Author Topic: Jeopardy! DVD to be released Nov 8th (Read 8895 times)

curtking · « **on:** August 25, 2005, 02:22:18 PM »

Yes, I know this has probably been posted before, but I think there's more info in this release:

Variety Article on Jeopardy DVD

Curt

Pyramid80 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:24:58 PM »

[quote name=\'curtking\' date=\'Aug 25 2005, 01:22 PM\']Yes, I know this has probably been posted before, but I think there's more info in this release:

Variety Article on Jeopardy DVD

Curt

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Here's more information on it too. Looks like the 1984 syndicated premiere is included. This definitely makes it worth the purchase.

Jeopardy! on DVD

Dbacksfan12 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:32:06 PM »

[quote name=\'Pyramid80\' date=\'Aug 25 2005, 05:24 PM\']Here's more information on it too. Looks like the 1984 syndicated premiere is included. This definitely makes it worth the purchase.
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Too bad you couldn't be bothered to read the article Curt posted. But we both know that quantity is more important than quality, right?

SteveRep · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:51:28 PM »

Will there at least be a short homage to the original Fleming/Pardo version?

Pyramid80 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2005, 07:11:48 PM »

[quote name=\'Modor\' date=\'Aug 25 2005, 05:32 PM\'][quote name=\'Pyramid80\' date=\'Aug 25 2005, 05:24 PM\']Here's more information on it too. Looks like the 1984 syndicated premiere is included. This definitely makes it worth the purchase.
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Too bad you couldn't be bothered to read the article Curt posted. But we both know that quantity is more important than quality, right?

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Well excuse the hell out of me. I am just offering more sources.

tmq800 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2005, 07:26:05 PM »

I am surprised that the DVD only includes Ken Jennings' 75th game. Why couldn't the DVD have at least 5 shows devoted to Ken Jennings' reign, like the time he reaches the $2 million mark, or the show where he becomes the King of Gameshow winnings?

Robert Hutchinson · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2005, 07:27:29 PM »

Pyramid80: The way you phrased your first reply made it look like you were reporting the inclusion of Trebek's first episode as additional info found only at the link you were adding.

This post has been brought to you by a calm, relaxed reading of both links and a rereading of this thread. Thank you.

P.S.: That "press release" is a mess. Typos everywhere--and it wouldn't be Jeopardy! without disappointing math:

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The single disc DVD contains five of the most-watched episodes from the wildly popular game show including Alex Trebek's premiere episode, the first and last episodes of Ken Jennings' famous winning streak, and all three episodes from the 2005 Ultimate Tournament of Champions.

1, 2, 3 . . . carry the 8 . . .

clemon79 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2005, 09:55:30 PM »

[quote name=\'tmq800\' date=\'Aug 25 2005, 04:26 PM\']like the time he reaches the $2 million mark, or the show where he becomes the King of Gameshow winnings?
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Because nobody aside from those of us in this tiny community gives a rat's ass about any of those milestones.

Jeremy Nelson · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2005, 10:09:45 PM »

Well, maybe, but people did give a rat's ass about Charles Van Doren (until he got caught). I'm not sure about Thom Mckee, but why not Ken?

BTW, Ken's first episode won't be included. Now Jeopardy's math seems to be right for a change.

Chelsea Thrasher · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:11:21 AM »

I know I'm bumping a several-months old thread with this post, however I have a bit of self-promotion relative to the thread. I recently had the opportunity to review a copy of the DVD for Sitcoms Online. (The site having long since moved away from sitcom exclusivity in terms of review choices)

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/jeopardyinsid...kdvdreview.html

...is the link. Overall, it's a surprisingly well-done set given the subject matter (scattered episodes of a game show) and the past history of at-best "suitable" releases from Sony (Seinfeld was well-done, as were a few other shows, but most releases tend to be Episodes-only, the end).

And for those who would seek to throw a fit at such things: The fee plugs at the end of show were cut out - though in 4 of 5 episodes' cases, that simply amounts to removing miniature commercials.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:18:56 AM »

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' date=\'Oct 23 2005, 11:11 PM\']And for those who would seek to throw a fit at such things: The fee plugs at the end of show were cut out - though in 4 of 5 episodes' cases, that simply amounts to removing miniature commercials.

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Like, oh my gosh! Oh no! What am I gonna do? Sony can't do that, those bastards.

You knew it was coming. ;-)

Chelsea Thrasher · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:21:08 AM »

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Like, oh my gosh! Oh no! What am I gonna do? Sony can't do that, those bastards.

You knew it was coming. ;-)
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It's the end of the world as we know it :-P

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:29:34 AM »

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' date=\'Oct 24 2005, 12:21 AM\']It's the end of the world as we know it :-P[/quote]
I don't know about that. I feel fine.

Steve McClellan · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:39:25 AM »

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#1: Episode #1: September 17, 1984 - Season One
Contestants: Greg Hopkins vs. Lois Feinstein vs. Frank Selibas
First Episode of Jeopardy

INANE QUESTION ALERT

Seth, did you lift those names from the Archive?

If so, when do I get my royalty check?

And if not, how the heck did I actually get Frank's name right?

Chelsea Thrasher · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:46:26 AM »

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If so, when do I get my royalty check?

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Caught red-handed

Royalty check coming roughly around the time I get my paycheck...oh wait, I don't get paid. :p

I did cross-check the audio versus the name being announced, they sounded close, so I ran with it.

I have asked for a credit to the J! Archive to be edited into the review...see, I do so have minimal journalistic ethics, they just take a while to kick in :-P