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S.P.L.A.S.H. (1980)
Childhood Favourite
I recently rediscovered this classic animated short film by the National Film Board of Canada.
I had seen it twice as a child and it made a big impression on me as an all time favorite. I had always remembered it as such a colorful and whimsical cartoon despite being just under 13 minutes.
If you enjoy educational films that also entertain then this is for you. It's from the point of view of raindrops as they are lead though the journey of the water cycle. I always meant to get a hold of this film but could never remember the name until I found it after a lot of searching at the NFB website. I ordered it on VHS and can't wait to have a copy to watch and share with my children.
Intergalactic Thanksgiving or Please Don't Eat the Planet (1979)
Nelvanamation....on VHS
This great animated short can be found on the rare compilation titled "Nelvanamation" on VHS. A second collection "Nelvanamation II" was also released and If you're lucky you can find them both on eBay from time to time. I have really fond memories of all the cartoon specials that Nelvana created in the late 70's and early 80's. This Thanksgiving special stands out as my favorite, partially because of the great characters but mostly due the quirky sense of humor. Seeing it recently for the first time since I was a kid was a treat. I was amazed at how I could still remember a lot of the story and gags. Sid Caesar really adds something special to the voice cast. Great stuff.