Disney's skill at repackaging and remarketing previous DVD titles brings us a double dog set: OLD YELLER/SAVAGE SAM (Disney).

The much-loved Old Yeller (1957), the ultimate boy and dog love story that still makes grown men cry, looks better than ever.  Besides the parcel of critters in the story, extras let us take a gander at what the kid stars look like now.  And there's a fresh interview with Santa Barbara developer Fess "Davy Crockett" Parker.

The rousing Savage Sam (1963), the lesser but terrific looking sequel, is what happens to the pups we met at the end of Old Yeller. Similar story, new players.

Rated: G.  Genre: Family Drama/Western.  3 hours, 8 minutes.  Stars:  Dorothy McGuire, Fess parker, Chuck Conners, Tommy Kirk, Brian Kieth, Kevin Cochran.  Directors: Robert Stevenson, Norman Tokar.
Disney's skill at repackaging and remarketing previous DVD titles brings us a double dog set: OLD YELLER/SAVAGE SAM (Disney). The much-loved Old Yeller (1957), the ultimate boy and dog love story that still makes grown men cry, looks better than ever. Besides the parcel of critters in the story, extras let us take a gander at what the kid stars look like now. And there's a fresh interview with Santa Barbara developer Fess "Davy Crockett" Parker. The rousing Savage Sam (1963), the lesser but terrific looking sequel, is what happens to the pups we met at the end of Old Yeller. Similar story, new players. Rated: G. Genre: Family Drama/Western. 3 hours, 8 minutes. Stars:  Dorothy McGuire, Fess parker, Chuck Conners, Tommy Kirk, Brian Kieth, Kevin Cochran. Directors: Robert Stevenson, Norman Tokar.