Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Micah Lloyd Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Progger1953 I was contacted in 2002 by Fox TV and they wanted me to send them the series on tape. They said that when they did a search, I was the only person on the internet that showed that I had a copy. They were willing for me to name my price. I only charged $40 for 4 tape. I actually had to re-record the original recordings to take at the commercials originally. Too bad I just didn't record them at "sp" speed and save them for dvdrs. Though I do have them on dvdr, but not the best of quality. I asked these guys why they contacted me and they said that they were going to do a TV series and hope that Fresno gives them some ideas. Notice the weird brother on Fresno and David Cross on AD. Also the form of transportation on fresno is an older chevy station wagon with the back seat facing out. On ad they have the passenger transport truck from an airport. I just wish I could remember the names of the Fox people who I talked to and sent the tapes to.

laray-1 This was sent to Carol Burnett in care of the Columbia Broadcasting Company and to CBS. The charming spoof of many movies and TV "soaps", Fresno, had been promotionally advertised. That was found to peak enough interest that I purposely decided that it was time to invest in my first VCR with the first order of business to save "Fresno" for future enjoyment. After viewing, my decision had been justified and it became what was to be the start of an "extra special" library. I found that most of the character portrayals were excellently done. I have been surprised over the years that there has been no mention of "Fresno" by late night show guests Dabney Coleman, Charles Grodin, Terry Garr and Teresa Ganzell. Was there some kind of a blackout by CBS? If not, what would be a reason? If it was not a popular series, which may be another ratings fiasco, I might understand. Several people I had talked with, who had seen only one or two episodes, said that they didn't understand it and thought it was "silly." They did not realize that it was not intended to be a serious presentation. I particularly enjoyed your portrayals, with Carol Burnett as a vineyard matriarch, Dabney Coleman from an "evil neighbors vineyard," Charles Grodin as the "ambitious son," Terry Garr as the "neglected wife", the "younger son" and his concern for the environment, Pat Corley as the "trailer slob" that only wanted the "Impala," your "chauffeur," Teresa Ganzell as the ambitious "country and western singer," Valerie Mahaffey as the "outsider daughter," the "'ACME WASTE' owner," and the spoof of the "Blues Brother's." The opening scene portraying the naming of the "Fresno" valley was particularly hilarious, as was the scene outside of the courtroom with the parking lot devastation. But, my primary purpose for writing to you is that the tapes had not been protected and were inadvertently overwritten several years ago. I would like to replace "Fresno" but it has not been aired that I had been aware. I have asked video stores if it was available but to no avail. I would appreciate any help you might provide as to the availability of any archival copy. I just hope that "Fresno" is not lost to those of us who appreciate this type of "cult" television, and "damn" the ignorant if they can't understand it. Thanks for your consideration, Gene Ray Issaquah, WA 98029

dljameyson I still pull my copy of this one out every now and then to watch it. I've got the original broadcast recording of it that I taped myself....cut the commercials and everything. The quality is not great, but it's good enough to still enjoy immensely. If memory serves, the ratings for this mini-series were less than stellar. I can't remember what was going on that week, but it seems there was something big going on that prevented a lot of people from viewing this classic. Everyone in this production is at the top of their game and deserves recognition for it. Hopefully it will make it to DVD someday....I'll be first in line!

Dunks I can only second all the preceding calls that this masterpiece of modern American comedy be issued on DVD. It was shown here in Australia in the late 80s and missed by most, but I was lucky enough to see it and it remains a cherished memory. My girlfriend (now wife) and I and all our flatmates laughed our guts out at the time, but how dearly I wish now that I'd kept the videotape!I loved the whole cast, Carol really shines, must be her best comedy part ever IMO; the whole team is totally spot-on; this was my second major sighting of Bill Paxton, who's very funny indeed, and it's all done with such a straight face, a twinkle in the eye and *perfect* timing. Dabney Coleman at his hilarious, magnificent, slimy best best ... Charles Grodin (also a personal best IMO) hamming it up magnificently as the petulant Cane, Teri Garr fantastically funny as uber-bitch Talon ... Gregory Harrison perfect as the the mega-dumb Torch, who literally does not have his shirt on for one single shot in the entire show ... Valerie Mahaffey *wonderful* as the oh-so-dim Tiffany. The shot that stays in my mind is Carol's sidesplitting look of non-plussed resignation as she clambers into the back of the station wagon.The script is brilliant, funny in its own right as well as striking its targets with perfect accuracy -- anyone who has ever watched any of the daytime or primetime soapies will squeal with laughter. It stripmines the entire genre for send-ups -- the overacting, the improbable shots and set-ups, the overblown emotions, the ridiculous names, the unbelievable plots and coincidences, the flouncy 'rivalry' between the antagonists, the gordian interpersonal relationships ... the whole Armenian name shtick ... oh I could go on for ages ...It's really sad that this hasn't kicked on and attracted the kind of following that similar efforts like 'Soapdish' enjoy, because it's every bit as good.I can only conclude by appealing: CBS - PLEASE issue this wonderful show on DVD RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! I've been waiting nearly 20 years - we all wanna see it. What's up? Don't you want the money???