And its more than justified when Eure comes up with a computer driven super dog named C.H.O.M.P.S. After the latest of Eure's systems fails, Eure loses his job, but Valerie has faith in him. Where she fights with her onscreen father(Mr.Bain)to get him to use "Chomps"and she bills and coos with Mr.Euire.Other than these minors sequences.The rest of the film centers on Euire's attemps to get his device to work right.And the bumbling capers of Messers:McCann,Backus and Buttons are the real stars of this minor film comedy from Cartoon producers:The Late Mr.William Hanna and Mr.Joesph Barbera.Ĭ.H.O.M.P.S which starred Wesley Eure and Valerie Bertinelli has Eure as a young inventor working for Bertinelli's father Conrad Bain at a security firm. In this spoof of crime fighting gadgetry and corrupt business execs.Wesley Euire(Best rememebed as "Will Marshall"on the 1970's version of The Kroft Bros.and NBC TV's"Land Of The Lost Show!")creates a bioonic dog.Which he programs to protect property and people from intruders.A large crime wave hits the city and Euire tries to impress his not too understanding boss:"Mr.Norton"(played by former "Maude"and "Different Strokes"actor:Conraid Bain)with his new invention.His efforts are not too well received by "Mr.Norton"(Mr.Bain).But it takes some crooked doings by Bain's competitor(played delightfully by the late Mr.Jim Backus)and his two bumbling hencemen(played by the equally delightful Chuck McCann and Red Buttons)and alot of persuation from Bain's Daughter"Casey"(Valerie Bertinelli)to get Bain to ultilize Mr.Euire's crime fighting dog device.Bertinelli's performances are sadly limited to a few scenes. Wheeler's glossy cinematography, and Hoyt Curtin's funky, pulsating disco score are all solid as well. The groovy animated opening credits sequence, Charles F. A subplot about a hulking neighborhood hound named Monster supplies a few extra belly laughs (Monster is voiced by some uncredited guy with an appropriately deep, growly voice).
jumps through fences, walls and windows with amazing agility, performs acts of exceptional strength, runs faster than a deer, and even does a few nifty martial arts moves. Best of all, the titular pooch is a cuddly delight: C.H.O.M.P.S. Foster, and 60's AIP exploitation feature regular Larry Bishop as smarmy, duplicitous suit Ken Sharp. Gibbs, Hermoine Baddeley as nice old biddy Ms.
Moreover, the game cast mug it up with infectious aplomb: the adorable Valerie Bertinelli as Brian's sweet fiancé Casey Norton, Chuck McCann as klutzy crook Brooks, Red Buttons as McCann's equally bumbling partner Bracken, Jim Backus as evil CEO Mr. Director Don Chaffey relates the endearingly dopey story at a constant brisk pace, maintains an amiably silly and lighthearted tone throughout, and stages the goofy slapstick gags with considerable flair. said task proves to be easier said than done. A rival company hires a pair of inept criminals to get their grubby hands on C.H.O.M.P.S. Ralph Norton (nicely played by Conrad Baain), whose home security business is floundering. (an acronym for Canine Home Protection System) for his boss Mr. CHOMPS is a wonderful, wholesome diversion from the world's woes.Įager electronics whiz Brian Foster (a likable performance by Wesley Eure of TV's "Land of the Lost") creates a computerized watchdog called C.H.O.M.P.S.
Although you may have trouble locating the film, it would be well worth the effort to secure a view for your closest loved ones. Costumes, scenery, and production values are good, too. The human cast is also quite nice, with everyone giving upbeat performances that are infectious. Just watching this little dog in action is pure joy, as he is able to scale walls, "pull" trucks, and operate machine buttons to capture the bad guys. In fact, Benji has a duel role, as Brian has a "real" dog named Rascal, too. CHOMPS is, of course, a real dog, played by the adorable and talented Benji. Will CHOMPS save Norton security? This is a fun family flick from the old school of good, clean entertainment. The rival owner sends two bungling spies (one is Red Buttons) to learn the details of the new invention. The device, which looks like a dog, is actually a computer controlled animal with the ability to knock down walls and emit siren sounds to capture burglars. It's called CHOMPS, which stands for canine home security system. However, Brian does come up with a great security device. Norton has no patience with Brian, in part because Norton's beautiful daughter, Casey (Valerie Bertinelli) has a thing for Brian and Norton questions Brian's motives for wooing her. It's not Brian, as he is a loyal and faithful employee and a good inventor. The Norton firm is in financial trouble for, unknown to the owner, he has an employee who is selling secrets to a rival firm's owner (Jim Bacchus). Brian (Wesley Eure) works for a security firm owned by Mr.