On Thu, 30 Sep 1993, Stephen Hart wrote:
 
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> There is a animated short that Nickelodian shows as a bumper during its
> kids program.  Done in a documentary or news interview style, the short
> shows zoo animals discussing there preference to the conditions and
> uncertainty of their natural habitat vs. the controlled and comfortable
> environment of the zoo.  I can't recall the name, but it was made around
> 1989, probably in Australia.  I don't know if this qualifies, but it is an
> amusing and thoughtful film.
>
> Stephen Hart, Florida State Univ. (4-0)
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The title I think you are referring to is "Creature Comforts" (1989: 1991
Academy Award winner), made by Aardman Animations, a British company that
specialises in plasticine and model animation. I'm not sure either whether
it quite qualifies as but I certainly agree that its an amusing and
thoughtful film. Our copy of "Creature Comforts" is in a compilation
entitled "Aardman Animations Vol. 1" from Connoisseur Video, 10A Stephen
Mews, London W1P 0AX, but you may have to find an American source if you
want an NTSC copy.
 
 
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