80's TV Special: The Halloween That Almost Wasn't Part 1

Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.

Starring Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson. From 1979. Re-released in 1992 as "The Night Dracula Saved the World".

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Entertainment

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• 80s
• 1980s
• halloween
• special

[xocaitlin88ox]

why does it say the night dracula saved the world and not the halloween that almost wasnt?

[sentientred]

it also goes by that title.  Perhaps when they reissued it? I can't remember for sure, it's something along those lines.

[Katemonster128]

Wow. Just....wow. Why don't they show this stuff on TV anymore????? No wonder kids are so messed up nowadays!! Thanks for posting!

[daniellemadigan]

I'm SO glad someone posted this!

[sharkfinz6]

i have been searching for this since before they had dvds......how fantastic you downloaded this for us to see!!!! thanks

[lettersforlori]

Yes! The Disney channel! This, The Worst Witch, Mr Boogedy! Best years, man.

[happydragonpics]

Brings back so many memories. I was a little young for this special's original airing, but still in the early 90s, they were showing these old Halloween specials on Disney Channel. Can you imagine Disney Channel showing this stuff now?

[tiredmsbff]

@Mhebner23 It is I just purchased it on DVD from Amazon it's listed as The Night Dracula Saved the World also includes another movie Witch's Night Out and it was only $20

[ruadhrose]

Anybody got Mr. Boogedy?? I loved that one too and haven't seen in ages and miss it!

[ruadhrose]

I LOVED THIS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! I miss stuff like this. What has happened to Disney?!?? They used to make such great specials and now all their crap is for teeny boppers and brats....good clean, enjoyable family entertainment is truly a dying art!

[Raretelevisiondvds]

@Mhebner23 If you are still looking for dvd,I have both:Halloween Is Grinch Night 1980 with original commercials&The Halloween That All Most Wasn't 1980 with original commercials-60 min,email for info.

[Mhebner23]

the 1st time I ever saw this was at a Boy Scout Halloween sleepover. Years later I wanted to see it again but forgot what it was called, then all of sudden I found it. Such a cool Halloween show. I actually have now on VHS, wish it was available on DVD.

[ivyhat]

YES!

[thejkr77]

oh you like tap dancing.....i'll give you tap dancing...