RS on DVD- according to FOX- nope

[Yuliya]

Nancy Eddy (the mother of Remington Steele Episode Guide for those who don't know (shame on you! )) posted it in another group. With her permission...

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Just talked to a woman at FOX about RS on DVD. She told me that they had looked at releasing it to coincide with the release of DAD, but had decided they wouldn't sell enough units to pay them to do it. I pointed out to her that I believed she was wrong, and that PB is now an international star, thanks to Bond, and that people would probably buy it for that reason. I also told her that we in the US can't even SEE RS anymore on TV, since P(ax)e stopped airing it. I mentioned that little 'net joke about P(ax)e, too, telling her that they axed the program so badly that sometimes you couldn't even follow the plot.

She kinda laughed, and said she would put it on her list and that I should keep my eyes open. I pointed out to her that if they had enough people willing to buy "Son of the Beach", then SURELY they had enough people that would buy RS...

Her name was Heather. I don't have a last name, and it was a pain getting to her. I called the first time, and had to go through an operator, who put me in touch with the home video department, THAT person transferred me elsewhere, and THAT person barely let me get out that I wanted to talk to someone about putting a TV show on DVD before she transferred me to a mailbox- which was full. So I called BACK, and told the first operator that I'd already called and what had happened, and she asked me what show I was asking about. I told her that it was Remington Steele, and that FOX owns the rights. She thought I wanted to know if it was out on DVD already. I corrected her, said that I needed to talk to someone about IF and WHEN they might release it, and if not, WHY not. She connected me with Heather.

If you want to try yourself, the number is 310-369-1000

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Yuliya's note. That number is in the States, so I doubt our international poster care to spend their money getting through to somebody at FOX. You might try writing, though. FOX addresses are:

E-mail Address: [e-mail]

Paper Mail Address:
20TH CENTURY FOX HOME VIDEO
P.O. BOX 900
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90213-0900

And for those who can call - it can't hurt to mention some RS tapes go on eBay for up to $75-80 - I've seen it myself.

[Ace]

I swear, I could cry like a baby!!!!

With all the stuff out thee they don't think RS will seel enough? Aw come on! Is the film quality such a mess they have to digitially repair it to some enormous expense? Are the contracts with the stars, producers, crew etc so onerous as regards VHS/DVD/TV they son't tink they'll turn a profit? They couldn't be otherwise we already wouldn't have them on some vhs and always on TV. Do they not realize this is the best time for the release with PB at the top of his career? Arghhhhhhh

Ace

[sparklingblue]

Maybe they need a thwap on the backs of their heads. They seem to have lost grip on the reality.

[curious george]

Yes! Bring on the thwapping machine!!

cg

[Myrtle Groggins]

I just found this waaaayyyyyyy at the back of the bunch (page 5) and thought it interesting enough to bring up front.

Does anybody know how many RS DVDs have been sold? Anywhere we can find out for the whole series? I'm curious.

I have the whole set now and plan to by another copy of the last three seasons. I already have two copies of Seasons One and Two. I just want to know how the sales are going.

I'm nosey.


PS - Is this the same Nancy Eddy who writes books?
www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/Authors/eAuthor.asp?Name=Nancy%20Eddy

Oops! Answered my own question. Yes, it's the same Nancy.
remylover.topcities.com/

[Ace]

Studios rarely release DVD sales numbers unless they're gloating over breaking some record. They don't want the talent to know how much money they're making.

But the first set was I think the #12 seller the week it came out, not just in TV (there it was #1) but of all DVD releases. It debuted for instance higher on the sales chart than Moonlighting did (all RS seasons look to be selling better on Amazon and now Moonlighting's sale price which started out higher for the first season has been lowed by the company to match RS).

The sets have continued to sell well which is why we got them all in one year period. Some shows have years between sets or never finish their run because of low sales. Mary Tyler Moore, also released by Fox, I think took 3 years between the first and second seasons.

[Yuliya]

Yes, it's the same Nancy Eddy. Blairview is also available in paperback. I haven't read either one. Those who have say they're very RS-ish.

[Myrtle Groggins]

Oh really? I like RS-ish.

I assumed RS was a hot seller because we didn't have to wait long. In fact, I was happily surprised the rest of the seasons were released so swiftly and I'm glad they put Season Five with Season Four. I was afraid they might let it fall by the wayside if it wasn't bundled with Season Four. Thank goodness for small favors.

I was up very late last night (this morning) watching and listening to the Season Two commentaries and enjoying the episodes all over again. Somebody asked Michael Gleason is RS was ever shown on Nick At Nite and he said never. Then they had a short discussion about how odd it is that the series isn't being aired anywhere (in 2004 or 2005) and since PB was Bond for several films, they thought it would be a good draw. There's just no explaning how FOX and the TV networks think. Although it if were aired today, there'd probably be more edits for commercials than PAX had.

And speaking of PAX. It boggles the mind how much of the romance they cut out of this Romantic-Comedy-Mystery series.

Also love that Michael Gleason and others refer to RS as a COMEDY, a ROMANTIC COMEDY. I still get so many laughs out of this series, there is no way is should be classified as straight drama, like I've seen in some listings.