7th Heaven? Any Chance? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

JakeLipson · 01-02-2003, 03:58 AM

Long story, but to summarize, Dad unplugged my computer a few days ago so I've been sitting around in front of the TV for a while, and today when I turned off Aladdin and the King of Thieves ABC Family was running a marathon of 7th Heaven. I'd seen bits and pieces of various episodes in syndacation on the network before, but never really got a chance to get into it, and since all my favorite shows were recently cancelled (State of Grace, Providence) or moved to less-accessable timeslots (American Family, Spider-Man 1995 reruns), and I'm currently waiting on MTV's version of Spider-Man later this year I thought I'd watch a bit and see what I thought.

I loved it, and I'd do ANYTHING for any sort of release of this in any form.

Of course, I'd prefer season sets to see it correctly and gain a deeper understanding of the overall plotline, (ABCF ran the episodes in random order and threw the overall story arc of the period of episodes they were showcasing out of whack), but I'd take whatever we got.

Any chance of this coming out, or am I just having a really bad case of wishful thinking? If there is a chnce, has there been any news yet? And who owns the rights? I hope not Paramount...after what they've done to the I Love Lucy episodes I shudder to think what would happen here. But...ah well.

Any news?

orf · 01-02-2003, 04:31 AM

Based on iMDB, it says WB Televison (or Warner) owns the rights, so you might be in luck. Anyhow, if they do release it, I don't plan on buying it. That show is on my "Worst Shows of the 90s" list. It's like watching a modern Brady Bunch (with added Christian overtones) for me. :rar:

badco · 01-02-2003, 04:40 AM

Couple interesting things about that show. First is that the dad, Mr. Heaven, is a reverend but apparently makes enough money to pay for that big-ass house and feed like 10 kids or whatever. Methinks an audit is in order.

Second, all the kids look different. Not a little different, mind you - but completely different. Does Mrs. Heaven have a secret she's not telling us?

So the show is much more interesting if you consider the potential backstory.

UserNameUndecided · 01-02-2003, 05:09 AM

Jesus f*cking Christ I hope not.

Sycowulf · 01-02-2003, 05:14 AM

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Couple interesting things about that show. First is that the dad, Mr. Heaven, is a reverend but apparently makes enough money to pay for that big-ass house and feed like 10 kids or whatever. Methinks an audit is in order.

LMAO.... Ya know honestly if I was that guy I would be in a hurry to say that they werent my kids, especially that annoying annoying little girl...

sal2 · 01-02-2003, 05:18 AM

The house is actually owned by the church, and they let him live there. I don't wacth this show anymore but I remember catching this detail within the first two seasons - or so.

brian · 01-02-2003, 05:19 AM

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Originally posted by UserNameUndecided
Jesus f*cking Christ I hope not.

No need for that. If it's not your thing, then skip the thread.

theta · 01-02-2003, 07:26 AM

What really gets me, and might put me in the market for this, is just how outright BIZARRE this show is. I'm serious, it's WEIRD. Not intentionally, but it achieves it nonetheless.

It has the same problem as any "Christian" or "family" entertainment; you have quite possibly the most sensitive audience on the planet, so nothing that drives normal drama (like sex or violence) can really be used (imagine what this does to the burgeoning field of "Christian" romance novels.) Suddenly, minor things like parking tickets suddenly become very much amplified in importance, because you can't rely entirely on schmaltz.

Second, the casting can be jarring, especially if you're flipping channels. To suddenly land on Peter Graves talking to a five-year--old about Jesus and personality responsibility definitely qualifies as surreal. "And remember, Suzy, if you fail in your mission, God will disavow all knowledge!"

Third, the fact that the cast is the same bunch of actors going through personal traumas (one cast member has lukemia, apparently) or complaining about the show's squeaky clean image(Jessica Biel has appeared nearly naked in Maxim and publicly expressed a wish to get fired from the show) that show up on any TV show undeniably skew events. It doesn't help that Aaron Spelling is a producer.

Still, if you want a real hoot, rent Bibleman sometime! Crappy production values and a washed-up sitcom star in a sculpted purple rubber bodysuit (hmmm, and Jerry Falwell picks on the Teletubbies...?) make for a riot!

dvds'r'us · 01-03-2003, 05:09 AM

I'd buy it. I think there is a chance of getting it on dvd. but not real soon.

Dehrian · 01-03-2003, 05:30 AM

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Based on iMDB, it says WB Televison (or Warner) owns the rights, so you might be in luck.

IMDB is incorrect. Spelling Entertainment owns the rights.

01-02-2003, 03:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
JakeLipson All Hail Peter Jackson! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry	7th Heaven? Any Chance? Long story, but to summarize, Dad unplugged my computer a few days ago so I've been sitting around in front of the TV for a while, and today when I turned off Aladdin and the King of Thieves ABC Family was running a marathon of 7th Heaven. I'd seen bits and pieces of various episodes in syndacation on the network before, but never really got a chance to get into it, and since all my favorite shows were recently cancelled (State of Grace, Providence) or moved to less-accessable timeslots (American Family, Spider-Man 1995 reruns), and I'm currently waiting on MTV's version of Spider-Man later this year I thought I'd watch a bit and see what I thought. I loved it, and I'd do ANYTHING for any sort of release of this in any form. Of course, I'd prefer season sets to see it correctly and gain a deeper understanding of the overall plotline, (ABCF ran the episodes in random order and threw the overall story arc of the period of episodes they were showcasing out of whack), but I'd take whatever we got. Any chance of this coming out, or am I just having a really bad case of wishful thinking? If there is a chnce, has there been any news yet? And who owns the rights? I hope not Paramount...after what they've done to the I Love Lucy episodes I shudder to think what would happen here. But...ah well. Any news? __________________ Proud Supporter of Blu-ray Disc! My modest collection of little silver movie discs

01-02-2003, 04:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
orf Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	Based on iMDB, it says WB Televison (or Warner) owns the rights, so you might be in luck. Anyhow, if they do release it, I don't plan on buying it. That show is on my "Worst Shows of the 90s" list. It's like watching a modern Brady Bunch (with added Christian overtones) for me. :rar: __________________ Sadly, my porn collection is 2353% smaller than your mom's collection. Last edited by orf : 01-02-2003 at 04:53 AM.

01-02-2003, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
badco Supporting Actor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: dallas.tx	Couple interesting things about that show. First is that the dad, Mr. Heaven, is a reverend but apparently makes enough money to pay for that big-ass house and feed like 10 kids or whatever. Methinks an audit is in order. Second, all the kids look different. Not a little different, mind you - but completely different. Does Mrs. Heaven have a secret she's not telling us? So the show is much more interesting if you consider the potential backstory. __________________ Choke on that, causality!

01-02-2003, 07:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
theta Cheap Cerebral Paralysis Join Date: May 2002 Location: In aintnosin's basement	What really gets me, and might put me in the market for this, is just how outright BIZARRE this show is. I'm serious, it's WEIRD. Not intentionally, but it achieves it nonetheless. It has the same problem as any "Christian" or "family" entertainment; you have quite possibly the most sensitive audience on the planet, so nothing that drives normal drama (like sex or violence) can really be used (imagine what this does to the burgeoning field of "Christian" romance novels.) Suddenly, minor things like parking tickets suddenly become very much amplified in importance, because you can't rely entirely on schmaltz. Second, the casting can be jarring, especially if you're flipping channels. To suddenly land on Peter Graves talking to a five-year--old about Jesus and personality responsibility definitely qualifies as surreal. "And remember, Suzy, if you fail in your mission, God will disavow all knowledge!" Third, the fact that the cast is the same bunch of actors going through personal traumas (one cast member has lukemia, apparently) or complaining about the show's squeaky clean image(Jessica Biel has appeared nearly naked in Maxim and publicly expressed a wish to get fired from the show) that show up on any TV show undeniably skew events. It doesn't help that Aaron Spelling is a producer. Still, if you want a real hoot, rent Bibleman sometime! Crappy production values and a washed-up sitcom star in a sculpted purple rubber bodysuit (hmmm, and Jerry Falwell picks on the Teletubbies...?) make for a riot! __________________ "I need bling, I tell you, BLING!!!" --Palmerlime Theta's discs, 300 mark crossed, 400 here we come!

01-03-2003, 05:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	I'd buy it. I think there is a chance of getting it on dvd. but not real soon. __________________ Dave Matthews Band Forever! 31 Shows And Counting! 20,000 Miles travelled...Shows Seen

01-02-2003, 05:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	Jesus f*cking Christ I hope not.

01-02-2003, 05:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
sal2 Actor Join Date: Oct 2002	The house is actually owned by the church, and they let him live there. I don't wacth this show anymore but I remember catching this detail within the first two seasons - or so.

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