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Christmas with the Simpsons (2003)

Rating: 3 Stars (out of 4)

Homer for the Holidays

By Jeffrey M. Anderson

Buy Christmas with the Simpsons on DVD.

This first "Simpsons" Christmas DVD collects five great seasonal epsiodes, including the very first half-hour short Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (1989), in which Bart and Homer go to the dog races, hoping for a Christmas miracle, and wind up with a new dog: Santa's Little Helper. Also featured is the great Mr. Plow (1992), in which Barney and Homer compete for the rights of plowing a snowed-in Springfield; Miracle on Evergreen Terrace (1997), in which Bart accidentally destroys the Christmas tree and blames it on a ficticious burglar; Grift of the Magi (1999), in which Springfield children are recruited to help build a new toy; and She of Little Faith (2001), in which Lisa hunts for a new religion and wonders if she can still celebrate Christmas. All five are classic and will provide endless holiday cheer. Well, maybe not endless, but 92 minutes worth at least.

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, Linda Ronstadt, Adam West, Alex Trebek, Clarence Clemons, Gary Coleman, Joe Mantegna, Tim Robbins, Richard Gere
Written by: Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Sam Simon, Mimi Pond, etc.
Directed by: David Silverman, etc.
MPAA Rating: NR
Running Time: 92 minutes
Date: December 17, 2004