Product Details

• Actors: Jimmy Durante, Rudolph, Michael Learned, Jack Benny, Ozzie & Harriet Nelson
• Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 8
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: July 22, 2008
• Run Time: 2520 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0019VNXDA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,587 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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HOLIDAY FAMILY COLLECTION - DVD Movie

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You can't beat this collection for enjoyment, just some poor VHS quality on some programs. (explained), December 2, 2008

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forrie lowell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holiday Family Collection (DVD)

This "FAMILY HOLIDAY COLLECTION" with 12 Holiday Movies (from 1935 - 1964), 49 Holiday TV Episodes (1950's and 60's) and 27 Christmas Cartoons (1940's - 1960's) is a very nice mix of seasonal Favorites of yesteryear. 8 DVD's and over 40 hours of Holiday entertainment!

NOTE: Most is in Black and White format, direct VHS transfers, ALL 4:3 aspect ratio (Standard) and some are grainy with some audio inferiority. But for the most part a very enjoyable and entertaining mix for the holiday's.

My favorites and suggested viewing for the movies: Beyond Tomorrow (1940) a very nice story about 3 old rich gentlemen who take in a young forlorn couple during the holidays (with a nice twist). The Miracle on 34th Street (1955 made for television) not as good as the 1947 version with Natalie Wood but still a fun story. And Scrooge (1935) a rare English version nice touch (a little grainy but a treat to experience).

My favorite Cartoons were The First Christmas, Howdy Doody Christmas, Jingle Bells, and Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer.

My favorite Tv episodes were many; All 5 of the "Ozzie and Harriet", Racquet Squad (the Christmas caper), Charles Dicken's The Christmas Carol with Vincent Price as the narrator, The RUGGLES (Christmas Eve 1952) and the A Child is Born. Also there is a BONUS virtual fireplace sequence too!! (very clear with crackling burning logs in COLOR)

Just sit back and enjoy some really memorable Christmas / Holiday fun!! I recommend this Collection for any family there something here for everyone!!!! Enjoy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hours Of Holiday Watching!, March 26, 2009

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Lorenzo M. in the Hollywood CA Area "Movie Wa... (North Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holiday Family Collection (DVD)

Hours Of Holiday Watching!
That is the best thing I can say about this. From the old classic TV shows to very strange and forgotten Holiday movies of old - there is a lot to see on this DVD collection!

Most everything on here is fun and some quite good. However the production value is that of its original broadcast or film quality. The video tapes of the original broadcast would never hold up to the digital quality we have now with HD and more.

They compiled many Holiday Themed obscure TV shows, commercials and movies and made a really good comprehensive collection of some of the most extremely classic celebrities, performers and actors in the Holiday Theme.

Great deal for the price - just don't expect much in the quality department. The DVD's are fine - its just these are the original broadcasts that go back to the early 50's and the quality of TV back then was very scarry!

I enjoyed this collection - most of the time. 3-26-09

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this now!, September 20, 2011

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bobbyknightmare "bobbyknightmare" (Altoona, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holiday Family Collection (DVD)

We saw this in a store last year and my wife wanted it for our collection. How right she was! It contained holiday episodes featuring not only some legendary favorites like The Beverly Hillbillies and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, but some forgotten early shows definitely worth a second (or first) look. My son was complaining when we started watching these because, as every teenager knows, if it's black and white, it isn't right. But by the time the first couple of episodes were over, he was getting into it, cheering on Captain Gallant, laughing at Jack Benny's antics and almost moved to tears by a particularly moving episode of Dragnet. I'm getting another copy this year as a gift for someone special. If you have a few extra bucks and need to beef up your Christmas DVD collection, give yourself a gift and add this one to your cart!