Source: http://the8rules.co.uk/
8 Simple Rules: Season 2 DVD went on sale today in the United States & Canada, almost two years since the first season of 8 Simple Rules debuted on DVD. The second DVD contains all 24 episodes of the show’s second season, including the 3 final episodes of John Ritter, presented on 3 discs. No special features were included.
The reason for the long delay was the imminent
deal between Buena Vista Home Entertainment (BVHE), the distributor of
the show and its first season DVD, and Lions Gate Home Entertainment, a
smaller independent firm who now handle8 Simple Rules’ release on DVD. BVHE wished to focus its attention on its current & more popular series, the likes of Scrubs & Desperate Housewives, so licensed out older and less popular fare, such as 8 Simple Rules.
As
we mentioned earlier in the post, there are no special features on this
DVD. That will come as a great disappointment to fans hoping for a
tribute to John Ritter to be included with his final episodes. The
reason for the lack of special features remains a mystery. A feature was produced in 2007
for a DVD planned by BVHE, but its production by BVHE might have
prevented it from being included on this release. Similarly, the ABC
special ‘John Ritter: A Life of Laughter’ may not have been possible
either. It is a shame that Lions Gate weren’t able to produce any
special features for this release.
It is crucial that we buy this release, even with its faults, to try ensure all episodes of 8 Simple Rules
will one day be on DVD. We can only hope that it might get some special
features next time around, for its third and final season. 8 Simple Rules: Season 2 can be ordered from Amazon.com for $19.99 (~£13.10).
