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"Frasier" s07e23, comparison of what it looked like directed and originally broadcast, and how it currently looks on Paramount+ (re-framed for 16:9 using previously unused film negative). Gotta love how you can see the elevator doors (which are 'closed') which are plainly visible in the 16:9.

Lots of old TV shows shot on film have been HD restored retaining their proper aspect ratio (Knight Rider, The Love Boat, Columbo), but the bigger the show the more aggressive the studio/streamers are to present it in 16:9 (Friends, Seinfeld, Frasier). Pillarboxing/letterboxing is JUST FINE.

I feel like The Next Generation is the perfect example of doing an HD remaster properly.