Based on a story by cartoon creator Joseph Barbera, this family favorite focuses on Brian Foster (Wesley Eure), a young inventor who creates a mechanical pooch to act as a watchdog. Complications arise when an argument with his boss (Conrad Bain) threatens his job and a corporate rival (Jim Backus) hires some crooks (Chuck McCann, Red Buttons) to steal the artificial bow-wow. Valerie Bertinelli also stars. 89 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS Lossless stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary by Eure, others; interview; theatrical trailer.