This was a wonderful performance by George C. Scott and everyone else in the cast. This version was real life actors rather than the animated form. Like others doing reviews, I have tried for several years to get a copy of this classic version of the movie. The movie kept my focused attention from start to finish. I can't understand why it isn't being made available to the general public for viewing again? Is there someone to contact about the possibility of it being available in the future?? I hope if it does become available to the public at some point I am aware of it so I can get a copy. This is truly a classic family movie and should be treasured and shared.

Just like so many of the other commentators, I am going from my recollection as a kid. But there was definitely something special about this version as I've checked on and off for the last 28-odd years to see if I could get it in _any_ form so I could see it again.As a student I found that when I had a question in class, at least 30% of the rest of the class had the same question. My guess is that at least 30% of the potential purchase audience would enjoy this as much as I did and would pony up to buy or rent this film if it were released on DVD. Come on, there's some $$$ to make here. Release the film already!

I saw this movie as a child and have always thought about how much I loved it!! It is a movie that everyone should see and I would love to have the opportunity to share it with my loved ones. George C. Scott did an amazing job in this role as the beast! I am really surprised that it hasn't been printed for sale before now. I also am shocked that it has never been on television since then. For a movie that was nominated for three Emmy awards, it is a real injustice that it hasn't been shared with more people and that all the comments that I have read, all reveal that it has been missed, remembered and thoroughly enjoyed. All of us and those younger should be able to share such an inspiring movie.

Ditto! How can we have vaults filled with clunkers and something with this power and grace remain unavailable?I saw this television presentation over a quarter of a century ago and for my money, it was one of the most lovely things television ever gave me. One thing about Scott; he seemed incapable of turning in a bad performance no matter how vicious or viscous the material. But whenthere was a marriage of man and material, like in Patton, or the Hospital, or even in (critics be damned) They Might be Giants, one was in for a rare treat. Now that this great actor has gone from us, can't we have his lovely work along with all those turkeys he graced?