Random House Home Video

History

In 1983, book publisher Random House made its entry into the home video market, by launching Random House Video as a label. Initially distributing titles for educational use, such as classrooms, as well as book stores, the label hit the mass-market in 1985 when it was renamed to Random House Home Video and produced a home video adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit, in conjunction with Rabbit Ears Productions.

In late 1985, the label secured a deal with Children's Television Workshop, to launch the My Sesame Street Home Video line. The label made it into a successful home video player. More lines operated by the label were established, such as those tied to The Berenstain Bears and Dr. Seuss.

In 1990, CTW and Random House Home Video expanded to launch the Sesame Songs Home Video line, which was dedicated to music. In April 1995, Sony Music Entertainment via Sony Wonder became Random House Home Video's marketing, distribution and sales agent; Sony Music Entertainment would not fully acquire the label from Random House until 1999. The label shuttered in 2007 (when Sony Wonder became a sub-label of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment), with Arthur being one of the last major successes that came out under the label.

Releases

1985

Catalog number	Title	Country of origin	Original year	Length	Version	MPAA rating	Film format	Tape count	Tape break placement (if applicable)	Color	Released	Note(s)
87844	The Velveteen Rabbit	TBD	1985	25 min	TBD	NR	TBD	1	N/A	Color	1985