Double Dip Demands is a column in which I propose films that deserve a re-release on DVD/Blu-Ray with more special features, better transfers and other nerdy bits. Some of the films have no DVDs out there for Region 1 viewers, and some of them have a really crappy version that's bare bones or poorly put together. Who speaks for these films? I do.

Film: Terriers (2010 TV series)

Cast & Crew: Ted Griffin (Creator/Executive Producer), Shawn Ryan (Executive Producer); Donal Logue, Michael Raymond-James, Laura Allen

Plot Synopsis (via Wikipedia): Ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth (Logue) partners with his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack (Raymond-James) in an unlicensed private investigation business. The series is set in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, although it is portrayed as a distinct town, Dolworth having been a member of the fictional "Ocean Beach Police Department".

Is It Out on DVD Currently?: Nope! There have been ominous suggestions that a major studio will release the DVDs - but so far nothing.

Why Does it Deserve to Have Special Features?: Firstly, the show deserves to be on disc. Thank the good Lord of the Nerds that I bought the first season on iTunes in a feeble and futile attempt at supporting the show/staving off the sting of cancellation. But it deserves to be released on disc with a bonanza of special features for a variety of reasons: 1) the show was amazing, was critically acclaimed and championed by every respected TV Critic; 2) it is over/cancelled - this is the only chance for fans to enjoy some more time with these characters/in this universe; 3) not a large audience, but a loyal one - if you make the discs amazing (but limited) then you'll make back your money and ensure that Terriers DVDs are given to relatives for all possible occasions. 4) Non-fans: for anyone that hasn't seen the show that does pick it up on disc, by having a great presentation with fun extras, you're enhancing the viewing experience which encourages the viewer to tell others about it. 5) Because I really really love this show and want these things, okay?

What Should Be on the Disc?

• Commentaries on Every Episode
  • Actors Donal Logue, Michael Raymond-James, Laura Allen
  • Creators/Executive Producers Ted Griffin, Shawn Ryan
  • Respected TV Critics and fans of the show Alan Sepinwall (Hitfix.com), Maureen Ryan (AOL), Daniel Fienberg (Hitfix.com), Noel Murray (AV Club)
• Gunfight Epiphany - Rob Duncan's music for the show, his influences and various songs he made
• Playing Detective in Your Private Life - Donal Logue and Michael Raymond-James discuss being roommates as well as their cross-country college tour promoting the show.
• Trouble is Their Business - Creating Terriers, the inspiration for the show, casting the roles, approach to the series.
  
• The Long Goodbye - Looking back at Terriers, favorite moments of the show, anecdotes from cast & crew.
• Warm California Sun - A look at the real life setting and filming locactions of the show (Ocean Beach, San Diego). What did the locale bring to the series, what local residents/landmarks appear in the show, etc.
• Watching the Detectives: Unseen Future of Terriers - What would future episodes/seasons had in store if the show hadn't been cancelled.
• Film Soleil - A look at the history of pulp/film noir stories told in the bright light of day in pleasant settings. A review including Raymond Chandler's books, Chinatown, Body Heat, Veronica Mars, Cutter's Way, Terriers. Includes interviews with writers Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars creator), Ted Griffin & Shawn Ryan, and DK Holm (writer of the book on Film Soleil)



• Trailer Park Qs - A look at the tech nerd group, their tech tips, and interviews with the actors (including Vassar alums Alex Fernie and Alex Berg)
• The Little Sister - Real life siblings Donal and Karina Logue on playing Hank and Steph Dolworth on the show.
• Playback - F/X President John Landgraf on Terriers, continuing his surprising dissection of the show.
• Music video - music video for theme song "Gunfight Epiphany" by Rob Duncan
• Outtakes
• Deleted Scenes
• What's in a Name? - Discusion of Terriers show title, run down the possible title alternatives (Beach Dicks, etc.) along with fan submitted alternatives.