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Post by The J-Man on Nov 4, 2005 23:29:13 GMT -5
Earlier this year (or was it late last year?) the first season of "The A-Team" was released on DVD...but with a third season cast photo on the cover. Shouldn't the first season DVD have a first season cast photo on the cover? Why not just put Laverne and Shirley on the cover while you're at it? The season one DVD should have a season one cast photo on the cover. Things like this keep me awake at night.  |
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Post by The J-Man on Nov 4, 2005 23:33:25 GMT -5
BTW, see how I leave the top button of my shirt unbuttoned and wear my tie loosely? I do that 'cause it makes me look like Robert Culp.
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Post by MelMac on Nov 4, 2005 23:40:37 GMT -5
Never knew this was a third season photo, then again, it's been a while since I've seen "The A-Team," so I wouldn't have noticed the difference.
I have a similar pet peeve with some of the earlier "Doctor Who" U.S. covers. While they've gotten much better recently, the first ones looked bad.
They had Third Doctor stories where the cover had Pertwee in an outfit not worn in the story, or worse, they flipped the Fifth Doctor (Davison) photos so he'd face the center. He had a part in his hair, but given the aspect of the character, a reverse part wouldn't have been out of the norm so that wouldn't have been too bad. Problem is, there are question marks on his collar and they are the noticable aspect when flipped. Add to that they insisted on having the TARDIS on the cover, whether it was in the a lot or not, they made for some messy covers.
Now, I'll admit that you can't judge a book by its cover (or in this case DVDs), but packaging has a lot to do with the success or failure of an item. KitKats went through several different names before they got it right, great item, bad packaging. In this case, I think the bad covers have hurt the interest of "Doctor Who" to the point that networks won't pick up the new series because they're afraid to invest in something that there seems to be a lack of interest.
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Post by billswoman on Nov 5, 2005 0:00:18 GMT -5
BTW, see how I leave the top button of my shirt unbuttoned and wear my tie loosely? I do that 'cause it makes me look like Robert Culp. You were the one with the red shirt on, right? (Oops, I thought you were refering to the pics from Chiller... my b.) |
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Post by billswoman on Nov 5, 2005 0:03:37 GMT -5
I've never seen the A-Team.
...waits for it....
As for pet peeves (hey, you started it), mine is this:
1. People who put apostrophe S for plural. God, how I hate that. The fact it says "Lilac's, Mr. Maxwell" on the DVD REALLY pisses me off. How unprofessional can you get?? I'm glad they at least got it right in the credits.
2. People who don't have their bus fare ready, either waiting to board the bus or getting off it. I just wanna pop a cap in their heads for that.
I think that's it, at least for now.
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Post by MelMac on Nov 5, 2005 0:15:31 GMT -5
I've never seen the A-Team. ...waits for it.... As for pet peeves (hey, you started it), mine is this: 1. People who put apostrophe S for plural. God, how I hate that. The fact it says "Lilac's, Mr. Maxwell" on the DVD REALLY pisses me off. How unprofessional can you get?? I'm glad they at least got it right in the credits. 2. People who don't have their bus fare ready, either waiting to board the bus or getting off it. I just wanna pop a cap in their heads for that. I think that's it, at least for now. The first one is also one of my biggest pet peeves, given my profession (and I'll admit I make quite a few myself on the boards.) People also putting 's after a word that ends with s (ie Jones's) bothers me. I'm always getting called on for missing its and it's in proofing. There's nothing wrong with not having seen "The A-Team." Quite honestly, there are so many shows on today I've never seen (and in most cases, don't want to). So when someone talks about it, I go, "Ok," smile and nod my head. Come to think of it, that's a pet peeve as well. It seems lately people think that you have to use high amounts sex, violence and blood and gore to sell a show. A lot of it is also nonessential to the plot. Granted "CSI," "Crossing Jordan" are pretty gruesome, but that is in context of the show. I get tired of the ad nauseum of the three in every show it seems. They even did this to "Diagnosis Murder," adding youth and sex to it which chunked a great series into the wastebin (sad thing is, that demographic (older viewers) is now considered big money in the industry.) They should look back to shows such as "GAH" and others, which used these, but in a much subtler level. They still worked very well getting the point across. (Sorry, rant over for now  ) |
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Post by MrsMaxwell on Nov 5, 2005 4:36:55 GMT -5
Take a look at the cover of the GAH season 2 DVD box...notice anything? Robert Culp's hair is parted on the wrong side. I hate when they they take a picture and flip it.
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Post by The J-Man on Nov 5, 2005 9:24:38 GMT -5
I've never seen the A-Team. billswoman, please tell me you're kidding. Never seen "The A-Team"? Not even once? It was the very next project Cannel and co. did after "The Greatest American Hero". As I've said elsewhere, you can't watch one without watching the other. They compliment each other. "GAH" is an outlandish premise presented in a straitforward manner; "The A-Team" is a straightforward premise presented in an outlandish manner. We're talking episodes written by Stephen J. Cannell, Frank Lupo, Patrick Hasburgh, Babs Greyhosky (I've never been a big fan of Babs, but I know many who post here like her work on GAH). We're talking many of you're favorite 1980's TV guest stars, many of whom had previously guested on GAH. billswoman, tell me you're kidding. |
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Post by billswoman on Nov 5, 2005 10:10:58 GMT -5
I'm serious as a heart attack. I think it was the whole Mr. T thingie that repelled me from it. I've never seen A-team, Dukes of Hazzard, Seinfeld, barely watched 3's company (only enough to know I loathed it), only watched Taxi when Rev. Jim was featured prominently. For some reason, most popular shows really turn me off, probably cuz they ARE popular. Oh, never saw Charlie's Angels either. I loved Friends initially, then for some reason when it really took off, I was turned off of it. I've been like that all my life: tell me I'll like some book, movie or TV show and I wanna run the other way.
I say "most" cuz I LOVED Dallas; that's one example of an extremely popular show that I was truly addicted to.
I also hate to admit that I didn't even watch all of GAH, mainly the 3rd season. By then, I was in college, had a huge group of friends and a social life (well, I was in college earlier too, in seasons 1 and 2), and the way ABC was dinking around with the schedule and all, I lost interest. I remember watching "Lilacs...." first run, having become a true Bill fan by then (thanks to "Plague"), but I don't recall seeing "Divorce..." first run at all. I got that one, downloaded, early on in my quest to find eps this August because of reading so many glowing reviews of it, and of course I consider it probably THE best ep of the series.
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Post by The J-Man on Nov 5, 2005 10:21:30 GMT -5
I'm serious as a heart attack. I think it was the whole Mr. T thingie that repelled me from it. I have to admit that when I first saw the commercials in the weeks preceding the premier, I thought it looked stupid and had abolutley no intention of watching it. I also had absolutely no idea who was producing the show. Fortunately, just a few days before the premeir, I read in TV guide that "The A-Team" was from Stephen J. Cannell Productions. Needless to say, I made it my business to never miss an episode. |
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Post by billswoman on Nov 5, 2005 10:35:02 GMT -5
I hate to admit another thing: I never knew SJC was the motive force behind The Rockford Files. I know that's bad, being the daughter of a true Rockford fan, so because Mom never missed it, I never did either. Granted, I loved the show too, but Mom was as into Rockford as I'm into Star Trek... that show, I Spy and Maverick I think were her favorites... Oh yeah, Barney Miller too. Mom and I pretty much shared the same tastes in shows, now that I think about it. And then we can't forget the awesomely great WKRP in Cincinnati, my second favorite show of all time. "Now sit right back, open your ears up REAL WIDE and say 'Give it to me straight, Doctor, I can take it!'"  |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 7, 2005 17:18:02 GMT -5
Save your breath, J-Man...we will never convince billswoman or MelMac about how the A-Team is GREAT television. I have been trying since I joined.  |
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Post by MelMac on Nov 7, 2005 19:49:29 GMT -5
Save your breath, J-Man...we will never convince billswoman or MelMac about how the A-Team is GREAT television. I have been trying since I joined. HD, I like the "A-Team," I just don't watch it as much.  I watch other shows more often, though. I even remember watching the cartoon with Mr. T and the gymnasts. Even had a maze book that featured the characters. |
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Post by billswoman on Nov 7, 2005 23:05:45 GMT -5
Save your breath, J-Man...we will never convince billswoman or MelMac about how the A-Team is GREAT television. I have been trying since I joined. As much chance as I have of convincing you the original Star Trek is the best show in the universe. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 9, 2005 15:45:59 GMT -5
I am not trying to convince you it is the best show...I am trying to get you convinced it is worthy of vying for that coveted spot. |
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Post by MelMac on Nov 10, 2005 0:01:26 GMT -5
I think a lot of classics are worthy of being top favorites. It's kind of sad that children nowadays don't have many evening shows that they'll remember as fondly when they're older. A lot of PBS kids shows are the exception (I tend to watch this channel as I work evenings). Other than kids shows, the one show I remember well that I watched growing up was "The Greatest American Hero." Ralph is the only "real-life" (and I mean not animated, muppet or member of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe) I remember watching growing up. I guess another pet peeve of my is hobby specific. In this case, I get frustrated when people insist I'm a clown because I juggle. I don't have anything against clowns (in fact, I have a great deal of respect for them), but I have never been a clown. This is different from being a jester (which I've been), since I also had to act a role from a specific time in that case. People also expect me to be flashy, as in dangerous stuff. I don't juggle knives, torches, anything heavier than a pound or larger than a volleyball. The first two are for my own safety, as I have trouble flipping clubs sometimes and if you put fire or blade in place of the bulb, you see my point. The one pound rule is also for safety so I don't give myself a concussion if it drops on my head (I have bruised my mouth juggling golf balls). Larger than a volleyball is just because it's too difficult to handle. I also don't wear clown makeup or juggle to circus themed music. Most of my choices come from movies, country (bluegrass, etc.), or big band. Some songs I've juggled to include "Star Trek IV," "Jurassic Park," "Star Wars," "Orange Blossom Special," "In the Mood," and "Believe it or Not." None of those can be considered "Sabre Dance" or other carnival style music. (OK rant over, I need to get my ideas together for my move on the story. ) |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 10, 2005 19:00:01 GMT -5
A pet peeve of mine...Jugglers and talking about how talented they are. Why can't jugglers be quiet like mimes? |
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Post by MelMac on Nov 10, 2005 19:03:04 GMT -5
A pet peeve of mine...Jugglers and talking about how talented they are. Why can't jugglers be quiet like mimes? Because it's my favorite pasttime and at the same time a pet peeve. ( ) (I'll try to cut down on commenting about it, though I do tend to ramble.) I've been a mime too, but I don't like the face paint, so I stuck with pantomime. Other problems with that are I wear socks all the time and keep slipping and falling on my face. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 15, 2005 19:57:51 GMT -5
I don't care...I just think it is funny...and great that you have something that you are that passionate about.
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Post by MelMac on Nov 15, 2005 20:03:12 GMT -5
I don't care...I just think it is funny...and great that you have something that you are that passionate about. Thought you were just kidding, hence the . It's one of the few things I'm remembered for at HS (being the tiger mascot the other). Funny enough, at the state game I was able to do both. I juggled three pom-pons while wearing the suit. A challenge considering your periphreal vision is limited to about a three foot area. |
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I watch other shows more often, though. I even remember watching the cartoon with Mr. T and the gymnasts. Even had a maze book that featured the characters.