The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection []

Description: Nine-disc set includes: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)It's sure to be a holly, jolly Christmas for fans of Rankin/Bass' stop-motion animated classic, narrated by Burl Ives. Watch as young Rudolph, teased by the other reindeer, sets off with his pal Hermey the would-be dentist elf and encounters the Abominable Snowman before saving the day for Santa on Christmas Eve! The memorable soundtrack includes "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "There's Always Tomorrow," "Silver and Gold," and more. 50 min. C/Rtg: TV-G Cricket On The Hearth (1967)Charming animated rendition of the Charles Dickens holiday tale about a courageous cricket named Crocket (voiced by Roddy McDowall) who's looking to change the misfortunes of a put-upon toymaker (Danny Thomas) and his blind daughter (Marlo Thomas) as he comes to spend the season with them. Rankin/Bass favorite also features the voices of Hans Conried, Ed Ames, Abbe Lane. 50 min. C/Rtg: TV-G The Little Drummer Boy (1968)A lonely orphan, shunned by all and filled with sorrow, finds the true secret of happiness when he serenades a Bethlehem newborn on his tin drum. Greer Garson narrates this stop-action animation classic from Rankin/Bass based on the classic Christmas song. Voices by Ted Eccles, José Ferrer, June Foray, and Paul Frees. 25 min. C/Rtg: TV-G Frosty The Snowman (1969)A snowman named Frosty comes to life Christmas Eve thanks to an extraordinary top hat that was tossed aside by the inept magician Professor Hinkle. But Frosty needs the help of some school to get to the frigid North Pole, all the while trying to avoid the clutches of the chapeau's original, nasty owner. Beloved animated Rankin/Bass holiday classic, based on the 1950 hit song, features the voices of Jackie Vernon, Billy DeWolfe, June Foray, and Jimmy Durante. 26 min. C/Rtg: TV-G Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (1970)Fred Astaire narrates this Rankin/Bass stop-action animation version of the Kris Kringle legend. Find out how the jolly fellow overcame the sinister Burgermeister Meisterburger's ban on toys, melted the heart of the icy Winter Warlock, started a workshop managed by elves, and came to be known as "Santa Claus" to the world's grateful children. Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees supply voices; songs include the title tune, "The First Toymaker to the King," "Put Foot in Front of the Other," and more. 51 min. C/Rtg: TV-G 'Twas The Night Before Christmas (1974)When the letters sent to Santa from the children of the town of Junctionville are all returned, everyone begins to worry that they'll be overlooked on Christmas Eve. Now, it's up to a clockmaker-and the mice who live in his house-to save the day in this animated holiday special from Rankin/Bass. With the voices of Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, and "Lonesome" George Gobel. 24 min. C/Rtg: TV-G The Year Without A Santa Claus (1974)When Kris Kringle feels unwanted and decides to sit the holidays out, it's up to Mrs. Claus and elves to convince him that the world's children still care. Fun-filled special with the voices of Mickey Rooney, Shirley Booth, and Dick Shawn includes the hit songs "Heatmiser" and "Snowmiser." 51 min. C/Rtg: TV-G The First Christmas (1975)Angela Lansbury narrates this beloved Rankin/Bass holiday fable about young orphan shepherd boy Lucas (voiced by David Kelley) who is blinded by a lightning strike. His life spent without ever seeing the beauty of a snowfall, Lucas, during a production of a Christmas pageant, experiences a miracle when snow falls him. Also features the voices of Cyril Ritchard, Dina Lynn. 22 min. C/Rtg: NR Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976)The lovable snowman is back! Frosty is lonely, so his young friends decide to make him a female companion. Frosty's plans to marry the (snow)woman of his dreams are then threatened by the wicked Jack Frost, who doesn't want to see anyone live happily ever after. With the voices of Jackie Vernon, Andy Griffith, and Shelley Winters. 24 min. C/Rtg: TV-G Rudolph's Shiny New Year (

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