Before the advent of DVDs, VHS was by far the most popular format for home video viewing. Though some people did invest in laser disc players, VHS dominated the industry. Therefore, it's no surprise that television VHS tapes became a rather unique niche in the VHS market. Unlike full-length feature films, however, television shows released on VHS tended to be grouped together with other episodes. For instance, a popular purchase was a "best of" collection of a television series. The X-Files saw this type of a release on VHS. Instead of releasing every episode from the first season on VHS, a box set was brought out which included three VHS tapes, each holding two of the best episodes from the season. For those looking to collect a complete season, however, there were limited options. Very few television series went to the trouble of releasing each and every episode on VHS. That said, there were some television shows that pursued the television VHS market: the action adventure series Highlander, for instance, released all of season one in a television VHS boxed set. No matter what kind of collection you're hoping to find, searching for television VHS tapes is best done online. As the DVD format continues to expand, fewer and fewer local retailers will carry VHS. Rather than toss out their VHS inventory, however, most of these retailers sell their stock to online movie stores or list these cassettes on internet auction websites. So, for the individual who wants VHS, there are still options. |
