For those collectors old enough to remember the first run of films like Star Wars, Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Superman, Heartbeeps most definitely holds special meaning. The score was written concurrent to the likes of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and E.T. (1982). Heartbeeps was released by Universal Pictures in 1981. It starred Andy Kaufman (as Val Com 17485 , a robot designed for valet service with a specialty in lumber commodities) and Bernadette Peters (as Aqua Com 89045 , a hostess companion robot designed to assist at poolside parties). Also along was the voice of Jack Carter (Catskil) delivering the "low power" jokes of Henny Youngman, plus Randy Quaid, Kenneth McMillan and Dick Miller. The story was a simple one. Two robots (Val and Aqua) who have been stored at a factory awaiting repairs decide to do some exploring one night. With Catskill at their side they highjack a company van. Shortly thereafter a malfunctioning and prone to overreaction law enforcement robot called CrimeBuster takes up pursuit. After crashing the van, Val and Aqua build themselves somewhat of a child (Phil Co) from spare parts and then set out on foot. After various perilous encounters in the wilderness and a few run-ins with CrimeBuster, Val and Aqua's powerpacks begin to give out, but not before the two realize that an unbreakable bond has formed between them. When they do ultimately run out of power they are retrieved by the factory personnel who have been searching for them. When all attempts at wiping the robot's memories fail, there are junked. The film closes with our family of robots finding true happiness in the junkyard. 　　Brimming with melody and incorporating a good deal more electronics than any of his other work, John Williams' Heartbeeps is an absolute joy. The CD, featuring nearly fifty-five minutes of music, represents the legendary composer from perhaps the most remarkable phase of his career.