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Fastlane: Peter Facinelli, Tiffani Thiessen and Bill Bellamy courtesy Warner Bros. Television

OK, so how cool is our new DVD blog? Fancy, huh? Yeah, I know, it’s like cracking open that full-season set of your dreams and finding out they threw in a secret bonus disc!

To celebrate the cool new digs—and the new year (which sadly for me kicked off with the stomach flu from Hell)—I thought it would be nifty to do a wish list of shows I would LOVELOVELOVE to show up on DVD during 2008. And once I'm done ya'll need to send me your picks so we can all commiserate later on, aiiight?

Models Inc. — Laugh all ya’s want, but 1994’s cheesoid Melrose spin-off had a pre-"Matrix" Carrie Ann Moss and a wedding-day sniper cliffhanger that Aaron Spelling himself told me was resolved in the UK version of the finale. For the love of Emma Samms, I need to know who took the bullet!

Wonderbug — Just to shut up my brother the mechanic! Once a month he’s all “find me that show!” Honestly, the Sid & Marty Krofft Saturday-morning head trip about a talking dune buggy scares the shizz out of me, but it really would make this year’s Christmas shopping so much easier.

Fastlane — Tiffani “No Amber Anymore” Thiessen as an ex-junkie Fed. Peter Facinelli showing off his hipbones in leather bro-riders. Bill Bellamy actually being funny. Who cares if it was mind-numbing? This cops-and-hot-rods show was over-the-speed-limit sexy.

The second season of The Real World — For the chance to see Tami in her bathrobe screaming “It! Wasn’t! Not! Funny!” after comic David’s hallway prank-attack, I will happily sit through hours of Dominic the slurring drunk and that tool from Philadelphia.

Birds of Prey — Because I never even got to see the WB’s all-girl 2002 Batman spin-off, save for one episode in Costa Rica and that was in Spanish. Plus, "Ferris Bueller"’s Mia Sara as Harley Quinn is just too juicy, right?

It’s Like, You Know — Does anyone else ever remember this ABC blip from 1999? It was actually pretty cute, in an LA-bashing kind of way, what with Jennifer Grey playing herself and making fun of her post-nosejob career slump. Gotta love that. Besides, from what I recall, it was a lot funnier than most of the crapcoms we have these days.

OK, that’s it for now. Obviously, I have tons more (A Year in the Life, Relativity...Class of ’96), but I don’t want to take up too much space. Nina, Dave and Gord have tons of other cool stuff for you to love on, so go get on it!

Next week: How freakin’ great is Family Guy? Until then, don’t hog the remote! — Damian Holbrook

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Jan 10, 2008 12:19 PM

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I remember It's Like, You Know. I watched that show every week and it was funnier than most things at that time and at this time. I loved Jennifer Grey making fun of herself and wasn't the guy who married Charlotte in Sex and the City in it? Evan somebody!
Posted by buffybot Jan 10, 2008 12:35 PM Report Abuse

I'm waiting for: Parker Lewis Can't Lose And, an uncut, including videos, complete series of: Beavis and Butthead
Posted by burtonjunky Jan 10, 2008 1:26 PM Report Abuse

I so would love an official fastlane set. I loved that show. Well, not loved, but it was a lot of fun if you like that kind of thing, which I do. I have a copy, bootleg of course, copied of tv, but I'd like some special features and much better video quality.

I also really really really want Ed on dvd. I miss this show so much, I need it. I'd be happy with spending $200 at once to get all 4 seasons. Maybe even more. That's how much I love this show.

Posted by Leah

Jan 10, 2008 1:34 PM

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I'll ad a couple to the list that I cannot wait for but doubt they'll be released. Both seasons of The Charmings. Both seasons of Homefront. The only season of Pasadena.
Posted by Kamandi2 Jan 10, 2008 1:49 PM Report Abuse

Both seasons of Homefront. I loved that show. I'm still waiting till they release the last season of Once and Again, or re-release one and two at least. What I absolutely need, yes I need it, is Sisters.
Posted by ladyofthelake Jan 10, 2008 2:07 PM Report Abuse

I don't know why we can't get past Season 1 for Knots Landing. Those would be fantastic. I'd also love to see Seasons 4 and 5 for Charlie's Angels. Not the best seasons, but still worth viewing (and buying!).
Posted by vmars77 Jan 10, 2008 2:26 PM Report Abuse

How is Wonder Years still not on DVD?
Posted by tmhollins Jan 10, 2008 2:38 PM Report Abuse

I loved Fastlane -- it was such a guilty pleasure. I was really bummed when it was cancelled. On my wish list besides Homefront I really want Burn Notice to come out on dvd especially with the strike still going on and s2 is in limbo for now..

tmhollins, in regards to the Wonder Years the issue is red tape in regards to music rights. Since it used so many excellent and alot of popular songs -- I am sure the network only had a license for that episode and maybe reruns.

Posted by abbeyroad21

Jan 10, 2008 2:40 PM

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Thirtysomething, thirtysomething, thirtysomething!!
Posted by skinny622 Jan 10, 2008 2:47 PM Report Abuse

i want american dreams season 2 and 3 on dvd plus the release of the 12 minute ending!!!
Posted by louisestec Jan 10, 2008 2:47 PM Report Abuse

Ally McBeal. Plain and Simple. This show needs to resolve the music disputes and be on the market. I second the call for Birds of Prey. Also, the 90s Spider-man and X-Men cartoons should be on DVD.
Posted by PhoenixFactor Jan 10, 2008 3:01 PM Report Abuse

The remaining seasons of Everwood and American Dreams!!
Posted by gem4167 Jan 10, 2008 3:14 PM Report Abuse

I'd like to see "Sisters" on DVD. I only caught the occasional episode but I would like to see the entire show.
Posted by XandraSkye Jan 10, 2008 3:32 PM Report Abuse

I'll second the love for "Ed" (see username). I'd even take one of Ed and Mike's $10 bets to get that one out on DVD.
Posted by ramluvsed Jan 10, 2008 3:34 PM Report Abuse

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