As a child, I was fortunate enough to have seen all three episodes of the "Scarecrow" on a black and white TV set. Despite that, the warm tones of Disney's "Wonderful World of Color" stuck in my memory, and have remained there since 1964. The world of Dr. Christopher Syn, alias the Scarecrow haunted me all those years along with the wonderful theme song performed and written by Terry Gilkyson. I finally received at long last the Disney Treasures limited release of the two DVD set featuring both the three part TV version and the motion picture version released in Europe. The restoration is nothing short of masterful. The entire three part story was produced in wide screen, and this restoration is presented in that format. Included are all of the introductions and commentaries by Walt Disney, which were also filmed in wide screen format by a genius who was far ahead of his time. Each frame is lovingly restored and color balanced, and there are special features that explain why Roy and Walt Disney decided to produce films in Great Britain. Chills ran down my spine as I played this three part masterpiece on my HD 16:9 television, experiencing the story once again for the first time in more than forty years. The elements that make this production so memorable include wonderful acting performances, masterful direction, unforgettable music, and attention to every little detail. There is not one wasted moment of story telling. My household now has a motion picture that will be played once a year every Halloween from now on. To the Disney Corporation and film artists I must say a very heart felt "Thank You!" You have finally restored one of the best memories of so many children from my era, and that is truly what Uncle Walt would have wanted.
