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No, there's still Temple Houston and The Travels of Jaimie McPheeteers (an MGM property originally) left in the vaults, perhaps some others, too, like The Rounders.

Couldn't agree more, Gary! I'm somewhat stunned by this announcement, but it makes me very happy. Way to go, WAC!

I think you've pretty much covered it as far as DVD/Blu-Ray debuts of black-and-white series go, Gary. The remaining seasons (after S1) of BBC's Maigret saw their North American release earlier this year, as did the Doctor Who The Collection: William Hartnell S2 Blu-Ray set - but of course both...

Wonderful post, Randall, thank you! And thanks to everyone else who chimed in with their thoughts on vintage TV, black-and-white vs. color percentages and your own personal collection breakdowns. I'm sure most of us here can agree that, while the black-and-white era of TV on DVD and Blu-Ray has...

Thanks for that, Neal! I also have a substantial digital collection which would work the opposite for my ratio, probably lowering it down to about 65-70% color.

Not to dismiss or marginalize Gary's surely accurate thoughts on the dearth of upcoming B & W TV releases, but I thought I'd shift the discussion slightly to the more upbeat side, if I may, by focusing on the wealth of classic black-and-white TV material that we have been lucky enough to receive...

Great news, Gary, thanks for the heads up! Getting all 14 seasons released within 13 months is pretty incredible. Good on MPI. Will be wonderful to own the whole shebang in very nice quality.

Not sure if you guys have caught this yet, but member Randall a.k.a Flashgear informed me of the fact that Via Vision in Australia will be releasing Rawhide Season One on Blu-Ray on March 22nd. Ronald Epstein posted the announcement here. If the set does well, maybe the company will release...

And don't forget Network in the U.K., Gary...they released the previously unreleased '60s version of Maigret complete and restored on Blu-Ray last year (as well as Gideon's Way, upgraded to Blu), and this year put out Mark Saber, Saber of London, The Vise, and The Cheaters on Blu, plus Richard...

It seems to be, as we're talking about color shows now. ;)

And don't forget William Schallert. The guy sure got around.

Fab screen caps from the new Code 3 set, Randall - thanks for posting these, and reminding me to order a copy of this sucker post haste! I'll take a side of pork & beans, too...;)

Cool find, Randall...thanks for the heads-up! I've caught an episode of this show on YouTube before...it was fun, and the price listed for the new MPI set is reasonable for 39 episodes.

Yes, you are right to emphasize the word "may," Gary. You just never know with these things. But the rumblings are very positive indeed. Fingers crossed that everything about this release goes according to plan! As you say, it's been a loooong wait.

Gary, you must also be doing a happy dance at the prospect of what I believe is your biggest grail show (The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet) coming out in official, restored season sets. Happy for you. I'll be all over that one, too.

...and with a voice like a cement mixer. ;) Thanks for those links to those two Code 3 episodes, Randall! From the bits I sampled, it looks like another solid, no-nonsense docudrama-type '50s cop show. This looks to be a welcome release!

Well, Ben, I admire your optimism! You never know, we might get lucky and get some more cool vintage stuff to come out at some point in the future. In the meantime, I'll continue to enjoy all the goodies we were fortunate enough to have seen released by Timeless, CBS/Paramount, Shout!, TGG...

They said nothing about streaming, Ben...I know that packages of several episodes for most of the detective shows were on the Warner Archive Instant streaming service a few years back. I wouldn't completely rule out something similar (perhaps an "Archive" section of HBO Max?) happening at some...

Speaking of black-and-white westerns, though not from Timeless...a while back, I had sent an email query to the Warner Archive podcast, thanking them for their classic TV releases, especially their stable of westerns which I have enjoyed very much. Then I asked them specifically about what the...

We could use some!

Great review and screencaps, Randall! You're slowly winning me over to picking up the first season of Ben Casey, despite my usual aversion to medical dramas - at the very least to see stars of the caliber of Lee Marvin, Telly Savalas, George C. Scott, Strother Martin, Franchot Tone, Jack...

Just an FYI, guys...Deadline has dropped to a pre-order price of $11.99 on Amazon.

Thanks for that info, Gary! I knew if anyone could answer my classic TV Christmas episode question, it would be you. :)

Oh, don't get me wrong, Gary...I'm happy to see Deadline released (and happy to get more classic Christmas episodes!) From reading the synopses on IMDB, it sounds like most of the episodes feature interesting plots and some good guest talent. Those screencaps Randall kindly posted above indicate...

No worries here, Randall (and thanks for the hard work you always put into your posts!) I'm just sorry that the upcoming release isn't Deadline For Action / Wire Service, as that series sounds awesome! Of course, I'm still interested in this 30-minute Deadline show, and am glad to see it coming...

Just a REALLY strong chemical plastic-y smell, Ben. Not a deal killer...the DVDs themselves look great.

Very cool news about Deadline a.k.a. Wire Service! Never heard of this series before, but it seems to have a good pedigree and excellent casting. I think Film Chest did a wonderful job with their Decoy set (despite the strong smell emanating from the DVD case!) and expect a similar quality...

I'd be surprised if Bonanza and Gunsmoke went the MOD route at this late stage, but you never know. I'm with you all the way with regards to Colt .45. Have been wondering what's been the hold up with that one. Wonder what sort of rights issue is problematic with that title...surely it can't be...

Thanks for the review, Randall! This sounds like a fascinating and sobering episode...though I do hope that Pernell Roberts and company don't indulge overmuch in broad French accents. ;) Your review has definitely piqued my interest in the series.

Excellent post, Randall! Thanks for sharing those great stories about Roy Stork and Burt Kennedy. And I heartily agree with everything you wrote above, about the talented craftsmen (and women!) from Hollywood's Golden Age that made television programs from the '50s through the '70s with such...