Author: Various

Brand: UNIVERSAL

Binding: dvd

Format: DVD

Release Date: 18-10-2022

Details: Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass are responsible for creating the original holiday specials that have been part of the world's annual Christmas traditions for over 50 years. The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection celebrates the works of the acclaimed team with all 18 of their holiday classics including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Year without Santa Claus, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and more. Featuring their iconic "Animagic" stop-motion animation along with traditional animation, these stories are brought to life with beloved songs such as "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "The Little Drummer Boy," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Christmas Chimes are Calling." Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas, Burl Ives, Andy Griffith, Angela Lansbury and more, it's pure holiday magic for the entire family!

18 Unforgettable Christmas Classics:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Cricket on the Hearth (1967)
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
The First Christmas (1975)
Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976)
Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)
The Little Drummer Boy, Book II (1976)
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)
The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)
Jack Frost (1979)
Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold (1981)
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985)
Bonus Content:

Disc 1 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
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

Disc 2 - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town:
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass Commentary by Animation Historian Greg Ehrbar

Disc 4 - Frosty the Snowman:
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass Original Pencil Test Commentary by Animation Historian Mark Evanier

EAN: 0191329236031

Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English