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Title: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: rlemmon on January 24, 2008, 07:03:09 pm
I Dodn't know this was out, I found it at walmart today for $30.00 it has seasons 1 and 2.   :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

I remember really likeing this when it was on. 

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Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: Howard_Casto on January 24, 2008, 09:27:05 pm
That was a FANTASTIC series.  It was the sole reason I watched the usa network back in the day and as a result the reason I got hooked on the wwf (but that's another story).  I remember the show fondly because it was a time when major cable networks tried to make actual, original  programming that isn't a sitcom or a reality show.  Sadly the only network that still does this is sci-fi (which is owned by usa btw) and their track record is about 50/50. 

The thing that worried me about this was the low price and the lack of dvds.  Are you sure the ENTIRE first and second seasons are inculded or just the best picks?
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: AtomSmasher on January 25, 2008, 12:00:39 am
Sadly the only network that still does this is sci-fi (which is owned by usa btw) and their track record is about 50/50. 
Thats not entirely true.  USA still has a number of original shows such as the 4400, and I just watched the premiere of the show Breaking Bad on AMC, which looks like it will be a pretty good show and very different from anything else on tv.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: rlemmon on January 25, 2008, 02:54:11 am
That was a FANTASTIC series.  It was the sole reason I watched the usa network back in the day and as a result the reason I got hooked on the wwf (but that's another story).  I remember the show fondly because it was a time when major cable networks tried to make actual, original  programming that isn't a sitcom or a reality show.  Sadly the only network that still does this is sci-fi (which is owned by usa btw) and their track record is about 50/50. 

The thing that worried me about this was the low price and the lack of dvds.  Are you sure the ENTIRE first and second seasons are inculded or just the best picks?



Im positive. Its on my desk right now.  From the back cover:

"Includes the First 22 Episodes as They Were Meant to Be Seen"

It is a four disc set. On the sides of the inside plastic cases it has the seasons labled, there are 2 disc for each season with a couple extras on the 4th disc.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: shardian on January 25, 2008, 08:39:24 am
Sadly the only network that still does this is sci-fi (which is owned by usa btw) and their track record is about 50/50. 

Cough... Burn Notice...Cough. USA also has Monk and The Dead Zone as great shows. FX puts out more critically acclaimed original series (The Shield, Damages, Rescue Me, Nip/Tuck) than most network channels.

Do you think before you post, or do you honestly think that whatever is in your head at the moment is the limit of all known intelligence?
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: Howard_Casto on January 25, 2008, 12:21:08 pm
Do you intentially come off as an ass or do you work really hard at it?

Well fx certainly puts out original content, wheather it's good or not is subjective.  (To me it's utter crap.)
I had forgoten about monk and remembered it after I posted but it was late and unlike yourself I don't really care that much about this thread so I didn't bother to re-post.  Psych is pretty horrible.  It's original content I'll give you that one so way to win out on a technicaliy, but it's a pretty hollow victory if you ask me. 

On closing your constant personal inslults for no apparent reason have gotten old, continue down this road and I'll have no choice but to report you and cite all of your personal attacks as justification for getting you banned. 
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: shardian on January 25, 2008, 12:44:03 pm
Do you intentially come off as an ass or do you work really hard at it?



Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.


EDIT: removed part of quote to focus in on what I was responding to. ;)
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: AtomSmasher on January 25, 2008, 12:44:36 pm
HC, the reason people here (which often includes myself) are short with you is because you always act like what you say is law, even when presented with proof that it is wrong.  I think this thread is the closest I've ever seen you come to admitting you are wrong, but you make sure to point out that it's a "hollow victory" and that you don't care about this thread anyways.  People wouldn't be so cross with you if you were simply able to admit your mistakes instead of always acting like a child.

Besides, Burn Notice and Breaking Bad are both original shows not aired on SciFi, and are both good shows IMO, and Monk, The Shield, Rescue Me, and I think even Nip/Tuck have won several awards, which I guess would remove the "hollow victory" part of your statement.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: ChadTower on January 25, 2008, 12:46:04 pm
continue down this road and I'll have no choice but to report you and cite all of your personal attacks as justification for getting you banned. 


That may be the most awkward threat I've ever seen on a message board.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: shardian on January 25, 2008, 12:47:38 pm
continue down this road and I'll have no choice but to report you and cite all of your personal attacks as justification for getting you banned. 


That may be the most awkward threat I've ever seen on a message board.

I hope he copies me in on that report. I'm really curious. ;D
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: ChadTower on January 25, 2008, 12:50:58 pm

I'm trying to figure out why it is so useless sounding.  Is it because of the presumption that his complaint has no possible result other than your being banned?  The possibility that you would not be banned, and his complaint would be handled in some manner other than the most extreme result in his benefit, seems out of the scope of the threat. 
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: shardian on January 25, 2008, 12:57:40 pm
Heh, I tried to report my own post so I could poll the mods on my "horribly offending content". Little did I know that you can't report your on posts. Well it makes sense to me at least! :laugh2: :laugh2:
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: ChadTower on January 25, 2008, 01:03:18 pm

There is probably nothing you can do about it anyway.  He didn't leave you any result other than total banning.

Sorry about that.  Keep in touch, bro.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: shardian on January 25, 2008, 01:06:59 pm

There is probably nothing you can do about it anyway.  He didn't leave you any result other than total banning.

Sorry about that.  Keep in touch, bro.

Should I start a poll on if I should go on a rampage of rule breaking and random insulting before Saint gets home from work? It would be nice to go out in a blaze of glory.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: ChadTower on January 25, 2008, 01:09:29 pm

I say go on a pizza and Taco Bell binge and go out in a cloud of flatulence.  That will be funnier.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: billf on January 25, 2008, 01:11:12 pm
He calls you an ass and then threatens to get you banned for personal attacks.  :dizzy:
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: ChadTower on January 25, 2008, 01:12:33 pm

Maybe he can't spell...

...sharidan, are you sending commandos to do your dirty work again?  I've told you before personnel attacks are going to get you in trouble.
Title: Re: Swamp thing the series dvd
Post by: rlemmon on January 25, 2008, 09:37:46 pm
Aw hell, cant we all just get along ? :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: