Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas [VHS]

The evil Dr. Claw has thrown Santa down a manhole and hypnotized the elves into breaking the very toys they've just been making. It's a job for Inspector Gadget (voiced by Don Adams in his irrepressible Get Smart mode) with a big hand from his whip-smart niece Penny and her brainy dog. The trio heads up to the North Pole to rescue the big red guy, cheerfully butcher a Christmas song or two, and restore Yuletide order. Kids ages 3 and older will enjoy the hijinks as the bumbling inspector arrests the real Santa for impersonation and uses his jet propeller hat, spring legs, and other gadgets to great effect in Santa's workshop. This 23-minute video won't teach the kids their ABCs, but it's a lot of fun and there's something endearing about Penny's efforts to help her clueless uncle. --Kimberly Heinrichs