Whiz Kids on DVD

You can download the theme, see 2 pictures and look over an episode guide here.

http://epguides.com/WhizKids/guide.shtml

Ralph does not look like a VIC20 on the picture.

The theme is a pretty good abbreviation of the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major. The 2nd movment of that concerto is well known among movie fans for being used in "Elvira Madigan", and thus shows up on many compilations of classical music used in films, but I still prefer the first movement because of its use on Whiz Kids...

BTW, there was a crossover episode of Simon & Simon in which some of the Whiz Kids popped up. Simon & Simon has a good chance of showing up on DVD, so at least that bit of Whiz Kids has a chance of coming out on DVD. Otherwise, no matter how much I like the show, I just can't envision it showing up on DVD, unless one of the stars suddenly hits it huge and they dig it up to cash in on that...

If I remember correctly, it was a VIC 20, which was a precessor (Sorry my spelling) to the Commodore 64, had less memory and in all more handicapped than the Commodore (as if the Commodore 64 had "the ultimate power :)"

I remember this show, it ran in Iceland in 1984 if I remember correctly, and I was a big fan of it. I would like to sign the petition too. I like old TV shows, specially the ones that don't age very well like this one. I mean, he used a VIC 20 to control satellite dishes !

I did the technical consulting on the Whiz Kids. The computer was a working IMSAI 8080 which ran on CP/M and had a whopping 64K of RAM. We used it as a prop, because it has front panel lights that had a good visual effect. The computer didn't perform any function on the show, other than being a prop, but I had used it since 1979, first with WordStar and then adding dBase II.

Most of the other computer components on the show were just props. We did have a robotic arm that was controlled by another, off-stage computer. And we had a primitive voice synthesis box, that was the voice of the computer.

Another fan of the Whiz Kids... I voted for it on www.tvshowsondvd.com where respective owner companies actually do take a look at the figures / votes.

Anyway, this was one of my favourite shows growing up, although it only ran for one season, it has remained clearly etched in my memory! I used to love the whole 80's suburb feel and am desperate to see it on dvd.

How did you manage to get that?

I am interested in those DVDs. Could you point me in the right direction? Thanks!

I am interested in finding out how to obtain these DVD's. I was not fortunate enough to see a lot of the episodes. I thought Jeffrey Jacquet was stellar on "Mork & Mindy," and would love to see his work on "Whiz Kids"! I wonder what he's up to now! I did a web search, and came up with a guy by the same name who writes for a paper called the "Wyoming Star Tribune," and one who is at a company called "New world Entertainment," which distributes Jewish films. Somehow, I doubt either one is him!
Justin

Would love to get a copy.

Send email to [email protected] if you still need the DVDs

I would be interested in seeing if I can get a decent copy on DVD.
The copies I have( all season 1) are abit scratchy.
They were recorded off an old vcr back in the 80's.
I rate it about 6/10.
They are ok to watch, but there is a lot of tracking problems with them.
If anyone has a decent copy, I would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to email me [email protected]

Hi, I'm in the UK and would love to buy these from you. Could you supply your email address so we can arrange a purchase? Thanks.