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Show ( Thursday, November 22, save list: Clip and By DOLORES BARCLAY AP Arte Editor NEW YORK (AP) When Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol" in 1843, he had no way of knowing that his simple truths would provide creative fodder for. - filmmakers, animators, lyricists and playwrights for generations to come. i movies Many holiday-theme- d bke their cue from Dickens' wonderful story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his change of heart. ! Here is an alphabetical list of some, but certainly not all, of some holiday-spice- videos for the d Year season. Many are versions of "A Christmas Carol": "Alice's Restaurant" (1969): ; It's the Thanksgiving Dinner that Wouldn't be beat, and the generation that just said "no" to the draft. From Arlo Guthrie's song. I "Auntie Mame" (1958): JChristmas despair leads to Christmas joy and a new marriage tor Auntie Mame in this delightful Thariksgiving-Christmas-Ne- - - romp. , "Babes in Toyland" (1961): A terrible Disney version (if there is such a thing) of the Victor Herbert operetta, starring Annette Funicel-l- o, Tommy Sands and Ray Bolger. "The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas" (1983): Animated story about a bear who skips hibernation to find out what Christmas is all about. Not bad, but certainly not great. "Caspar's First Christmas" (1987): Any parent who inflicts this dud on a kid should be arrested for child abuse. Horrible animation and terrible Caspar voice (it's not the one in the original Caspar the Friendly Ghost cartoons) help make it unbearable. Christmas" "A Charlie I (1965): If you ever wondered what Christmas was all about, wonder no more. A magical treat from the Peanuts characters. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiv(1973): Linus explains the ing" a : l uuc. mtaiiiiig uit ti. iiiuiK3givmg. smother Peanuts gem. Custom video systems now status symbols By VIDEO MAGAZINE For AP Newsfeatures Home theater and custom audio-vide- o installations are on their way to becoming the status symbols of the '90s. audio-vide- o ; These systems can provide concert hall sound and theater realism to discs and movies, and hold a strong allure for consumers. v But, according to the editors of rVideo Magazine, electronics installations of this nature involve more ;than just connecting wires and "plugging in components. In 1989, the custom electronics .installation industry did over $400 million in sales and services, according to industry sources. This jnoney was spent by consumers ;who paid experts for their knowl--edg- e of electrical systems, audio-vide- o components, carpentry, home Tdesign and how all these should go together. Finding a reputable installer can be difficult, and the effects of a poorly installed custom setup can wreak havoc on an entertainment system. Improperly placed or shielded wires can cause interference and bad reception. Speakers mounted in the wrong position ."yield distorted sound. The association that can direct 'Consumers to accredited installers Cin their areas is the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), a nationwide tri'de organization whose 'members are companies that specialize in installing electronic entertainment, automation, security and communication systems in the home. There are three requirements a company must pass in order to become a CEDIA member: First, the company needs to have been in business under the same .name for at least two years. Sec--ond, the company must be properly insured to do home contracting. Lastly, the company needs at least three trade references that vouch for its integrity, i.e., manufacturers, sales representatives, other installers, etc. CEDIA is dedicated to getting homeowners the installation that's right for their budget and their house. To find a member company in your area, write to CEDIA, mmmeiniteii "A Child's Christmas in Wales" (1987): Dylan Thomas' wonderful story, somewhat lamely done. "A Christmas Carol" (1938): A compassionate look at Scrooge, starring Reginald Owen and Gene Lockhart The "A Christmas Carol" (1951): better version, with often scary sequences. Stars Alastair Sim as a wore broken and evil Scrooge, whose transformation is all the more poignant. "Christmas in Connecticut" (1945): A phony family for an advice columnist. Fast-pace- d fun, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Sydney Greenstreet. "Christmas Lilies of the Field" (1984): Sequel to Academy Award-winnin- g movie that starred Sidney Poitier. This one is rather lame, but has its heart in the right place. Stars Billy Dee Williams. "A Christmas Story" (1983): Jean Shepard's marvelous memory of Christinas in the 1940s and the ultimate gift, a regulation Red Ryder air rifle. "A Disney Christmas Gift" bd (1982): A real treat. The best of Disney, with special holiday shorts. "Dr. Seuss": Horton Hears a Who"; "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" (1974): on animated shorts from the cartoon master himself, Chuck Jones. "A Dream for Christinas" (1973): A minister moves to California to start a new church. A slice of American pie, but not as tasty. Stars Hari Rhodes and Beah Richards. "Ernest Saves Christmas" Ernest P. Worrell, that obnoxious TV pitch- (1988): e down-hom- man, helps Santa. You have to be a true Ernest fan for this one. "Happy New Year, Charlie Brown" (1985): That old gang again. And great as always. "Holiday Inn" (1942): With music by Irving Berlin, and memorable performances by Fred and Bing Crosby, who could go wrong? "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946): Frank Capra's black and As-tai- re starring James Stewart as the man who made the wrong wish and was saved from it. white marvel, "March of the Wooden Soldiers" (1934): Wonderful fantasy feature starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, who save the land of Old King Cole from the horrible boogeymen. "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944): Family entertainment from Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien and Tom Drake. "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1984) : That resourceful little rodent plays Bob Cratchit in this spin of the Dickens' classic. "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947): Do you believe in Santa Claus? A delightful tale, starring Natalie Wood. "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" (1962): The d one plays Scrooge. Reind "Rudolph the deer (and Other Wonderful Christmas Stories)" (1944): Four animated featurettes. All black and white, and all classics. "Santa Claus The Movie" (1985) : Dudley Moore plays an elf in this enjoyable film. How fitting. "Night and Day" (1946): Cary Grant portrays Cole Porter. version of musical adaptation the "Scrooge," of "A Christmas Carol." This one is pretty good. Stars Anthony Newly and David Henimlngs. "Scrooge" (1970): Musical of Dickens tale. Stars Albert Finney and Alec Guiness. "Scrooged" (1988): One of the more disastrous versions of the Dickens story. Saved by Carol . Kane as the ghost of Christmas-PresentStars Bill Murray doirtg his usual. m TOM SELLECK (TWTfTMh A British-mad- e - - "Trading Places" (1983): Dan Aykroyd's demonic Santa is hilar ious, as is the entire movie. Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche and Jamie Lee Curtis. Co-sta- rs Red-Nose- M 10400 "The Old Curiosity Shop" (1975): near-sighte- A team winning a game. Page G9 holiday vidoos . 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"White Christmas" (1954): An inferior redo of "Holiday Inn," but it makes good use of the title song Stars Bing Crosby again. (2:00)4:30 7:00 9:15 5 |