Cru Jones Society

In this age of too much media, every show comes out on DVD now. Mediocre shows lasting only two seasons like CBS’s “Jericho” get DVD treatment despite failing to draw a big enough audience to warrant keeping it on the air in the first place. Even worse, shows that only lasted one season like “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” are readily available for second helpings even though most people didn’t want a first. Although, it’s nice to know that no matter how badly a show bombed in the ratings, the odds are favorable that you’ll see it on DVD so the producers can make some of their investment back. Truth is, I loved “Studio 60″ and will probably own this on DVD someday, but judging by how annoyed most everyone else was by the ironic emotional detachment of the characters and the overwritten, fast-paced dialogue, I think I’m in the minority here.

It’s with the idea of releasing a DVD of a show only produced for one season that I find myself baffled today. It astounds me that there are still shows I’d like to see yet to be released on DVD. You’d think by now that every show ever made would be ready for your consumption with the click of your mouse. I mean, really, who likes shows like “Coach,” “Dinosaurs,” “The Facts of Life,” and “JAG” enough to want to re-watch them years later? Apparently, someone. These shows are all sitting there ripe for the pickings awaiting your patronage. Jesus, who wants to own three seasons of “Coach?” I just don’t get it. Can you imagine having this box set sitting on your shelf? I mean, what would people think? And I liked the show. But I’d never, ever own it. Continue Reading »