Olive The Other Reindeer
Stars The Voices Of: Drew Barrymore, Ed Asner, Michael Stipe, Jay Mohr, Dan Castellaneta, Joe Pantoliano, Peter MacNicol, and Tim Meadows:
Based On The Book By: J. Otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh
Executive Producers: Matt Groeing and Drew Barrymore
Feature Running Time: 45 minutes
Featurette Running Time: 26 minutes
Media: NTSC VHS TAPE
Year of Television Broadcast: 1999
Year of Home Video Release: 2000
Reviewer: Mark A. Rivera
Grade: A+
"Olive, The Other Reindeer" premiered on the Fox Television Network last year and will berebroadcast again this year too. Based on the children's book by J. Otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh, the special was bought to the small screen by Matt Groeing, the creator of "The Simpsons," and was nominated for an Emmy. Featuring the voice talents id Edward Asner, Michael Stipe, and Drew Barrymore as the voice of "Olive" along with a host of other guest voices, "Olive, The Other Reindeer" is not only heartwarming and funny for children, adults will enjoy it too.
The VHS release of "Olive, The Other Reindeer" features a top notch VHS transfer that looks so good, you might not even know you were watching a tape. English Stereo Surround with English Subtitles is also included. The cartoon runs approximately 45 minutes. A behind-the-scenes featurette is included with lots of cast and crew interviews and a look behind the animation process too. All and all, "Olive, The Other Reindeer" is a refreshing holiday special well worth catching on Fox this Holiday Season and a must purchase when it debuts on VHS on October 31, 2000 at the low suggested retail price of only $14.98.
© Copyright 2000 By Mark A. Rivera