TURN-ONS AND TURN-OFFS IN CURRENT HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES.

This weekly feature reviews some of the releases available for the new technological toys in the world of home entertainment.

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VIDEOS

“The Mary Lou Retton Workout for Kids.” ABC. $29.95. If, as some claim, TV is ruining our children’s health and minds, here’s an antidote: Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton’s peppy workout--choreographed to a contagious disco throb. Backed by a quartet of supple kids, Retton introduces 10 specialized exercises (“Spine Tinglers,” “Working the Joints”) with a dazzling somersault or two, offers informative patter and keeps her audience in mind--”You can do it, kids at home--don’t just sit there, get up and stretch!” The exercises seem sane and invigorating. Big kids could use this 30-minute workout too.