also fits into this mix as an influence on HH. I really like that movie too.
THE GREAT ESCAPE also fits into this mix as an influence on HH. I really like that movie too.
03-17-05, 11:44 AM
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Found the following article posted over at TVshowsonDVD.com about the Hogan's Heroes Season 1 box set. It appears the contents were reversed on some of the discs that were sold, but Paramount is offering replacements for anyone wanting them.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3135
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3135
Hogan's Heroes - Problems with discs? Read here!
Posted by Gord Lacey
3/17/2005
Some fans that picked up Hogan's Heroes season 1 have been writing in to let us know that their discs 1 and 2 contents are reversed, and wondering how they can get fixed copies. We were told this was a very isolated incident, and a small number of problem sets were released, but it appears this is a larger issue than we were lead to believe. Reader Scott Hassel sent us a special toll free number that Paramount customer service has set up for people needing to get corrected discs; 1-866-627-8201. Just call that number and they should be able to help you out.
Please pass this information along to any Hogan's Heroes listserves, newsgroups or forums so other fans can be aware of the exchange program.
Posted by Gord Lacey
3/17/2005
Some fans that picked up Hogan's Heroes season 1 have been writing in to let us know that their discs 1 and 2 contents are reversed, and wondering how they can get fixed copies. We were told this was a very isolated incident, and a small number of problem sets were released, but it appears this is a larger issue than we were lead to believe. Reader Scott Hassel sent us a special toll free number that Paramount customer service has set up for people needing to get corrected discs; 1-866-627-8201. Just call that number and they should be able to help you out.
Please pass this information along to any Hogan's Heroes listserves, newsgroups or forums so other fans can be aware of the exchange program.
03-17-05, 12:21 PM
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Well here's a very very short review of the set so far.
Picture quality = about as good as it's gonna get for a show from the 60's. I expect the other seasons video to be a bit better.
Sound? Way too low. I had to turn the volume up quite high to get the voices heard.
Extras? None. But WHO CARES. All I wanted was the episodes, so I am very happy. They can always do extras/interviews for future seasons.
The show is beyond funny. I laughed SO hard at the 3rd episode last night. Best money I've spent in a good while.
Picture quality = about as good as it's gonna get for a show from the 60's. I expect the other seasons video to be a bit better.
Sound? Way too low. I had to turn the volume up quite high to get the voices heard.
Extras? None. But WHO CARES. All I wanted was the episodes, so I am very happy. They can always do extras/interviews for future seasons.
The show is beyond funny. I laughed SO hard at the 3rd episode last night. Best money I've spent in a good while.
03-17-05, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Phillips
Why send them back? Can't you just watch Disc 2 first? This should be corrected, but it's not like the discs or content is defective and isn't worth getting upset over...
I'm still waiting to receive my Hogan's Heroes set from Digitaleyes. It shipped over a week ago but I guess that's what I get for choosing free media mail. Hopefully I will get it within the next few days.