Thanks to Logo I was able to watch this show once again since the last time when it ran in syndication in the late 80's after Guiding Light. There were some episodes that weren't shown on Logo that I have barely seen again on the DVD release. I have Roseanne, I Love Lucy in both DVD and Blu Ray(was so disappointed in it) and MWC too and many more…LOL And yes the DVD's have lowered in price and you can get them cheaper during the holidays.
As for the spin-off….Bonnie and Valerie were ready to call it quits after Season 8. Both were tired and thought it had run its course. But the spin-off idea kept Valerie and Bonnie for another year. The spin-off intrigued Valerie and Bonnie knew the end was near. I am sure Bonnie would have showed up on occasion on the spin-off too after some rest from the show.