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Opus N' Bill in a Wish for Wings That Work (1991)

Starring: Michael Bell, Joe Alaskey Director: Skip Jones Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Michael Bell, Joe Alaskey, John Byner, Tress MacNeille, Andrew Hill Newman
  • Directors: Skip Jones
  • Format: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: November 6, 2007
  • Run Time: 24 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000UZDO6M
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,748 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Take your family to Bloom County with the quirky perennial favorite Opus n' Bill in A Wish for Wings That Work, a whimsical, wacky cartoon treat that's as funny for grownups as it is fun for kids! From Pulitzer Prize-winning author-artist Berkeley Breathed, it's a merry, madcap romp with Opus the earthbound penguin and his brain-fried feline cohort, Bill.

Wrestling with an unfulfilled wish to soar through the air like any other self-respecting bird, the plucky penguin decides there's only one person who can make his aeronautic dream come true: Father Christmas. Bill the Cat coughs up a wild idea that just may bring a holiday miracle, but when ol' St. Nick finds himself in hot water on December 24th, the fate of Christmas itself suddenly depends on the kind of heroism that only comes in a penguin-sized package! Will Opus come to the rescue and learn the value of being true to oneself?

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Special, December 10, 2000
By Eric Johnson (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Opus n' Bill: A Wish For Wings That Work [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Opus has always been my favorite comics character and it was a sad, sad day when Bloom County ended. When I first heard that this special would be on TV, I was very excited. I was not disapointed.

One of the best things about this video is that it has two levels. Kids will like it because it has plenty of funny voices and, of course, Bill the Cat. But there is also a higher level that adults will enjoy with allusions to old black and white movies and references only they would get.

The story is about Opus, a penguin, who asks Santa for a pair of wings that work. He tries everything from therapy to balloons in order to fly. The ending really shows the meaning of Christmas and is, in my opinion, the best Christmas story (and should be shown on TV again). This is a great video that any kid would really enjoy and one that their parents will look forward to as well.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If only it was on DVD!!, December 16, 2005
By Scaper4life (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Opus n' Bill: A Wish For Wings That Work [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I originally taped this special the one and only time it aired on TV. My VCR at the time was broken and recorded everything in black in white, but I loved Opus N Bill so much I kept the tape for years. After looking for a real tape of it everywhere with no success, I discovered Amazon shortly after the site came online and to my astonishment, Amazon had Opus N Bill listed. I bought it immediately! It was the first purchase I ever made on Amazon and years later it is still to this day, my favorite. I was thrilled to find it on VHS back then. The only thing that would thrill me more would be if it was released on DVD today.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Opus Fans Unite!, May 26, 2004
By M (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Opus n' Bill: A Wish For Wings That Work [VHS] (VHS Tape)
If you only let your kids see one video, let it be this. This is very well thought out and very well narrated by some great comic voices. Robin Williams just to name one. The creator Berkley Breathed is a comic book genius. Lighted hearted with a message that won't bang you over the head with sappy syrupy clap trap. P.S. Please Please let it be produced on DVD and soon! My VHS copy is very very tired as it is a Christmas Classic in our home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ALLLL-batross!
It's wonderful to have this smart little show on DVD. It's multi-layered humor works for my five-year-olds and myself as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Kolesar

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
Got this to go along with the book. My five-year-old loves this movie (and the book). I am not fond of Opus's voice, but, usually, cartoon voices don't match up with what we... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jonathan Perry

5.0 out of 5 stars Opus N' Bill in a Wish for Wings that Work
Surely the funniest Christmas Cartoon story of all time. Lots of laughs for both adults and children. Opus is endearing and Bill is, well Bill. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, modern Christmas tale
It's hard to beat Bill and Opus, especially in this Christmas special. A great purchase for anyone that remembers the special, and it's funny and heart-warming for newcomers to... Read more
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This animated special was first shown years ago on network TV, but I don't know that it has been aired since. It was typical Berkley Breathed, and who didn't love Opus? Read more
Published 6 months ago by T. Zakraysek

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I had remembered
Not a bad cartoon but it was not as good as I had remembered it!
Published 6 months ago by skisby

5.0 out of 5 stars Opus & Bill - A Wish for Wings that Work !
I've liked this Video for years, and couldn't wait for it to come out in
DVD Format. ( My VHS Tape was getting a little thin )Too Funny for Kids;
Some of the Humor... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael K. Annal

3.0 out of 5 stars Digital Remastered?
My boyfriend and I have been watching a Wish for wings that work since we have been together! We used to rent it at the video store but they had gotten rid of it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Porter

4.0 out of 5 stars Great video, no extras
This is a WONDERFUL, short, video. A classic we've watched dozens of times on VHS that we recorded when A Wish For Wings That Work was originally broadcast in the early 90's. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ronald E. Czik

5.0 out of 5 stars A FAMILY FAVORITE
A Wish for Wings that Work, has been a family favorite for many years. BY shifting from VHS to DVD it is not an 'improved Directors cut' or any such nonsense. Read more
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