Our Holiday Gift Guide: Grandma's Favorites
Posted Friday, December 8, 2006 at 3:39 PM Central
by Tim Briscoe
Here are our holiday gift suggestions for the sweet yet strong grandmother (or grandmother type) on your shopping list. We deem these best for ladies aged 55-60 and older.
Lassie
The beloved story of the collie dog is brought back to life in this touching movie starring Samantha Morton and Peter O'Toole. Granny doesn't have to be a dog lover to enjoy this great family film. Available now. Suggested retail price of $28.95.
Wordplay
Does your grandmother like to take on the crossword puzzle in the newspaper each day? This is a documentary about Will Shortz, the puzzle editor at the New York Times, and his fanatical followers like Bill Clinton and Bob Dole. Available now. $24.95 SRP.
Astaire & Rogers: The Complete Film Collection
This deluxe set contains the 10 films in which Fred and Ginger starred together, all restored and remastered. There's even a new documentary, photo cards, and music CD included. This collection will keep your special grandma entertained for hours. Available now. $99.92 SRP.
Grease Rockin' Rydell Edition
Is Grandma a child of the '50s? She'll love reminiscing her high school days with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. The music is so much fun, granny just might get up and boogie. Plus it comes covered in a cool little leather jacket (not shown). Available now. $19.99 SRP.
The Celestine Prophecy
If your grandmother is a spiritual one, then this movie is a perfect choice. It's based on the best-selling book by James Redfield. The thought-provoking adventure takes you to Peru on a search for ancient scrolls which will awaken spirituality around the world. Coming Dec. 19. $24.96 SRP.
Love Comes Softly
Director Michael Landon Jr. proves the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. He follows in his dad's footsteps with this love story set in the 1800s. The great thing about giving this DVD is that you can give the sequels (Love's Enduring Promise, Love's Long Journey, and Love's Abiding Joy) in subsequent years. Available now. $14.98 SRP.
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein were the kings of the Broadway musicals of the 1940s and '50s. This 12-disc collection is a testament to their art. The classics The Sound of Music, South Pacific, The King and I, Carousel, State Fair and Oklahoma are each given the special edition treatment in this set. Available now. $99.98 SRP.