When I was a kid I saw this movie on t.v. so I am guessing it was made
between 1980 and 1990, but I'm not 100%. Here is what I can remember
about the plot.

A kid about 12 years old or so is playing in a football game and ends
up running in a touchdown to the wrong endzone. When he gets home he
is pretty down and falls asleep in a tube framed pyramid he had in the
middle of his room. He ends up in ancient Egypt and has to help a
young Cleopatra with... something I can't remember. Needless to say
they have some kind of dangerous adventure. When he wakes up he looks
out the window and see a new family moving in next door and their
daughter looks just like the young Cleopatra from his dream.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 12 Aug 2005 15:18 PDT

I believe you are remembering "Through the Magic Pyramid," a 1981 TV
movie. However, this movie featured a young Nefertiti rather than a
young Cleopatra.

"The two-part TV movie Through the Magic Pyramid stars Chris Barnes as
a contemporary youngster who is whisked back to the days of King Tut.
Neither the Egyptian ruler nor his minions are any match for the
Yankee resourcefulness of Master Barnes, as he wriggles in and out of
various misadventures. Among the people who cross Chris' path in Days
Gone By are Hans Conried, Vic Tayback, Gino Conforti, and (as
Nefertiti) Elaine Giftos. Ron Howard executive-produced and directed,
while Ron's dad Rance Howard coproduced and wrote the script. Through
the Magic Pyramid was originally offered in two one-hour helpings,
which first aired December 6 and 13, 1981."

http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/movie.html?v_id=132899

What do you think?

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Clarification of Question by roadhouse-ga on 13 Aug 2005 11:46 PDT

That's it! You are correct, Nefertiti's the girl.

I'm pleased to have been able to help you identify your movie as
"Through the Magic Pyramid" (also known as "Tut and Tuttle"). I've
reposted the material from my earlier remark below, with some
additional info. I recognized the movie from your description; I am a
big fan of Ron Howard, and this was one of his earlier works as a
director and producer.

"The two-part TV movie Through the Magic Pyramid stars Chris Barnes as
a contemporary youngster who is whisked back to the days of King Tut.
Neither the Egyptian ruler nor his minions are any match for the
Yankee resourcefulness of Master Barnes, as he wriggles in and out of
various misadventures. Among the people who cross Chris' path in Days
Gone By are Hans Conried, Vic Tayback, Gino Conforti, and (as
Nefertiti) Elaine Giftos. Ron Howard executive-produced and directed,
while Ron's dad Rance Howard coproduced and wrote the script. Through
the Magic Pyramid was originally offered in two one-hour helpings,
which first aired December 6 and 13, 1981."

New York Times: Through the Magic Pyramid
http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/movie.html?v_id=132899

"A lad finds himself magically sent back to ancient Egypt where he and
the young King Tut team up to stop their evil and overly ambitious
elders."

Internet Movie Database: Through the Magic Pyramid
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083198/

Material related to "Through the Magic Pyramid" is surprisingly scarce
on the Web. Here is a still shot from the film:

The Ancient Egypt Film Site: Through the Magic Pyramid
http://www.wepwawet.nl/films/1981%20Through%20the%20Magic%20Pyramid/pics/pic1051.jpg

Since Ron Howard has become one of Hollywood's most acclaimed
moviemakers, I would expect this enjoyable film to be released on
video some point, but it hasn't happened yet. If you're interested in
knowing when this title makes it to VHS or DVD, a site called VideoETA
can notify you:

VideoETA: Tut and Tuttle VHS
http://videoeta.com/reminder.html?id=39264&type=3

VideoETA: Tut and Tuttle DVD
http://videoeta.com/reminder.html?id=39264&type=2

My Google search strategy:

Google Web Search: "through the magic pyramid" OR "tut and tuttle"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22through+the+magic+pyramid%22+OR+%22tut+and+tuttle%22

I hope this is helpful!

Best regards,
pinkfreud

;-)  "What do you think?"  
I have suddenly decided that "Pinkfreud-ga" is a whole team of film
and tv viewers feeding one brilliant front-girl. :-D
Myoarin

You can read about Chris Barnes and see clips from "Through the Magic
Pyramid" here:

http://home.earthlink.net/~cbsite/chrisbarnes/