The Shaggy D.A. (1976)

50% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
51% of users liked it
(823 ratings)

Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions' house director, cobbled together his 19th family film for the organization with this slapstick sequel to the Disney comedy The Shaggy Dog (produced 17 years after the fact). Dean Jones plays Wilby Daniels, a lawyer running against the villainous John Slade… More Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions' house director, cobbled together his 19th family film for the organization with this slapstick sequel to the Disney comedy The Shaggy Dog (produced 17 years after the fact). Dean Jones plays Wilby Daniels, a lawyer running against the villainous John Slade (Keenan Wynn) for district attorney. His campaign is cast into doubt when he comes upon an ancient ring that transforms him into a fat sheepdog. But the campaign progresses on a level playing field when the unscrupulous Slade finds himself also turned into a canine -- a disgruntled bulldog. Another sequel, The Return of the Shaggy Dog, followed. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Robert Stevenson
Written By: Don Tait
Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Dec 17, 1976 Wide
On DVD: Mar 7, 2006

Critic Reviews

Joly Herman, Common Sense Media
Dad turns into a dog in this vintage Disney movie.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Wearisome and derivative.
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Sequel dog time with leashed laughs.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
It's a goofy story, and it's far from a brilliant movie, but The Shaggy D.A. is a fun romp for a family to watch.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Lafe F

I remember this movie being BIG with us school kids in pre-Star Wars 1976, but it wasn't anything great. I doubt kids care much about the world of public offices and just want to see the dumb doggie effects; but Dean Jones made a big ugly mutt. Now forgotten.
Anthony V

Amusing Disney fun.

Cast

            Dean Jones as Wilby Daniels

            Tim Conway as Tim

            Suzanne Pleshette as Betty Daniels

            Keenan Wynn as John Slade

            Jo Ann Worley as Katrinka Muggelberg

            Dick Van Patten as Raymond

            Shane Sinutko as Brian Daniels

            Vic Tayback as Eddie Roschak

            Richard Bakalyan as Freddie

            Warren Berlinger as Dip

            Ronnie Schell as TV Director

            Jonathan C. Daly as TV Interviewer

            John Fiedler as Howie Clemmings

            Hans Conried as Prof. Whatley

            Iris Adrian as Manageress

            Joan Crosby as Daisyette

            Liam Dunn
            
            Milton Frome as Auctioneer

            Ruth Gillette as Song Chairman

            Hank Jones as Policeman

            Dick Lane as Roller Rink Announcer

            Karl Lukas as Painter

            Pat McCormick as Bartender

            Michael McGreevey as Sheldon

            Richard O'Brien as Desk Sergeant

            Vern Rowe as Dawson

            Henry Slate as Taxi Driver

            Olan Soule as Bar Patron

            Herb Vigran as Bar Patron

            Danny Wells as Police Official

            Helene Winston as Daisyette

            John Myhers as Adm. Brenner

            Benny Rubin as Waiter

            Christine Anderson
            
            Walt Davis as T.V. Cameraman

            George Kirby as Dog Character Voices

            John Hayes as Stranger
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