Rich... you don't do commercials for the Royal Bank of Scotland by chance, do you? ;-)

As far as the televised transfers. Are you saying TCM (you posted TMC) or thinking AMC? Possibly there is a filter they use or maybe your TV tuner vs. S input from DVD have different signal qualities making them appear different? I know TCM uses a lot of DVDs and have caught that in intros and endings of the showing and would doubt they have anything different than what the general public purchases?

Bottom Line - Roan is best overall currently on the market. I have another 2 or 3 versions I can compare if you wish?

Eric