Product Details

• Actors: Tom Cavanagh
• Directors: na
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Smithsonian Networks
• DVD Release Date: September 23, 2008
• Run Time: 185 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001CDL6QQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,284 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Infinity Resources Inc Release Date: 09/23/2008

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast look behind the scenes of the Smithsonian, November 15, 2008

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Angela Wilson "I love books & DVDs!" (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stories from the Vaults (DVD)

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from these 30-minute segments - or as Tom Cavanaugh as host. What I got was much more than expected: a fun, fast look behind the scenes of the nation's most prestigious museum. Learn about magic lanterns, Phyllis Diller's thousand-joke card catalog, taxidermy, and more.

I was really impressed. Cavanaugh kept the content from becoming too boring. He is lively, and his bounce is the perfect balance to the quiet personalities behind the museum.

These are short and easy to watch - perfect for home schoolers, or those who like tidbits of trivia. Definitely worth the watch.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting subject matter; Goofy host, November 2, 2008

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Joseph L. Breckenridge (North Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stories from the Vaults (DVD)

The host seems intelligent enough, but he seems to think that his constant patter of silly humor makes the content more appealing. It doesn't. I think he could be a good host and guide, however, he needs to tone it down and remember that the content he is presenting is more important than his charming, fun-filled personality. As my wife said, "The subject matter was good, but he needs to stop bouncing off the walls."

5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the Scenes..., September 20, 2009

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Kristin A. Kitley (Lake Lotawana, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stories from the Vaults (DVD)

Stories from the Vault is a great video showing how things end up in museums. Sounds somewhat boring, but with Tom Cavaunagh hosting the show, anything could happen in a hilarious adventure. Can't wait for season 2!