I'm a TV connoisseur and have never heard of any of those shows, which must be a little before my time (though it's still odd that I've never heard of 'em). "The Addams Family" has been in syndication since it was canceled, affording numerous generations the opportunity to see it. The studios are out to make a profit, bottom line. MGM had literally gone bankrupt when "The Addams Family" was released, but because there was a huge interest, they leased the shows out to Fox for DVD.
Shows canceled after one season are usually never seen again, and even some that used to be in syndication (from that era, "The Mothers-In Law" pops to mind) have since fallen into total oblivion. While a DVD release of an obscure show would delight fans, chances are they're not gonna turn much of a profit. If they simply duped off reels of film, it might be profitable, but remastering costs a lot of money -- and let's face it, the prints that those of us over 30 grew up watching on TV are considered unwatchable in an era of HD (not to mention film/video deteriorates over time).
Tons of forgotten cartoon shows have found their way to disc ("Milton the Monster," "Cool McCool," etc.) because they still have appeal for children. Oddities like "My Mother the Car" (available on Hulu) and "Mr. Terrific" (available on DVD in Germany) have appeal simply for being oddities. But most forgotten live-action show from the '60s are very dated and have limited appeal outside of those who caught them during their initial run. And since target consumers are 18-34, it's just not lucrative for the studios. Not trying to be an ass by saying all this, just putting it into perspective. The world would be a better place if every show ever made was legally available to buy, but it'll never happen.
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