Arthur: Elwood City Turns 100! (2002)

TV. This three-episode compilation of the Arthur kids' show from PBS includes the double-length Elwood City Turns 100! (the schoolchildren stage a historical play about their town, including a hilarious appearance on the Larry King Show, with cameos by Yo Yo Ma, Fred Rogers, and Art Garfunkel) in addition to Pick A Car, Any Car (Arthur deals with the possible loss of the only family car he has ever known, featuring a lifeline call to the Car Talk guys) and Jenna's Bedtime Blues (Muffy's slumber party invitation worries Jenna, the only girl more athletic than Francine, because she still has a wee problem at night). The Arthur series consistently and imaginatively takes on real-life issues and presents them in a supportive familial and educational context that encourages kids to learn and grow. I got this disc through interlibrary loan since it is not available through Netflix or Blockbuster. 4 stars.