I love that they included a photo of Sherry Stringfield.

I can't believe they are releasing pure 1979 material. That would be great to see. It's a shame that this probably isn't available in the US, although it's too expensive for me at the moment anyway (and is it dubbed in German?).

I love that they included a photo of Sherry Stringfield.

I can't believe they are releasing pure 1979 material. That would be great to see. It's a shame that this probably isn't available in the US, although it's too expensive for me at the moment anyway (and is it dubbed in German?).

I have the B&B boxed sets, distributed by the same company. The discs are in English, with an option for the German dub. Most would have to purchase the set as an import. Lucklly, I spend a good deal of time in Europe and can purchase the set there. Also, the dvds will be Region 2, requiring a multi-region player.

I emailed the company for more information about the number of episodes and to verify that they are consecutive and all from 1979. I will keep you updated. If this is so, we are blessed. This era of GL was its best.

Do not worry, Carl, you have a fairy godfather who will ensure your access to the material.

That 1979 GL set sounds awesome and the cover of the collection was nicely done. I am really appreciating all of these companies making this available. Hoping ABC and Sony gets into it soon.

I saw a few B&B episodes briefly - great quality. I hope this catches on in the US too.

This is the official press release for the German DVD set:

Die Springfield-Story handelt von drei rivalisierenden Familienclans: Den reichen und mächtigen Spauldings, dem Ölimperium der Lewis-Familie und dem Familienclan der Chamberlains. Die Mittelschicht wird durch die deutschstämmige Familie Bauer und die irischstämmige Familie Reardon verkörpert. Alan Spaulding leitet als Familienoberhaupt die Geschicke von Spaulding Enterprises. Sein Familienunternehmen ist die einzige Einnahmequelle und Grundvoraussetzung für Vermögen und Glück der Spauldings. Mit Spaulding Enterprises kontrolliert er ein unüberschaubares weltweites Firmennetzwerk und hält sogar Beteiligungen am Ölimperium der Lewis-Familie. In der Wahl seiner Mittel kennt er keine Skrupel und schreckt auch vor illegalen Geschäften nicht zurück. Immer wieder droht eines seiner dunklen Geschäfte aufzufliegen und er muss viel Energie aufwenden, um einen öffentlichen Skandal zu vermeiden und den bevorstehenden Ruin abzuwenden.

Translation:

Guiding Light is about three rivaling family clans: The rich and mighty Spauldings, the Lewis who own an oil empire, and the clan of the Chamberlains. The middle class is represented by the Bauers of German origin and the Reardons of Irish origin. In his role as the head of the family, Alan Spaulding oversees the fate of Spaulding Enterprises. His family business is the only source of income and the foundation of the wealth and happiness of the Spauldings. With Spaulding Enterprises he controls a vast worldwide network of companies and even holds shares of the oil empire owned by the Lewis family. He doesn't know any scruples when it comes to choosing his devices and he also doesn't back off from illegal dealings. Again and again one of his obscure ventures is about to get busted and he needs to invest much energy in order to avoid a public scandal and to prevent an impending ruin.

Fernsehjuwelen will also release a 5th DVD set of B&B later this year, most likely in July/August. The first box set of Neighbours came out last week.

I can see why they focus so much on Alan's wealth and power. German soaps seem to like those big power stories. Too bad GL lost that with Alan after Bernau left.

This is magnificient news, ~bl~. Thank you for sharing the link with us!

Weeks ago, I had given up searching for this alleged release.Now that it is here, I am thrilled. The set includes 5 discs, and it appears that all of the episodes are from 1979, during the final months of the Dobsons. I see that Lenore Kasdorf (Rita Bauer) and Rita Lloyd (Lucille Wexler) are included as the main stars. I suspect these episodes will begin in August or September 1979 with events leading to the onscreen death of Brandon Spaulding and revelation (to the audience) that Amanda Wexler is the illegitimate daughter of Alan Spaulding. If episodes are consecutive rather than random, we will see Alan and Hope make love, Rita attempt to resist the sexual advances of her former fiance Greg Fairbanks, the wedding of Elizabeth and Justin Marler, Holly's prison stabbing by top dog Gail, and a mysterious patient in a remote French clinic who has visions of Holly shooting Roger Thorpe.

This is the Guiding Light I know and love. I cannot wait.

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!! I guess the episodes must be consecutive because Germany has made the same with B&B, and they have edited in 4 DVD packs the first 100 episodes.... And this 5 DVD pack says "How it all began" PART/SEASON 1...so I suspect that we can have another 5DVD set with part 2 and so on....

The only problem ( if we can call this a problem) is that Germany has its own opening and closing for GL..so they would be different ....

Edited April 20, 201213 yr by Goldensoaps

Today I received my Bauer family DVD four days after I ordered it, like a typical soap classics release, yet it's been over a month for my Lilden and Phillip DVDs. I accidently ordered a second copy of the Phillip DVD, but I may as well keep it (if it arrived) since it's obvious they lost my original order. Will wait a little longer to see if they ever respond to my email before I decide whether or not to re-order the Lilden DVD.

I've been happy with the product, but in general terrible customer service. And they need tracking numbers so when a problem like this happen you can streamline the process so a paying customer like me recieves their order in a timely fashion. Geez.

Tracking numbers for the order or for the mail? Were you charged for the first Phillip DVD?

Honestly, the 1973 episode is worth the price of the entire set for me. I *love* that slow-as-molassess type of soapy goodness.

Tracking numbers for the order or for the mail? Were you charged for the first Phillip DVD?

Tracking orders for the mail, like Amazon and other sights so you can see the status of your package. The website doesn't even have a clear section where you can make an account, login and check on your past orders either.

And I was charged for both my Phillip and Lilden DVDs, got an email saying they were accepted and also shipping email but neither one came. I've been waiting and waiting for a response to my email, but nothing. I've called the post office and they have nothing, same for my apt complex, but I've been receiving mail (including the Bauer DVD, Reva, etc.) fine at the same address.

Do they have a number you can call Chris?

I can't wait to see the 1973 episode. It'll be awesome to see early Bert, Mike and Don plus Sara, Janet Mason and Ellen Deming's Meta Bauer.

They have a number, email, order numbers, etc. They responded once, but nothing after that. I'm not too bothered about it though because it's obvious I'll still order the DVDs, but perhaps I'll wait till they on Amazon since they have a more reliable service.

They have a number, email, order numbers, etc. They responded once, but nothing after that. I'm not too bothered about it though because it's obvious I'll still order the DVDs, but perhaps I'll wait till they on Amazon since they have a more reliable service.

Chris...they are already on amazon.