Nearly three decades after he came to life in print, the trousered teddy bear named Corduroy will star in his first home videos this fall. Paramount Home Video of Hollywood, California, is launching four animated titles, which will be set in a mall and will introduce new characters. Singer Linda Ronstadt is recording the theme song. USA Network, a Viacom sister company, is also planning to air a Christmas TV special this year. Author Don Freeman first published his book featuring Corduroy in 1968.

Corduroy g’es Hollywood
Nearly three decades after he came to life in print, the trousered teddy bear named Corduroy will star in his first home videos this fall. Paramount Home Video of Hollywood, California, is launching four animated titles, which will be set in...
August 1, 1996