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* ''The Beachcombers''. Aside from being one of the longest-running Canadian drama series ever made, the series basically redefined the concept of "CanCon" (Canadian-made programming). Part of the problem may be the show's length; it ran for an astounding 19 seasons (plus a pair of made-for-TV movies). The only way you can watch the series right now is via old reruns on Canadian specialty stations.
* ''The Beachcombers''. Aside from being one of the longest-running Canadian drama series ever made, the series basically redefined the concept of "CanCon" (Canadian-made programming). Part of the problem may be the show's length; it ran for an astounding 19 seasons (plus a pair of made-for-TV movies). The only way you can watch the series right now is via old reruns on Canadian specialty stations.
** Even then, the reruns are only of the last few seasons. The first decade or so (considered by many to be the best years of the show) is still locked in the vault. The [[Executive Meddling|CBC has been refusing to release them]] for years, for unknown reasons.
** Even then, the reruns are only of the last few seasons. The first decade or so (considered by many to be the best years of the show) is still locked in the vault. The [[Executive Meddling|CBC has been refusing to release them]] for years, for unknown reasons.
* Seasons 4-7 of ''[[Da Vinci's Inquest|Da Vincis Inquest]]'' have not been released on DVD, nor the spinoff series ''DaVinci's City Hall'' or the TV movie ''The Quality of Life'' (which in itself was a victim of Executive Meddling). The only legal releases were DVD sets given out to the cast and crew. It's believed that low sales are to blame for the missing seasons, which is surprising, considering that the program was consistently '''the most-watched show on Canadian television for most of its run'''. Thankfully the syndicated rights are so cheap in the United States you can find it from a good American friend willing to record it off RTV, WGN or syndication for you.
* Seasons 4-7 of ''[[Da Vinci's Inquest]]'' have not been released on DVD, nor the spinoff series ''DaVinci's City Hall'' or the TV movie ''The Quality of Life'' (which in itself was a victim of Executive Meddling). The only legal releases were DVD sets given out to the cast and crew. It's believed that low sales are to blame for the missing seasons, which is surprising, considering that the program was consistently '''the most-watched show on Canadian television for most of its run'''. Thankfully the syndicated rights are so cheap in the United States you can find it from a good American friend willing to record it off RTV, WGN or syndication for you.
* ''The Friendly Giant''. The show ran from 1958 to 1985, but aside from scattered video tapings from syndicated airings, very few episodes have ever been released in their entirety. CBC doesn't have any shame in marketing merchandise based on the show (or using the puppets in lewd sketches, as evidenced by a controversial 2010 Gemini Awards broadcast), though.
* ''The Friendly Giant''. The show ran from 1958 to 1985, but aside from scattered video tapings from syndicated airings, very few episodes have ever been released in their entirety. CBC doesn't have any shame in marketing merchandise based on the show (or using the puppets in lewd sketches, as evidenced by a controversial 2010 Gemini Awards broadcast), though.
* While ''[[Made in Canada]]'' (aka "The Industry") is still aired on some US public television stations, only the six-episode Season 1 was made into a DVD, which is now out-of-print.
* While ''[[Made in Canada]]'' (aka "The Industry") is still aired on some US public television stations, only the six-episode Season 1 was made into a DVD, which is now out-of-print.
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