Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Summer Magic: Burl Ives Invites You to the Ugly Bug Ball

It's more of an ensemble film than
suggested by the poster!




Ives and Mathers.



  1. "Summer Magic" is sweet and light and just perfect for a lazy summer day. The yellow house turns out to be quite lovely. Hayley is enjoyable and Burl Ives delightful. His "Ugly Bug Ball" joins with "Holly Jolly Christmas" as memorable movie songs. Good selection for family viewing; even the 25-cent haircut theft is reimbursed. Great post, Rick!

  2. This is one of those movies I first saw when it was new. I was young then and have never forgotten how enchanted I was (and I remember "The Ugly Bug Ball"). I believe it was released in the summer of 1963 and I saw it with my family on one of those "let's go for ice cream after the movie" warm nights. Anyone who has ever lived the "innocent small town" life will probably be charmed.