Talking Pictures Catalog - Volume I

This catalog contains a list of audio described videotapes. Many of them are newer movie releases, others are older films from the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Some are TV shows. The current films have the movie ratings such an R, PG etc. The older films are unrated, as are the TV shows. The TV shows have commercial breaks. NR means no rating

There is also a Talking Pictures Catalog II with additional titles.

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THE 39 STEPS: (NR) When the secret agent he befriends is murdered in his London flat, Canadian Richard Hannay finds himself the target of a police manhunt and a deadly ring of spies intent on silencing him forever. A vintage Hitchcock film.

101 DALMATIANS: (Disney, animated - G) This delightful production involves a family of Dalmatian dogs and a plot to kidnap the puppies.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: (PG-13) Laugh along with Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, and Thing in their silly funhouse, packed with plenty of tricks and treats. Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Angelica Huston.

ADORABLE JULIA: (NR) (Contain Commercial Breaks) A middle-aged actress takes on a lover. Lilli Palmer, Charles Boyer.

AFRICA SCREAMS: (NR) (Contain Commercial Breaks) Abbott and Costello go on a safari in this funny outing full of wheezy but hilarious gags and routines. Max Baer, Clyde Beatty.

THE AFRICAN QUEEN: (NR) The chemistry between the two stars in this classic movie helped define its reputation. It was co-written and directed by John Huston. With a mix of comedy, romance, and adventure, the story concerns opposites (a gin-drinking river trader and a prim missionary) who find each other during World War I. Stars Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and Theodore Bikel.

ALADDIN: (Disney, animated - G) This fast-paced, magical adventure follows a young, street-smart peasant in his attempt to win a princess' heart.

ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP (NR) When handsome young Aladdin meets the spoiled but spirited Princess Boudoir, it's love at first sight-- for both of them. But the Sultan of Baghdad has other marital plans for his daughter than a mere commoner. Enter a mysterious magician who promises to smooth the way of true love if Aladdin retrieves an old lamp for him. Aladdin discovers there is more to the lamp than meets the eyes.

ALGIERS(NR) Up in the Casbah, Pepe le Moko reigns like a prince: elegant boulevardier one moment, efficient gang leader the next. He has everything except his freedom. Below in the modern city of Algiers Pepe le Moko is a badly wanted criminal in hiding. He dreams of returning to Paris and decides to do so when he meets an alluring Parisenne on her way home. However, to reach the ship, he must cross the city where the police are watching for him.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: (Disney, animated - G) This version of the classic children's book by Lewis Carroll is great fun for all ages.

ALIEN: (R) In the future, terror overtakes the crew of a spaceship from Earth when they investigate a transmission from a desolate planet and discover a life form that could annihilate mankind. Sigourney Weaver, Yaphet Koto, Tom Skerrit.

ALL IN THE FAMILY: (NR) Here are two episodes from the classic TV series: "Archie Gives Blood" and "Edith Does Jury Duty." Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton.

THE AMBASSADOR'S DAUGHTER: (NR) An American senator decides that the presence of U.S. forces in Paris constitutes a moral danger. The Parisian ambassador's daughter decides to investigate. Olivia DeHavilland, John Forsythe.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE SERIES: (Originally aired on PBS) 1. Amelia Earhart - This documentary explores the life of "The First Lady of th Air" and the remarkable publicity machine that kept her constantly in the limelight. 2. America and the Holocaust - This documentary looks at how the American government dismissed allegations of the massacre of the Jews as a "wild rumor" and how political pressure led to the creation of the War Refugee Board which resulted in saving 200,000 Jew.s

3. The Battle of the Bulge - This documentary captures the single biggest and bloodiest battle in U.S. military history.

4. Eisenhower - (2 volumes) - This documentary chronicles the life of our 34th President as both a man and a world leader:

Part 1 - The Soldier
Part 2 - The Statesman

5. FDR - (4 volumes) - This documentary looks at the man who dared to wrest America from the snare of the Great Depression, rescue Europe from the clutches of Hitler, and change forever America's ideas about the Presidency. (You'll be sent one volume at a time.)

Volume 1 - The Center of the World 1882-1921
Volume 2 - Fear Itself 1921-1933
Volume 3 - The Grandest Job in the World 1933-1940
Volume 4 - The Juggler 1940-1945

6. Geronimo and the Apache Resistance - This documentary tells the dramatic tale of the legendary medicine man and his people. 7. The Kennedys (2 parts)

Part 1 - The Early Years 1900-1961 This volume starts with Joseph Kennedy's rise on Wall Street and ends with John F. Kennedy's election to the presidency.
Part 2 - The Later Years 1962-1980 This volume covers the period from John F. Kennedy's presidency to his brother's (Teddy) decision to withdraw from the 1980 Pesidential race.

8. Last Stand At Little Big Horn - This documentary tells the history of Col. George Armstrong Custer's last big confrontation with the Indians. 9. Midnight Ramble - This documentary recounts the history of the black film industry, centering on filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.

AMISTAD (R) Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for freedom.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW-1: "The New Housekeeper" - Aunt Bea arrives to be the new housekeeper. Trouble occurs when Opie resists. "The Manhunt" - Andy and Opie's morning spent fishing is interrupted by news from Barney that a dangerous escaped convict may be on his way to Mayberry. Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, and Don Knotts. Each episode is approximately 23 minutes long.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW-2: "Runaway Kid" - After playing a prank, one of Opie's friend's runs away. When Andy tries to get Opie to tell him where the little boy is, Opie vows not to betray a friend. "Guitar Player" - A guitar player is arrested for disturbing the peace outside a funeral home. Later a group of musicians passing through Mayberry are arrested for illegal parking. The musicians and the guitar player meet in jail. Soon the place is jumping with music. Each episode is approximately 23 minutes long.

ANGEL AND THE BADMAN: (NR) (Contain Commercial Breaks) A Quaker family takes in a wounded gunfighter. As he recovers, he falls in love with the daughter. However, he has to deal with the bad guys who are out to kill him. John Wayne.

ANNE OF AVONLEA: (G) In this sequel to "Anne of Green Gables," Anne is now 18 years old and an independent young woman. She is a teacher at Avonlea where she learns about love, friendship, and the ways of the world.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: (G) In 1908, a bachelor farmer and his sister on Prince Edward Island, Canada, adopt a high-spirited orphan girl.

ANTZ: (PG) Life is no picnic for Z a small worker ant with some very big ideas whose chances of landing the beautiful Princess Bala are literally one in a billion. But when Z convinces his soldier buddy to switch places with him, his simple life takes a wild turn. Once the most insignificant of workers, Z may just turn out to be the biggest hero of them all.

APOLLO 13: (PG) Based on a true story, three astronauts fight a desperate battle to make it back to earth in a damaged spacecraft. Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Bill Paxton.

THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ: (NR) Richard Dreyfuss stars in this comic tale of a young hustler filled with drive, dreams and determination to become a somebody.

ARTHUR'S BABY: (G) Arthur's is not so sure he's ready for a new baby in the house. As the months fly by, Arthur imagines how life is about to change--and it isn't a pretty picture. Also includes "D.W. 's Baby". Living with a baby is no picnic. No on ever told D.W. that babies cry all the time, throw up on your clothes and get all the attention. Just how long will baby Kate hang around?

ARTHUR CHICKEN POX: (G) The circus is in town and the whole family is excited. Dad gets the tickets, Mom gets the film for the camera, and Arthur gets the chicken pox! D.W. is jealous of all the attention Arthur is getting. But will Arthur recover in time for the circus? Also includes" Arthur and the True Francine." Despite their difference, Muffy and Francine are absolute best friends. It seems nothing can come between them-until Muffy cheats on a math test and lets Francine take the blame.

ARTHUR'S EYE: (G) For some reason, Arthur isn't doing well in school anymore. Maybe he just needs new glasses. Problem is, he doesn't want to be seen wearing them. Also includes "Francine's Bad Hair Day." It's school picture day, and Muffy has been working some magic on her best friend. Is that really Francine in a dress? Or is it some curly haired look-alike?

ARTHUR MAKES THE TEAM (G) It's baseball season, and Arthur and the gang all sign up to play. Coach Frensky's challenge is to work with a team where everyone wants to pitch-- and no one knows the meaning of teamwork. Also includes "Meek for Week." Muffy bets Francine that she can't be nice to everyone for a whole week. Francine has to keep the bet a secret. The trouble is, the gang begins to worry that Francine isn't herself.

ARTHUR WRITE A STORY: (G) Struggling with a school writing assignment, Arthur decides that all he needs is a little imagination to make life sound more interesting than it really is. But his story crosses the line when it includes invisible elephants and trips to outer space. Also Includes "Locked in the Library." If only Arthur hadn't called Francine a marshmallow! Now they're locked in the public library. They have to make up or face the scary night alone.

ARTHUR'S FIRST SLEEPOVER: (G) When D.W. finds out she's not part of the sleepover, she gets angry and decides to have some fun of her owns--with the help of some alien friends. But who will have the last laugh-- Arthur and his friends or D.W. Also includes "Arthur's Lost Dog." Arthur is the only one who believes in the superior intelligence of his dog, Pal. But even Arthur doesn't understand when Pal runs away.

ARTHUR'S LOST LIBRARY BOOK: (G) Arthur was the first to take out the new Scare-Your-Pants-off book from the library. A week later, he can't find it. Something's weird. It couldn't have just walked off! Or could it? Also includes "DW's Imaginary Friend." Someone only D.W. can see has moved in with the Reads. Her name is Nadine, and she follows D.W. everywhere. But when D.W. insists on bringing Nadine to the amusement park, Arthur flips out. Must D.W. embarrass him in front of all his friends?

ARTHUR'S NEW PUPPY: (G) Arthur's new puppy, Pal, is exactly what he wanted. He's cute and he follows Arthur everywhere. But training Pal is a lot harder than Arthur thought. Can he teach Pal to behave? Also Included "Buster's Dino Dilemma." Buster and Arthur are excited about the class fossil-hunting field trip. On his own, Buster discovers a very interesting bone. Is it the remains of a dinosaur--or someone's leftover dinner?

ARTHUR'S PET BUSINESS: (G) How can Arthur prove to his parents that he's ready to take care of a puppy of his own? "Get a Job!" suggests D.W. Within two days, Arthur's pet business has its first client. Also Includes "D.W. the Copycat." D.W.'s going through yet another personality change. This time she wants to be just like Arthur. She walks like him, she talks like him, and she follows him wherever he goes.

ARTHUR'S TEACHER TROUBLES: (G) It's the first day of third grade, and Arthur's biggest fear has come true. His new teacher is the dreaded Mr. Ratburn--a man who is rumored to eat nails for breakfast, to turn into a vampire at night, and to give homework everyday. Also includes Arthur's Spelling Trubble" -- it's that time again- the annual all-school Spell-a-thon. Arthur, Prunella and The Brain have been chosen to compete.

ARTHUR'S TOOTH: (G) Everyone in the class has lost a tooth except Arthur. When he finally has a loose tooth, he tries everything to get it out, but it won't budge. And to make things worse Francine just won't quit teasing him about it. Also includes "Sick as a Dog." Arthur's dog, Pal, is sick and has to spend the night at the vet's. Arthur is sure it's D.W. fault. Or could it be the hot dogs and Halloween candy Arthur's been feeding him?

AS YOU LIKE IT: (NR) (Contain Commercial Breaks) This movie is based on Shakespeare's play. It centers on the fortunes of an exiled king and his court in the forest of Arden. They wander through a maze of romance and mixed identities. Lawrence Olivier, Elisabeth Bergner, Leon Quartermaine.

BABE: (G) Babe, a talking pig, thinks he is a dog. His owner, farmer Hoggett, enters him in the National Sheepdog Championship, even though everyone thinks he is crazy. What happens is sure to delight and surprise every viewer. James Cromwell and Magda Szubanski.

BACHELOR'S DAUGHTERS: (NR) (Contain Commercial Breaks)Four shop girls and a floorwalker rent a Long Island house. They pass themselves off as a wealthy family in order to find suitable husbands. Adolphe Menjou, Gail Russell, Claire Trevor.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: (PG) Teenager Marty McFly gets sent back in time to 1955 where he's caught in a race to set his future straight. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson.

BAMBI: (Disney, animated -G) Bambi, a baby deer, learns lessons of love, loss, and growth with his forest friends: Thumper, a playful rabbit, Flower, a bashful skunk, and wise Friend Owl.

BASEBALL: This is a nine volume (or "inning") documentary. It is the quintessential history of the all-American pastime, baseball, that was written and directed by Ken Burns. (You'll be sent one or two "innings" at a time.)

BASIC INSTINCT: (R) This movie is a chilling murder mystery in which a detective is obsessed with solving a case that involves a beautiful, mysterious novelist. Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone.

THE BEACHCOMBER: (NR) (Contain Commercial Breaks) A beach bum living on an island paradise becomes involved with a straight-laced missionary. Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester.

BEACHES: (PG-13) This is the story of a thirty-year friendship between two women and its survival despite many ups and downs. Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: (Disney, animated - G) A wicked enchantress turns a handsome prince into a hideous beast. He lives in his bewitched castle and must win the love of a beautiful girl before the last petal falls from a magic rose.

BEETHOVEN: (G) Trouble starts when an adorable puppy adopts the Newton family and promptly grows up into a 185 pound romping, drooling, and disaster-prone St. Bernard. Charles Grodin.

BEHAVE YOURSELF: (NR) A couple with a dog is wanted by a criminal gang. Farley Granger, Shelly Winters.

BELLS OF ST. MARY: (NR) Fr. O'Malley finds himself up to his neck in nuns when he is assigned to decide if St. Mary's school is worth the extensive renovations it requires. The nuns, led by Sr. Benedict, believe the school must be saved; but the chairman of the town council insists it should be condemned.

BEVERLY HILLS COP: (R) A young, streetwise cop from Detroit trails the killers of an old friend to the ritziest part of Los Angeles. The local police are appalled at his outrageous methods. Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold.

BEYOND JUSTICE: (NR) When her 10-year-old son is abducted, a wealthy, strong-willed businesswoman hires a mercenary and his team to get the boy back. The chase takes them deep into the Arabian desert. Unknown to the mother, the boy is the grandson of a powerful emir. The emir has decided the boy will become his heir. The emir has a large and powerful army who will do everything to keep the boy from being returned to his mother.

BIG: (PG) In this hit comedy, twelve-year-old Josh Baskin's wish to be older comes true. Tom Hanks.

THE BLACK BOOK: (NR). This is a historical, action-adventure movie that takes place during the French Revolution as Robespierre plots to overthrow the king. Robert Cummings, Arlene Dahl, Richard Basehart

BLACKBEARD, THE PIRATE: (NR) It's late into the 17th century, and the Spanish Main is overrun with pirates. The King of England has commissioned sir henry Morgan, himself a former privateer, to clear the Caribbean of the rogues he once commanded. Morgan has high ambitions of his own. But his lust for gold and power is surpassed by Blackbeard the Pirate

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BLUE HAWAII: (G) Fun, fun, and more fun in paradise as Chadwick comes back from the army and renews his love for his girlfriend. Trouble occurs when he refuses to follow in his father's footsteps. It contains the classic song "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You." Elvis Presley, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walter, and Joan Blackman.

BORDERLINE: (NR) When a spunky Los Angeles policewoman and a tough U.S. customs agent are each sent undercover to Mexico to ferret out a ruthless drug lord, neither is aware they've been assigned the same task. As both agents gather evidence, each believes the other to be guilty. But as they flee from the drug lord towards the borderline neither can deny their mutual attraction. Will their budding romance survive or will they turn each other in?

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S: (NR) Holly Golightly, an eccentric New York playgirl, is determined to marry a millionaire until a handsome writer moves in next door. Based on the book by Truman Capote. Audrey Hepburn.

BROADCAST NEWS: (R) This hit comedy takes place in a network TV newsroom. Aaron, Tom, and Jane's personal lives become entangled romantically and emotionally. Many laughs ensue as a result as these workaholics compete with each other in and away from the office. Directed by James L. Brooks. Stars Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt.

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID: (PG) This movie is a blend of adventure, romance, and comedy that recounts the true story of the West's most likeable outlaws. Paul Newman, Robert Redford.

BYE BYE BLUES: (NR) When her husband is captured early in WWII, Daisy Cooper returns to small-town Alberta, Canada. She must find a way to earn a living for herself and her two young children. A talent for music leads her into a singing career and a romance that challenges her deepest values.

CADILLAC GIRLS:In San Francisco, Sally MacKinnon, a career-oriented college professor, reluctantly accepts custody of her rebellious teenaged daughter Page. Sally must return to Nova Scotia to settle her estranged father's estate. As Sally copes with her past and Page discovers the home and family she never had, they develop a better understanding of each other. A warm hearted tale.

 

CALL IT MURDER: (NR) Edward Weldon is the foreman of a jury which finds a middle-aged wife guilty of murdering her husband for financial gain. And because of her answer to a question posed by Weldon, the woman is sentenced to death. As the eve of her execution approaches, Weldon experiences increasing pressure from the media, the public and his own family. Meanwhile, his young daughter has fallen in love with a young hoodlum.

CALL OF THE WILD: (NR) In the midst of the Klondike gold rush, adventurer John Thornton makes an acquaintance who will become his boon companion: a German Shepherd named Buck. As they mush from Skagway to Dawson City carrying the mail, and helping each other endure and then triumph over adversity, they form a deep and lasting bond.

CASABLANCA: (PG) In Morocco during Wold War II, Rick's love for Ilsa is rekindled as she attempts to flee the Nazis with her husband. This movie is generally considered one of the best ever made and includes the trademark song, "As Time Goes By." Winner of three Academy Awards. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, and Peter Lorre.

CASABLANCA EXPRESS: (NR) Winston Churchill is going to North Africa to a top level meeting in Casablanca. He plans to go by airplane. The Allies hear of a plan by the Germans to take the train. Churchill switches to the Casablanca Express. The train is highjacked by the Nazis. Churchill's only hope are three undercover agents on the train.

CASPER: (PG) A ghost therapist is hired to exorcise a friendly young ghost and his three mischievous uncles from Whipstaff Manor.

CAST A DARK SHADOW: (NR) When charming Edward" Teddy" Bare finds his wealthy middle-aged wife consulting with her lawyer, he figures she intends to cut him out of her will. Do he quickly arranges her accidental death. Too quickly: turns out she was planning to leave him everything instead of a big house he can't afford to live in.

CHAPLIN: (PG) This is a biography of the comedian known as "The Little Tramp" which portrays his amazing life on a grand scale. Robert Downey, Jr.

CHARADE: (NR) Regina Lambert's husband and a quarter of a million dollars are missing in post-war Paris. Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, George Kennedy, James Coburn.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang learn the true meaning of Christmas in this animated classic.

CHILD IN THE NIGHT: (NR) This is a psychological, made-for-TV mystery about a child who sees his father murdered. Intense themes. Tom Skerrit, JoBeth Williams.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: (PG) A retelling of Dickens' classic in which one man discovers the true meaning of Christmas. George C. Scott is the miserly Scrooge whose sole pursuit of financial success has left him a bitter and lonely old man. But a Christmas Eve visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future ultimately teaches him to open his heart to the spirit of Christmas and to the joys of friends and family.

CINDERELLA: (Disney, animated - G) This is the enduring rags-to-riches story of a beautiful girl who, with the help of her fairy godmother, has all her dreams come true.

THE CIVIL WAR - 9 PART DOCUMENTARY (You will be sent one or two episodes at a time.)

Episode 1 - The Cause: 1861 Episode 2 - A Very Bloody Affair: 1862 Episode 3 - Forever Free: 1862 Episode 4 - Simply Murder: 1863 Episode 5 - The Universe of Battle: 1863 Episode 6 - Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 Episode 7 - Most Hallowed Ground: 1864 Episode 8 - War Is All Hell: 1865 Episode 9 - The Better Angels of Our Nature: 1865

CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER: (PG-13) Jack Ryan, now acting CIA Deputy Director, investigates the murder of a friend of the President, a businessman with ties to Colombian drug cartels. Harrison Ford.

COCOON: (PG-13) A group of senior citizens are given a second chance at being young and face decisions about life and death. Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Wilfred Brimley.

COMBAT I: (NR) Two episodes from the TV series Combat entitled "The Outsider" and "the Brothers."

COMBAT II: (NR) Two episodes from the TV series Combat entitled "Gadjo" and "Cry for Help."

COMBAT III: (NR) One episode from the TV series Combat entitled "Anniversary."

D.W. RIDES AGAIN: (G) D.W. wants to ride in the bike-a-thon more than anything. But first she must get rid of those training wheels. With Arthur's help D.W. embarks on a crash course to learn the rules of the road. Also includes "Arthur's Cousin Catastrophe." Arthur's parents are hosting the annual family reunion. Dad plans hours of fun, while Arthur tries very hard to avoid his pain-in -the-neck cousin Mo.

 

D.W., THE PICKY EATER: (G) It's wrong to call D.W. a picky eater. The only things she won't eat are vegetables, fish, fruit, and meat. So it's not her fault when she has a tantrum in a restaurant when someone tried to slip her some spinach! Also includes "Buster and the Daredevils". Arthur and Buster meet two really cool kids and, naturally, are dazzled by them. The new kids agree to teach Buster some skateboard tricks as long as he does anything they dare him to do.

D.W.'S BLANKIE: (G) D.W. security blanket is missing, so Arthur and D.W. look all over town for it. If they can't find it, D.W. will have to do the impossible--spend the night without her blankie! Also includes "The Perfect Brother". Having a friend like Brain spend the weekend sounded like a great idea! But Arthur finds it hard being around someone who is almost perfect-- or at least seems to be.

DANTE'S PEAK (PG-13) Without warning, day becomes night; air turns to fire and solid ground melts beneath white-hot lava. Welcome to the town of Dante's peak, where a long dormant volcano is about to erupt. Who will survive when the inferno unleashes its fury? Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton star.

DARK JOURNEY: (NR) In 1915 Stockholm, a French spy masquerading as a traitor falls in love with her German spy contact. Vivien Leigh, Conrad Veidt.

DEAD POETS SOCIETY: (PG) A free-spirited English teacher at a strict Vermont prep school in 1959 tries to instill a love of poetry and a love of life in his students. His efforts lead to both comic and tragic results. Robin Williams.

THE DEADLY COMPANIONS: (NR) A former Union soldier (Brian Keith) tracks a rebel deserter (Chills Wills) across the American southwest. He catches up with the deserter in a frontier saloon. Before he can exact his revenge, the aftermath of a shoot-out obliges him to undertake a journey with a strong-willed dancehall woman (Maureen O'Hara) through the heart of Apace country

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DIABOLIQUE: (NR) A sadistic headmaster's wife and his mistress conspire to murder him, but his body disappears and evidence of his presence haunts them. Simone Signoret.

DICK TRACY: (PG) America's most famous comic strip cop chases after a wild assortment of hoodlums and thugs led by "Big Boy Caprice." Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna.

DINNER AT THE RITZ: (NR) This is a diverting murder whodunit concerning a woman seeking the killer of her father. David Niven.

DIRTY DANCING: (PG) A young woman learns about real life--as well as a thing or two about dancing--during a family vacation in the early 1960s. Stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

THE DIVORCE OF LADY X: (NR) A nobleman's daughter wins a barrister by posing as a divorce client. Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson.

DO THE RIGHT THING: (PG) This is director/actor Spike Lee's critically acclaimed tale of racial tension in a Brooklyn neighborhood over the course of a scorching 24 hour period. Rosie Perez, Spike Lee.

DRIVING MISS DAISY: (PG) This picture won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Actress. It is based on a Pulitzer Prize winning play by the author Alfred Uhry. A headstrong, Southern lady with genteel familial roots and her black chauffeur become friends at a time when society dictated that such friendships between a black man and a white woman were unacceptable. Stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, Patti Lupone, Esther Rolle, and Dan Aykroyd.

DUMBO: (Disney, animated - G) This is the movie about a baby circus elephant with ears so big he can fly. Ridiculed by the other elephants, he gains confidence with the help of Timothy the Mouse.

E.T.: (PG) This is a heartwarming story of a love that grows between a lost alien and a 10-year old boy as they search for a way to send the extraterrestrial home. Drew Barrymore.

 

EL DORADO: (NR) An aging gunfighter helps a sheriff protect a small rancher and his family. John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Edward Asner.

THE ENGLISH PATIENT: (R) This movie won nine Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress. The story of the secret past of a mysterious diplomat whose plane has crashed unravels, creating a web of passion, intrigue, and adventure. Stars Willem Dafoe, Kristen Stott Thomas, Juliette Binoche, and Ralph Fiennes.

E.T.: (PG) This is a heartwarming story of a love that grows between a lost alien and a 10-year old boy as they search for a way to send the extraterrestrial home. Drew Barrymore.

ETERNALLY YOURS: (NR) Anita, who is married to a magician named Arturo, prays that her husband will not die performing a dangerous stunt. Loretta Young, David Niven.

EYE WITNESS: (NR) An American lawyer goes to England to assist an old friend charged with murder. Robert Montgomery, Leslie Banks.

EYES ON THE PRIZE-CIVIL RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY - The most comprehensive TV documentary ever produced on the American Civil Rights Movement. (You will be sent two episodes at a time.)

Episode 1 - Awakenings: 1954-1956
Episode 2 - Fighting Back: 1957-1962
Episode 3 - Ain't Scared of Your Jails: 1960-1961
Episode 4 - No Easy Walk: 1961-1963
Episode 5 - Mississippi: Is This America? 1962-1964
Episode 6 - Bridge To Freedom: 1965

FAREWELL TO ARMS (NR) This sweeping drama, played out against the brutal backdrop of the First World War, tells the unforgettable story of a handsome young American ambulance corpsman who falls passionately in love with a beautiful English nurse. When he is badly wounded, she nurses him back to health. Then he's recalled to the front. And Life hangs in the balance for both of them as they struggle to keep their love alive.

FATAL ATTRACTION: (R) A New York lawyer has a weekend fling with a sexy woman. He is a married man, but she turns out to be psychotically possessive. Michael Douglas, Glenn Close.

FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND: (NR) In this sequel to the original "Father of the Bride," Spencer Tracy is a grandfather-to-be who isn't looking forward to it. Elizabeth Taylor.

FATHER OF THE BRIDE: (PG) This remake of the Hollywood classic is a heart-warming movie about a befuddled father whose emotional trials before his daughter's wedding are hilarious. Steve Martin, Diane Keaton.

FIELD OF DREAMS: (PG) An Iowa farmer hears a voice telling him to build a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield. What follows is a tribute to the early days of baseball when players played because they loved the game. Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster.

THE FLYING DEUCES: (NR) A Laurel and Hardy comedy in which Ollie falls in love with a Parsian innkeeper's daughter. However, his love is unrequited, so he decides to join the Foreign Legion- with Stan as company of course. Laurel and Hardy's typical mayhem ensues as they infuriate their way up the chain of command.

FORREST GUMP: (R) Experience events, from the sixties to the present day, through the eyes of an innocent-at-large as he searches for happiness and love. Tom Hanks, Gary Sinese.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES: (PG-13) Ninny, a spry octogenarian, tells Evelyn, a dowdy housewife, the story of a friendship that defies all obstacles between two women who lived a half a century earlier. Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy

FRONT PAGE: (NR) Chicago reporter Hildy Johnson has decided to give up his high-pressure career to marry the girl he loves. The resident cynics of the pressroom are betting he won't make it. Hildy's determination is put to the test when he is plunged into the biggest scoop of his career- a "stop-the-presses" story that sure to make the front page.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN: (G) This animated classic tells the story of a magical hat that brings a snowman to life.

THE FUGITIVE: (R) Based on the TV series of the same name, this movie is a non-stop roller coaster ride of action and adventure as Dr. Kimble tries to prove that he did not kill his wife. Stars Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sela Ward.

THE FULL MONTY: (R) Six unemployed men, inspired by a touring group of male strippers, decide they can make a small fortune by putting on a striptease show of their own--but with one small difference. They intend to go the "full monty."

GINGER IN THE MORNING: Driving home to Santa Fe a few days after Christmas, Joe, middle-aged, divorced, and lonely, gives a ride to Ginger, a happy-go-lucky, flower child. They are attracted to each other and decide to spend New Year's Eve together. But their budding romance is derailed by the arrival of Joe's.

 

GHOST: (PG-13) The ghost of a murdered man enlists the aid of a medium to warn the girlfriend he left behind that she is in danger. Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore.

GIRL OF THE LIMBERLOST: (NR) This is a heart-warming tale of a young girl's coming-of-age and is a beautiful evocation of life in the rural Midwest during the early 1900s.

THE GODFATHER: (R) The aging head of a New York Mafia "family" trains his youngest son to follow in his footsteps. Marlon Brando, Al Pacino.

GOMER PYLE-1 "Guest in the Barracks" - Gomer helps a lovelorn bunkmate, who is pining for his girlfriend with whom he had a fight before boot camp. "The Obstacle Course" - From the first "I can't hear you!" to the last "Shazam," laughs are an order as Pvt. Pyle fails the obstacle course time and again. Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Lois Roberts.

GOMER PYLE-2 "Gomer Learns a Bully" - A new recruit turns out to be a bully. It's up to Gomer to make him see the error of his ways. "Captain Ironpants," - A new female sergeant thinks she needs to act like Sergeant Carter to get the men's respect. Gomer shows her that kindness works even better to gain someone's respect.

GONE WITH THE WIND (G) A tempestuous love affair between Scarlet O'Hara, a ruthless heroine, and Rhett Butler, a war profiteer, set against the background of the war-torn South.

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM: (R) Manic comedian Robin Williams shakes up 1965 Saigon as the irreverent, non-conformist deejay Adrian Cronauer. Imported by the Army for an early a.m. radio show, Cronauer blasts the formerly staid, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home.

GOOD NEWS: (NR) When a beautiful scheming gold-digger transfers to Tait College, guys scramble for her attention. Especially the cocky football hero who enlists the brainy librarian to help him impress the new arrival - at the cost of his grades and his eligibility to play the big game. A spirited collegiate musical set in the 1920's.

GOOD WILL HUNTING (R) The most brilliant mind at America's top university isn't a student...he's the kid who cleans the floors! Will Hunting is a headstrong, working class genius who failing at life. Will's last chance is a psychology professor who might be the only man who can reach him. R rating. Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Minnie Driver star in this Academy award winner.

THE GREAT GABBO: (NR) A ventriloquist's personality is taken over by that of his dummy. Erich Von Stroheim.

THE GREEN PROMISE: (NR) In this movie, a farmer refuses to move from the dust bowl area and a landslide causes a flood. Marguerite Chapman, Walter Brennan, Natalie Wood.

HIS GIRL FRIDAY: (NR) A wily newspaper editor plots to keep his ex-wife, a star reporter, from leaving his paper to marry an insurance salesman. Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy.

HOBBIT: (NR)The quiet, comfortable life of Bilbo Baggins, hobbit and homebody, takes a turn for high adventure when Gandalf the wizard enlists him to help a group of dwarfs recover a vast hoard of treasure from Smaug the dragon. Through their encounters with trolls, goblins and unfriendly elves, Bilbo discovers he has more common sense and courage than he expected.

HOME ALONE: (PG) An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind as his family goes on a Christmas vacation. He tangles with two bumbling burglars while his mother struggles to get home as soon as possible. Macauley Culkin, Daniel Stern, Joe Pesci.

HOMEWARD BOUND: (Disney - G) A bulldog pup, a hilarious cat and a wise, retriever have some perilous adventures when they cross the country trying to get home. Voices of Michael J. Fox and Sally Field.

HONEY, I BLEW UP THE KID: (Disney - PG) An inventor accidentally causes his 2-year-old son to grow to 112 feet. Rick Moranis.

HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS: (Disney - PG) Four children trigger an inventor's experimental ray gun and find themselves reduced to the size of ants. Rick Moranis.

HOPE FLOATS: (PG-13) Birdee Pruitt discovers that her husband is cheating on her. Devastated, she and her daughter go back to the small town that she left behind As mother and daughter struggle to adjust to their new lives, Birdee slowly gains the strength to open her heart and find hope again. Stars: Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick, Jr., and Gena Rowlands.

THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER: (PG) Based on the Tom Clancy book. A Soviet submarine captain attempts to defect to the U.S. in a hi-tech submarine. Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: (R) This sci-fi thriller about UFOs invading earth was a box office hit during the summer of 1996. Incorporating spectacular special effects, it tells the story of how good can triumph over evil when courage, determination, and will power are tested. Stars: Wil Smith, Bill Pulman, and Jeff Goldblum.

INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE: (PG-13) The third installment of the Indiana Jones trilogy finds both the intrepid archaeologist and his father searching for nothing less than the Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery.

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL: (NR) This is an entertaining musical about a buffoon who pretends to be a visiting bureaucrat in an Eastern European village. Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: (NR) George Bailey wishes he had never been born until his guardian angel shows him how much good he has done in his life. Jimmy Stewart.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: (NR) In this Abbott and Costello comedy professional babysitter Jack hired by his greedy manager Dink to babysit his troublesome child. While reading a book of fairy tales he dozes off - and dreams himself into the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

JACKIE ROBINSON STORY: (NR) When Jackie Robinson is signed in 1947 to play for Branch Rickey's Brooklyn dodgers organization, the young sports phenomenon becomes the first African-American to break the color bar in big league baseball. Jackie Robinson plays himself. Overcoming prejudice and bigotry from players as well as fans, he exemplifies grace under fire and becomes a legend.

JOE LOUIS STORY: (NR) As a young man, to please his mom who scrimped to pay for them, Joseph Louis Barrow took violin lessons. But one day his friend persuaded him to stop by the local boxing gym. His size, strength and speed impressed the trainer and the legendary Brown Bomber was on his way to the heavyweight Championship of the World.

THE JOY LUCK CLUB: (R) Based on the book by Amy Tan, this story of four remarkable Asian women shows how their lifelong friendship has shaped their lives and their hopes and dreams for their children.

THE JUNGLE BOOK: (Disney, animated - G) Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves, is urged by his friend Bagheera, a wise old panther, to seek safety in the man-village. They meet Baloo the bear, and the three of them find the journey back to civilization anything but civilized.

THE JUNGLE BOOK: (NR) (The original version) Growing up with animals in an Indian forest, a boy forestalls the getaway of three thieves. Sabu, Rosemary DeCamp.

JURASSIC PARK: (PG-13) Based on the book by Michael Crichton. Several people at an island theme park featuring living dinosaurs are plunged into a crisis when the giant creatures break free from their habitats. Jeff Goldblum.

KATHERINE: (NR) A young wealthy college graduate is caught up in the social and political upheaval of the turbulent 1960's and 70's. She first becomes an activist and then an urban terrorist.

 

THE KING AND I: (NR) This musical masterpiece tells the true story of an Englishwoman, Anna Leonowens, who went to Siam to be a schoolteacher for the royal court in the 1860s but found herself at odds with the stubborn monarch. Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner.

L. A. STORY: (PG-13) A wacky TV weatherman thinks his crazy L.A. lifestyle is perfect until an electronic free-way sign changes it forever. Steve Martin.

L.A. CONFIDENTIAL(R) Three cops and a call girl, a mysterious millionaire, a tabloid journalist and the chief of detectives fuel a labyrinthine plot rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor. Starring Kevin Spacey, Kim Bassinger, Russell Crowe Danny DeVito and Guy Pearce.

LADY AND THE TRAMP - DISNEY: (G) When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines to baby-sit, the very protective Lady, a pampered cocker spaniel, soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable-a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she meets and is charmed by Tramp, a dog-about-town.

LADY OF BURLESQUE: (NR) This is a comedy about a burlesque dancer who solves a number of backstage murders. Barbara Stanwyck.

THE LAND BEFORE TIME: (Animated -G) Join Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie as they travel on a magical journey that begins when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

THE LAST DAYS OF PATTON: (NR) When WWII is over, General Patton, Commander of the Third Army, is appointed Military Governor of Bavaria. But with no one left to fight, the General's inability to keep his unorthodox and inflammatory opinions to himself causes General Eisenhower to transfer Patton to a backwater command. Patton decides to retire but a freak accident plunges him into his final battle.

THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS: (NR) Elizabeth Taylor the younger sister to Donna Reed in this post WWII romantic drama, falls in love with her sister's man. The film is based on an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Babylon Revisited. This film about American expatriates living in Paris was popular with war- weary moviegoers in the mid 50's.

LETTER OF INTRODUCTION: (NR) A young actress is encouraged by an aging star whom she does not know is her father. Adolphe Menjou, George Murphy.

LIAR, LIAR: (PG-13) Fletcher Reede is an habitual liar. When his son blows out the candles on his fifth birthday cake, he has just one wish-that his dad will stop lying for 24 hours. Fletcher's biggest asset, his mouth, suddenly becomes his biggest liability. Jim Carey

LIFE WITH FATHER: (NR)In New York City at the turn of the century, Clare Day insists on running his household as efficiently as he runs his office down on Wall Street...to the frequent annoyance of his wife and their four sons. When a visit from Cousin Cora and the lovely young Mary Skinner disrupts the family's familiar routine, life takes a turn for high dungeon and hilarity.

THE LION KING: (Disney, animated - G) In the beauty of the Serengeti, this coming-of-age saga tells of both the love between a proud lion ruler and his son and the tragedy that threatens to destroy their kingdom.

LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY: (NR) An American boy who lives with his widowed mother discovers that he is the heir to an English dukedom. Freddie Bartholomew, Dolores Costello.

THE LITTLE MERMAID: (Disney, animated - G) Ariel, the fun-loving mermaid disregards her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea. She swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs.

THE LITTLE PRINCESS: (NR) Shirley Temple stars as a Victorian waif who makes good in this lavishly mounted colorful production. Richard Greene.

LOVE LAUGHS AT ANDY HARDY: (NR) Andy Hardy returns from the army, and his curious behavior confuses his family. Could he be in love? Mickey Rooney.

LOVE ON THE DOLE: (NR) This movie portrays a group of unemployed cotton workers in industrial Lancashire between the wars. Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans.

MADE FOR EACH OTHER: (NR) The problems of a lawyer and his new wife culminate in the near-death of their infant son. Carole Lombard, Jimmy Stewart.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM: (NR) Good battles evil in one man's soul as Frankie desperately fights his heroin addiction in the seamy side of town. Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak.

THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH: (NR) A young girl is kidnapped to prevent her parents from revealing what they've learned about an assassination plot. Peter Lorre, Leslie Banks.

MANHATTAN MERRY-GO-ROUND: (NR) Members of a recording studio with mob connections "persuade" an opera star to record with them. Phil Regan, Ann Dvorak.

THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH: (Disney, animated - G) This movie tells the story of a huggable, stuffed bear and his friend Christopher Robin as they journey through the 100 Acre Wood.

MARY POPPINS: (Disney - G) Mary Poppins becomes a nanny for two children living in London and brings them wonderfully magical experiences. Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke.

MATLOCK I - "The Angel" - Matlock defends a rock star who is accused of murder. He believes in her innocence and must wade through a bevy of suspects to find the real killer. "The Seduction" - Matlock does an end around as pro quarterback Brad Bingham is accused of murdering the team's owner right before Brad is to be put on waivers. Andy Griffith, Linda Purl and Ken Holliday. Each episode is approximately 45 minutes long.

MATLOCK II - "The Stripper" and "The Heiress" - two episodes from the TV series starring Andy Griffith. Each episode is approximately 45 minutes long.

MEET JOHN DOE: (NR) Taking place after the depression, this movie is a social commentary of the times. Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck.

THE MILKY WAY: (NR) A milkman becomes a prizefighter and tangles with a gang of crooks. Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou.

MINE OWN EXECUTIONER: (NR) A pseudo-psychiatrist assumes the care of a mentally disturbed war veteran. Burgess Meredith, Barbara White.

THE MIGHTY DUCKS: (PG) This is a movie about an assortment of children in Minnesota who can ice skate but have no guidance. A young lawyer is forced to coach this ragtag bunch to work together as a hockey team. Emilio Estevez.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: This is the heartwarming 1947 Christmas classic about a little girl's faith, love, and imagination. Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn.

THE MIRACLE WORKER: (NR) This is the story of a little girl, blind and deaf since infancy, who struggles to communicate, and the young teacher who relies on her guts and instinct to find a way. Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft.

MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS: (PG) Mr. Holland is a passionate musician who dreams of composing one truly memorable piece of music. Reality intrudes when he reluctantly accepts a job as a high school music teacher. Richard Dreyfuss, Olympia Dukakis.

MULAN (G) Disney's 36th animated film magically transforms an ancient Chinese legend into fun and adventure. Mulan is a young girl who doesn't quite fit into her tradition-bound society. Mulan disguises herself to take the place of her aging father in the battle against ruthless Hun leader Shan-Yu and his warriors. Only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country.

MY FAVORITE BRUNETTE: (NR) A photographer is chased by a gang of hoodlums who think he is somebody else whom they want to kill. Bob Hope, Lon Chaney, Jr., Peter Lorre, Dorothy Lamour.

MY MAN GODFREY: (NR) When two spoiled, socialite sisters visit the city dump in search of a "forgotten man," Godfrey Parks, down on his luck, accepts the role. Intrigued by his amused disdain for their high society crowd, the younger sister Irene hires him as the family butler. Butlers rarely last a day with the Bullocks. But Godfrey rises to the challenge. A screwball comedy classics.

NICHOLAS NICKLEBY: (NR) When his father dies leaving them penniless, a young man strives to provide for his mother and sister while protecting them from the schemes of his vile uncle. His struggles take him on a whirlwind adventure from a boy's school where beatings were a daily ration, to a theatrical troupe whose tragedies invariably turn comic. Virtue, perseverance and love overcome this tale of human vice and frailty.

 

THE NIGHT HAS EYES: (NR) Two teachers on holiday discover danger and mystery on the English moors. James Mason, Mary Clare.

NO, NO NANETTE: (NR) Nanette becomes romantically involved with two men as she tries to rescue her playboy uncle from one gold-digger after another. Anna Neagle, Richard Carlson, Victor Mature, Roland Young.

NOTHING SACRED: (NR) When big-city reporter Wallace Cook learns about Hazel Flagg, a lovely young girl doomed to death from an incurable disease, he sees a circulation-boosting story. When Hazel learns she is not really dying, she sees Wallace and his paper as a way to escape her small-town life. Impressed by her courage in the face of death New York and Wallace fall in love with her. Now what's a girl suppose to do?

NOVA: B-29: FROZEN IN TIME (NR) A damaged B-29 was found in Greenland almost fifty years after it crash-landed. Pilot Darryl Greenamyer heads a team whose mission is to restore the plane, the Kee Bird, to working order and fly it, despite hardships such as severe weather and illness.

NOVA: HURRICANE (NR) Join Hugh Willoughby as he flies into the eye of Hurricane Gilbert on a data-gathering mission in September 1988, in this hour-long Nova special. This documentary also examines Hurricane Camille, which was the worst hurricane in the history of the United States.

NOVA: IN SEARCH OF HUMAN ORIGINS - 3 Parts. This series starts with the "Lucy" skeleton that was discovered in Africa and continues with the progression of human evolution. You will be sent all three parts at one time. Each one is an hour long.

NOVA: KILLER QUAKE: (NR) On January 17, 1994, a previously unknown fault convulsed beneath Los Angeles, resulting in the most destructive in modern L.A. history. Join NOVA in search of clues to where nature will strike next.

NOVA: LIGHTNING: (NR) Lightning, one of the most powerful and mysterious forces of nature, is examined. Scientists create the world's tallest lightning rod as one attempt to understand this phenomenon, which accounts for more deaths than hurricanes and tornadoes put together. One hour long.

NOVA: THE MIRACLE OF LIFE: This documentary takes you on a voyage into the human body with cinematography that magnifies cells up to half a million times. One of nature's greatest events--the creation of life--is witnessed.

NOVA: THE MYSTERY OF THE SENSES: 5 Parts. An exploration of the human body's incredible ability to perceive its environment through the five senses--Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch and Vision. You will be sent one part at a time.

NOVA: THIS OLD PYRAMID: This is a documentary about an Egyptologist and a stonemason who test construction theories to reveal the secrets of how the ancient pyramids were built.

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR: (PG-13) Remake of the Jerry Lewis classic. Dr. Sherman Klump, a shy, overweight professor, tries to win the heart of a pretty, young co-worker by drinking an experimental fat reducing serum. Eddie Murphy.

OF HUMAN BONDAGE: (NR) After failing as an artist in Paris, a lonely young man returns to London to enroll in medical school. Shy and self-conscious because of a club foot, he falls hopelessly in love with a fickle-hearted, promiscuous waitress. Their relationship, despite her infidelities, prevents him from forming a lasting connection with anyone else. A dramatic story of sexual obsession, betrayal and love.

 

OLD YELLER: (G) This is an enduring and tragic story of life on the Texas plains and the bond that is nurtured between a boy and his yellow dog.

ON GOLDEN POND: (PG) The Thayer family is forced to renew their bonds of love and overcome years of generational friction. Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda.

OUR TOWN: (NR) Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name, this movie concerns birth, life, and death in a small New Hampshire community. Fran Craven, William Holden, Martha Scott.

PARENTHOOD: (PG-13) This is a warm and humorous look at the problem of raising children from various points of view in a large family. Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis.

PATRIOT GAMES: (R) Based on the Tom Clancy book. Jack Ryan is a former CIA analyst who performs a courageous act that marks him and his family as targets for terrorists. Harrison Ford.

PENNY SERENADE: (NR) After their unborn baby dies, a couple adopts a second baby with equally tragic results. Cary Grant and Irene Dunne

PHENOMENON: (PG) A story of romance and wonder, this movie is about a young man who is knocked to the ground by a mysterious, blinding light and suddenly develops amazing mental abilities. John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgewick.

THE PIANO: (R) A haunting story set in nineteenth century New Zealand that shows the tragedy and triumph erotic passion can bring to one's life. Starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, and Anna Paquin.

PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY: (NR) One afternoon, a handsome young Dorian Gray makes a fervent wish: that his newly painted portrait might age while he remains forever youthful and unblemished. " I would give my soul for that." Influenced by the cynical Lord Henry, he embraces a life of selfish sensuality. Then he discovers his wish has been granted: while his picture ages and reflects the true extent of his depravity, Dorian himself remains unchanged...on the outside.

PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN: (NR) When their town is infested with rats, the Mayor of Hamelin and his councilors turn to a mysterious minstrel who promises, for a fee, to rid the town of the pests by enchanting them with his music and leading them away. In desperation, the Mayor and his councilors agree. But after the Pied Piper has performed his services the town refuses to pay his fee. So the piper decides to teach them a lesson they won't soon forget.

POCAHONTAS: (Disney, animated - G) This is a story of the adventures of Pocahontas, the free-spirited young daughter of Chief Powhatan, and Captain John Smith.

POIROT: THE DREAM: (NR) Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective is asked by a tyrannical business executive to help him understand why he is having suicidal dreams. When he mysteriously dies, Poirot, of course, investigates. One hour long. From the PBS series.

POIROT: PROBLEMS AT SEA: (NR) In this case, Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective and his friend and assistant, Captain Hastings, go on a holiday cruise. Relaxation soon gives way to work when a murder is committed on board ship. One hour long. From the PBS series.

THE PREACHER'S WIFE: (PG) An angel is sent to earth to help a young minister and his wife revive their marriage. Things take a hilarious turn when the angel falls in love. Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston

PRETTY WOMAN: (R) A hard-driving businessman hires a Hollywood prostitute to be his companion while he is in town. Romantic and funny, this movie will warm your soul. Richard Gerri, Julia Roberts.

THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HENRY VIII: (NR) An historical movie, this is the story of how Henry VIII beheaded his second wife and acquired four more. Charles Laughton

PSYCHO: (R) This is Alfred Hitchcock's most compelling and terrifying film and a masterpiece of the macabre. Whatever you do, don't take a shower! Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh.

 

RAGE OF PARIS: (NR) This is a warm, witty, and well-acted comedy about a young woman's struggle to find love despite life's hardships. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Danielle Darrieux.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: (PG) The first of the Indiana Jones trilogy, this movie has the adventuresome archaeologist battling Nazis in order to find and recover the lost Ark of the Covenant. The PG rating is for violence. Harrison Ford.

RANSOM: (R) Tom Mullen is a wealthy executive whose charmed life is suddenly shattered when his young son is abducted and held for ransom by a gang of ruthless criminals. Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Rene Russo.

THE ROCK: (R) San Francisco is taken hostage when a vengeful general seizes control of Alcatraz Island, threatening to destroy the city with missiles loaded with a deadly poison gas. Sean Connery, Nicholas Cage.

ROMAN HOLIDAY: (NR) A modern-day princess rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman who feigns not knowing her in order to obtain an exclusive story. Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: (PG) After recovering from a broken arm, twelve-year-old Henry Rowengartner discovers he can throw a baseball 100 miles per hour. He's signed by the Chicago Cubs and lives the ultimate Little League fantasy. Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey.

ROYAL WEDDING: (NR) Fred Astaire and Jane Powell star in this lavishly produced musical as a dynamic brother and sister act. Devoted to their theatrical career, the Bowens have little interest in marriage. Tom prefers the solitary life while sister Ellen, flits from one shallow relationship to another. But when their agent books their hit show into London during a royal wedding, the siblings get caught up in the excitement and find some romance of their own.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: (Animated - G) At Christmas time, Santa's ride is almost canceled because of a fierce blizzard. A reindeer with a glowing nose helps.

THE SANTA CLAUSE: (G) A divorced father has a rocky relationship with his son. He tries to fix it by taking on a new job--being Santa Claus. Tim Allen.

SANTA FE TRAIL: (NR) Set in the South, a cavalry officer is responsible for the final capture of John Brown. Errol Flynn, Olivia De Havilland.

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: (R) Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers, the story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion, then moves beyond the beach as the men embark on a dangerous mission. Captain John Miller must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one?

SCARLET STREET: (NR) A prostitute is murdered by a client and her pimp is accused of the crime. Edward G. Robinson.

SCENT OF A WOMAN: (R) Hoping to earn extra money over a Thanksgiving weekend, a prep-school student agrees to look after a blind, retired Lieutenant Colonel. Their wild trip to New York changes the lives of both men forever. Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell.

SCHINDLER'S LIST: (R) The true story of an enigmatic man's act of courage that saved the lives of 1,100 Jews during one of the darkest chapters in human history, the Holocaust. Liam Neeson.

SCREAM: (R) This teen, slash-and-dash thriller will leave you on the edge of your sofa guessing till the end. A quiet, southern California town is terrorized by a maniacal, serial killer. Much violence, strong language and some sex. Stars: Neve Campbell, Drew Barrymore, Courtney Cox, Skeet Ulich, Rose McGowan, and David Arquette.

SCROOGE: (NR) On the eve of Christmas, one of the nastiest men in London is visited, one after the other by four ghosts who oblige him to recognize the error of his ways, past, present and future. But is it too late to repent and redeem himself? Alastair Sim is unsurpassed as the miserable miser Ebenezer.

SECRET AGENT: (NR) In the midst of WWI, three unlikely candidates are obliged to defend British interests in Switzerland: A novelist turned Army officer, a beautiful blond adventure seeker, and a jolly little hitman who relishes his work. To succeed and survive, the trio must uncover and eliminate a dangerous German secret agent before he uncovers and eliminates them

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SHANE (NR) Life for the Starretts is good but precarious when the fair-haired stranger in the fringed buckskin stops at their homestead. Quiet and reserved, he has an easy smile and time for 8-year-old Joey, who soon comes to idolize him. When he helps the settlers against the cattle rancher intent on driving them from the valley, the rancher hires a black-hatted, black-hearted gunfighter. Violence soon follows.

SHERLOCK HOLMES - Eleven episodes from the PBS series and one from Nostalgia TV. (NR) All are one hour long except where noted.

1. Boscombe Valley Mystery - Holmes sets out to prove the innocence of a man accused of murdering his father after a violent argument.
2. Bruce Partington Plan - When a young man is found brutally murdered, Holmes and Watson follow a trail through London to find the murderer.
3. The Creeping Man - When the daughter of an eminent scientist sees a silhouette at her window, Holmes suspects the prowler to be no ordinary creature.
4. The Devil's Foot - A young woman is found dead with no trace of injury, sickness, or violence.
5. Dressed to Kill - (Nostalgia) The entire monetary system of England is in peril as Holmes and Watson attempt to decipher the value of three small music boxes. Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce. Two hours long.
6. Hound of the Baskervilles - Holmes investigates the curse of the Baskerville family in this famous mystery. Two hours long.
7. The Illustrious Client - Holmes investigates Austrian Baron Gruner for an anonymous client.
8. The Problem of Thor Bridge - Wealthy American Neil Gibson hires Holmes to save a woman from the gallows.
9. The Shoscombe Old Place - One of Sir Robert's creditors disappears and a human bone is found in the furnace.
10. Sign of Four - Holmes and Watson pursue priceless Indian treasures and confront a murderer who leaves the mark of "The Sign of Four."
11. Silver Blaze - Silver Blaze, a racehorse, is abducted before an important race.
12. The Wisteria Lodge - A tyrant, a governess and a police inspector give new meaning to the term wild-goose chase.

THE SILVER CHAIR - NARNIA: A young boy and girl at a private school who are always picked on learn to endure this by transporting themselves to the magical land of Narnia where they battle the forces of evil to free a prince.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN: (G) Hollywood is switching from silent movies to "talkies" and musicals and a major studio has a big star who can't even talk let alone sing. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds Donald O'Connor.

SISTER ACT: (PG) In this comedy a nightclub singer witnesses her mobster boyfriend murder a police informant. She hides out in a convent where she becomes quite an unusual choir director. Whoopi Goldberg.

SISTER ACT II: BACK IN THE HABIT: (PG) Whoopi Goldberg again delivers her special brand of habit-forming fun when she goes under cover as Sister Mary Clarence at a troubled inner-city school.

SLIGHTLY HONORABLE: (NR) Two lawyers and a corrupt politician are involved in some strange murders. Pat O'Brien, Broderick Crawford, Edward Arnold.

SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH: (NR) Two young, married people inherit a decayed cinema and try to make it work. Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Margaret Rutherford.

SNEAKERS: (PG-13) Computer expert, Martin Bishop, leads a team of honest, renegade hackers who are blackmailed into carrying out a covert operation-to try to steal a mysterious "black box." Robert Redford, River Phoenix, Dan Ackroyd, Sidney Poitier.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS : (Disney, animated - G) This story will captivate you with a timeless tale of heart-warming romance and rousing adventure.

SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO: (NR) Gravely injured while on safari in Africa, a successful but world-weary novelist lies on a cot in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, watching the vultures gather and brooding on his life and loves. It is a drama filled with high adventure, hair raising exploits and passionate affairs set in Paris, the French Riviera, the Spanish Civil War and Africa.

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT: (NR) A New York bandleader decides to take a fling at Hollywood. James Cagney, Evelyn Daw.

SOPHIE'S CHOICE: (R) Meryl Streep portrays a Polish Catholic immigrant who has survived a Nazi concentration camp and struggles to find love and happiness in her life.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: (G) A spirited, young Austrian woman nurtures a hard-hearted widower and his family. Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer.

THE SOUTHERNER: (NR) A young farm family tries to scratch out a living during the Depression. Zachary Scott, Betty Field.

SPEED: (R) Jack Traven, an L.A.P.D. SWAT team specialist, has to diffuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist has planted on a bus. If the speed of the bus drops below 50 miles per hour, the bomb will explode! Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock.

STAND AND DELIVER: (PG) This is the dynamic saga of real-life heroes determined to conquer a foe few people dare confront: the National Advanced Placement Calculus Exam. Math teacher, Jaime Escalante, refuses to write off his inner-city students as losers. He cajoles, pushes, threatens, and inspires his students, who struggle with fractions, to become math whizzes. Stars Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips.

A STAR IS BORN: (NR) This is the original version of the Hollywood tear jerker about an alcoholic actor whose career is slipping while his wife is becoming a star. Frederick March, Janet Gaynor.

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE: (G) The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise mobilize to stop the devastation of the Earth by an alien life force. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy.

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN: (PG) Khan, a genetically engineered "superman," schemes to set a most deadly trap for his old enemy, Captain Kirk. William Shatner, Ricardo Montalban, Leonard Nimoy.

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME: (PG) The crew of the Enterprise travel back in time to 20th century Earth to save the future. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy.

STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER: (PG) A Vulcan hijacks the Enterprise and takes it to the center of the universe, but his motives are metaphysical and not terroristic. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy.

STAR TREK VI: UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY: (PG) After years at war, the Federation and the Klingon empire struggle for intergalactic peace in this thrilling action-adventure. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy.

STARS LOOK DOWN: (NR) The son of a coal miner struggles to become an MP. Michael Redgrave

STARS WARS: (PG) Princess Leia is held hostage by the evil Imperial forces. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo team up with R2-D2 and C-3PO in an attempt to rescue her and restore justice in the Empire. Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford.

STORK CLUB: (NR) Judy Peabody saves the life of "JB," a very rich man, and he feels obligated to repay her somehow. Music by Hoagy Carmichael and Sammy Cahn. Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald, Mary Young.

STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS: (NR) A murderous child becomes a wealthy woman with a spineless husband. The melodrama starts when an ex-boy friend returns to town. Barbara Stanwyck, Kirk Douglas, Van Heflin.

THE STRANGER: (NR) This movie is about an escaped Nazi war criminal who lives sedately in a small Connecticut town as a federal agent is out to get him. Orson Welles, Loretta Young, Edward G. Robinson.

SUDDENLY: (NR) It's believed there will be an assassination attempt on the President when he visits the town of Suddenly. John Baron shows up claiming to be FBI. But is he? Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Gates.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: (G) This great epic tells the story of Moses, the Pharaoh's favorite, who led his people to freedom. Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner.

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY: (R) The Terminator is a cyborg that has been reprogrammed and sent back in time to protect a boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton.

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT: (PG) This movie is about a mother and daughter who are locked in a turbulent but loving relationship over thirty years. Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jeff Daniels.

THEATER OF BLOOD: (NR) An actor unhinged by a season of bad reviews decides to take revenge on his critics. Mining Shakespeare's goriest murder scenes for inspiration, he embarks on a carefully planned campaign of grisly executions. His aim is to eliminate every single member of the Critics Circle who failed to appreciate his genius. Violence

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY: (R) Still suffering from a high school crush on Mary, the nerdy, angst-driven Ted tracks her down thirteen years later with the help of a sleazy private investigator. The private investigator also falls for Mary. Both men find that every man who sets his eyes on Mary falls in love with her.

THINGS TO COME: (NR) The leader of the new world order faces a despotic wartime ruler. H. G. Wells himself wrote the screenplay which depicts his thoughts on the future. Raymond Massey, Ralph Richardson.

THE THIRD MAN: (NR) Harry Lime tries to recruit his former friend into his black market operation. Joseph Cotton, Orson Welles.

THREE GUYS NAMED MIKE: (NR) This picture is about an enthusiastic stewardess who has to choose among a trio of handsome, eligible bachelors. Barry Sullivan, Van Johnson, Jane Wyman, Howard Keel.

THREE MEN AND A BABY: (PG) Three carefree, bachelor roommates find themselves "fathers" to a baby left at their door. Totally confused at first, they learn how to take care of and love the little girl. Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson.

TIM: (NR) In this heart-felt movie based on the Colleen McCullough book, a middle-aged woman teaches Tim, a mentally challenged laborer, lessons about family and life. Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson.

TITANIC: (NR) Leonardo DiCaprio and Oscar nominee Kate Winslet play Jack and Rose, the young lovers who find each other on the "unsinkable" Titanic. When the luxury liner collides with an iceberg, their passionate love affair becomes a race for survival.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: (NR) In a dusty, southern town during the Depression, a white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is innocent, no lawyer will step forward to defend him except the town's leading citizen. Gregory Peck.

TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS: (NR) Tom Brown finds life at Rugby brutal, but he helps to become a civilizing influence there. Jimmy Lydon, Cedric Hardwicke. TOP GUN: (PG) A Navy pilot is sent to the elite Fighter Weapons School where he competes against other pilots and finds love. Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis.

TOP GUN: (PG) A Navy pilot is sent to the elite Fighter Weapons School where he competes against other pilots and finds love. Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis.

TOPPER RETURNS: (NR) A mild-mannered banker helps a ghost discover who murdered her in order to warn the intended victim. Roland Young, Joan Blondell.

TOTAL RECALL: (R) Set in the year 2084, this is the story of a mind-bending, nightmarish conspiracy that takes place on Mars. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone.

TOY STORY: (Animated - G) This computer-animated film brings to life a child's room full of toys. Woody, a take-charge cowboy, and Buzz, a flashy space ranger, ignite a toy land rivalry. Voices of Tim Allen and Tom Hanks.

TREASURE OF THE YANKEE ZEPHYR (NR) In the middle of WWII, a US Air Force bomber loaded with gold bullion and good whiskey goes down in a remote area of New Zealand. Forty-odd years later, an eccentric old codger out hunting for deer stumbles on the plane and its cargo. He quickly enlists his young partner and his daughter in a hasty expedition to recover the treasure. However, he has a rival who hopes to relieve him of the treasure once it is found.

TRUE GRIT: (PG) A cantankerous marshal helps a young woman track down her father's killer. John Wayne, Kim Darby.

TRUE LIESS: (R) Special agent Harry Tasker works in the ultra-secret Omega Sector of the US Government. His wife thinks he's just a boring computer salesman. When Harry's two lives unexpectedly collide, he and his wife find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis.

TWINS: (PG) An ambitious genetic experiment takes the wrong turn when twins who look nothing alike are born and then separated. Years later, the unlikely siblings meet. Julius, a highly educated but sheltered giant with a big heart, and Vincent, a pint-sized hustler with an insatiable lust for women and money.

UNFORGIVEN: (R) In this riveting western, two ex-outlaws set out on a mission to avenge a crime against a prostitute and collect a bounty that has been offered for the deed. Directed by Clint Eastwood, this movie won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Director in 1996. Stars: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Morgan Freeman.

URGE TO KILL: (NR) When hot-tempered, high school football star Bo Reinecker pleasd insanity and escapes conviction for the murder of his cheerleader girlfriend, the whole town is scandalized. Two years latter obsessed with the truth, Bo returns home. Bo returns home to establish the truth and finds every against him. The father of the murdered girl is intent on getting revenge.

VENGEANCE VALLEY: (NR) In this western, Owen Daybright helps Lee Arch cover his tracks while the Faskin brothers try to protect the reputation of their sister. Based on the novel by Luke Short. Burt Lancaster, Robert Walker, Sally Forrest.

VIETNAM: A TELEVISION HISTORY: This Emmy Award-winning, 13-hour seven volume video collection provides a detailed visual and oral account of the war that changed a generation and continues to color American thinking on many military and foreign policy issues. (You will be sent one episode at a time.)

WAITING TO EXHALE: (R) This funny and touching film portrays four extraordinary African-American women whose bonds of friendship carry them through life's challenges as they search for true love. Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett.

WHEN THIEF MEETS THIEF: (NR) An international jewel thief falls in love with a playgirl. Events from their past intrude on their happiness as they are accused of murder and must stand trial. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: (PG) In this romantic comedy, a subway employee finds her life changed forever when she unexpectedly becomes involved with a man she once admired from afar. Sandra Bullock.

WHITE CHRISTMAS: (NR) Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney sing and dance their way through this classic movie.

WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP: (R) A pair of basketball hustlers team up in order to con their way across the courts of Los Angeles for money. Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes, Rosie Perez.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (NR) When Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a wealthy widow, he engages London's best barrister to defend him. His defense depends entirely on Hs wife. But will she testify for him or against as a witness for the prosecution.

THE WIZARD OF OZ (G) Based on the L. Frank Baum treasured book series, The Wizard of Oz. This is a restored version of the tale of Dorothy's visit to Oz where she meets the Tin man, the Scarecrow and the Lion. Together they go to visit the Wizard in the Emerald City. Included in this version is a documentary on the making of the Wizard of Oz and two vintage theatrical trailers.

THE WORLD OF HENRY ORIENT: (NR) At a private school in Manhattan, two teenage girls develop a crush on Henry Orient. He is an avant-garde concert pianist with a weakness for married women. When the girls start following him around town, they turn his world hilariously upside down-- not to mention playing havoc with his love life.

YOU'VE GOT MAIL (PG) Three little words. Three rapturous words that Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly long to hear: "You've Got Mail." Fox, a superstore bookstore magnate, and Kelly, a children's bookshop owner, are anonymous e-mail cyberpals who fall head over heels in love. However, they are unaware that they are combative business rivals. Stars Toms Hanks and Meg Ryan.