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This Should Be On DVD!

posted 13 years ago by Rayvyn
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This show was truly ahead of it's time. It handled racial issues in a funny way and didn't apologize. At one time everyone in the country was hearing the phrase "handle it, handle it" from that mayor.

I think shows like this, that had a limited run, should be donated by the networks to the Internet Archive. Tons of public television shows are already there. These shows should be enjoyed by people rather than just gathering dust in some warehouse. I think people can maybe get these shows shown on some of the new channels that show old TV shows. Maybe some of the black channels too. People should start a letter writing campaign.

You guys know what to do! Handle it, handle it!

Rayvyn

[–] patriot8579 12 years ago

My dad used to laugh so hard he'd cry, when watching this show. It was really silly, but one of those enjoyable, time-capsule kinds of shows that bring back memories for those of us who remember watching it.

"You're a thoughtful and considerate young man."--Hyman Roth, "Godfather Part 2"

[–] WarpedRecord 12 years ago

Excellent point about the Internet Archive. There are so many of these "also rans" that have a smaller, cultier following but probably wouldn't bring in big bigs with a DVD release.

This show was historically important, airing toward the beginning of televison's fascination with the South, no doubt in large part because of the president at the time. I watched several episodes then, and I found it hilarious. It also had a racially integrated cast and women in positions of authority. I'd love to watch it again. If some of the jokes still hold up: Great! If they don't: Even better! It was the '70s, after all.