Special feature of this DVD set: newly remastered.

This disc is expected to play back in DVD video "play only" devices, and may not play back in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.

The Gathering was originally broadcast on television in 1977.

The Gathering, Part II was originally broadcast on television in 1979.

Part 1: Director of photography, Dennis Dalzell ; music, John Barry ; written by James Poe.

Part 2: Director of photography, Robert Collins ; writers, Renee and Harry Longstreet.

Part 1: Edward Asner, Maureen Stapleton, Rebecca Balding, Sarah Cunningham, Bruce Davison, Veronica Hamel, Gregory Harrison, James Karen, Lawrence Pressman, John Randolph, Gail Strickland, Edward Winter, Stephanie Zimbalist.

Part 2: Maureen Stapleton, Rebecca Balding, Patricia Conwell, Bruce Davison, Veronica Hamel, Jameson Parker, Lawrence Pressman, Gail Strickland, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.

The gathering, part I (1977): When Adam Thornton learns that he only has a little time left, he decides that he wants to make peace with his family. Only problem is that most of his family are not exactly fond of him because he walked out on his wife and of his stubborn nature and he hasn't spoken to his youngest son after having an argument with him which he was in the wrong but only realize after his son left and has not been heard from since. But he goes to her to help him find him. But when his doctor says that it won't be good for him to travel, she suggests that they invite them all for Christmas. While most of them come, Adam's attempt at reconciliation won't be easy.

The gathering, part II (1979): This is the sequel to the great Christmas movie. In it Kate Thornton was approached by a man named Victor Wainwright, who wanted to buy her late husband Adam's company. Kate refused the offer. Later, he sought her out, with the intention of starting a relationship. Some of her children are not sure that his intentions are noble, so they all come together at Christmas to protect Kate.

Not rated.

DVD.

Emmy Award; Outstanding Special.