Can i see Family Shared purchases in iTunes on my Mac?

I'm ones of those people who had a separate Apple ID for iTunes purchases and another for iCloud.
I have successfully set up Family share on my iPhone to allow me to use my iCloud Apple ID in the iTunes store and still access my purchases from the old iTunes-only Apple ID.
Now in the iTunes app on my iPhone, I can see TV shows purchased with the older account when I'm signed in with my Family Share iCloud Apple ID, however I can't seem to figure out how to do this on the desktop version of iTunes.
Is there a way to view all Family shared purchases in iTunes on the desktop?
thanks

If they were purchased from iTunes then connect the phone to your Mac's iTunes and the File > Devices > Transfer Purchases should copy them over. If they came from other sources (e.g. copied from CDs) then you will need a third-party program on your Mac to copy them back - there are some listed half-way down this page : Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
If by 'missing' you mean that you have them listed in the Music part of your iTunes library but get the 'would you like to locate' message when trying to play them then you will need to delete them from there for the Transfer Purchases to work - otherwise that will see those entries in your library and assume that you still have them somewhere and not copy them back.

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Hello jeffchr,
Thanks for the question. Based on what you stated, it seems like you don't want to be billed for a family members purchases. I would recommend that you read these articles, they explain the features options.
Family Sharing
All new iTunes, iBooks, and App Store purchases initiated by family members will be billed to the family organizer’s account.
Family purchases and payments
Making purchases
After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer's card.
How iTunes Store purchases are billed
Which payment methods will be used first?
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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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When setting up Family Sharing you must have a credit or debit card as your payment method. See this article for reference -
Family purchases and payments
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Hi Saramos,
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Family purchases and payments
When a family member makes a purchase it will be billed to any gift or store credit that they have first. If none exists it will be billed to you.
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How iTunes Store purchases are billed
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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If you are changing from one computer to another: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
If you want to be able to use both computers: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH1643
If you need more iTunes help than you can find via your computer's iTunes > Help menu command, try http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/
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Thanks. Sadly I always seem to have trouble following even the simplest and clearest directions.
I went to iTunes>Store. I swear 'view my account' doesn't exist, but i did see 'account'. The drop down menu only listed options to do with orders. No mention of purchases.
I then rang the local apple store and an 'Applette' guided me through the apple website so I could report my problem. Even then, we encountered a button that was invisible to me. It only showed itself in the 'mouse-over' state as my cursor changed into the pointing hand. Sheesh!! Such is my luck.
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I can see all 4 family members in the iCloud configuration on my Macbook and also in my iPhone.
I was able to see the organisers movies on my AppleTV earlier this evening in the list under 'purchased' (i.e. Recent, All Films, Sharing : which then took you to the family members)
Now, however, I can only see my own purchases, but all family members are still showing in the configuration screens in iOS and on OSX. I'm able to view the organiser's purchased iOS apps (but not download as most aren't set to share), but am unable to see even the option to view other purchased content within iTunes.
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Hi LANewton,
Happy Holidays! If you are the family organizer, you need to have a credit or debit card because you are responsible for everyone's purchases. However, when a family member makes a purchase, if he or she has a gift or store credit, the store credit will applied first, and the organizer would pay the difference. I've highlighed some key information below. Click on the links for full details.
Start or join a family group using Family Sharing - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT201088
Start a family group
One adult in the family—the family organizer—can set up Family Sharing for the group. When you set up Family Sharing, you'll be asked to confirm that you agree to pay for purchases initiated by the family members you invite and that you have a valid payment method on file. Valid payment methods for setting up Family Sharing include credit cards and debit cards.
Family purchases and payments - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT201079
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Enjoy the Season ...
- Judy

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iPad's Settings > iTunes & App Stores > Apple ID > Your purchasing Apple ID.
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https://appleid.apple.com
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