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The Making of the Official Bonanza DVD Collection: Restoration, Challenges, and Triumphs Jun 21, 2023

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Ever wondered about the painstaking work that goes into restoring and releasing classic television series on DVD? Join our conversation with attorney, archivist, historian and Executive Producer Andrew J. Klyde, the mastermind behind the recent complete series DVD release by Paramount - CBS Home Entertainment in North America of the beloved Western, BONANZA.

From the first episode broadcast in Living Color on NBC in 1959 until the last show aired in 1973, BONANZA was “Appointment TV” for more than a decade. Every Sunday after watching the Ed Sullivan Show on CBS, millions of viewers changed channels to catch the adventures of the Cartwright family on BONANZA on NBC. Listen to Andrew's fascinating insights about the mammoth task of restoring and remastering all 431 episodes of the iconic series, and how he got his start in DVD extras and restoration for classic television.
Learn the story of discovering rare, unseen footage from the pilot episode, and the challenges of the restoration process. Discover the devotion of BONANZA fans worldwide, and the myriad efforts Andrew employs to clear legal hurdles and include footage of beloved actors Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon performing (and sometimes singing) far from the Ponderosa. We also discuss delays caused by the pandemic and personnel changes at CBS, and how Andrew's persistence ultimately led to the simultaneous release of the final seasons and the entire series, plus a bonus disc.
Finally, discover the fun, behind-the-scenes stories that help explain BONANZA’s classic, timeless and worldwide appeal. Learn about outtakes, wrap parties featuring never-before-heard recollections, rare episode trailers and Chevrolet and RCA commercials with cast members. Andrew shares his experience of finding priceless extras like films of personal appearances, unearthing forgotten footage in archives scattered across the globe, reaching out to BONANZA alumni and popular culture scholars to record new commentaries, and the hunt for rare photos – many scanned for the first time from negatives and color transparencies in storage for decades – plus hours of priceless material gathered for the first time for a special bonus disc accompanying the official complete series release.
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BONANZA: THE OFFICIAL SECOND SEASON
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Warner Archive May 2023 Blu-ray Reviews: "The Boy With Green Hair," and "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear" Jun 14, 2023

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of two May Blu-ray releases. We dive into the restoration and all of the extras on each release and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.
THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR (1948) tells the supernatural-tinged story of an orphan who finds a safe haven in small-town America until the day his hair turns green. The film is a call for tolerance with an inspiring statement that "different" doesn't mean "threatening." The film boasts a fine cast (Robert Ryan, Pat O'Brien, Dean Stockwell), a popular theme song (Nature Boy) and the feature-film debut of director Joseph Losey (The Servant, The Go-Between).
HEY THERE, IT'S YOGI BEAR (1964) was Hanna-Barbera's first animated theatrical feature film. George provides background on Hannah Barbara studios and gives an update on the status of future Hannah Barbara releases.
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Warner Archive July Release Announcement Jun 08, 2023

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George Feltenstein joins the podcast to announce the six new Blu-rays releasing in July from the Warner Archive.

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Warner Archive May 2023 Blu-ray Reviews: "Queen Christina," "King Solomon's Mines," & "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" Jun 06, 2023

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of three May Blu-ray releases. We dive into the restoration and all of the extras on each release and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.
In "Queen Christina" (1933) Greta Garbo stars in one of her greatest roles, as the 17th-century Swedish queen fiercely devoted to her country who fights at the head of her army like a man but who loves like a woman. Directed with his own unique style by Rouben Mamoulian, this M-G-M classic endures as a masterpiece of classic cinema.

Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr star in the adventure story "King Solomon's Mines" (1950), all shot on location in Africa. Granger plays Quatermain in this M-G-M adaptation that was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar® and won the awards for Best Color Cinematography and Best Editing. Deborah Kerr plays the plain Englishwoman who hires Quatermain to lead the hunt for her missing husband, even though no safari has ever returned from uninhabited regions their expeditions must cross.
Child star Ron Howard joins Glenn Ford in the delightful romantic comedy "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1963). Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens, and Dina Merrill play the potential new Mrs. Corbett, in this earnest and stylish film directed by the iconic Vincente Minnelli.
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RESTORED VISION: The Fascinating Story Behind "SUPERMAN II: The Richard Donner Cut" May 31, 2023

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SUPERMAN II: The Richard Donner Cut is one of the most interesting Home Entertainment stories in film history. Released in 2006, this version of the movie captures the original vision director Dick Donner had for the second of his two Superman movies.
In part 2 of our Superman podcasts, we go into the origins of the "Richard Donner Cut" starting with the unauthorized superfan cut and Michael Thau's initial conversations with the studio and their interest in a Donner Cut. Then we dive into the behind-the-scenes stories of the editing, production, and marketing of the film, including insights into how Dick Donner felt about the film and the fan reception. And we wrap up the discussion by looking at the impact of this film on the Home Entertainment industry and its love of "extended editions" and "director's cuts."
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Michael Thau first worked with director Richard Donner on "Ladyhawk." He led the restoration of Superman and was the driving force behind "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut".
Derek Hoffman was Dick Donner's assistant then, following in the footsteps of Geoff Johns (DC) and Kevin Feige (Marvel). He is currently a VP at The Donners' Company.
Jonathan Gaines is a pioneer extras content creator going back to the days of Laserdisc. He worked with Michael on both the restoration and produced the Extras content.

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Looney Tunes Review and Collector's Choice Vol. 1 Preview May 23, 2023

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck provide background on the history of Looney Tunes releases on physical media, and their pivotal roles in bringing these classic short films to the home video market. They also talk about the importance of collectors and fans to the process of finding and funding both present and future preservation efforts. This is all terrific background leading up to a preview of what is on the new LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 1 Blu-ray releasing May 30th.
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Warner Archive June Release Announcement May 10, 2023

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Revisiting SUPERMAN: The Restoration, Stories from Production, and Memories of Director Dick Donner May 09, 2023

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SUPERMAN is one of the most revered superhero films of all time and is credited with launching the modern superhero film craze. But it also has one of the most interesting and controversial behind-the-scenes stories in film history.
In this episode we are joined by three esteemed guests who worked with director Dick Donner on the "Superman: The Movie" restoration for DVD. They tell stories of working with Dick, the actual logistics around the restoration work, and the impact it had on both Dick and Superman fans. Their close working relationship with Dick allowed each of them to see just how emotional, and sometimes painful, it was for Dick to revisit the movie to do the restoration. They share their memories, give us peeks into what Dick was feeling, and shed light on the burgeoning DVD market of the early 2000s.

The Guests:
Michael Thau first worked with director Richard Donner on "Ladyhawk." He led the restoration of Superman and was the driving force behind "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut".
Derek Hoffman was Dick Donner's assistant then, following in the footsteps of Geoff Johns (DC) and Kevin Feige (Marvel). He is currently a VP at The Donners' Company.
Jonathan Gaines is a pioneer extras content creator going back to the days of Laserdisc. He worked with Michael on both the restoration and produced the Extras content.

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SUPERMAN 4K 5-FILM COLLECTION BOX SET
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE 4K
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Warner Archive April & May 2023 Blu-ray Reviews: "Safe in Hell," "One Way Passage," "Strawberry Blonde," "Storm Warning," "A Lion is in the Streets," "Border Incident," and "Clash By Night" May 02, 2023

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of all five April 2023 Blu-ray releases plus the first two Blu-rays releasing in May. We dive into the restoration and all of the extras on each release and share our insights into why these seven films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.
"Safe in Hell" is a 1931 American pre-Code thriller film directed by William A. Wellman and starring Dorothy Mackaill, who plays a woman of ill repute who’s wanted for the murder of a man under accidental circumstances. "One Way Passage" is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic film starring William Powell and Kay Francis as star-crossed lovers doomed to a tragic end. "The Strawberry Blonde" (1941) is a delightful romantic comedy directed by Raoul Walsh, and starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, and Rita Hayworth. "Storm Warning" is a 1951 American thriller about the Ku Klux Klan directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Ginger Rogers, Ronald Reagan, Doris Day, and Steve Cochran. "A Lion Is in the Streets" is a 1953 American drama directed by Raoul Walsh and stars James Cagney as a southern peddler turned politician and Barbara Hale as his wife. "Border Incident" (1949) is a noir thriller about illegal immigration starring Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Howard Da Silva, and directed by Anthony Mann. "Clash by Night" (1952) is a noir drama starring Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe, and directed by Fritz Lang.
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Talking TV Music with Jon Burlingame Apr 24, 2023

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Award-winning author Jon Burlingame joins the podcast for an entertaining review of the best in TV music, as told in his new book, "MUSIC FOR PRIME TIME." Jon recounts wonderful stories of the earliest TV series and how their theme songs and scores were developed. Some of the classic shows we revisit are Peter Gunn, Rawhide, The Man From Uncle, The Twilight Zone, I Love Lucy, The Flintstones, Roots, and The Avengers. We also discuss composers Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Quincy Jones, and Billy Goldenberg's early work with Steven Spielberg. Jon also tells us the story of how "Friends" may have saved the TV Theme song. And we share our admiration for current composers who are keeping TV music as popular as ever with their scores for HBO'S GAME OF THRONES & WESTWORLD, Disney's THE MANDALORIAN, and the Netflix hit STRANGER THINGS. This is an entertaining and informative look back at the history of TV music that ends with a positive look at the bright future ahead.
Jon Burlingame is the nation's foremost writer on music for TV and Film. MUSIC FOR PRIME TIME is Jon's newest book, and it provides the most comprehensive review of TV music ever written.
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