.Open Up the RollerGames archives and release DVD's!

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Comment by Larry - Rollergamesfan on October 31, 2008 at 9:36am

I don't know where to start with Mr. Sams, but there is a cult market for the '89-'90 series. Until the cult market is motivated and moved, there will never be a mainstream market for the '89-'90 series. I don't see the '89-'90 format returning, if American Gladiators could'nt cut it, this won't either.

Now, if this series was released, you know Mr. Sams and You should tell everyone, the rock bands would not be on it. If the Spellings are too cheap, and Paramount and Universal are too cheap to pay the publishing rights for background songs on their TV DVD sets (that's why your favourite show that you notice has cheesy music in the background and not the original song you remeber), Then You or who ever owns the rights to the series certainly won't. I would not want anything but every second of the original series.

This discussion anyway is about the original 1960 - 1988 RollerGames and getting those on DVD.

More later...

Larry

Comment by Larry - Rollergamesfan on October 31, 2008 at 9:24am

Father James, during the 1976 - 1980 years, the games were recorded complete, but the Griffiths would save the first halfs and in the off season record new commentary and present these as second half games.

The only complete 8 period games were special games like the President's Cup.

Starting in 1981 because of a much reduced schedule, games were presented complete, first half one week, second half the other.

best,

Larry

Comment by DavidSams on August 25, 2008 at 3:48am

Friends:

I appreciate your love for our original series, but need to set the record straight.

Please be advised that the 1989-1990 RollerGames series is currently not for sale on DVD or Video by any authorized entity. It may, or may not, be released at some point in the future--that is yet to be determined.

Anyone selling DVDs or VHS tapes of the 1989-1990 series is most-likely selling "off-air" copies. I should know, as I am in control of all original masters and broadcast tapes.

If you obtain copies of the 1989-1990 series, please be advised that these have NOT BE AUTHORIZED for commercial sale or distribution.

As to answer your questions about when this original series will be released, I will say that it makes perfect sense to release it WHEN THERE IS A MARKET DEMAND FOR IT. Bottom line: It makes the most sense to release this series once we get the sport back on the air and millions of people are exposed to it.

David Sams
Executive Producer
on behalf of the producing parties

Comment by Father James on June 3, 2008 at 10:59am

Espn only shows the second half of the game. If anyone has copies of those games.. The whole game I mean.. let me know.

Comment by Don Carlson on May 29, 2008 at 8:26am

ESPN classic had the games on tv but it was like 4 am when they were on NOT GOOD !

Comment by ALBERT F SIONNI on May 4, 2008 at 7:22pm

I agree there has to be some footage out there. I have been waiting for dvds forever. Albert Sionni

Comment by Father James on April 27, 2008 at 12:32am

Honestly I should have recorded the whole series. But unfortunately I started watching it couple weeks after it had started so I missed the whole commisioners cup tournament.

Comment by Dennis Duff on April 19, 2008 at 7:06pm

P.S. I do however have the RollerGames Magazine!!!

Comment by Dennis Duff on April 19, 2008 at 7:05pm

Mr. Sams, Unfortunately during the time period that RollerGames were being telecast locally, my VCR was out of order and by the time I had gotten a new one it wasn't being aired here any longer and as a collector of all kinds of Roller Derby/Roller Games STUFF it's the only era that I don't have any video of and would really like to purchase some.To complete my collection. Thank You for your consideration. Dennis