Current Events > Still so pissed that we will likely never see the Drew Carey show.

(+) Yeah! (+)

On streaming services or DVD. Ugh.

are the rights a nightmare or something?

Streaming services, could not, in good conscience, claim that "Cleveland rocks" on their platform

Ikzai posted...

are the rights a nightmare or something?

Yep. Music rights.

Ikzai posted...

are the rights a nightmare or something?

Yep. Which is why you'll only see it on syndicated television.

Such a shame. That show was really good. Watched it all the time as a kid.

I loved that show

The_X_Dawg posted...

Yep. Music rights.

Is there a reason they don't just do what every other show with music rights problems does, and guts the soul of the episodes by replacing licensed songs with stock shit? >_>

Kim_Seong-a posted...

Is there a reason they don't just do what every other show with music rights problems does, and guts the soul of the episodes by replacing licensed songs with stock shit? >_>

Probably don't see money in editing it and releasing it. I personally think there is an audience for it though.

The_X_Dawg posted...

Yep. Music rights.

Is it just the theme song or were songs a prominent part of the show? I don't remember much of it that I remember any songs and shit during episodes.

All they need to do is get exclusive rights to the song "Two Princes". Go back and edit every single other piece of music out (including the intro) and replace it with Two Princes.

They will sell a billion dollars worth of sets.

Flauros posted...

All they need to do is get exclusive rights to the song "Two Princes". Go back and edit every single other piece of music out (including the intro) and replace it with Two Princes.

They will sell a billion dollars worth of sets.

I like Two Princes more than Cleveland Rocks.

Drew Carey sucks

It had a decent amount of musical numbers with characters mouthing the words. Not sure a music swap would fix that.

Jeff_AKA_Snoopy posted...

I like Two Princes more than Cleveland Rocks.

(Drew Carey gyrates in his office with all the other characters)

One, two princes kneel before you
That's what I said now

Are there that many songs in it? The only ones I remember were the three intros. That one episode where they were strippers probably had music during the courtroom scene too Id imagine, but thats still only a handful of songs.

I remember on one recent cross-Pacific flight I took they had a few episodes as in-flight entertainment, but I suppose they probably picked ones that didnt have any music (I think they shortened Cleveland Rocks to just the Ohio!! soundbyte at the end).

I remember this show not being very good

Kami_no_Kami posted...

Are there that many songs in it? The only ones I remember were the three intros. That one episode where they were strippers probably had music during the courtroom scene too Id imagine, but thats still only a handful of songs.

I remember on one recent cross-Pacific flight I took they had a few episodes as in-flight entertainment, but I suppose they probably picked ones that didnt have any music (I think they shortened Cleveland Rocks to just the Ohio!! soundbyte at the end).

Lot of songs and numbers featured throughout the series. Apparently a lot of quoting song lyrics as well.

thx1138 posted...

I remember this show not being very good

Get a better memory, bro.

Kami_no_Kami posted...
Are there that many songs in it?

There were a few song episodes with music numbers in it. They play Time Warp, Shake Your Groove Thing, What is Hip, and Ain't Seen Nothing Yet. I think there was a Devil Went Down to Georgia episode, but maybe I'm remembering another show.

As for the intro, maybe they could just use the "Moon Over Parma" intro for the whole thing?

Oh wait, there was a Drew Carey Show album?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Rocks!_Music_from_The_Drew_Carey_Show

The_X_Dawg posted...

Probably don't see money in editing it and releasing it. I personally think there is an audience for it though.

yea especially since Drew Carey is still hosting the Price is Right

since he is on everyday, you think there is a good amount of people that would want his show on streaming services

wanderingshade posted...

There were a few song episodes with music numbers in it. They play Time Warp, Shake Your Groove Thing, What is Hip, and Ain't Seen Nothing Yet. I think there was a Devil Went Down to Georgia episode, but maybe I'm remembering another show.

As for the intro, maybe they could just use the "Moon Over Parma" intro for the whole thing?

Oh wait, there was a Drew Carey Show album?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Rocks!_Music_from_The_Drew_Carey_Show

Devil Went Down to Georgia was played during second season's Halloween episode.

Music rights always cause problems for tv shows. Cold Case had a similar problem. For almost 20 years it was not on streaming or DVD. Every episode deals with an old murder and they use music from the year of the murder as the soundtrack.

It now apparently is on hbo max. But I have not tried to watch it. I dont know if the music is intact. If it isn't, it really ruins the show

There was one episode where Mimi was blasting Van Halen- Panama outside of Drew's house for several days, and they say the name of the song several times so they can't really edit the song out with something generic

thx1138 posted...

I remember this show not being very good

This. Who the hell would buy a low-quality early 2000s TV show on DVD?

AlCalavicci posted...

There was one episode where Mimi was blasting Van Halen- Panama outside of Drew's house for several days, and they say the name of the song several times so they can't really edit the song out with something generic

Hey, it's 8:05 on a Wednesday evening, and that was "Panama," by Van Halen. Earlier we heard "Panama" by Van Halen. Starting off the set this evening with "Panama" by Van Halen. A little later we're going to hear "Panama" by Van Halen. And right now, a special dedication from Mimi to Drew, with a message, "Hit the road, Jack!" - it's "Panama" by Van Halen.

Pepys_Monster posted...

This. Who the hell would buy a low-quality early 2000s TV show on DVD?

It was actually a pretty good show. I doubt I'd buy it on DVD though. Would love to see it on streaming with all of the music intact.

thx1138 posted...

I remember this show not being very good

Your memory sucks.

Its owned by Warner Bros too which cancelled Batgirl and all the shows. So No way they going to try to spend the money to either negotiate the royalties or edit the show with generic music.

I saw Scrubs which is a show that had its music redited to feature generic music on streaming sites and it just isnt the same.

Heineken14 posted...

Is it just the theme song or were songs a prominent part of the show? I don't remember much of it that I remember any songs and shit during episodes.

There was an entire episode that revolved around Drew being tortured by a specific song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDkWRP67Es0

SodomInsane posted...

I saw Scrubs which is a show that had its music redited to feature generic music on streaming sites and it just isnt the same.

I wish I had the opportunity to see Scrubs as it was airing. By the time I got to it, it was through syndication which had already changed the music.

SodomInsane posted...

Its owned by Warner Bros too which cancelled Batgirl and all the shows. So No way they going to try to spend the money to either negotiate the royalties or edit the show with generic music.

Howd that happen? It was an ABC sitcom.

Also, google says its on AppleTV. Is the music all replaced in that version?

I saw Scrubs which is a show that had its music redited to feature generic music on streaming sites and it just isnt the same.

Good lord, I kinda wanna see the How to Save a Life scene but I kinda dont.

SodomInsane posted...

There was an entire episode that revolved around Drew being tortured by a specific song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDkWRP67Es0

Yeah, seems like I don't remember the show very much at all. Had no clue it was so music heavy. I just remember the people from it really. lol

Kami_no_Kami posted...

Howd that happen? It was an ABC sitcom.

Some of the shows Warner Bros make they license it out to other networks Ted Lasso and Abbott Elementary are two modern examples. An old school one is Friends.

The_X_Dawg posted...

Get a better memory, bro.

Drew Carey sucks

Awful show.