Butterflies (TV series) "Butterflies" are available on DVD in the UK, distributed by Acorn Media UK. Only the first two series are available in the US. Butterflies (TV series) Butterflies is a British sitcom series written by Carla Lane that was broadcast on BBC2 from 1978 to 1983. The situation is the day-to-day life of the Parkinson family in a bittersweet style. There are both traditional comedy sources (Ria's cooking, family squabbles) and more unusual sources such as Ria's unconsummated relationship with the outwardly-successful Leonard. Ria is still in love with her husband, Ben, and has raised two potentially fine sons, yet finds
Adam-12 (1990 TV series) a Jack Webb television series: "The New Dragnet". Both revivals were considerably different from the originals and can be considered revivals in name only. As of early 2012, there are no plans to release either this show or "The New Dragnet" to DVD. Episodes are, however, available for streaming on Hulu. Adam-12 (1990 TV series) The 1990 television series Adam-12, also known as The New Adam-12, is a syndicated revival of the 1968–1975 series of the same name. Like the original, this program focused on the daily jobs and lives of two police officers whose patrol car is designated "Adam-12".