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FREAKS & GEEKS May Never Go To DVD!!

First by Boris the Blade	Feb 2nd, 2003 12:05:47 AM
People care about this?
I guess the owners of this hot property don't give a damn 'bout by BlackBanana	Feb 2nd, 2003 12:07:17 AM
Sign the petition.
A masterpiece... by twitaman	Feb 2nd, 2003 12:15:22 AM
Freaks & Geeks was quite possibly the best written show I have ever seen on television. It was a wonderful gem and an oasis in a sea of commonality, banality and just plain crap. Television has seen few masterpieces, this show was one of 'em. If you were one of the smart, hip folks n-da-know who loved the show then sign the petition. And if you are a fan of brilliant, witty writing, spot on acting, and 8th grade leisure suits then sign it and tell a friend.
Joan Jett is better than ... by Hercules	Feb 2nd, 2003 12:24:32 AM
... Bruce Springsteen. What song has Bruce recorded that's as good as "Bad Reputation"? The "death trap/suicide rap" song? Ha! Ha ha, I say!
i think this show had been the most depressing cancellation for by Demosthenes2	Feb 2nd, 2003 01:11:13 AM
you'd think there'd be people with lots of money who just want good tv shows, and then all this ratings shit wouldn't matter. i mean, that's how independent filmmaking sort of works, right?
most depresseing cancel = brimstone by the_smite_key	Feb 2nd, 2003 01:33:11 AM
the truly most depressing cancellation of all time was Brimstone --> fucking fox execs moved it to fridays nights to make room for reality TV. Though only 13 eps it is the only show that I could ever consider a challenge to buffy's "best show of all time" status. --> smite
most depresseing cancel = brimstone by the_smite_key	Feb 2nd, 2003 01:34:14 AM
the truly most depressing cancellation of all time was Brimstone --> fucking fox execs moved it to fridays nights to make room for reality TV. Though only 13 eps it is the only show that I could ever consider a challenge to buffy's "best show of all time" status. --> smite
Who fucking cares!! by NeoKildred	Feb 2nd, 2003 01:38:56 AM
This show was cancelled, therefore it sucked ass. Why is this crap getting its own Talkback?
trolls. by THE WALLACE	Feb 2nd, 2003 02:31:46 AM
People who would shit on this show in the talkbacks is a sad thing. I have a few episodes on tape (as well as undeclared... I saw it's cancellation coming) and the few eps I have are brilliant. My self and all my friends love the show and If it could go to DVD I know 5 people alone who would buy it...not just borrow it... People should sign this petition just to support Judd Apatow alone. A guy who makes worthwhile (while maybe not popular) Telelvision....
Everyone should forward this petition to everyone they know. I by VirgilHilts	Feb 2nd, 2003 04:13:06 AM

dumb bastardz! by BRTick	Feb 2nd, 2003 04:51:40 AM
what ever dumb asshole wont put this out on dvd should get kicked in the nutz!!! sam as the jackass that cancelled it in the first place!
Freaks and Geeks needs to come out on DVD! by RoobyRoo	Feb 2nd, 2003 05:12:53 AM
What the hell could the problem be with the music? With the exception of Michael Jackson, which 80's artists are arrogant enough to charge top dollar for their music? Styx and Joan Jett should consider it good advertising for their "best of" albums, or something. The theme song alone reminded me that Joan Jett made some pretty decent music. Freaks and Geeks was one of the best-written shows ever televised. Say what you want, but most television feels written, and is populated with impossibly plastic actors. Freaks and Geeks was first rate in every respect. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that Undeclared was made by the same people until after it was cancelled.
Gotta Agree with pulp_dusk by spider15	Feb 2nd, 2003 09:52:29 AM
We need "Action" on DVD and we need it NOW - preferablly uncensored.
the_smite_key by Xillah	Feb 2nd, 2003 11:29:44 AM
your right on brimstone, i loved that show, i guess it was a bit too dark for thwe masses. did anyone ever see nowhere man? that show fucking rocked, wish i could find episodes of that on kazaa or direct connect (guess it was a little before mass ripping)
You'll only depress yourselves if you sign it! by Drath	Feb 2nd, 2003 12:58:18 PM
I just watched the Sports Night DVD set, and it brought the all the disappointment of that show's demise back! It's Sorkin's fault too. Too in love with his one-sided political show soap box to keep a fun, fresh, entertaining show like Sports Night on the air. Of course it got a full two seasons, while Freaks and Geeks only got...was that even on for half a year? I'm telling you, it'll hurt to watch it.
Undeclared by walnutr113	Feb 2nd, 2003 01:02:36 PM
Am I the only one who misses this show? I thought it was very underrated.
Would you have honestly wanted to see seven seasons of Brimstone by Corrigann_reborn	Feb 2nd, 2003 07:30:50 PM
How many fucking ways can they get a guy to die by destroying his eyes?
In addition - Need UNDECLARED on dvd NOW ! by hktelemacher	Feb 2nd, 2003 08:49:35 PM
Anything Judd Apatow does for television is gold. The passing of Freaks and Geeks was somewhat compensated by the presence of Undeclared, which was by far the funniest half hour of television in 01-02. Apatow and co need to get a show going on HBO or some network that has faith in their abilities to bring in a consistently funny and consistently smart show and give them time to let the thing catch on. Knowing that there was quality comedy writing coming every week was a great feeling. It's kind of how I feel about Andy Richter Controls the Universe, but after pushing it hardcore this season and airing it two times a week for a bit, Fox seems to have lost faith in that little gem - despite how well-done it is. Back to Apatow though - where's the Heavyweights DVD? I don't know if there's a line out there that always gets me as much as Ben Stiller saying "Lunch is cancelled today due to lack of hustle. Deal with it." over the PA.
American Gothic is the one show that I lament the cancelation of by JackBurton	Feb 2nd, 2003 09:25:26 PM
I mean Brimstone was damn cool and Nowhere Man was pretty cool as well I agree (and I'd buy both on DVD for sure) but I truly do think that American Gothic is likely the best thing I've ever seen come out of American dramatic television, for both overall quality and consistency. I loved it, it's audience loved it, hell even the critics loved it, so the network said, "hey, I know, let's cancel it after only one season. We won't even show the final episodes on our network, that'll teach them for watching!" or something equally stupid. So where's my American Gothic DVD set damn it! **************************** ************************** ************ Other shows I'd love to see on DVD: Space -Above & Beyond, which started out a bit weak admittedly, but after a few episodes soon found it's feet and turned into a really great show, and the final handful of episodes especially before the end of it's first and only season were nothing short of superb; and Briscoe County Jnr, which was just damn good fun.
I'm just curious, but by Meathook	Feb 2nd, 2003 11:50:26 PM
do any of you ever get laid?? Or do you spend all your Friday and Saturday nights at the mall playing Magic?? You all seem like the most lame people on the planet?? Don't you have something better to do than sit here arguing whether or not Ben Affleck is the perfect actor to play some stupid comic book character in a movie?? As though its the most important thing ever?? Shit, I wish i didn't just move out here to work and make something out of myself. Otherwise I could just sit home in my parents house all day arguing back and forth like a loser.
I want MISFITS OF SCIENCE on DVD. by robogeek.com	Feb 3rd, 2003 02:46:04 AM
Hell, yeah.
Brimstone was GREAT! by NJM	Feb 3rd, 2003 04:11:45 AM
Peter Horton as Ezekiel Stone with John Glover as The Devil. I could take that show forever, but Fox puts it on their Friday Night Death Trap. Aside from "THE X-FILES", every show they put on Friday nights DIES! "Millennium" only survived for so long because of Chris Carter having some stroke because of "THE X-FILES". Fox throws "Brimstone" on Friday nights, it dies. They throw "Firefly" there, it dies. They throw "SLIDERS" on Friday nights, THEN early Sunday evening, and it DIES (at least SciFi Channel was there to save it). Many more prime examples, but none off the top of my head. No Fox show lasts long on Friday nights. I tried to catch every episode of "Brimstone", and was glad when SciFi picked up the show, but they only re-ran the existing episode. I sent in two letters to whomever it was as part of a writing campaign to get the show picked up for more episodes by SciFi. Also, "The Job" was a depressing cancellation, but ABC did it to themselves. It was guessing game as to when they were airing it. "Is on this week? It was on last week, but not the two weeks before." Denis Leary is my favorite comedian (Andrew Dice Clay would be second), and I could've taken "The Job" twice on a nightly basis. It was like a comedic "NYPD Blue" or what not. It was fresh & original, but ABC fucked us & themselves over with its crappy handling of the show. I doubt anyone could handle a show worse. Never knew when it was gonna be on from one week to the next. Also, a few years ago, I was REALLY getting into "Renegade" when it went off the air, but I never got to see a final episode or anything. If anyone knows what happened in that episode (or if it was simply cancelled), could you email me? I'd highly appreciate it, thanks! -NJM Visit Michalak.Org!
watch the skies???? by Loosecannon	Feb 3rd, 2003 07:32:49 AM
Am i the only one in the world that wants Dark Skies on DVD???? Thought so..... :(
are you guys serious by antnee21	Feb 3rd, 2003 02:58:36 PM
Freaks and Geeks on DVD? Sign a petition? Please. I like this site for movie info, but hearing all these people whine about this nonsense is disturbing. There's a reason why it was cancelled. The only people who watched it were the Freaks and Geeks who are upset about this news and looking for the petition to sign.
Has ABC Family taken it off the air? by The Stutter_Man	Feb 3rd, 2003 06:42:49 PM
I now have no alternative but to watch the lame second half of SNL.
Undeclared Ruled! by odysseus	Feb 3rd, 2003 08:33:45 PM
I miss that short-lived show, and wish they'd put it on DVD. And while we're on the subject, the appropriate TV studios should also release... WKRP in Cincinati (most underappreciated sitcom ever) Tales of the Gold Monkey The 80s' Flash Gordon cartoon series Jonny Quest All the classic Looney Toons
American Gothic by twitaman	Feb 3rd, 2003 09:14:22 PM
American Gothic was also a great show that did not get a well deserved long run. Gary Cole's performance was fantastic (probably one of the most underutilized super talents in Hollywood). His evil sheriff was a great tv villain. I'd love to see it come to DVD too along with Freaks & Geeks. Is Sean Cassidy ever going to get another shot at creating and developing a show? I'll admit he really surprised me with the quality of American Gothic.
Mecha-Ghidora by Black Jesus	Feb 4th, 2003 12:46:29 PM
it doesn't ONLY have to do with the show being good or not, it also has to do with how the studio marketed it and the time slot in which it was aired... saturday night i believe... NO show would do well on saturday night.
Come on guys, it's all about Herman's Head DVD by DomisInnerChild	Feb 4th, 2003 09:48:59 PM
I'd buy... Firefly The Young Ones Brisco County Jr.
Don't get me started!!! by Pat Buddha	Feb 8th, 2003 01:14:21 AM
NBC cancelled Freaks and Geeks after 14 episodes but kept Veronica's Closet and Suddenly Susan on for 3 years. I will never understand it.
Argh ! by Sirop	Feb 8th, 2003 03:04:13 AM
I just want the scenes with Linda Cardellini on a DVD.

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