Recent & Upcoming Classic/Retro TV DVD & Blu-Ray Releases (including re-releases) - updated as of March 2017
by BWRocks | created - 16 Feb 2017 | updated - 06 Apr 2017 | PublicFor a dedicated list of Lucy-only releases (TV & film) see: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls062697188/
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1. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,412
S6
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Diffrent-Strokes-Season-6/23178
7-25-17
and
S5
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/releases/Diffrent-Strokes-Complete-5th-Season/17110
4-4-17
note: Bluray.com reports that a Blu-ray set for S5 was released on same date as the DVD set for S5, this is an error because the series was videotaped, nonetheless here is the link:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Diffrent-Strokes-The-Complete-Fifth-Season-Blu-ray/172050/
2. Simon & Simon (1981–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two brothers of disparate tastes and manners run a private detective agency.
Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, Tim Reid
Votes: 6,110
S5 (re-release) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Simon-Simon-Season-5/23030 5-9-17
3. ALF (1986–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.
Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen
Votes: 39,146
Complete series (re-release) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/ALF-Complete-DVD-Collection-Collectors-Edition/23089 5-9-17
4. Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The investigations of Hawaii Five-0, an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart Steve McGarrett.
Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Herman Wedemeyer
Votes: 8,192
Complete Series (re-release, smaller packaging, minus the bonus disc) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hawaii-Five-O-The-Complete-Series/23034 4-18-17
5. Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.
Stars: Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray
Votes: 2,641
S5 (re-release) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Father-Knows-Best-Season-5/22936 4-11-17
6. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,305
Best-Of (Tim Conway) (1 disc/4 eps)
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Carol-Burnett-Best-of-Tim-Conway/23037
4-4-17
The Lost Episodes (6 discs)
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Carol-Burnett-The-Lost-Episodes-Classic-Carol/22650
10-11-16
7. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 11,887
2 Colorized Episodes (sold as 2 stand-alone sets for Blu-ray & DVD)
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dick-Van-Dyke-Now-in-Living-Color/23055
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Dick-Van-Dyke-Show-Now-in-Living-Color-Blu-ray/170262/
3-21-17
8. Newhart (1982–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.
Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy
Votes: 8,111
S8
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Newhart-Season-8/22892
3-14-17
S7
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Newhart-Season-7/22614
12-13-16
9. Mama's Family (1983–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.
Stars: Vicki Lawrence, Beverly Archer, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman
Votes: 6,726
Best-Of (37 eps/6 discs) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mamas-Family-Favorites-Collection/23020 3-7-17
10. 227 (1985–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.
Stars: Helen Martin, Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall
Votes: 3,990
S1 (re-release) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/227-Season-1/22906 2-7-17
11. Hooperman (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
San Francisco cop Harry Hooperman inherits a run down apartment building. Not having the time to maintain the building Hooperman hires Susan as the person in charge. They begin a relationship.
Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
Votes: 394
Complete Series (sold as 2 stand-alone sets for each of the 2 seasons) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hooperman-Seasons-1-and-2/22823 1-24-17
12. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy
Votes: 13,636
S3, volume 1 & S3, volume 2 (sold as 2 stand-alone sets) http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Love-Boat-Season-3-Box-Art/22782 1-17-17
13. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,392
Compilation http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Red-Skelton-In-Color/22873 1-3-17
14. The Andy Griffith Show Christmas Special (2015 TV Special)
Comedy, Family
This special provides two great Andy Griffith episodes from December of 1960 and 1961, respectively: "Christmas Story" and "The Pickle Story." The first is about an old curmudgeon. But ... See full summary »
Votes: 26
Includes 3 colorized eps http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Andy-Griffith-Colorized-Christmas-Special/22553 10-4-16
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