Run time: 60 min.
Creator: Oliver Hardy Stan Laurel
Review Hal Roach Comedy Classics, Vol. 2 - Laurel & Hardy, Charley Chase, The Little Rascals / Hal Roach Studios:Doughboy Daze/Fate's Fathead/Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee/School's Out
Actors & Directors
- Marie Windsor
- Bud Abbott
- Michael Ansara
- Dan Seymour
- Charles Lamont
- Lou Costello
Review Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy:After 15 years of hit movies for Universal Studios, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello left the studio in the twilight of their partnership with the last of their monster comedies. Decked out in desert safari gear, the boys go looking for a job with an Egyptologist and wind up in the middle of a conspiracy concerning the murdered professor, an ancient mummy, and a magical medallion that, true to form, bumbling Costello manages to eat for dinner. Marie Windsor, the boss lady of a gang of treasure hunting crooks, dresses in a harem outfit to vamp for our chubby little hero, and the eternally stiff Richard Deacon hilariously plays the leader of an Egyptian mummy cult like a high school principal decked out for Halloween. Directed by longtime collaborator Charles Lamont, it's a typical Abbott and Costello farce with disappearing corpses, mistaken identities, and wacky word plays ("Take your pick" riffs on "Who's on first" with garden tools). While not as clever or spirited as their original monster mash Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, the vaudeville veterans are still masters of the double take and fast-talk patter, and the picture climaxes with a screwball chase that involves not one, not two, but three mummies skittering through the phoniest looking pyramid this side of community theater. You were expecting realism? The boys appeared together once more on film, in Dance with Me, Henry, and then split up. -Sean Axmaker.
Actors & Directors
- Taiji Yabushita
- Frankie Avalon
- Noriko Shindô
- Osamu Tezuka
- Daisaku Shirakawa
- Hideo Kinoshita
- Kiyoshi Komiyama
- Setsuo Shinoda
Run time: 84 min.
List Price: $24.99
Price: $100.00
Review Alakazam the Great (Collector's Widescreen Edition) / Orion Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Gillie Fenwick
- Paul Kligman
- Doug Wildey
- Ralph Bakshi
- Paul Soles
- Peg Dixon
- Max Ferguson
- Grant Simmons
- Chuck Harriton
Run time: 135 min.
Price: $24.98
Review Marvel's Greatest Avengers Gift Set / Saban Entertainment:The Invincible Iron Man This installment of Marvel Comics cartoons features the invincible Iron Man. In "The Death of Tony Stark," a laser beam emitted from a mysterious satellite orbiting the Earth destroys the home of wealthy industrialist Tony Stark. Iron Man's alter ego has obviously dodged the strike, but cannot disprove the rumor that Stark is dead until he confronts the culprit, the Mandarin. In "The Crimson Dynamo," Iron Man faces Soviet electrical genius Professor Vanko, who has designed his own suit of crimson armor in order to defeat Iron Man as the first step to destroying the ultimate capitalist, Stark Enterprises. These stories, rather dated in their cold-war depiction of the Chinese and the Soviets, are each divided into three six-minute serial-type segments. The animation is minimal, restricted mostly to camera zooms and moving limbs and mouths, punctuated by Batman-style sound effects ("Wham!"). -David Horiuchi The Incredible Hulk There was some amazing, classic animation done for superhero cartoons as far back as Max & Dave Fleisher's Superman series of the early 1940s (echoes of which can be found in Batman: The Animated Series). Those were done for the big screen; by the mid-1960s, superhero cartoons were being brought to television, and some of Marvel Comics' biggest heroes-Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Incredible Hulk-were the stars. Unfortunately, television didn't have much in terms of cachet-or production values-at the time, and all four heroes suffer for it. The Hulk gets short shrift here; the interesting thing about the character has always been twofold: the misunderstood misfit trying to make a quiet life for himself, and the Dr. [+]Jekyll and Mr. Hyde duality of the Hulk and his alter ego, Dr. Bruce Banner. On the two episodes here-"The Power of Dr. Banner" and "The Origin of the Hulk"-the animation is minimal and barely serves to capture a single facet of either character's personality. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voice-overs and plenty of narration. -Randy Silver Captain America Captain America comes across fine, if only because he's long suffered from the same wooden boy-scout image that Superman is often given-if nothing else, these cartoons excel at capturing a one-dimensional personality. On the two episodes here-the self-explanatory "Origin of Captain America" and "Fantastic Origin of the Red Skull" (why does the Skull's origin rate higher than Cap's?)-the animation is minimal. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voice-overs and plenty of narration. -Randy Silver.
Run time: 494 min.
Review Abbott And Costello (6 Pack):- Pardon My Sarong 84 Min - Here Come the Co-Eds 90 Min - One Night In The Tropics 83 Min - Hit the Ice 82 Min - The Naughty Nineties 76 Min - Meet The Mummy 79 Min
Actors & Directors
- Billie Lou Watt
- Hal Studer
- Gilbert Mack
- Ray Owens
- Sonia Owens
Run time: 800 min.
Price: $89.98
Review Kimba the White Lion - Box Set 2 / A.D. Vision:
Run time: 70 min.
Price: $99.99
Review Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd / Nostalgia Family Video:Abbott and Costello tangle with the infamous pirate Captain Kidd over a treasure map that they received in error. More laughs than a barrel of rum!.
Actors & Directors
- Pat Cardi
- Lawrence Dobkin
- Ruta Lee
- Roy Roberts
- Dan Tobin
- Rhys Williams
Run time: 135 min.
Price: $24.98
Review Marvel's Mightiest Super Heroes Gift Set / 20th Century Fox:The Mighty Thor There was some amazing, classic animation for superhero cartoons done as far back as Max and Dave Fleisher's Superman series of the early 1940s (echoes of which can be found in Batman: The Animated Series). Those were done for the big screen; by the mid-1960s, superhero cartoons were being brought to television, and some of Marvel Comics' biggest heroes-Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Incredible Hulk-were the stars. Unfortunately, television didn't have much in terms of cachet-or production values-at the time, and all four heroes suffer for it. Between Odin's ever-changing looks (Thor's father rarely manages to keep the same face-let alone the same outfit-from shot to shot) and the over-the-top dialogue, it's hard to follow whatever semblance of plot was scripted. On the two episodes here-"Enter Hercules," in which the Norse God of Thunder battles his equally brawny Greek cousin, and "Battle of the Gods," in which Loki enlists the Enchantress and the Executioner to defeat Thor-the animation is minimal. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voice-overs and plenty of narration. -Randy Silver Sub-Mariner This vintage 1966 cartoon features Marvel Comics' king of the deep, the Sub-Mariner. In the first story, "Atlantis Under Attack," the sacred trident of Neptune is stolen and all signs point to Namor's trusted grand vizier, Lord Vashti. In disbelief, Namor follows Vashti's trail to the carnivorous sea forest while the real thief, his archenemy, Attuma, lies ready to attack the city. The second story, "To Conquer a Crown," opens with a military demonstration by Atlantis's munitions expert, Namor's cousin Biera. [+]When the citizens protest the apparent warmongering, Namor calls on Biera to explain that the arms are for defense only. To the prince's surprise, the treacherous Biera turns on him and challenges him to a duel of strength for the throne. Namor accepts, not knowing that Biera holds the ultimate weapon. Each story is divided into three six-minute serial-type segments. The animation is minimal, restricted mostly to camera zooms and moving limbs and mouths, punctuated by Batman-style sound effects ("Wham!"). Other heroes in this series include Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, the Hulk, and Thor. -David Horiuchi Spider-Man Spider-Man comes across the best of the four, though part of that might be because Spidey's geeky alter ego, Peter Parker, looks and sounds remarkably like Bill Gates. On the two episodes here-"The Kilowatt Kaper," a run-in with Electro, and the self-explanatory "The Origin of Spider-Man"-the animation is minimal. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voice-overs and plenty of narration. -Randy Silver.
Actors & Directors
- Bud Abbott provides the actual voice for his character in this rarely see animated cartoon!
- 1967, Hanna Barbera Productions
- Lou Costello voiced by Stan Irwin
- The animated adventures of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello comedy team!
Creator: Stan Irwin
Price: $39.95
Review Abbott & Costello Cartoon Carnival Number One / Interglobal Video:Contains 9 Abbott and Costello cartoons from 1967, by RKO-Jomar and Hanna-Barbera. Includes "Cherokee Choo Choo," "Pinocchio's Double Trouble", "Son of Kong", "Teenie Weenie Genie", "Indestructible Space Suit", "Bouncing Rubber Man", "Germ Squirm", "Marauding Mummy", and "Wizardland. ".
Release date: 2001-08-28
Creator: Charles M. Schulz
List Price: $34.95
Price: $68.20
Review Peanuts Holiday Collection (A Charlie Brown Christmas/A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving/It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown) + Inflatable Chair / CBS Television:Two of the all-time cartoon classics It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) and A Charlie Brown Christmas (a Peabody and Emmy winner from 1965) highlight this three-disc, six-episode set. Although the DVDs contain no extras (good grief!) and could have been combined on a single disc (drat!), the collection looks and sounds wonderful on DVD. The content is the same on the VHS and DVD sets, with two episodes per tape or disc. Accompanying Pumpkin is You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown, a cute spin on politics that has aged very well since its 1972 release. Christmas sports a lackluster sequel of sorts, It's Christmas Time Again, Charlie Brown (1992) that has Sally dwelling on getting (instead of giving), Charlie Brown facing a spending dilemma, and everyone suffering stage fright before the annual school play. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) also won an Emmy but is not as well known as others; it also suffers from not having the original cast. Snoopy is foremost in helping to put on an impromptu feast (toast and popcorn) as the gang keeps forgetting the true meaning of the holiday. Also on the disc is a better Thanksgiving venue, The Mayflower Voyages (1988), part of the This is America, Charlie Brown series that breathed new life into the franchise. Mostly narrated by Linus, the show traces the Pilgrims' plight and doesn't talk down to youngsters on the hardships they faced. It's a treasure of a gift (for others or yourself), all nicely packaged. [+]-Doug Thomas.
Actors & Directors
- Arthur Davis
- Bea Benaderet
- Mel Blanc
- Friz Freleng
- John T. Smith (II)
- Daws Butler
- Robert McKimson
List Price: $52.98
Price: $79.99
Review Looney Tunes Stars of Space Jam Giftset / Warner Home Video:
Release date: 1997-08-12
Run time: 50 min.
List Price: $24.98
Price: $75.00
Review Hr Pufnstuf / Live at Hollywood Bowl (W/CD) / Rhino / Wea:
Release date: 1993-03-23
Run time: 88 min.
List Price: $34.99
Price: $189.11
Review Pinocchio Deluxe Kids Edition / Buena Vista Home Video:
Price: $299.98
Review SET OF 21 VOLUMES OF THE LITTLE RASCALS:21 Volumes of The Little Rascals. All NEW and factory sealed. A collectors item.
Actors & Directors
- Penelope Spheeris
- Travis Tedford
- Ross Bagley
- Kevin Jamal Woods
- Jordan Warkol
- Zachary Mabry
Review The Little Rascals:Kids may enjoy the slapstick of this modern reworking of the old Our Gang comedies, but parents who grew up watching them on TV (or grandparents who saw them at theaters) will wonder why anyone would want to be involved in this pathetic remake. Directed by Penelope Spheeris, the film takes look-alike kids and casts them as Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, and the rest, minus any sense of what made the old Hal Roach comedies funny. Instead of kids being kids, these are kids doing shtick while recycling such old bits as the He-Man Woman Haters Club, the kids' go-cart race, and Spanky and Alfalfa dressing as girls. Devoid of charm or wit. -Marshall Fine.
Release date: 2003-02-04
Run time: 160 min.
Price: $29.95
Review Pippi Longstocking (2pc) (Dub) / Henstooth Video:
Actors & Directors
- William Bendix
- Groucho Marx
- Gene Lockhart
- Don DeFore
- Chester Erskine
- Marie Wilson
Review A Girl in Every Port:
Release date: 1991-02-28
Run time: 30 min.
Price: $9.98
Review Gerald McBoing Boing Presents Favorite Painters / Paramount:
Actors & Directors
- Eugene Pallette
- Grace McDonald
- Lou Costello
- Erle C. Kenton
- Cecil Kellaway
- Bud Abbott
- Bud Abbott
Run time: 80 min.
List Price: $14.95
Price: $99.99
Review It Ain't Hay:
Review The Little Rascals Volumes 13-21 / RHI ENTERTAINMENT:BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED, FAST SHIPPING!!
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