tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post678267800034803834..comments2024-03-10T15:53:17.482-07:00Comments on Barney Rosenzweig's Blog: Apologies to Thomas WolfeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-67499191035558087442007-10-23T16:06:00.000-07:002007-10-23T16:06:00.000-07:00Can anyone attest to the legitimacy of the DVDs fo...Can anyone attest to the legitimacy of the DVDs for sale at <A HREF="http://www.dvddonkey.com/movies/drama/Cagney_And_Lacey.html" REL="nofollow">this online retailer?</A> I'm a little nervous that there isn't any distributor or studio information associated with this item. <BR/><BR/>(Link to the videos courtesy of Deb. She found them, not me.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621799040737524033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-15285676219462465212007-09-13T12:17:00.000-07:002007-09-13T12:17:00.000-07:00Anne's post on July 2 really summed up how i feel ...Anne's post on July 2 really summed up how i feel too - and was written more eloquently than i would manage so... Amen to that sister. Am so sad to think that we won't get any more DVDs :o( How about realeasing the entire series in one big box set all beautifully packaged (like Sex and the City) so it becomes an (even more) covetable item?<BR/>never say never.. meanwhile hopefully Sky will keep showing them and i'll have to just learn how to set my video !<BR/>xxxxxxMrs Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977855544916947297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-63608882072845748702007-09-11T10:01:00.000-07:002007-09-11T10:01:00.000-07:00Here's the response I got from Hollywood Video. (u...Here's the response I got from Hollywood Video. (url below)<BR/><BR/>I suggest others go to their website and request the First Season of C & L - they will put it in your local store!:<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing to us regarding your local store. Hollywood Video is dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences delivered with genuine warmth and friendliness.<BR/>Please reply with the location of your local store and we will request to have the first season of Cagney and Lacey sent to that location. <BR/>We appreciate your membership and if there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to email us at: E-Mail-Us@hlyw.com. We look forward to serving you again.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Manda J<BR/>Guest Relations Agent<BR/>Hollywood Entertainment<BR/><BR/>here's the page:<BR/>(url: http://www.hollywoodvideo.com/company/contact_us.aspx)<BR/><BR/>Also, look for C & L at your local library and if they don't already have it, request it online or in person.<BR/><BR/>More later, Deb...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625973510852960690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-72627779559809541402007-09-04T10:01:00.000-07:002007-09-04T10:01:00.000-07:00I have been trying to think of special interest gr...I have been trying to think of special interest groups that we can target to help with a letter writing/email writing campaign. Now that schools are back in session, I believe we have a huge resource in the Women's Studies Departments across the country - and in other countries. (I've seen many of the posters from England and other countries world-wide.<BR/><BR/>Here are some urls where there contact information is listed for hundreds of schools in every state of the U.S.:<BR/><BR/>FOR: women’s studies programs, departs and research centers ---<BR/>http://userpages.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/programs.html<BR/><BR/>FOR: alphabetical guide to women’s studies dept and contacts for U.S. Colleges and Universities:<BR/>http://www.artemisguide.com/<BR/><BR/>I also found the National Women’s Studies Association at:<BR/>http://www.nwsa.org/<BR/><BR/>I believe if we can get enough of these departments and groups to put notices in their newsletters, bulletin boards - or even make announcements in their classes - we can get the type of letter response needed to prove to MGM they have a market for the remaining seasons of Cagney and Lacey. <BR/><BR/>I tried to find the contact information for the Viewers for Quality Television - the original group that formed and helped launch the letter writing campaign that brough C&L back to TV. The founder was Dorothy Collins Swanson. The group disbanned but another was formed under Viewers for Quality Teevee (new url) but I didn't find contact info on their new site. <BR/><BR/>Anyone with more info about this group or who has the contact email, can you please provide it?<BR/><BR/>Let's keep plugging. If we can mobilize some of these large groups, we'll get the response we want.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625973510852960690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-77769155003794391312007-08-26T10:05:00.000-07:002007-08-26T10:05:00.000-07:00In order to bring Cagney and Lacey back into the m...In order to bring Cagney and Lacey back into the minds of TV viewers I have emailed E! Entertainment about doing a True Hollywood Story about Cagney and Lacey. I have also emailed Oprah about doing a show about shows that deplict strong women roles and used Cagney and Lacey as an example of changing women images on screen. I also emailed the Biography Channel about doing Biographies on Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless. I am planning on emailing the Women's Network and suggesting they air episodes/seasons/movies of Cagney and Lacey.<BR/><BR/>You can also go on tvshowsondvd.com and vote for Cagney and Lacey. Many have already done so and this website has fought to get shows on DVD before. They earlier had done a poll about who would buy Cagney and Lacey if it came out on DVD for Sony before MGM went to Fox for their dvd releases.Heather Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208310742120808811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-53625553605142336462007-08-10T07:57:00.000-07:002007-08-10T07:57:00.000-07:00Thanks for posting the petition. I will definitely...Thanks for posting the petition. I will definitely sign it! I have also sent emails to state NOW chapters and Ms. Magazine asking for their assistance in the form of a note in their newsletters(NOW)and asking for an article from Ms. That would put the info in hard copy for fans not internet-saavy.<BR/><BR/>Also, went online to email Krogers Co., who represent many grocery chains in the US. I suggested a unique opportunity for them to carry the DVD sets and reach a major part of their market WOMEN SHOPPERS. Maybe more people could also write and suggest the same? <BR/> <BR/>F.Y.I.: Meijer's carries the first season (mid-west discount store ala Target and WalMart)<BR/><BR/>some urls's to contact:<BR/>http://www.blockbuster.com/help/contactUs,<BR/>help@customerservice.kmart.com,<BR/>http://www.kroger.com/contactus.htm,<BR/>http://www.moviegallery.com/company/contact_us.aspx,<BR/><BR/>Anyone with a contact to the American Library Association, or the Women Library Workers? If we got the libraries to order the full set, that could provide some real numbers for MGM.<BR/><BR/>Let's keep plugging!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625973510852960690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-5286728516083661342007-08-09T00:10:00.000-07:002007-08-09T00:10:00.000-07:00The link to the Publishers Weekly article is incor...The link to the Publishers Weekly article is incorrect. For all who wish to read Kevin Howell's latest article on Barney's book, here's the link:<BR/>http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6462787.html<BR/><BR/>Don't forget to leave a comment there! <BR/><BR/>P.S. I agree with Les' comment [above] about Sharon and/or Tyne writing their memoirs. Wow.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13736058042769454505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-27780168424525074732007-08-08T21:50:00.000-07:002007-08-08T21:50:00.000-07:00Has any on these executives from MGM or the stores...Has any on these executives from MGM or the stores been on YouTube? Type in Cagney and Lacey and up pops several scenes from episodes from several seasons. You can see how many people have viewed each video. People definately want to see this show again. Thanks to Barney Rosenzqeig for what he has been able to give us.Heather Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208310742120808811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-544537865074483542007-08-02T17:23:00.000-07:002007-08-02T17:23:00.000-07:00Dear Barney - I am ( male ) fan in the UK . Thank ...Dear Barney - I am ( male ) fan in the UK . Thank you for the book . I can see how you had to let people know all the troubles and effort that went into keeping the show on the road . And you deserve the platform to receive our thanks , and our admiration . I certainly didn't really know exactly what a producer did . Its hard to believe that so many executives ( Men ) just didn't seem to want the show on air , even when it was a success . You can hear the ' but ' coming can't you ? Well - you have written ' Cagney , Lacey and Me ' . BUT - Any chance of getting Sharon, Tyne , or somebody to write a book about Cagney and Lacey . About the show itself - the episodes , the actors , the anecdotes , day to day stuff - this is what we really want ! You gave us tantalising snippets in your book . Would love to hear more .<BR/>Still the best drama show ever made though - and you did it .<BR/>God Blessleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384093133644274153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-46345383119830587162007-07-30T14:37:00.000-07:002007-07-30T14:37:00.000-07:00Andrea - thanks for posting the petition link. As...Andrea - thanks for posting the petition link. As of today, there are 1157 signers, but we need more. Everyone, please help spread the word so MGM will take us seriously.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739918291043592405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-89305013257175068812007-07-29T16:29:00.000-07:002007-07-29T16:29:00.000-07:00This may be old news to everyone, but I came acros...This may be old news to everyone, but I came across an online petition for the release of all the subsequent "Cagney and Lacey" seasons. Can't hurt, eh? The petition is available at:<BR/><BR/>www.petitiononline.com/candl14/<BR/><BR/>Watching the first season has me jonesing for more!<BR/><BR/>AndreaAndrea in Atlantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586751042860238156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-70507059578776781752007-07-27T03:58:00.000-07:002007-07-27T03:58:00.000-07:00Well...dvds ARE on blockbuster website...anyway so...Well...dvds ARE on blockbuster website...<BR/>anyway sorry to read that. I dont understand the reason why a lot of old shows (that were on air in 1980s) are out in usa and europe (we also have Supercar in italian here without any kind of petition and so on) and it could not be the same for Cagney & Lacey.<BR/>Anyway I will hope for season 2 and definetely we will hope to see dvds in italian language.<BR/>It is not late if we really want it.<BR/>Sorry for my bad english.<BR/>Ciao from an italian fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-89667292130946699152007-07-24T12:08:00.000-07:002007-07-24T12:08:00.000-07:00hey cheryl!! i think that is a FAB idea. i really ...hey cheryl!! i think that is a FAB idea. i really do. i think that is a really good way to encourage everyone and plus it would be so cool to speak to or even hear tales about the show from sharon, tyne and barney. if theres anything i could do- let me know!! and i really hope barney picks up on this cuz i think its the best idea weve had for the step in the right direction!!ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164932807391582004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-47223157224753484532007-07-19T07:57:00.000-07:002007-07-19T07:57:00.000-07:00This is not over! We're just getting started, and...This is not over! We're just getting started, and I, for one, am not about to settle for anything less than ALL six seasons being released on DVD. C&L was, and is, too important (for many reasons) to languish in some dusty studio vault. <BR/><BR/>I agree that we need to innundate the major newspapers, the corporate web sites such as Wal-mart, Target, etc., Oprah and other media outlets to raise awareness of the C&L DVD release and demand more press coverage and buying opportunities. I will be adding my voice to those already banging pots and pans in that direction.<BR/><BR/>I also want to add that C&L has an untapped resource among internet crime forums and blogs. In an era of CSI, OJ, JonBenet and instant news, crime-sleuthing is a major interest.<BR/><BR/>I am a moderator for a well-known crime forum (ForumsForJustice) that is used by the media and public alike. Its sister forum (WebSleuths) which is owned by the same person as FFJ, is even larger with thousands of members. Most of the forum posters are women in the C&L demographic, and I guarantee, most of them are not aware of the DVD release.<BR/><BR/>That is about to change. I will make sure that members of both forums (and other crime forums) are not only notified of the current C&L DVD available, but that we need to campaign for the release of all C&L episodes.<BR/><BR/>Barney - if we could set up a 15 or 20 minute internet "chat" with Sharon and/or Tyne at FFJ or WebSleuths, it would create excitement and publicity, and help mobilize the troops. It's very easy to do. Posters send in questions to a moderator who forwards them in real time to Sharon or Tyne at a computer. All they have to do is type in their response. It's kind of like e-mail, but only faster. Please let me know if you're interested in pursuing this option.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, never say die. It's not over 'til the credits roll.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739918291043592405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-56714665500479840032007-07-18T07:37:00.000-07:002007-07-18T07:37:00.000-07:00Not good enough!I want the whole collection and I ...Not good enough!<BR/><BR/>I want the whole collection and I will get it. Do not worry Barney we are mobilising as I type. I wrote to the BBC a wee while ago about a C&L dedicated programme and we got one with Graham Norton. You can rest assured I will be writing to MGM and anywhere else that I need to!<BR/><BR/>WE WILL GET THIS DONE!!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Zandra LaPoI<BR/>UKZandra LaPoIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461162133977412498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-71487815879477212862007-07-16T08:37:00.000-07:002007-07-16T08:37:00.000-07:00Barney,Just a thank you for finally answering fans...Barney,<BR/><BR/>Just a thank you for finally answering fans long-time question regarding "Taxi Cab Murders" being the only "officially" titled episode of C&L. Great story. Makes me wonder what other fascinating tidbits you left out of your book! :)<BR/><BR/>And thanks to Carole for being our liaison on the Yahoo group! <BR/><BR/>KristyKristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017979705813270861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-65483870598511746552007-07-15T22:20:00.000-07:002007-07-15T22:20:00.000-07:00Hi Mr. Barney. Years ago when Cagney and Lacey beg...Hi Mr. Barney. Years ago when Cagney and Lacey began I was so inspired I wrote a song. When I got the dvd collection I was surprised I remembered it. It shows my youth in writing but you may get a tickle out of it. I did. Thanks for the fabulous memories.<BR/><BR/>What follows are my lyrics to the opening song to Cagney and Lacey:<BR/>Let me tell you a story about a young and wild and carefree city. <BR/>There ain't no place at all like, <BR/>Here on the streets of New York City <BR/>You gotta be armed <BR/>To think of what to do in a split second, <BR/>You gotta know the do's and dont's <BR/>On the highways, byways, alleyways of the road. <BR/>Here on the streets of New York City <BR/>Murder drugs and rape run like honey <BR/>Cleaning up, you need more than a few honey bees <BR/>But no matter where you go, <BR/>You'll see a smiling face <BR/>That will brighten up your day <BR/>And make you wanna give a hay <BR/>But a laugh a day is not <BR/>Gonna make the the street crime <BR/>Some how go away. <BR/>The live on the streets of New York City <BR/>You gotta be cold, bold, yes very city <BR/>Street smarts, <BR/>A little bit of the country charms <BR/>Are the ways. <BR/>Dedication is a must. <BR/>You gotta do it over and over and over,<BR/>Till you get it right.Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515148767040776074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-87072576215501580972007-07-13T12:22:00.000-07:002007-07-13T12:22:00.000-07:00Here are some url's (web addresses)to send corpora...Here are some url's (web addresses)to send corporate feedback via email:<BR/>WalMart: http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=221; Target:<BR/>http://www.target.com/gp/help/display-contact-us-form.html?displayLink=tsm; <BR/>Meijer:<BR/>http://www.meijer.com/contact.html;<BR/>Blockbuster<BR/>http://www.blockbuster.com/help/contactUs<BR/><BR/>AND if you go to the NOW website, you can find the local chapter nearest you and send an email to them requesting an email campaign. If we could get a national email letter campaign through NOW I believe we could get our objectives accomplished! Or if anyone reading this has a contact to the national organization officers, that would be even better. (I couldn't find that info on their site). Anyway, if we get enough people to send feedback - and guys, you can write to NOW also! - we can turn the tide!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there Barney. You are not alone.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625973510852960690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-47366464773731814222007-07-11T13:14:00.000-07:002007-07-11T13:14:00.000-07:00Okay, so I just sent off an email to WalMart from ...Okay, so I just sent off an email to WalMart from their corporate site online. All we have to do is get people to google the corporate sites for WalMart, Target, Blockbuster, etc, and go to the "Contact Us" page. Suggestion; with WalMart's shady image of discrimination against females, they can "up their image" by supporting the C & L videos which made a substantial contribution to positive, powerful women's roles in the media. Get the drift?<BR/>Feedback works and today it's as easy as the click of a mouse. Let's just do this and get it done with! <BR/>I marched in the 70's, 80's and 90's, and have sung at numerous events for various issues. When individuals stand together to be counted, we DO make the difference! This isn't just about entertainment - it's about a whole lot more! Let's show those "Execs" who has the real power!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625973510852960690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-5030862762367457462007-07-10T14:19:00.000-07:002007-07-10T14:19:00.000-07:00hey guys just to say ive emailed a few of the edit...hey guys just to say ive emailed a few of the editors posted and ive just emailed oprah. i was really polite so hopefully they should print the them and oprah will say something. heres what i said to her:<BR/>Hey Oprah, <BR/>My name is Ashleigh German, I'm 17and I live in England, UK.<BR/>I’m emailing to ask you to back our campaign on cagneyandlacey.com, to help get series2 of the show released on DVD, because series1 just isn't enough for us dedicated fans and people who are new to this masterpiece. <BR/>I'm a massive, dedicated fan of Cagney and Lacey so naturally went out and brought the first series on DVD when it was released earlier this month! But Barney Rosenzweig posted on his most recent blog on the site that we shouldn't hold our breath for series2 to be released. <BR/>This is a HUGE shame as I’m sure you, and many others, will remember what a FAB and ground-breaking show it was. I’ve known about it for about 7years and fell in love with it instantly but there are some who are just discovering it’s brilliance. <BR/>I ask you with all the hope in my heart that you publicise the show, series1 on DVD (that is only being stored by amazon.com- who we love by the way!) and perhaps, interview Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly or the man who made the initial release happen, Barney Rosenzweig on your fab show -that I try to catch when Sky TV decide to show it in the UK by the way!<BR/>Thank you for taking time to read my email Oprah, I hope the posters on cagneyandlacey.com and I can count on your support to help us get bosses of the companies to listen and take the plunge to release the rest of the Cagney and Lacey saga, because they just CAN’T cancel the show again!!!<BR/>All the best wishes in the world Oprah and team. <BR/>Love, Ash xxxxx<BR/>i hope thats ok cuz this was generally the feel i had to all of them ecept obviously i wasnt so familiar with the editors!!<BR/>i think if enough people write and drum up support then we can get something done!!! like i said earlier keep the faith!!!ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164932807391582004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-1722609313594173502007-07-09T13:52:00.000-07:002007-07-09T13:52:00.000-07:00Well, they should have added the movie and the act...Well, they should have added the movie and the actual season 1 for incentive. I felt they were trying to fool everyone by calling it season 1.G-Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167018530889877011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-87858148988509492592007-07-08T15:18:00.000-07:002007-07-08T15:18:00.000-07:00I just finished season one and was looking forward...I just finished season one and was looking forward to owning them all! I watched the show the first time around. I was a senior in high school in 1982. I love it even more the second time around. Being older ...I see it through different eyes. I can now relate with the struggles that the characters went through. I will be so disappointed if they don't release any more seasons. I can't even find it in re-runs! *sigh*<BR/>Don't give up hope people...If they can release all the seasons of Lost in Space for god's sake and not C&G then I fear that the world has truly gone mad!<BR/>KCKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993278788776571675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-67569869333125319692007-07-06T21:35:00.000-07:002007-07-06T21:35:00.000-07:00Hi All,I've posted the contact information for the...Hi All,<BR/><BR/>I've posted the contact information for the 10 U.S. newspapers with the highest circulation, along with the Boston Globe and the Advocate, over on LiveJournal. If you're interested in being part of a second-generation letter-writing campaign, please check out the info at <BR/>http://community.livejournal.com/cagneyandlacey/<BR/>or <A HREF="http://community.livejournal.com/cagneyandlacey/3158.html" REL="nofollow">click here</A>.<BR/><BR/>-Xanth (xanthophyllippa @ gmail . com)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621799040737524033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-75745763177905179442007-07-06T08:35:00.000-07:002007-07-06T08:35:00.000-07:00Hey, I watch the DVD,s all in about two days and n...Hey, I watch the DVD,s all in about two days and nights I might add and my kids loved it too. I watched the featurette part and was stunned to realize that there really was no show like C&L. So I got thinking "Why Not" There must be some ideas out there. There is certainly the audience. So I came up with a short synopsis of my own. I don't know if it's any good but Ideas have got to start somewhere, Cagney and Lacey did. I'll send you the synopsis I wrote if your interested, email me, resre@hotmail.comRenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303600679552024318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-50566204037228995712007-07-05T13:05:00.000-07:002007-07-05T13:05:00.000-07:00Ahhhhh!! I really hope this is wrong. I'm a 17 yea...Ahhhhh!! I really hope this is wrong. I'm a 17 year old fan from the UK and I really hope that this isn't another favourite show of mine that I only get to see season 1 of like Kojak... I really love C&L and it would really annoy me if they are not going to release further seasons!!N Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526410926236422184noreply@blogger.com