Rugrats: Dr. Tommy Pickles

Personally, I like these strange looking babies. I like the way they believe in their Grandpa. I like the way they relate to each other and I like that their parents haven't had lobotomies. This new five-episode tape has a few choice segments including a very wise story about potty training. Learning to use the Big Boy Potty Chair, Chuckie reluctantly explains to his fellow co-horts that the grown-up rules have changed: "no more potty on the tree outside" (God, boys are gross!) Naturally, the Rugrats figure this new rule must also apply to the dog Spike so they begin to potty train the hapless pooch first with diapers and then by sitting him on the aforementioned potty chair. This subtle and insightful episode on a toddlers "big issue" is wise (and a hoot). Other shorts on the tape include "Hiccups," "Chicken Pops," and "Grandpa's Bad Bug." Happily recommended for safe and sane children's collections. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)