Product Details

• Actors: Denny Doherty
• Directors: Robert D. Cardona
• Producers: Andrew Cochran
• Format: Animated, Color, NTSC
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Pbs Home Video
• VHS Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Run Time: 43 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 078062310X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,067 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From Parents' Choice®

In the style of Thomas the Tank Engine, Theodore the Tugboat's three stories are told by a narrator, the Harbormaster. As the stories present concepts such as thinking of others, and realizing that people can change from bad to good, Theodore the Tugboat's eyes move to convey expression. Older ones may find the stories and setting rather predictable. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Approved winner.

Reviewed by Parents' Choice® 1999

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My sons love this movie!, August 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Theodore Tugboat - Theodore Helps A Friend [VHS] (VHS Tape)

We got this movie from the library, just to see how my kids(age 4 and 3 little boys) would like it before we buy it. My children wanted(and did!)to watch this tape all day long! They even asked me to download the cute theme song off the internet! I feel so comfortable with the Theodore movies, because they are not violent and this movie is about doing the right things, and just being polite and kind.I like that my boys can watch something positive and be entertained. I will definitely be buying this movie(mainly because my kids loved it sooo much!)!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Positive Child Entertainment, September 7, 2005

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Allen J. Michielsen (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Theodore Tugboat - Theodore Helps A Friend [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I'm clueless why these have been taken off the market and aren't available on DVD (never were available on DVD). The programs are short segments that help hold attention of younger ones, and each segment has a positive moral or theme. Non-Violent and 'non-fast action' - with good moral lessons. And best of all - kids like it. For the older generation - the entertainment from an old Mamas and Papas Member - the host of the show - and 'Harbor Master' - the only actual person in the program. I plan to replace the missing Public Library with my purchase so others can continue to enjoy these programs.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent TV show, fit for all ages., February 7, 2004

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Sean L. (Twin Peaks, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theodore Tugboat - Theodore Helps A Friend [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am nearing the end of high school and I have teenage tastes, yet there is something about Theodore Tugboat that is just very warm and funny. The tugboats are perfect for infants as eye candy, and then as the young ones grow a little older, they can understand the profound and heart-warming lessons provided by the tugboats.

Especially good is the rewatchability of all these episodes. Naturally, any parent who gets Theodore Tugboat for their child will end up watching them hundreds of times, yet they never get old! Unlike some of the soulless, commercial kid's stuff that T.V. has grinded out in recent years, Theodore Tugboat is a frank and uplifting show, full of life lessons while also being incredibly entertaining.