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The Shaggy Dog (45th Anniversary Edition) (1959)

Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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  • Language: English
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001I55TW
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #251,577 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Unlike the fly in the 1958 horror classic, they never really explain what happens to the neighbor's sheepdog when young Wilby Daniels trades places with it. The dog just vanishes, or is subsumed or assumed or something, leaving Wilby (Tommy Kirk) to explain to his dog-hating, allergic, mailman father (Fred MacMurray) that he's turned into a canine. The Shaggy Dog seems like the first instance of Disney packaging, as most of the principals were either Mouseketeers or had been in the short Disney segment Spin and Marty or a previous Disney film. As successful as The Absent Minded Professor for humor, Dog follows Wilby and a rival as they vie for the hand of the new French girl in school, and the girl next door (Annette Funicello). The exchanges with Wilby's younger brother, Moochie (Kevin Corcoran), who always wanted a family dog, are alone worth the price of the tape. Indeed the most successful element of this overall endearing film is the re-pairing of the two actors as brothers (they had done so before in 1957's Old Yeller). This is family fare that's diverting without pandering, a feat that the later Disney regime would have a difficult time re-creating. --Keith Simanton

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite from my remote youth..., March 14, 2006
By R. Gawlitta (Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shaggy Dog (Wild & Woolly Edition) (DVD)
I understand that Tim Allen has "reimagined" this film, but I don't know how it can compare to the original. Fred MacMurray, always reliable and loads of fun, is not the central character. The Mickey Mouse Club supplied the main characters. Indeed, Tommy Kirk & Kevin Corcoran carry this film, with able support from Tim Considine, Annette Funicello & Roberta Sherwood. There's also delightful support from Jean Hagen & Cecil Kellaway. I have no end of admiration for this original. Certainly, there are plot holes, but who really cares? I have the VHS, and then I saw the DVD and snatched it up. The DVD has 2 versions: a colorized version, but I have no use for that; the B&W is in a slight Widescreen. This is one of Disney's first live action comedies; Tommy Kirk is especially good, and had just completed "Old Yeller"; Kevin Corcoran was later excellent as "Toby Tyler". Disney studio were famous for their animated features, and wonderful documentaries ("White Wilderness", etc.). Mr. MacMurray later proved a hit in "The Absent-Minded Professor" and it's sequel, "Son of Flubber". My big concern is WHY anyone thinks they have to remake these wonderful capsules of Hollywood treasures. Robin Williams in "Flubber", and now Tim Allen in a remake? The originals are GREAT; the lazy studio heads should start looking for wonderful new material. We all know there's plenty of it out there. Those Sundance darlings, if promoted correctly, could kick some serious butt. Still, I encourage anyone with kids to check this out. It's WAY too much fun to be ignored. BTW: Remember the Mickey Mouse Club...the Hardy Boys...Spin & Marty? I do. I was especially intrigued with the Hardy Boys' "Mystery of the Applegate Treasure". Wouldn't that be fun on DVD? Anyone agree? PS~The DVD has a fond, loving tribute to Fred MacMurray. Worth seeing; as well as remaining cast interviews, commentaries, etc. UPDATE: Disney finally released the Hardy Boys (Applegate) and Spin & Marty. How smart of them! Now, we true lovers just have to wait for "Song of the South". Hey...it could happen...(?)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant (and rare) suprise from Disney!, December 27, 2005
By Glenn M. Schoditsch (Richmond, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Shaggy Dog (Wild & Woolly Edition) (DVD)
In the hit and miss world of Disney Home Video DVD releases we are treated to a rather suprising move by Disney. "The Shaggy Dog", a genuinely delightful fare, will be released in its original glorious B&W, widescreen format, as only Walt would have it. Also included is a colorized, pan & scan version for those who folks who just can't seem to tolerate those "black bars". This combined format should have been done with "The Absent Minded Professor". This seems like a no-brainer as this production should satisfy everyone. So why the hack job on the more modern "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken"? (which BTW is in its OAR in Region 2) You have a better chance of winning "Mega Millions" than guessing which Disney film will get proper treatment.

Update: 03.08.06

The B&W widescreen version is fabulous with sharp contrast and good lighting. Included with the B&W OAR version is commentary from the Shaggy Dog "Kids". Their remarks are delightful and clue us in on where many pieces of apparel in the colorized version don't match the original colors; i.e. one of Francesca's gowns was originally gold but colorized to a sickly blue in one scene changing to an equally pallor green in the scene to follow. So much for the dreaded colorization process.

It's an apples and oranges comparison between the Colorized, Pan & Scan and the B&W OAR editions. I'm just ever grateful that Disney (hopefully) finally has heard the pleas of the Region 1 consumer; at least for this classic. We can live in hope that they continue in this reponsible manner. Robert Iger, I hope comments like these reach your desk because writing Disney directly gets nowhere.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just hilarious., May 29, 1999
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This review is from: The Shaggy Dog [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is one of the funniest Disney movies they ever made. The adults are goofy, the kids adorable, and the exchanges between the two brothers....priceless. I'd forgotten how much I love it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars The Shaggy Dog
This film is from the 1950s, but still has fun for today's children. Moochie is a classic mischief maker who gets Dad in trouble. The film is shown in both b/w and color.
Published 11 months ago by Sandra M. Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Family Entertainment
Fantastic movie. Highest quality, old style entertainment. Movies aren't made like this anymore! I would deem it a must have if you enjoy entertainment that is wholesome and great... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Critt

5.0 out of 5 stars *Great Movie For Everyone!*
A fun movie for everyone in the family to enjoy.Lots of funny moments and just great entertainment.
Published 23 months ago by Melissa Blubaugh

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Family Fun
One of the best! All families should get to watch this movie together. MacMurray is great and Disney's special effects for this era are really amazing. Read more
Published on March 5, 2008 by Octavia

5.0 out of 5 stars I always loved this movie!
This is an excellent movie. They also have The Shaggy D.A. on dvd. I just wish they'd put Shaggy Dog 2 (which was set in between those movies, while the main character was in... Read more
Published on February 13, 2008 by Patrick Matthews

5.0 out of 5 stars Doggone Good! Classic family comedy for all ages!
I first saw "The Shaggy Dog" while at camp Matollionequay as little girl years ago and fell on the floor laughing. Read more
Published on February 11, 2008 by Wallis Davenport

5.0 out of 5 stars The Shaggy Dog
I had seen this movie many years ago. I think it is a comedy classic and seeing it again was fantastic. It is truly a terrific comedy that can be enjoyed by young and old.
Published on February 8, 2008 by John Preuss

5.0 out of 5 stars I was a teenage sheepdog
This light comedy from Disney had been released previously on Laser Disc and maybe on VHS (I don't remember), but we've been waiting a long time for this DVD version and it... Read more
Published on December 17, 2007 by Henando DeSoto

5.0 out of 5 stars The shaggy Dog
Another of Disney's fun movies. It is great to watch all these years later
Published on July 20, 2007 by Ramona L. Hayes

4.0 out of 5 stars This Original Outshines the Remake
This film is a classic family film to be enjoyed by everyone, and the recent remake can't hold a candle to it. Fred MacMurray, Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran are at their best.
Published on April 11, 2007 by Charles A. Casson Jr.

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