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Some people loved this rendition of Lewis Carol's work, others completely hated it. It was by no means a stunning success. I could spend the next several lines explaining what went wrong and what went right, but I won't. This isn't that type of movie.

I recommend this for a very simple reason. The movie is full of great talent. Great performances? Not really. But great talent. The enjoyment of this movie is watching some of the true greats in playful roles. If you watch this expecting great acting performances and great cinematic moments with inspiring music then you are a fool. It was never meant to be anything more than a delightfully fun experience with great moments. (Sammy Davis Jr. as the Catapillar is a great example.)

I can't describe this any other way than to say that Harry Harris got some of the most recognizable faces of Hollywood to put on stupid costumes and act crazy. Even if you don't recognize many of the names on the cast list you should watch it anyways. Several faces will be familiar without your knowing their names.

My major criticism (and warning) many of the songs are very hokey. In some scenes its damn annoying. Most people who demonize this film attack the music first and hardest. Its up to you to sit through the musical numbers you don't like and enjoy the rest of the film. IF you accept this adaptation for what it is and watch it for the right reasons, I guarantee you will be pleased you spent the time.

I love this version of Alice in wonderland, because of the jaberwalkie. this movie has a dark sinister undertone running through, which Alice and wonderland should have. when I was young it always gave me weird feeling and I loved it because it scared me in a way most movies had never achieved before. It was "trippy" and fun and interesting all at the same time. The songs are o.k. but the story is divine! Carol Channing's character made me really weirded out. This is the way Alice was meant to be, confusing, a little scary and amusing rolled into one a must see a real winner! a+ if you want to treat yourself to something fun and special this version of Alice in wonderland is an instant crowd pleaser, I mean I could just go on and on but you should just watch it for yourselves.

This is a great film-I watched the film as a child, and I actually played it for my kids tonight, they loved the songs, and I fell in love with the movie all over again! As I watched I thought about being a child and remembered all the actors that performed during the movie with a VERY small number of them STILL ALIVE.

It is very hard for me to watch much TV, with reality shows, and not much family shows that I grew up on. I loved the cast, my husband even forgot about all the stars that filmed the movie, and was excited to see it.

It would be great if today there could be an all-star cast for a TV movie just like this, but I doubt egos could coexist long enough for fans to have that chance. Great movie, great memories!

When this was first run, I liked it, but now barely recalled details of it. I was a senior in HS, and it was mainly put on to amuse my brother (but my family knew of my own fascination with Alice, lol, so I guess to amuse me too!), who didn't really care. I knew that I recognized the girl who played Alice (who was Jenny in Oliver & Co--THAT'S where I knew her from, thanks IMDB!) at the time, but never could place her. The actors and actresses took their roles and made them their own. I believe that besides Alice, the White Knight is my favorite supporting role, however. I too had nightmares at age 17 (!) of the Jabberwocky but that didn't stop me from watching it. In the many years since the details faded, but that Jabberwocky stayed with me--until I could no longer recall which version I had seen it in. I've been seeking it. I did like the 1999 version, which sits in VHS beside the Disney version (can't tell I'm a fan in general?) which I also liked. Each had their own parts that drew me in. This one, despite the problem with accents, did the same.

Yes, it's a Hollywood'ed version, so they tend to ignore the setting when it comes to accents, but would you really want to hear Sammy Davis Jr with an English accent? I did find Sally Struthers as the obnoxious Tiger Lily rather humorous (especially after her "correspondence school" commercials, iirc that she had out during that time too! It seemed to fit some how. :)

All in all, a very good movie, and one that I shall look for in Ebay, Yahoo and Amazon for a copy. I am very grateful to the local library who carried part 2, and allowed me to renew my acquaintance with this gem once again.

Dee

Yes, I saw this -- so did you! This is quite possibly the best version of Alice ever, and one of the rare versions that includes Through the Looking Glass. This film is so exquisitely done that I remember being both thrilled and terrified! (My mother had to tell me that the Jabberwocky was just a costume that was hung up in a closet before I could go to sleep...and then I was afraid of my closet!) The cast is ideal -- no one else could play the Caterpillar so well as Sammy Davis Jr., and only Red Buttons could be such a perfect White Rabbit! Of course, my copy was taped over (Mom's attempts to comfort me just weren't enough, I guess!), but I would love to see it again. Find it at your local video store if you can, or order it -- but if you plan to have your kids watch it, make sure they see it in the daytime, and NOT right before naptime or bedtime!

This is an 80's TV adaptation of both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A story symbolizing the growing up of Alice. I didn't watch this movie as a kid, so I don't have any fond memories. I just watched it as an adult because the cast made me curious (or should I say curiouser and curiouser?)

And the cast is definitely impressive. I was especially excited to see Ringo Star as the Mock Turtle. The acting isn't exceptional, but I would think that this is because of the fact that it is a children's movie and they tend to exaggerate acting in those. Natalie Gregory wasn't bad as Alice. For a child performer not very annoying.

Special effects are not the best, and in many cases pretty laughable, but one shouldn't forget that it is a TV movie that came out in 1985. Other than that, the decoration is very beautiful and it is all very colourful.

It feels a bit too long. Too many songs, sometimes it feels like it drags on and there isn't enough action happening. I feel that great book could have been adapted to be more exciting.

All in all it isn't a bad movie. I believe a child would like it even more than I did, and the good part is that as an adult one can enjoy watching it withe them, at least for the first time.

By far, the very best adaptation of Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland. I taped this movie when I was small, only for my brother to record over it with wrestling. Since then, I have searched long and hard to find this movie. I am shocked that so few people have seen this movie, many have never even heard of it. This is not only a surprise because of the phenomenal cast line up, but the artistic and complex visuals and costume design. This is definitely a must see for all Alice In Wonderland enthusiasts, children, or fans of children's movies. As in a previous comment about this movie, I also was able to find Through the Looking Glass (the second half of the movie) much easier (and, I daresay cheaper). I recently came upon the movie on DVD on ebay, which is a lot cheaper as you get both the first and second half, for about the price of the second half on VHS. Whether DVD or VHS, though, this multi-million dollar movie is sure to entertain the whole family with the fun story line, and awe with the beautiful sets.

I loved this as a kid, I would sing the music all of the time, especially the lion and the unicorn song. The jabberwocky used to give me such awful nightmares. This is an extremely entertaining movie, especially for kids, cant wait to show mine one day.

First and foremost, let's get it out of the way - yes, the acting is cheesy, and yes the writing (both script and songs) are pretty simplistic and expository. I do not argue that whatsoever.

Having said that, I was two when this came out, but I guess my parents thought it would be something I would enjoy as I got older so they recorded it on the VCR for me. I watched this so many times that I wore out the tape. I was sad when Through the Looking Glass was no longer watchable, I was devastated when the first part became unusable. I forgot about it as I grew up and in the last few years, as I approached 30, I started looking around for it and found it on YouTube, of all places! I re-watched it and while doing so, took another look at the cast list.

I remember recognizing a few people when I was a kid, like Ringo and Sammy Davis Jr., but as an adult I was stunned when I realized that this movie is like a time capsule for not just some of the most famous actors and actresses over the prior fifty years, but also was a kind of introduction for many actors/actresses, as well! If you can put aside your need for a "good" adaptation (and come on, it's a kids story, kid's movie, and shouldn't be all glossed and glammed up with dialogue that is all but too clever and witty, settings overwhelmingly absurd and surreal like Tim Burton's newest adaptation (which I'm sorry, but I believe was an absolute mockery of Lewis Carroll's beautiful books).

The point of this movie is to get across the lessons of Alice in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass - growing up, facing one's fears, and having confidence! This does precisely that, and for that I give it a 9 out of 10.

1) I can't stand the songs (shame on Steve Allen for them. Irwin must have owed Steve a favor, as they aren't even passable for a NON-Disney musical).

2) The sets are just..."weird" (grass looks like a Putt Putt green...and a lot of set pieces look like they were retrieved from "Willy Wonka" 3) Natalie Gregory is a good Alice. Even though they played on the "cute factor" too much and she always has a look of "AWE...I am acting alongside Sally Struthers" in every scene.

BUT... WOW! What a cast! Try making this film today? And it is "Titanic Money" to produce. For sheer cast and set design alone.

But this was pure "Irwin Allen" here.

Some stars are billed and (literally) on screen for 1 minute. If you thought the cameos in George Stevens' "The Greatest Story Ever Told" were akin to "The Crucifixion On the Hollywood Squares/Match Game Hour"...then you GOTTA see this.

When ANN JILLIAN and BEAU BRIDGES (both at the HEIGHT of their careers) are "downbilled" to Jayne Meadows (30 years past her stardom)...then you know you got a CAST.

Irwin even seems to have "families of the stars" in this. (Like ALL the SAVALAS family. 2/3rds the BRIDGES family...the "All In the Family" FAMILY is represented (Sally Struthers, Sherman Hemsley, George Savalas, Sammy Davis Jr, all appeared on All In The Family) and of course "Irwin Allen's Road Company Family...including his wife Sheila, and his favorite "stuntman" Ernie "I fell from the ceiling/floor into the skylight in The Poseidon Adventure" Ernie Orsatti, to costumer Paul Zastupnevich, and all of his other extras that turned up in everything he did from "Land of the Giants to Beyond the Poseidon Adventure, etc"... This production is like a cavalcade of 50s and 60s and 70s that either "once worked with Irwin" or ALWAYS worked with Irwin, even if the script was a dud (see: Red Buttons and Pat Morita in When Time Ran Out, etc).

I kept waiting for OJ to show up and save Alice's car... or Maureen McGovern to sing a song or Leslie Nielsen to appear in a dramatic role. Oh well...those 3 I guess "Irwin couldn't get". But the REST of "The By-then Game Show Circuit of yesterday's stars" he did.

Wow.

Ya gotta see it to believe it.

It is weird and wonderful.

Pure Irwin Allen.

Irwin Allen presents "Alice in Wonderland"--and it's another disaster movie (though not as intended). With gloomy songs by Steve Allen and a redundant teleplay by Paul Zindel, this "Alice" is about as far removed from Lewis Carroll's fantasy as one can imagine. Zindel reduces Alice's adventures to elemental deductions (viewers are constantly being told exactly what is happening), and yet Carroll was anything but elementary. In the lead, little Natalie Gregory chatters away, berating herself for her own behavior, but why has she been encouraged to play the role on the verge of tears (and always with a disgusted look on her face)? This Alice finds the magically nonsensical characters shockingly rude, but suddenly does an about-face when she spots the Mad Tea Party and exclaims, "Oh goody!" Alice follows the White Rabbit down a thunder-and-lightning enhanced cavern 2mns into the production and, 3mns later, is already whining about wanting to go home. Irwin Allen happily filled the many eccentric roles with most of his Hollywood pals, but the cronyism doesn't pay off: everyone looks terribly aged and fatigued. They also appear to have been over-rehearsed, and nobody's actions are spontaneous or exciting (even Alice's cat Dinah looks nonplussed). The whole production, televised in two-parts, was likely expensive, and yet the magic is canned. The set design, which goes heavy on the shrubbery and stepping stones, is disappointing, while the cameos come off like vaudeville turns. Most likely, Irwin Allen meant this to be a treat, but ill-chosen Natalie Gregory is childish without being childlike. What happened to all the wonderment? Five Emmy nominations--including Outstanding Art Direction!--with no wins.

Wonderfully amazing portrayal of Alice in Wonderland. The cast was superb and the story telling was excellent. Of course it doesn't hurt that the Mock Turtle is played by none other than Ringo Starr. The only copy of this film that I have owned until recently was a tapped off T.V. version that was jumpy and horribly, tapped. But I can guarantee you that it has been watched countless times none the less. This film is great for all ages and is good fun for the whole family. Children of all ages will delight in this fun-filled adventure, from the crying baby that turns into a pig to Sally Struthers playing a loud mouthed Flower, it can't get any better. The First half of the 3 hour plus film, is the best part, but the giant chess board and underlying story in the second half is just as delightful. This film is sure to become a classic of my generation.

This TV film produced as a mini-series in time for the 1985 Christmas season may have set and still hold a record for having the most movie stars of the time in it. And, but for the young Natalie Gregory who plays Alice, every other person - all the big-time names of stage and screen of the day are in supporting roles - several with just cameo appearances. Besides that distinction, this "Alice and Wonderland" is the splashiest production of the Lewis Carrol fairy tales with live actors.

This is a very good production, although it appears to deviate some in places from Carroll's stories, "Alice's Adventure in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." That's partly understandable when one considers the improbability of being able to have actors representing various playing cards who are then bowled over as with a dominoes effect. And, there are other differences in some of the characters and settings from the stories, and from the best animated version by Walt Disney in 1951.

Whether or not one likes fairy tales, anyone who's a movie buff should enjoy seeing some of the great actors of the mid to late 20th century in the often humorous costumes and makeup for their various roles. Red Buttons does a sort of short fast step for The White Rabbit as he scurries and hurries about. Some of the funniest roles and/or caricatures are Telly Savalas as The Cheshire Cat, Ringo Starr as The Mock Turtle, Jack Warden as The Owl, and Karl Malden as The Walrus. But there are many more that will bring smiles to adult faces.

Now, as for the kiddies, I don't think this is a very good film for the very young. And, that's somewhat true of all renditions of Alice, because some of the characters and short scenes can be scary to little ones (the Cheshire Cat, for instance). As for older kids, this may be hard to sit through in one viewing. I had to split the three hours up between two days myself. And for as cute as she is, and very capable in her role, Natalie Gregory as Alice once in a while seems a little nasty or sassy herself.

This is a good film to watch once, but not something for the film library. The makeup and costume staffs had their work cut out for them with this film. They probably had quite a bit of fun doing up some of these actors and actresses. Here are a couple of lines from this film.

The Queen of Hearts, "Didn't I tell you this morning that heads would roll?" King of Hearts, "Yes, indeed you did, dear. But, you know, it's an extraordinary thing. Heads do not roll as they used to. Nowadays they just plunk down on the ground and stay there."

The White Queen, "Tuppence a week and jam every other day." Alice, "I don't want you to hire me, and I didn't come for jam." White Queen, "Well, it's very good jaaaaam." (sic) Alice, "Well, I don't want any today any way." White Queen, "You couldn't have it if you did want it. The rule is, 'Jam tomorrow, jam yesterday, but never jam today.'" Alice, "Is not ever sometime, to jam today?" White Queen: No, it can't. It's jam every other day. Today isn't any other day, you know?"

I first saw this ALICE IN WONDERLAND version when I was very young, in 1985. This is, to me, the definitive version. I was impressed with everything about it. As with all the ALICE IN WONDERLAND versions, this used a special guest cast (and an impressive one, at that). However, unlike other versions, the script was tailored to suit the guest stars, although they were perfect in their parts. Even the 1933 version had each character actor in Hollywood doing his act for the camera under the guise of the main story. The 1999 version was the same deal-all the stars doing their acts for the camera, with no regards to the story! But in this version, the actors played their roles as they were supposed to be played. Anyhow, the point is-this version really has stuck with me over the years. In 1994, I caught a re-run on television. I was thrilled to see it again. And none of the magic was gone-even 10 years after its initial broadcast! If you're looking for a version of the story to see, or just want to re-visit a special childhood memory, see this wonderful film.

I seem to remember thi smovie coming on TV when I was in garde one. I watched it with my mom and older sister. We really enjoyed it. I do think the younger kids will enjoy this retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic about Alice (Natalie Gregory) visiting the Looking Glass Land. Not to mention there is also some humour that the adults show enjoy too.

None of the scenes or interactions with the creatures in Looking Glass Land are wasted with lots of singing. My favourite is when she meets the Mad Hatter (Anthony Newley), The March Hare (Roddy McDowall) and the Dormouse (Arte Johnson). Just remember there are some bad, cheeseball 80s effects. So, if you are expecting great special effects set that thought aside. Also has a great old school cast tahat includes Red Buttons who plays the White Rabbitt, Sammy Davis Jr., Beau Bridges and Lloyd Bridges and many, many others. Was originally shown in two parts so does clock in at over 3 hours.

On a sidenote I know this is not a Christmas movie, but every Christmas my wife and brother-in-law watch this movie as a Christmas tradition.

The most remade tittle to date remains "A Christmas Carol" for all time. However "Alice" in it's various forms has been live action, animated, "DIsneyfied " and then there's the 2 Johnny Depp/ Tim Burton versions which are in a class by themselves. In 1933, Paramount made a star-studded version with W.C . Fields as Humpty Dumpty and then there is this 1985 version with dozens of cameos, Red Buttons as the White Rabbit and Sammy Davis Jr. as the caterpillar, to name a few. Even Sid Caesar! Perhaps best viewed on DVD as the whole thing is 3 hours long. The Jabberwocky is truly frightening to little children. Mostly pleasant songs by Steve Allen. Does it even still run on cable at all?

Thanks to talk show legend Steve Allen, who produced this incredibly faithful adaptation to the classic work of far out yet relevant children's fiction, you and your child (or little nephew or whatever) can know all of Lewis Carroll's book without sticking your noses in it. This miniseries was oozing with miscellaneous celebrity cameos as they portray all your favorite wacky-logic-minded characters and then some, more often than not, doing so in tights! If it has been your lifelong ambition to rub a ridiculous, almost unknown, embarrassing Beatles moment in the face of a Fab Four fan, you'll definitely find Ringo Starr as the Mock Turtle fit to your sick pleasure. Other celebrities who would've done anything for Steve or just owed him really big favors include Patrick Duffy as Goat, Pat Morita as Horse, Jonathan Winters as Humpty Dumpty, Beau Bridges as Unicorn, Sherman Helmsley as Mouse, Scott Baio as Pat the Guinea Pig (HA!), and Telly "Kojak" Savalas as the Chesire Cat.

I mostly remember this movie fondly for three reasons: 1.) Because of this movie, I, unlike most people my age, am aware of one of the funniest voiced celebrities ever in Hollywood, Carol Channing. She has a muddier and more slurred speech impediment than that drunk you know at that really sleazy bar (You know the one). 2.) In one of the most pimp casting choices ever, the Rat Pack's Sammy Davis, Jr. plays the Caterpillar. That's really all there is to say there. 3.) This, what I'm choosing as my favorite scene, is probably very cheap and dated now, but whattaya want? I was 3-5 years old! The character that scared excrement out of me every time I saw it was the big dark dragon-like Jabberwocky, and the scene toward the end when it demolishes a dining hall filled with the Wonderland citizens is forever deemed frightening in my mind. As far as adaptations that were true to the novel(s), this two-part movie was the closest to The Lord of the Rings we had back then. Isn't that sad?

Since the new beefed-up 3D Hollywood spectacle came out I had to go back and REMIND myself and others about this excellent made-for-TV version from 1985!

This version was a charming yet extravagant 4-hour tale told in 2 parts, 2-hr prime-time slots. The 1980s 'Alice' featured the ENTIRE Alice storyline - 'Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass'(with the Jabberwocky). I emphasize this point because the 'alice' saga told in it's entirety is, as far as I'm concerned, the only way to tell the story. Far more enjoyable and entertaining! The cast consisted of a veritable Whos-Who of 80's actors, including jeff and beau Bridges and Sammy Davis Jr. (!).

As far as TV movies go, the production was very good. The ensemble cast, the costumes, the landscaping, everyone involved does an excellent job bringing to life EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER from Lewis Carrol's all time classic. IMO, the 80s version simply has more heart, more charm, whimsy, wit, and danger that the new-er version simply lacks. You could spend $15 for all the bloated CGI and 3D FX and over-the -top acting from Johnny Depp -OR- you can grab this from Netflix or Redbox (?) and introduce the young ones (and reacquaint yourself) to this superbly delightful, nostalgic treat! :-)

I remember seeing this version of Alice in Wonderland as quite a young child (around six) and thought that it was fantastic. Having passed the 20 mark, I decided to look at it again, and I regret doing so. Not that it tarnished any sentimental childhood memories; I honestly felt that I wasted my time. Aside from perhaps some cheap direct-to-video animated versions, this probably ranks as the worst adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" I have ever seen. It comes across like some blind attempt at creating a latter-day "Wizard of Oz" or "Mary Poppins", and it completely fails.

It at least annoys me that they didn't get a British Alice, but some cutesy American girl. Even Walt Disney, king of Americanisation, understood that Alice should be portrayed by a British actress. A contrived attempt at depicting Alice's nationality comes from a single framed picture of Queen Victoria hanging up on the wall in her house at the beginning.

In any case, the story progresses in the traditional manner: a girl named Alice follows a white rabbit down a mysterious hole and into a strange fantasyland home to the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and other funnies. "Through the Looking Glass" is also featured, linked to the Wonderland sections by an encounter with the Jabberwock. With practically all the characters invented by Carroll appearing, many of them often ignored by other filmmakers, you might be mistaken for thinking that, despite an American Alice, this adaptation is pretty faithful. This is hardly the case, however, as the tone of the original is alarmingly distorted.

Anybody who is familiar with Lewis Carroll's original books will remember "Alice in Wonderland" being anarchic, rarely sentimental in the traditional sense and above all means not didactic. Equally, the best adaptations, from the 1966 BBC film to theDisney classic, don't necessarily follow the original narrative completely; they instead re-interpret the material but stay true to the overall tone to achieve their own filmic equivalent. This version of "Alice in Wonderland", however, comes across more as a wannabe "Wizard of Oz" intent, and tones down the original's anarchy into a moralising story about Alice growing up so that she can have tea with the grown-ups. The characters, many of them sadly played by a good number of normally talented actors and actresses, will suddenly jump from acting somewhat akin to the grotesque verse-reciting loonies of Carroll into behaving like creations bent on teaching how Alice can mature. Moreover, they usually do so through horrible songs. The use of the Jabberwock as a personification of Alice's childhood fears is equally as stupid, as is the constant use of artificial thrill moments and cheesy science-fiction sound effects.

In fact, the production values on the whole are pretty dire. The sets seem lifeless and go overboard on fake plants. Most of the costumes look like they were hired from a fancy-dress shop, and, some of them look like they were made by six-year olds. For example, the Jabberwock looks like he's made of latex, and the oysters from "The Walrus and the Carpenter" look like people who got stuck in beach party props.

I understand that there are thousands of Americans out there who adore this version on the grounds of nostalgia, and by no means am I trying to wreck their childhood memories by trashing this film. However, as far as everyone else is concerned, I'd say that it's best worth avoiding. From every point of view, it's well and truly a bad, tacky, dated piece of fluff.

I saw this movie years ago with my then 5 year old and we loved it. I thought Natalie Gregory was wonderful as Alice. Usually Alice is played by girls who appear to be about 16 years old. Alice is supposed to be 7 and Natalie Gregory was 9 when this was filmed. The movie is in two parts with the second called "Alice Through the Looking Glass"

The supporting cast includes many old time actors such as Carol Channing, Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Ann Jillian, Martha Raye, Imogene Coca and more. It was a delight just to see them again. They were all marvelous in their roles, especially Ann Jillian as the Red Queen. I've always liked her in anything she's done.

The movie did veer from the book in several areas but most movies do. Most of the songs were good but one or two kind of dragged. However it really did not take away from the enjoyment of the movie. I loved the costumes.

Overall this is a fun movie to watch and a wonderful adaptation of the classic story. I highly recommend it.

I LOVE the books Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and it's sequel Through the Looking Glass. I've read each one inside and out and have even studied The Annotated Alice which has notes in the margins so one could get a sense of the mayhem which isn't really mayhem once you understand where Lewis Carrol is coming from. For the die hard fan, one should check out the almost forgotten movie, Dreamchild. I say almost because, hey, I didn't forget it.

1985 saw the production of a big musical production of Alice in Wonderland, based off of both books, complete with acclaimed director Irwin Allen who was known for disaster movies. Poseidon Adventure being one of his most famous.

Along with a big name director came a big name cast that included Carol Channing, Imogene Coca, Ringo Starr, Sammy Davis Jr., Shelley Winters, John Stamos, Harvey Korman, and man this list could go on and on.

The TV Musical spanned two nights on CBS and was a HIT. Well, it was to me, heheh. I don't know the real stats.

Newcome Natalie Gregory played Alice and went on later to play Jenny in Disney's Oliver and Company. Like in that movie, she doesn't do her own singing here either.

Once in Wonderland, Alice meets the familiar faces and the casting goes from genius to insane.

A stand out would have to be Carol Channing as The White Queen who really makes this character her own. And she turns into a creepy lamb.

Shelley Winters in the small part of The Dodo Bird seems very wasted as they do nothing with her and she's a huge name. Come on, she's Shelley Winters, not someone with a small name. Even John Stamos had more screen time than her.

Martha Raye as The Duchess, Steve Lawrence as Tweedle Dumb and Eydie Gormé as Tweedle Dee look like they've been doing these parts of years now. It came so natural to them.

Pat Morita plays a horse.

Natalie Gregory really holds her own next to all these veterans.

The music is very energetic and some of the songs contain lyrics from Lewis Carrol's text.

That's one thing I LOVE about this production. A lot of Carrol's dialogue is contained which is what prompted me me to read the original books when I first saw this as a kid in the 80s. It was the first book I read. It's still my favorite.

If you want an old fashioned, fun, family musical, go check this out, and watch it like how Mark and I watch Bette Midler in Gypsy. Turn off all of the lights, sit in your living room as if you're in a theater and watch it and behave like how you would in a theater. Give yourself a 15 minute intermission even between acts. It's an experience let me to tell ya.

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I remember having this on tape as a child, recorded right off the tv when it originally aired. It was one of the most fascinating things I had ever seen. The all-star cast, originality and fun of the entire thing is portrayed by all. There are scenes included from the book that you dont see in any other version of the movie. It truly is a movie to remember.