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Nestor the Long Eared Christmas Donkey [VHS]
 
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Nestor the Long Eared Christmas Donkey [VHS] (1977)

Starring: Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, Paul Frees, Don Messick, Linda Gary
  • Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Format: Animated, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: December 21, 1993
  • Run Time: 25 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6301760360
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,410 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #89 in  Video > Kids & Family > Holidays & Festivals > Christmas

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The wondrous story of Christ's birth is told by an unlikely source: Nestor, a gentle donkey with incredibly long ears and a first-hand knowledge of life in a stable. This simple tale, which takes place in the days of the Roman Empire, is about a humble couple about to take a long journey to Bethlehem and a small, insignificant donkey who is destined to help them along. By all outward appearances, Nestor is undeserving of such a privilege. Stable animals tease him incessantly for his long appendages until, finally, he is cast out of the barn into the winter cold. Snow and ice bring about even greater calamity for Nestor until he receives a dose of divine goodness. Nestor meets Tilly, a heavenly cherub (voiced by Brenda Vaccaro) who imparts guidance to the despairing burro and tells him that soon he would be chosen to participate in a miracle involving a star and a baby, a lowly stable and some travelers named Mary and Joseph. Short and sweet, this stop-motion Christmas gem from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass is narrated by Roger Miller. Get out the hanky for an understated holiday classic that will appeal to families of all ages. --Lynn Gibson

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nestor, the Long-eared Christmas Donkey, December 13, 1999
By A Customer
I first saw this movie about 15 years ago, but haven't seen it in at least 10 years. My children were small. I remember how touched I was by the story, and how meaningful it was. I cried for Nestor when he lost his mom, but his story is what Christmas is really about. What a blessed, wonderful, brave little donkey, and wonderful story!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A story with a sad beginning but a good ending!, November 2, 1999
By AbeStreet (Mayfield Heights, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This Christmas classic by Rankin & Bass puts Santa and Rudolph aside except for very brief appearances and focuses on events leading to the birth of Christ. Not to many specials even mention the nativity scene anymore. If you liked this Christmas Classic check out THE FIRST CHRISTMAS by Rankin & Bass.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nestor, December 3, 1999
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I first saw Nestor three years ago. It was my freshman year of college, and I was apart from my family. I cried so hard, because the movie was so beautiful. Ever since then, it has been a Christmas tradition to watch Nestor. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwrenching and Beautiful
This is probably one of my all time favorite Christmas Specials! I wish they had it on DVD!

I first saw this special 17 years ago when I was 12 years old. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lisa G. Kovinchick

1.0 out of 5 stars Traumatized me as a child
I'm 33, and the memory of how devastated I was as a child when the mama donkey died is STILL with me. I would cry and cry. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Reader500

5.0 out of 5 stars Tear jerker
I watched this movie for the first time last night. It hurt my heart seeing how Nester was treated, thrown and tossed around like that by his ears with that horrible look on his... Read more
Published 19 months ago by La Blue Eyes

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, needs work
This is about the only Christmas special that grasped my heart. But after watching Disney's Bambi and reading Felix Saltens original novel of Bambi. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jacuss

5.0 out of 5 stars I bawl my eyes out every time I watch this
This is the saddest story (but, has a great ending!). And when I watch it, I cry like a baby. Sheesh! I'm a man, 39 years old. Read more
Published on July 2, 2007 by Musio

5.0 out of 5 stars It's So Awesome, And Adorable.
It's So Awesome, And Adorable. The Movie Starts Off When Santa Claus And His Reindeer Flew Away. And Mrs. Claus And The Elves Wave Good-Bye To Santa Claus. Read more
Published on December 1, 2005 by An_Old_WCW_Fan_06

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings Tears to my eyes every time!
This is a classic in its own right. I can't watch this Christmas special without tears coming to my eyes. Read more
Published on November 20, 2005 by Marc Drayer

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice!
I like the Rankin and Bass Christmas specials which I watched when I was a kid little and I still like to watch them. Read more
Published on October 15, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Christmas Tale
When Nestor, a donkey with unusually long ears, is born in a small stable near Bethlehem, he is mocked by everyone. Read more
Published on December 11, 2003 by Erika Sorocco

5.0 out of 5 stars A very cute story
I remember seeing this cartoon/animation when I was a child. It is another one of those great classics from the seventies. Read more
Published on December 12, 2002 by E. Powell

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