Alan O'Day Movies
- 1997
Through Warner Home Video, this National Geographic production takes the kids out to the country to meet some of the barnyard animals that they call friend. Narrated by Dudley Moore (Arthur, 10), who is an animated globe named Spin, the children learn all about life on the farm. Everything from goats and pigs to haystacks and tractors, this 46-minute educational documentary is the complete rural excursion. The video contains closed captioning and is in color.
~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dudley Moore
- 1997
Part of the award-winning National Geographic Really Wild Animals series for children aged four to 11, this documentary is a look at the animal kingdoms very best techniques on how to avoid from becoming a predators midday snack. With secret weapons that would make James Bond envious and the built-in natural ability to avoid capture, these magnificent evasions would make, the master escape-artist Harry Houdini proud. This educational tape stars such masters of defense as the smelly skunk, prickly porcupine, and the cold-blooded cobra. Narrated by Spin, the animated talking globe (voiced by actor Dudley Moore) is brought to video by National Geographic and their wonderful world of wildlife entertainment. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dudley Moore
- 1997
Part of the award-winning National Geographic Really Wild Animals series for children aged four to ten, this entry highlights the awesome natural ability of creatures to adapt and survive within their own environment. Watch as the animal kingdoms very best workers construct their home with only the tools they were born with. Young viewers can see as bees buzz back to the hive, birds that come home to nest, and busy beavers that give a dam. Narrated by actor Dudley Moore as Spin, the animated talking globe, this documentary is brought to video by National Geographic and Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dudley Moore
- 1994
Brought to video by National Geographic and their vast collection of educational tapes for kids, this entry in the Really Wild Animals series focuses on the wildlife of North America. Narrated by 'Spin' the globe, voiced by actor Dudley Moore, this adventure takes its young viewers on a magical trip through nature and the inhabitants that survive within it. Possessing such wonderful scenery as the icy caps of the North Pole all the way to the dusty plains of the Old West, this video is as entertaining as it is informative. Stars include such wily creatures as the ferocious Polar Bear, the timeless Alligator, the cunning White Wolf, and the deadly Rattlesnake. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1994
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Part of the Really Wild Animals series brought to video by National Geographic, this educational kids' program is a trip into the jungles of the Dark Continent called Africa. From the wild plains of the famed Serengeti to the burning sands of the Sahara, this swinging safari has all the highlights and none of the mosquitoes. Young viewers follow along with Spin, the animated globe (voiced by Dudley Moore), as they learn the habitat of such diversified animals as the chimpanzee, the rhino and the king of the jungle, the lion. Also featured are the survival techniques of the world's fastest cat, the cheetah, and the creepy crocodiles of the Congo. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1994
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Everybody has heard the name, the controversy, and the mysticism in regards to the tropical rainforest. With this documentary from National Geographic, the kids get an early education with a look into the magical world of the earth's most precious natural resource -- the tropical rainforest and the ecosystem it supports. Starring such fascinating creatures as the spotted jaguar, the poison-arrow frog, and the chatty howler monkeys, this informative video is narrated by Spin, the animated talking globe, (voiced by actor Dudley Moore). From the National Geographic Really Wild Animals collection. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1994
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Part of the Really Wild Animals collection, this tape immerses the young viewer into the world that lives within the great big sea. From National Geographic and their vault of educational video's for children, this is a whale of a documentary that encourages the kids to look beneath the surface. The dive lasts about 45-minutes and is complete with award winning cinematography, kid-friendly maps, and an upbeat series of music videos. Stars include, actor Dudley Moore as 'Spin' the animated Globe, dipping dolphins, blowing blue whales, salty sting rays and the terror of the deep, Sharks! Fun for ages 4-10.
~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1994
From the National Geographic Kids Video series, this entry in the Really Wild Animals collection takes the young viewers on a fascinating magic-carpet ride through the untamed land of Asia. Narrated by 'Spin' the talking globe Dudley Moore, this 38-minute tape is education camouflaged with entertainment. Such wondrous and foreign animals highlighted include, from the mystique of China everybody's favorite two-toned bear the Panda, from Japan, the hot spring loafing Snow Monkeys and from the savage jungles of Borneo, the crazy tree-swinging Orangutan. With award-winning cinematography and constant quick-cut action, this video keeps the children lost in the far reaches of their imagination. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1994
Narrated by actor Dudley Moore, this National Geographic video (part of the Really Wild Animals series) integrates spectacular scenery with upbeat music for a trip to the island of Australia. Say "G'Day" as Spin the animated globe takes young viewers to the land Down Under where they can bounce along with some of the unique creatures that inhabit our planet. The video shows lovable animals like the boxing kangaroo, the odd platypus and the eucalyptus-eating koala bear. Kids also watch as the terrifying crocodiles go under the water looking for dinner, or perhaps a light snack. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1978
- PG
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Pop star Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees star in this musical, loosely based on the popular 1967 Beatles album Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. In the story, Billy Shears, who now heads the Lonely Hearts Club Band, is the grandson of the famous Sergeant Pepper. He is confronted by the need to save the magical musical instruments of the band from the bad guys, led by music tycoon B.D. Brockhurst (Donald Pleasance), who want to steal them. If they succeed, the magic which infuses "Heartland U.S.A." will disappear. Among the many Beatles' songs performed in the film by well-known popular artists are: "She's Leaving Home" (Bee Gees, Jay MacIntosh, John Wheeler), "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" (Steve Martin), "Got To Get You into My Life (Earth, Wind & Fire), "When I'm 64" (Sandy Farina), "Come Together" (Aerosmith), "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (sung by the Bee Gees, Paul Nicholas), "With a Little Help from My Friends" (Peter Frampton, the Bee Gees), "Fixing a Hole" (George Burns), and "Get Back" (Billy Preston). ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, (more)
This low-budget, mediocre teen rock 'n roll tale features a raft of unknowns, headed by Arch Hall, Jr. as Bud Eagle who leaves on a motorscooter from Spearfish, South Dakota with his guitar and dreams, and heads toward Hollywood. Soon after he arrives, a comely young woman, Vicki, manages to get Bud a spot on a TV show and the response is wild. Crafty wheeler-dealer Mike McCauley cons Bud into taking him on as a manager and then does everything he can to exploit Bud and pump up his popularity -- and income. Since ethics are no consideration, Bud soon wants out of his contract. Several mishaps later, he and his brother come up with a devious plan. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- William Watters, Cash Flagg, (more)
