Rankin/Bass’ seasonal adventure is among the better of their late 1970s output, with some nice touches and a fine presentation on this otherwise barebones re-issue.

This documentary was made for television in 1963. Though it has never aired, it did bring together Charles Schulz, Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez, and Vince Guaraldi, leading to a partnership that would produce many wonderful TV specials. This special DVD is a wonderful gem for Peanuts fans.

Schoolhouse Rock is re-released in a limited edition covering the American political process just in time for the Presidential Campaign of 2008. Who will run the White House for the next four years, Republicans or Democrats? We will not know until November, but the 15 shorts included in this edition cover many of the major issues in a way that even children can understand them.

Do cat and canary chases mix with mysteries? Sometimes yes, sometimes less so, but this is overall a nice little show.

This terrific tour of the Walt Disney Studios in its 1940s heyday is fantastically entertaining, and this new disc, while not including any extras, at least provides a way for a catch up for first timers, or a backup for those with the original Treasures collection.

It’s another Peanuts classic, as Linus is subjected to ridicule over his belief that The Great pumpkin will visit him in the pumpkin patch on Halloween night. A lesser but still pretty good special is also on the disc, as well as a nifty featurette.

The 2002-2003 series wraps up with battles galore as He-Man and the Masters face off against not only Skeletor but also King Hiss and his Snake Men. It’s a great-looking show that just manages to rise above its origins as a prolonged toy commercial.

Disney’s live-action take on 101 Dalmatians is a surprising charmer, but its overbloated sequel certainly isn’t! Both have now been served up on new discs, but there’s not a lot here for fans to get their teeth into…

Disney’s sequel to Walt’s classic may not burst with that film’s originality, but fans could do worse than to see what’s been cooked up here and will find a respectful follow-up full of fun touches.