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- ↑ Fulford, D.G. (29 Aug 1989). "The Golden Books as videos? Ugh". Santa Cruz Sentinel. p. 7.
- ↑ TV Guide
- ↑ Behind the Voice Actors
- ↑ Leterboxd
