An interesting point is that the extended cut of STM was broadcast from a 16mm print where's the extended cut of SII was produced from a 35mm and 16mm print (for the extended scenes). That’s why the extra footage stands out more in the SII extended cut, where's the KCOP Cut of STM is more consistent.
I really believe that the an old 4:3 VHS tape of STM needs to be used for consistency sake. That was the stance taken by the team who put SII RIC together, which proved a wise decision.
Hey Mitch did you get the discs I sent you? Hope all is well.