DC Video has worked with the UCLA Film and Television Archive in the restoration of 2” videotapes from the series: ”The Classic Ghosts”. Using our Ampex AVR-1 as playback, 10-bit uncompressed digital files were made.
This series has now been released on Blu-ray. Here is a link to this product:
Here is information taken from the Blu-ray publication:
Virtually unseen since their late-night airings on ABC television in 1973, The Classic Ghosts is a series of five feature-length teleplays, shot live on videotape (in the style of daytime dramas) and meticulously restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Not only do these gothic thrillers showcase an array of celebrated actors, but are notable for having been produced by a primarily female creative team, including producer Jacqueline Babbin (Sybil) and directors Lela Swift (Dark Shadows) and Gloria Monty (Sorority Kill). This two-disc edition includes all five productions: The Haunting of Rosalind, The Screaming Skull, The Deadly Visitor, The House and the Brain, and And the Bones Came Together.
Product Extras :
Interviews with Mark Quigley (John H. Mitchell Television Curator, UCLA Film & Television Archive), Maya Montañez Smukler (Head of the UCLA Film & Television Archive Research and Study Center), and Amanda Reyes (Made for TV Mayhem)
Demonstration of 2" video technology, featuring David Crosthwait (DC Video)
Publish Date : 2024-08-15
Several interviews and other “behind the scenes” productions occurred for the making of this release.
The above picture was taken during the video/interview shoot. Left to Right:
Mark Quigley: John H. Mitchell Television Curator, UCLA Film & Television Archive
Maya Montañez Smukler: Head of the UCLA Film & Television Archive Research and Study Center
David Costhwait: DC Video
Jim Kunz: Cinematographer. Owner · Creatively Bankrupt Productions
Here is a link to a short section of one of the interviews: