GL on DVD!

[DRW50]

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?).

[saynotoursoap]

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.

[soapfave06]

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.

[DRW50]

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

[Huntress]

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

Translation:

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.

[DRW50]

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.

[Goldensoaps]

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 ....

[Chris B]

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.

[~bl~]

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

[All My Shadows]

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

[Chris B]

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.

[Soapsuds]

Do they have a number you can call Chris?

[soapfave06]

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.

[Chris B]

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.

[Soapsuds]

Chris...they are already on amazon.