Can't change the media type in iTunes

I just recently bought my first MBP and I have been busy transferring all my files from my Vaio to my MBP. I convert all my dvds to digital format and keep them on an external HDD (LaCie 1TB HDD) and was adding them to my iTunes on my MBP. I came across a problem trying to change the media kind for some of the videos.
I have several shows on my HDD (anime, Dexter, Walking Dead, etc.) but when I go to change the media kind to TV Show, it doesn't let me. The info on the folder says my MBP has "Read only" permission. How can I change this so I can read and write the files for my MBP? This is about the only snag I've come across trying to set up my MBP similar to my Vaio.
Thanks in advance
Bryan

With the folder's "Get Info" window open, click the pad lock at the bottom right of the window to inlock it (you'll need to type in your system password--the one you use to log in to your computer).  Then, select the "read only" privilege next to your name and slide up to select "Read and write."  If there are other folders within the folder, click on the gear symbol at the bottom of the window and select "Apply to enclosed items..."

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