Release Date[]
- November 5, 1981
- March 6, 1985
- April 21, 1998
Stock Number[]
- 029 (1981-1985 VHS)
- 12986 (VHS)
Synopsis[]
1981-1985 VHS[]
The California Atoms can't do anything right until they acquire their star player -- Gus -- a football-playing mule who kicks 100-yard field goals. A host of riotous comedians are among the top players who make this comedy a hilarious grandstand event. The real horse laughs come from Gus, though, whose sure-footed prowess just can't be beaten.
1998 VHS[]
A cast of comedy pros, including the hilarious Don Knotts and Tim Conway, make this Disney classic a sure winner!
Low-ranking football team The California Atoms are at a constant loss until they recruit a new player - a mule named Gus. It turns out that Gus is an amazing placekicker with a 100-yard field goal ability! Just as the Atoms begin to leave their losing streak in the dust, crooks attempt to kidnap their new star.
Whether it's a surefooted race to the goal posts or a riotous chase down supermarket aisles, the action in this Disney favorite is sure to make your family cheer!
VHS Supplements[]
1981 VHS[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "For Sale Only" warning | March 4, 1980 | |
| 2 | Blue warning screens | March 4, 1980 | |
| 3 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo | December 20, 1978 | |
| 4 | Gus | July 7, 1976 | |
| 5 | Trailer for Old Yeller | March 4, 1980 | Dick Wesson |
| 6 | Trailer for Darby O'Gill and the Little People | March 4, 1980 | Dick Wesson |
| 7 | Trailer for Mary Poppins | March 4, 1980 | Dick Wesson |
1985 VHS[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red warning screens | November 8, 1984 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo | December 20, 1978 | |
| 3 | Gus | July 7, 1976 | |
| 4 | Walt Disney and You promo | November 4, 1982 | Jerry Bishop |
1998 VHS[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens | November 4, 1997 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Video logo | June 19, 1992 | |
| 3 | Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette | October 19, 1994 | Brian Cummings |
| 4 | Video preview for Mr. Magoo | March 17, 1998 | Don LaFontaine |
| 5 | Video preview for Melody Time | March 3, 1998 | Mark Elliott |
| 6 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection promo | April 21, 1998 | Mark Elliott |
| 7 | Promo for the Walt Disney Film Classics: The Love Bug Collection |
September 2, 1997 | Mark Elliott |
| 8 | Feature Presentation | October 19, 1994 | Brian Cummings |
| 9 | Gus | July 7, 1976 |