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There was much talk about the film version of 1776.
I have read somewhere that they are going to release the original roadshow version and the director's cut together. The guy who directed got some flack about cutting out those 11 minutes.
BTW The LD has an overture and entr'acte music (Can't remember if there was exit music) that were NOT part of any cut of the film
I haven't watched it for awhile, but I believe that the DVD restores the number (i.e. "Conservative Men") that was cut from the theatrical release.
Yes, "Conservative Men" is back for good, on the DVD and on TCM. What's missing is parts of "Piddle Twiddle", the "Lees of Virginia" extension, and quite a few other little bits. The assembled laserdisc, as rough as the inserted footage is, is a revelation, and I hope they go through with a proper release of it someday.
The LD also has the intermission, and an earlier commentary that's different from the one on the DVD. And of course the Overture and Entr'acte that never really existed (creating a roadshow presentation that never existed either), but I like 'em.