Product Details

• Actors: Phil Hartman, Marie Osmond, Tom Arnold, Judith Blazer, Townsend Coleman
• Directors: Buzz Potamkin
• Writers: George Taweel, Keith Ingham, Lane Raichert, Michael Aschner, Rob Loos
• Producers: Buzz Potamkin
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: October 13, 1998
• Run Time: 48 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0800117956
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,721 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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This is a nicely animated musical that's loosely based on the true story of the composition of "Silent Night" in 1818 by Father Joseph Mohr and Choirmaster Franz Gruber. It's Christmas Eve and mouse-icians Buster and Chauncey are on their way to the town of Oberndorf to sing for the Queen. The whole town is a flutter with preparations, so imagine Burghermeister Huffenmeir's distress when the Duke of Raoche and his niece Lady Gretchen arrive a day early. Also newly arrived is Christina, an orphan girl on her way to Vienna in hopes of finding her aunt and uncle. When the Oberndorf treasure is found missing, all clues point to Christina, who steadfastly denies the charge. Father Joseph believes the girl, but it's up to Chauncey and Buster to prove her innocence and apprehend the real thieves. In the end, the Christmas celebration with the Queen is not as lavish as originally planned but proves much more meaningful. The town discovers that the true meaning of Christmas is not fame or fortune but friendship, sharing, and giving, and they celebrate their new wisdom by singing "Silent Night," a Christmas song composed by Father Joseph and Franz on that tumultuous Christmas Eve. This musical is full of compelling songs written by such great musical composers as Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, Barry Harman, and Keith Herrmann. Voice talents Phil Hartman, Marie Osmond, and Tom Arnold add much to an already great production. What a wonderful way to communicate the meaning of Christmas. (Ages 3-12) --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful little story!, June 13, 2002

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Kerry C. Camp "kcc67" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My children love this video. They play it, just as most toddlers tend to, over and over. It is truly entertaining and portrays the true meaning of Christmas. The story centers around an orphan by the name of Christina. From a series of misadventures she learns about love and forgiveness. I heartily recommend this to all parents of small children.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silent Night, September 29, 2001

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MARYBETH PARKER (TOLEDO,OHIO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It is a great movie for the Christmas holiday's I bought it my self and I really enjoyed it along with my daughter Amy who is 8 yrs old .

You should have this with your other Christmas movies like I do.

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Cartoons, April 24, 2010

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liloates (Chicago, Il.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night (DVD)

Very cute story. Wanted it to be longer.
Would be nice if they made more stories of these 2 characters.