wild wild west tv series? why no season sets yet?
04-22-05, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick1321
I have been a WWW fan since watching it back in '65 and couldn't wait to start collecting the series when it was first offered on VHS at Columbia House. The tape transfers were not too bad, but some color episodes suffered from occasional fading. When I heard about the DVD release, I immediately switched.
Before I bought my HD TV, I watched the first season B&W episodes and found them to have a slight "screen door" effect, even viewing them on my computer. When I saw them on the HD, set, I thought "Well, maybe the color episodes will be better transfers." WRONG! They're even worse! As much of a fan as I am of the series, I couldn't even bear to watch one episode. It's like watching a projection out of focus.
I have wasted $22/ a volume for 12 volumes before canceling. Compare that to the excellent copy of "Hogan's Heros-the complete first season" for $25!
Anyway, my only hope is that enough subscribers will cancel their series so CH will give up their rights to someone who'll do the WWW justice.
Before I bought my HD TV, I watched the first season B&W episodes and found them to have a slight "screen door" effect, even viewing them on my computer. When I saw them on the HD, set, I thought "Well, maybe the color episodes will be better transfers." WRONG! They're even worse! As much of a fan as I am of the series, I couldn't even bear to watch one episode. It's like watching a projection out of focus.
I have wasted $22/ a volume for 12 volumes before canceling. Compare that to the excellent copy of "Hogan's Heros-the complete first season" for $25!
Anyway, my only hope is that enough subscribers will cancel their series so CH will give up their rights to someone who'll do the WWW justice.
Well thats kind of a bummer to hear but I another show columbia house had control over for years was origanal tv series Kung Fu and when warner finally came out with the season box sets they were nicely done and fairly decent transfers (well atleast I can't complain compaired with low rent sets like crime story and earth the final conflict Kung Fu is a masterpiece
). Hopefully the will rework transfers and have some fun quality packaging and make a respectable box set. LOL now I abit off topic how are the "have gun will travel" are they decent quality? and do the shows stories hold up well? considering they were only 30mins long. Gods I want the WWW out tomorrow LOL
04-22-05, 09:11 AM
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WWW Followup
As per my previous post, I forgot to mention that Columbia House also had the "Hogans Heros" series on DVD, but eventually dropped it. Probably due to price competition. So there is still hope for a WWW boxed set eventually!
FYI, there was an excellent episode guide that was published in the late 90's. It is out of print, but you may find a copy on ebay. I'll post it's ISBN later.
FYI, there was an excellent episode guide that was published in the late 90's. It is out of print, but you may find a copy on ebay. I'll post it's ISBN later.
04-26-05, 08:07 AM
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WWW Episode Guide
FYI, here's the ISBN for the Wild Wild West episode guide:
isbn 0-929360-00-1
Originally published in 1988, it also contains an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the people and production. Unfortunately out of print, you can find it on some auction sites.
isbn 0-929360-00-1
Originally published in 1988, it also contains an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the people and production. Unfortunately out of print, you can find it on some auction sites.
11-18-05, 02:51 AM
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Read at www.tvshowsondvd.com that Season One of Wild, Wild West is coming to DVD
some time next year with some neat extras.
some time next year with some neat extras.
01-14-06, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rw2516
It's up for pre-order at dvdplanet 2/14 . Paramount releasing Andy Griffith season 5 same day.
01-14-06, 08:02 AM
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It appears the listing has been removed. I can't find it either. I know it was there, I keep a calendar of upcoming releases I want and when they are announced I put them in my calendar, only after I see them for pre-order.
01-27-06, 11:18 PM
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Coming June 6th according to tvshowsondvd.com. Here is the link with more info, including cover art:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4998
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4998
02-24-06, 02:18 PM
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From dvdtimes.co.uk:
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=60551
The Wild Wild West Season 1 in June
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Wild Wild West: The Complete First Season (40th Anniversary Edition) for 6th June 2006. A perennial favourite TV series of the 1960s, Wild Wild West stars Robert Conrad and Ross Martin as U.S. Government secret agents Jim West and Artemus Gordon.
This seven-disc set includes 28 action-packed, remastered episodes complete with special introductions by Robert Conrad, audio commentaries and theme-music recordings
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Wild Wild West: The Complete First Season (40th Anniversary Edition) for 6th June 2006. A perennial favourite TV series of the 1960s, Wild Wild West stars Robert Conrad and Ross Martin as U.S. Government secret agents Jim West and Artemus Gordon.
This seven-disc set includes 28 action-packed, remastered episodes complete with special introductions by Robert Conrad, audio commentaries and theme-music recordings
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=60551
04-05-06, 07:02 PM
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From dvdtimes.co.uk:
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=60551
The Wild Wild West Season 1 in June - Extras revealed
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Wild Wild West: The Complete First Season (40th Anniversary Edition) for 6th June 2006. A perennial favourite TV series of the 1960s, Wild Wild West stars Robert Conrad and Ross Martin as U.S. Government secret agents Jim West and Artemus Gordon.
This seven-disc set includes 28 action-packed, remastered episodes complete with special introductions by Robert Conrad, audio commentaries and theme-music recordings.
Features include:
Full screen format
English Mono
Original Pilot Opening
Original Pilot Bumpers
Pilot & Network Promos
Into Blooper
Ross Martin Sketch
Audio interviews with John Kneubuhl, Ethel Winant, Fred Freiberger (Producer), Tim Smyth (Special Effects), Richard Markowitz (Music)
Optional Commentary by Robert Conrad on Episode “The Night of The Inferno”
Robert Conrad Audio Intros
Robert Conrad and Ross Martin on Every Day
Theme Scoring Sessions
Everyready Commercial
Photo Gallery
Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Wild Wild West: The Complete First Season (40th Anniversary Edition) for 6th June 2006. A perennial favourite TV series of the 1960s, Wild Wild West stars Robert Conrad and Ross Martin as U.S. Government secret agents Jim West and Artemus Gordon.
This seven-disc set includes 28 action-packed, remastered episodes complete with special introductions by Robert Conrad, audio commentaries and theme-music recordings.
Features include:
Full screen format
English Mono
Original Pilot Opening
Original Pilot Bumpers
Pilot & Network Promos
Into Blooper
Ross Martin Sketch
Audio interviews with John Kneubuhl, Ethel Winant, Fred Freiberger (Producer), Tim Smyth (Special Effects), Richard Markowitz (Music)
Optional Commentary by Robert Conrad on Episode “The Night of The Inferno”
Robert Conrad Audio Intros
Robert Conrad and Ross Martin on Every Day
Theme Scoring Sessions
Everyready Commercial
Photo Gallery
04-06-06, 08:50 PM
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I actually found a few of the CH dvds at a used dvd store and after watching them, I guess I remember the series as better than it actually is...
It was fun to watch once but it was very dated and didn't hold my attention...
Perhaps it was just those particular b & w episodes...
It was fun to watch once but it was very dated and didn't hold my attention...
Perhaps it was just those particular b & w episodes...