The Adventures of Dante - DVD

Four episodes from THE ADVENTURES OF HIRAM HOLLIDAY (1956-1957) The television adventure sitcom starring Wally Cox based on the novel by Paul Gallico. The unassuming Hiram Holliday is a proof reader for reporter Joel Smith who finds himself in one exciting adventures after the next as they travel the globe seeking note worthy news stories. Of course Hiram Holliday ends up in the think of things time and again but fortunately he proves up for the challenge of these adventures as he is a natural athlete, entirely unflappable and dangerously skilled with a umbrella! Four episodes - each episode is 29 minutes and includes the original commercials.

Sprawling Mario Puzo novel about an Italian family of gangsters draws the inevitable comparison to InchThe GodfatherInch, but does find it's own direction. Headed by Don Domenico Clericuzio (Aiello), the family executes a rival gang on the night of the Don's daughter's wedding, including her new husband, the son of his rival. Unfortunately the daughter (Alley) gets pregnant and the repercussions of the night drift into the future. Spanning 1964-1985, the film jumps forward with the growing up of the grandson (Cochrane) who has grown ruthless and scheming. A co-rival in the family is a nephew (Gedrick) who has been raise to take his father's (Mantegna) place in the family as a hit man and has established his place by assassinating a man who killed a Senator's daughter. However, he is proven to not be ruthless enough and moves into the family's casino business in Vegas. When the nephew falls in love with a beautiful actress (Hannah), everything is set in place for the grandson to set up a coupe to take over the family.

Based on Jules Verne's novel, this Australian-produced cartoon series aired from 1972-73. Commoner Phileas Fogg has fallen madly in love with the upscale Belinda Maze, much to the consternation of her uncle, Lord Maze. To win the lady's hand, Fogg bets Lord Maze that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. His difficult task is made even tougher by Mr. Fix, who's been hired by the Lord to sabotage the trip. Standard; Soundtrack English. 16 episodes on 2 discs. 6 1/2 hrs.