Music/tv shows not authorizing ?

I have a problem which is frustrating so perhaps someone may be able to help me.
I have recently re-installed all my iTunes library in 2 new macs.
27" iMac and 13" macbookpro.
About 75% of the music and tv shows bought in the iTunes store are working perfectly.
The others, although the files are threr, keep getting the message " this computer is not authorized " on each individual track or tv show episode.
The problem is both are authorized and no matter what I do I cannot play them.
Hopefully someone might have a suggestion for me.
Many thnaks.
Douglas

The default iPod sync setting for TV shows and podcasts is to sync unplayed files. You indicate that you have viewed them on computer already so as far as iTunes/iPod are concerned they have been played. YOu can reset played status using right click on the files individually or change the sync setting for iPod.

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