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Based on the true story and memoir, The Durrells is a comedy-drama TV show about a widowed mother and her four children who relocate to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. They experience culture shock and navigate the challenges of their new life, forming friendships and discovering the natural beauty of the island, all while facing the humorous challenges that arise from their peculiar family dynamics.

The Oddball Couple was an animated half hour Saturday morning show that ran on the ABC TV network from September 6, 1975 to September 3, 1977. The show was a production of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises in association with Paramount Television and was an animated homage to the Neil Simon play-turned movie-turned hit TV series The Odd Couple, which was ironic because this series premiered the same year that the show to which it paid homage was canceled by ABC. The show initially aired at 11:30am ET the first season and was switched to 12 Noon ET the following season.

Clark Griswold, a food processing salesman, decides to take his family on a cross-country road trip to the Walley World theme park. Along the way, they encounter numerous obstacles and misadventures, including getting lost, having their car vandalized, and dealing with the eccentricities of relatives they visit. Despite all the challenges, Clark is determined to reach their destination and give his family the vacation they deserve.

My World and Welcome to It is an American half-hour television sitcom based on the humor and cartoons of James Thurber. It starred William Windom as John Monroe, a Thurber-like writer and cartoonist who works for a magazine closely resembling The New Yorker called The Manhattanite. Wry, fanciful and curmudgeonly, Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his rather sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia. Monroe's frequent daydreams and fantasies are usually based on Thurber material. My World — And Welcome To It is the name of a book of illustrated stories and essays, also by James Thurber. The series ran one season on NBC 1969-1970. It was created by Mel Shavelson, who wrote and directed the pilot episode and was one of the show's principal writers. Sheldon Leonard was executive producer. The show's producer, Danny Arnold, co-wrote or directed numerous episodes, and even appeared as Santa Claus in "Rally Round the Flag."

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

The BFG (2016) is about a young orphan girl named Sophie who befriends a friendly giant. The giant takes her to Giant Country, a magical world inhabited by giants. Together, they embark on an adventure to stop the evil giants from eating human children. This heartwarming film showcases the bond between Sophie and the giant, as they face challenges and discover the power of friendship and bravery.

Roald Dahl's The Witches is a fantasy adventure film where a young boy named Luke and his grandmother encounter a group of evil witches. These witches plan to turn all the children into mice using a magic formula. Luke and his grandmother must devise a plan to stop the witches and save the children. With thrilling moments and magical encounters, the movie takes viewers on an exciting journey.

An urbane fox, Mr. Fox, cannot resist raiding farms and must protect his community from the farmers' revenge. Along with his wife and son, they live underground but move into a larger home near the farms. Mr. Fox continues to raid the farms in secret, causing tension with his son. When the farmers retaliate and trap the animals, they escape into the sewers and unite with other homeless animals. Mr. Fox then leads them in a plan to steal resources from the farmers. Through challenges and conflicts, the animals ultimately find freedom and a new food source.

Matilda, a sweet and intelligent girl, defies her neglectful parents and takes a stand to change her life. With her sharp mind and vivid imagination, she discovers her telekinetic powers and uses them to overcome challenges and protect her friends. Along the way, she unravels the dark secrets of her past and finds a new home with her caring teacher, Miss Honey. Matilda's story is a heartwarming tale of courage, resilience, and the power of imagination.

James, a young boy, escapes his cruel aunts and embarks on a magical journey inside a giant peach with a group of friendly insects.

The New Odd Couple is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1982–1983, and was an updated version of the 1970s television series The Odd Couple. The New Odd Couple was the second attempt to remake a series of one of Neil Simon's plays with a primarily African-American cast. The first was Barefoot in the Park.

Young Petr (Adam Novak) and his four friends undergoes several adventures throughout this series--setting a field on fire, sneaking into a theater without paying and many more.

In Cheaper by the Dozen 2, the Baker family goes on a family vacation to a lakeside resort, where they encounter rival families and face various challenges. As they navigate through the competitive holiday activities, they learn the importance of family unity and love.

Young Gerald explored his passion for the animal kingdom with his inspirational tutor, Dr Theodore Stephanides. The backdrop was sunshine, happiness and the love and laughter of a doting, slightly eccentric family

Bleak House is BBC television drama first broadcast in 1985. The serial was adapted by Arthur Hopcraft from Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House and it was the second adaptation by the BBC.

Tom and Jerry join forces with the famous chocolate maker Willy Wonka to save a magical chocolate factory from the clutches of evil. Together, they embark on a chocolate-filled adventure full of whimsical surprises and hilarious antics.