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Raggedy Ann & Andy and the Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile [VHS]

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If you want this film, first seek out a copy of the original video release, which was the double feature that also included Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Great Santa Claus Caper (the Christmas special). That's the one I have, and I recommend it not only because it has the bonus of the Christmas Special, but also because I have the Christmas Special from THIS video company and it is a very poor quality recording, so I assume this Halloween video is also a low quality recording. Now, about The actual cartoon:
Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile is a Halloween Special I've loved since I was a kid! I'm a big fan of Holiday Specials, and the two Raggedy Ann and Andy Holiday specials, along with the feature film, Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure, made me big fans of the Raggedy characters.
In my opinion, any Raggedy fan MUST have a copy of this Holiday Special, even if the video tape is below par. This and the Christmas one were both done by animation legend, Chuck Jones. He's the guy who directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas, among other classic cartoons! This story, which I believe may have been made back in the '60's, though I could be mistaken, tells the story of a Jack O' Lantern that has not been bought, and it's already Halloween Night! Meanwhile, a little boy sits crying in his bed because his aunt has forgotten how much fun Halloween is, and won't let him take part. Raggedy Ann and Andy decide to help the little boy, and set out to get him a Jack O'Lantern for Halloween. After quite a chase involving the Police, Ann, Andy, their dog Arthur, and the sad Pumpkin, finally make their way into the boy's arms, and the boy and the Pumpkin are overjoyed to have each other. With one problem solved, Ann and Andy creep into Auntie's room to whisper into her ear reminders of how much fun Halloween was when she was a kid. With her memory restored, she takes her little nephew out for a night of belated Trick or Treating!
This is a very cute and charming little Halloween Special, and there aren't enough of those, so I recommend any Halloween, animation, or Raggedy fan pick this up while they can!

I love this video...from the opening shot of a beautiful little town with Victorian houses and tree-lined streets we get involved with a little boy who lives with his aunt who has apparently forgotten how important Halloween is to children. Then we see a deserted pumpkin stand with one lonely pumpkin marked down to free!...but there are no takers. Raggedy Ann and Andy come to the rescue with the help of a skate boarding dog and bring the lonely neglected pumpkin to the little boy Ralph. When they are finally together for the first time the pumpkin is so happy he cries pumpkin seeds all over the place. Eventually even his aunt is won over and then she takes Ralph and his new pumpkin pal trick or treating. Great stuff!

Of all the Hallowe'en specials and cartoons four generations of our family have ever seen, this and Bugs Bunny's Transylvania 6-5000 are our favorites. Bugs Bunny cartoons are better appreciated by adults, but this one is loved by everyone. The well-crafted storyline, voices, and graphics set this 1979 Chuck Jones cartoon above even the Charlie Brown classic. In this story, Raggedy Ann and Andy help two needy and lovable characters find happiness together. How appropriate that a lonely pumpkin cries pumpkin seeds! The tone is caring and gentle, and there is none of the loud rudeness so common to today's cartoons. Although it has been years since we'd seen it, we all fondly remember it, and regret that it's not available for our new generation of children. We highly recommend this well-made holiday special.

I am now 27 years old and I still remember this from my childhood. It brought tears to my sister's and my eyes. It's too bad they have stopped airing it on regular television at Halloween time. We miss it.

I remember watching this on TV as a kid and loving it, the drawing is great but what else could you expect of the famous Chuck Jones of Road Runner and Whyle E Coyote fame. This sweet little cartoon brings back so many memories for me and reminds me of when I was young enough to love Halloween the best of all the holidays! I wish that who ever owns this would put it out on DVD or just play it again so people could record it. So here's a tip for people who dont want to pay a hundred dollars for a video tape, even if it has never been watched I still think the tape must be pretty old. Go to You Tube and watch it for free because some kind soul has put it on there or if you need to own this go to Movie Lead.com and order a copy through the studio for about 50 bucks and you can get that on disk. It's a sweet little cartoon and if they put it out for halloween I would get it for about 10 dollars but paying a hundred for a old tape is a big rip off and the people who are charging this should be ashamed of themselves.

I love this movie since I can remember I would like my child to experience it like I did, its a great movie to watch and if anybody got this movie and its great shape I would love to add this to my collection.

I absolutely loved this movie when I was younger and I am trying to find it to purchase. Can anyone help me out? Please respond with where to buy it. I have googled and have come up empty handed. THANKS!

I just bought the video brand new, with both the "Pumpkin" & the "Christmas" specials on it (60 minutes) for $23 including shipping. I know I'm not permitted to link where but just "google" on the pertinent names & the site comes up readily.