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Absent-Minded Professor, TheAbsent-Minded Professor, The (1961) Recommended
Dir. Robert Stevenson
Feat. Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn
One of Disney's perenial comedies conserns absent–minded prof MacMurray and his invention – 'flubber', a gravity–defying substance,…
Babes in ToylandBabes in Toyland (1961)
Dir. Jack Donohue
Feat. Ray Bolger, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn
The second version of Victor Herbert's operetta set in the fantasy world of 'Toyland' where the wedding plans of two young toys are interrupted by an…
Magnificent Rebel, TheMagnificent Rebel, The (1961)
Dir. Georg Tressler
Feat. Karlheinz Bohm, Ivan Desny
Unambitious but competent biopic of Ludwig van Beethoven, with Bohm (himself a classical pianist) convincingly ruffled in the lead. Worth a look for…
Mysterious IslandMysterious Island (1961) Recommended
Dir. Cy Endfield
Feat. Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan
Robust adventure yarn finds a group of Yankee soldiers escaping a Confederate jail using a hot air balloon during the American Civil War. After…
Parent TrapParent Trap (1961)
Dir. David Swift
Feat. Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith
Breezy comedy in which Hayley Mills plays estranged twin sisters who meet at summer camp and conspire to bring together their divorced parents.
Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden FleeceTintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece (1961) Recommended
Dir. Jean-Jacques Vierne
Feat. Jean-Pierre Talbot, Georges Wilson, Georges Loriot
One of two live–action adaptations of Herge’s Tintin adventures, this stars a look–alike Jean–Pierre Talbot as the eponymous boy…
Yogi Bear Show, The (TV Series)Yogi Bear Show, The (TV Series) (1961)
The show that launched the bear that's "smarter than the average" is a little dated animation wise, but there's enough picnic basket thieving and…
Beany and Cecil (TV Series)Beany and Cecil (TV Series) (1960-1961)
REN & STIMPY–creator John K cut his teeth on the zany adventures of young Beany and his friendly sea serpent, Cecil. Available on VHS (6…
Flintstones, The (TV Series)Flintstones, The (TV Series) (1960-1966) Aro Favourite
Dir. Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Feat. Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, Mel Blanc
All–time classic animated sitcom set in the prehistoric suburbia of Bedrock. Centred around working–class schmo Fred Flinstone, his smart…
Greyfriars BobbyGreyfriars Bobby (1960)
Dir. Don Chaffey
Feat. Donald Crisp, Laurence Naismith, Kay Walsh
Beloved Disney classic concerns a loyal Skye terrier who guards his master's grave for many years and eventually recieves a medal! Set in 19th…

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