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DVD is not the same as one aired on TV

posted 17 years ago by nrnoble
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Not sure what the DVD is, but Henry Wrinkler is no where to be found.

I recall watching this on TV many years ago, and there are scenes missing from the DVD version that were on TV. My guess is that this version was created before the TV version which Wrinkler narrates. Wrinkler does not narrates the DVD version, and the DVD version seem more of a "promotional" film hyping the perfectly happy family. My recolection of the TV version was it more realistic about the family struggles with raising such a large family of disabled children.

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[–] syhthpen-383-25380 8 years ago

I am currently watching the DVD version, and was confused when I saw that Henry Winkler was the narrator. Definitely not his voice, unless he purposefully disguised his voice (which is unlikely).

To me, it sounds like Henry Fonda. It is eerily simular to the male narrative of Yours, Mine, and Ours.

Either way, I adore this family. This documentary made me happy, and believe in good people.

[–] BenChimes 8 years ago

Has it ever been officially concluded which version is on DVD?

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