Container of (work): Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer (Television program) 675059 Container of (work): Frosty the Snowman (Television program) Container of (work): Santa Claus is comin' to town (Television program) Container of (work): Little drummer boy (Television program) Container of (work): Cricket on the hearth (Television program)
Notes:
Bonus features: The animagic world of Rankin/Bass; Restoring the puppets of Rudolph; Reimagining Rudolph in 4D; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction film; T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games; Frosty the snowman original pencil test; commentaries on Frosty the snowman and Santa Claus is comin' to town. "5 holiday favorites"--Container. "5 timeless holiday specials"--Container. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer: Burl Ives, Larry Mann, Billy Richards, Paul Soles, Stan Francis, Alfie Scopp, Janis Orenstein, Paul Kligman, Carl Banas, Corinne Conley, Peg Dixon. Frosty the Snowman: Jimmy Durante, Billy DeWolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, June Foray. Santa Claus is comin' to town: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Westminster Children's Choir, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner, Robie Lester. Little drummer boy: Jose Ferrer, Greer Garson -- Cricket on the hearth: Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, Ed Ames, Abbe Lane, Hans Conried, Roddy McDowall.
Contents:
(1964 ; 53 mins.) Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer / Rankin and Bass ; Videocraft International Productions ; Classic Media ; written by Romeo Muller ; co-producer Jules Bass ; director, Larry Roemer ; produced by Arthur Rankin (1964 ; 53 mins.) (1969 ; 26 mins) Frosty the snowman / a Rankin and Bass production ; Classic Media ; produced & directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. & Jules Bass ; written by Romeo Muller (1969 ; 26 mins) (1970 ; 51 mins) Santa Claus is coming' to town! / A Rankin and Bass Production ; Classic Media ; produced by Arthur Rankin ; produced and directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. & Jules Bass ; written by Romeo Muller (1970 ; 51 mins) (1967 ; 49 mins.) Cricket on the hearth / (1968 ; 25 mins.) -- Cricket on the hearth / A Rankin and Bass production ; Thomas-Spelling Productions and Classic Media ; written by Romeo Muller & Arthur Rankin, Jr. ; produced & directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., & Jules Bass ; executive producers, Aaron Spelling & Danny Thomas (1967 ; 49 mins.)
Summary:
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer: a misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will accept them. Frosty the snowman: a living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat. Santa Claus is comin' to town: A mailman reveals the origins of Santa Claus. The little drummer boy: an orphan drummer boy who hates humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men en route to Bethlehem. Cricket on the hearth: a helpful cricket named Crocket befreinds a poor toymaker and his daughter on Christmas morning. When tragedy stikes the family, Crocket restores peace and happiness.
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