How
The
Grinch Stole Christmas [DVD](1966) DVD How
The Grinch Stole Christmas(1966) VHS
From high atop Mt. Crumpet, the nasty Grinch hatches a scheme to
take away Christmas from the good folk in Whoville, but he soon gets
a dose of the holiday spirit himself. Boris Karloff narrates and
supplies the Grinch's voice in Chuck Jones' beloved animated
adaptation of the Dr. Seuss tale. Also included is "Horton
Hears a Who!" (1970), the good Doctor's story of an elephant's
devotion to his too-tiny-to-see friends. 53 min.
Dr.
Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas [DVD](2001) DVD
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas(2001) VHS
The beloved children's author's holiday tale is transformed into a
frenetic big-screen fantasy thanks to director Ron Howard and star
Jim Carrey, who playsthe big green meanie out to rob Whoville of
Christmas by masquerading as Santa and swiping all the presents and
decorations. Can little Cindy Lou Who, who thinks the Grinch really
has a heart, help him learn the real meaning of the holiday in time
to save the celebration? With Christine Baranski, Jeffrey Tambor,
Molly Shannon, Clint Howard (of course!) and narration by Anthony
Hopkins. 105min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby 5.1 Surround,
French Dolby 5.1Surround; Subtitles: English; deleted scenes; music
video; sing-along songs; biographies; DVD-ROM content; more. Also Available: Dr.
Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] DVD
Limited edition includes an interactive playset. Dr.
Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)
[DVD] DVD
Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; audio commentary by Howard;
deleted scenes; outtakes; games; DVD-ROM content.
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Bewitched Christmas VHS
Join the Stephens family for magical Yuletide fun, as Samantha
teaches Darrin's Scrooge-like client the error of his ways in
"Humbug Not to Be Spoken Here," followed by a mischievous
orphan who learns about the joys of Christmas in "A Vision of
Sugar Plums."
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Bewitched Christmas 2 VHS
Have yourself a nose-twitching little Christmas with this delightful
double feature. Tabitha's playmate doesn't believe in Santa Claus
until Samantha produces the real thing in "Santa Comes to Visit
and Stays and Stays," followed by a magical lesson in
brotherhood, "Sisters at Heart."
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Bing Crosby Christmas [DVD] DVD A
Bing Crosby Christmas VHS
Celebrate Christmas the way you used to know with this wonderful
collection of Der Bingle's hit holiday TV specials from 1962 to
1977. Along with old friends Fred Astaire, Jackie Gleason, Mary
Martin and many others, Crosby sings 20 of his most memorable hits,
including "White Christmas." 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack:
English Dolby Digital stereo; song access; biography; discography;
more. Also Available: Bing
Crosby Christmas Classics [DVD] DVD
Disney reassembled the former cast and spent some cash on
production and tune-smithing for this straight-to-video effort. The
events unfold between the time in the first film where Belle
bartered herself to the Beast and her later return to the village to
save her father. So the Beast's heart still hasn't been melted yet,
and he's susceptible to the inky persuasions of Forte (Tim Curry), a
malevolent pipe organ (and former music teacher to the prince).
Belle is still trying to win over the Beast and decides that
bringing Christmas to the castle will be the way to do it.
Edition:
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Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)/ It's Christmastime Again, Charlie
Brown [DVD](1992)DVD
Everybody's favorite loser gets chosen to direct the annual
Christmas play, but can Charlie Brown help the gang (and Snoopy)
learn the true meaning of the season? The first "Peanuts"
animated TV special remains a beloved holiday favorite. Next, the
imminent arrival of the holiday means more crises for the
"Peanuts" kids, from Snoopy's turn as a sidewalk Santa to
the annual trial of another Christmas play to perform. 48 min.
total. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; Subtitles: English; scene
access.
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Charlie Brown Christmas(1965) VHS
Everybody's favorite loser gets chosen to direct the annual
Christmas play, but can Charlie Brown help the gang (and Snoopy)
learn the true meaning of the season? The first "Peanuts"
animated TV special remains a beloved holiday favorite. 23 min.
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Christmas Carol (50th Anniversary Edition) (B&W Version) [DVD](1951)
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Christmas Carol(1951) VHS
Alastair Sim's tour-de-force performance as the ultimate Christmas
grouch, Ebenezer Scrooge, highlights this beloved version of the
Charles Dickens story. The peevish pinch purse learns the error of
his unkind ways when he is taught thetrue meaning of the holidays by
the ghost of his late partner and the spirits of Christmas past,
present and future. Meryvn Johns, Michael Hordern and Glyn Dearman
as Tiny Tim co-star. 86 min. Standard Black and White version;
Soundtrack: English mono; scene access.
A Christmas Carol (Color Version)(1951) VHS
``That wonderful holiday favorite with Alastair Sim as Scrooge is
now available in vibrant color? The Dickens, you say!''
A Christmas Carol [DVD](1984) DVD A
Christmas Carol(1984) VHS
A marvelous performance by George C. Scott as repentant pinchpenny
Ebeneezer Scrooge fuels this acclaimed adaptation of Dickens'
beloved holiday fable. The stellar cast also includes David Warner,
Susannah York, Frank Finlay, Edward Woodward and Nigel Davenport.
100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Surround; Subtitles:
English, Spanish; scene access. A
Christmas Carol [DVD](1999) DVD A
Christmas Carol(1999) VHS
Patrick Stewart takes on the role of Dickens' Yuletide tightwad
Ebeneezer Scrooge, who receives a lesson in the Christmas spirit
from some ghostly do-gooders, in this faithfully rendered film
that's sure to become a holiday favorite. 93 min. Standard;
Soundtrack: English stereo; scene access.
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Christmas Story [DVD](1983) DVD A
Christmas Story(1983) VHS
A hilarious and totally enjoyable yarn about a young boy's attempts
at getting what he really wants for Christmas--a Red Ryder Air
Rifle. His experiences with his parents, his trip to see Santa and
the whimsical dialogue from Jean Shepherd make this gem ideal for
any time of the year. Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Peter
Billingsley. 93 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English, French,
Spanish; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer;
scene access.
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Christmas Past [DVD] DVD A
Christmas Past VHS
These nine holiday-themed shorts, made between 1901-1925, exhibit
the Christmas spirit from the early days of cinema. Directed by
talented pioneers of the time, including D.W. Griffith and Edwin S.
Porter, the comedic and dramatic shorts make for great family
viewing. Shorts include "A Winter Straw Ride," "A
Trap for Santa," "A Christmas Carol," "A Trap
for Santa," "The Night Before Christmas," more. 121
min. Silent with music score.
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Cute Cavalcade Of Classic Christmas Cartoons [DVD] DVD
Yule love this charming collection of vintage Christmas cartoons
from the 1930sthrough the '50s, featuring several shorts that have
never before been released on video. Includes "Shanty Where
Santa Claus Lives," "Gift Wrapped," "Nobozodhee"
and more. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby mono;
interactive menus; scene access.
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Pinky And The Brain Christmas (1995) DVD
A Pinky And The Brain Christmas (1995) VHS
Narf! That fiendishly clever lab mouse, the Brain, and his addle-brained
sidekick, Pinky, disguise themselves as reindeer as part of their
plan to use Santa's global toy run to take over the world in this
Yuletide adventure from the hit TV series. Also includes "That
Smarts!" 30 min.
Animaniacs:
Helloooo, Holidays! VHS
The Yuletide season is given that special "Animaniacs"
send-up in this "Faboo" holiday collection that features
Yakko, Wakko and Dot in "'Twas the Day Before Christmas,"
"The Little Drummer Warners" and other cartoons. 46 min.
Holiday
Cookies And Treats VHS
Apricot Foldovers, Coconut Crisps, Fudge Nougats, Yuletide Cutouts,
Jewel Bars and Royal Walnut Crowns. Leave some for Santa! 22 min. Holiday
Gifts From Your Kitchen VHS
Stollen, Chocolate Pretzels, Bourbon Balls, Spiced Nuts, Fruitcake,
and Candied Orange Peel. 26 min.
Tim
Allen with
Judge Reinhold - Wendy Crewson
and
Peter Boyle
The
Santa Clause: Special Edition [DVD](1994) DVD
The Santa Clause: Special Edition (Letterboxed
Version) [DVD] The
Santa Clause(1994) VHS
This smash holiday hit stars Tim Allen as a grumpy
divorced dad looking after his Christmas-loving son at
Yuletide. After the real Kris Kringle slips off his
roof, Allen reluctantly steps into the red suit after
finding he has assumed the responsibility of delivering
toys to kids around the world. Judge Reinhold, Wendy
Crewson and Peter Boyle also star. 97 min. Standard;
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, French,
Spanish; featurette; "The Santa Clause2"
preview; game; DVD-ROM content; more.
An
American Christmas Carol [DVD](1979) DVD
Delightful take on the Charles Dickens classic sets the tale
in Depression-era New England. Henry Winkler plays the miserly
Scrooge; David Wayne and Dorian Harewood also star. 100 min.
Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; chapter access.
