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Tis the season to enjoy the timeless holiday classics in The Original Christmas Specials Collection featuring four unforgettable stories. Produced by Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Little Drummer Boy feature iconic "Animagic" stop-motion animation and Frosty the Snowman is beautifully animated. These Holiday favorites feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Have a holly jolly Christmas with the most famous reindeer of all in the original holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! After being told he could not play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose, Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster. It's a race against time as his family and Clarice try to find him during a big snowstorm that threatens to cancel Christmas. Based on the timeless story and song, the Rankin/Bass production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features groundbreaking "Animagic" stop-motion animation, narration by Burl Ives and unforgettable songs including "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "Silver and Gold" and "We're a Couple of Misfits." It's pure holiday magic for the entire family!
© 1964 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The Little Drummer Boy
Celebrate the true spirt of Christmas in the original holiday special, The Little Drummer Boy. Frustrated with the world, the lonely orphan Aaron finds solace in his animal friends and playing the drum. After traveling through the desert to Bethlehem, he finds himself witnessing the birth of baby Jesus. Based on the popular song of the same name, the Rankin/Bass production of The Little Drummer Boy features iconic "Animagic" stop-motion animation and music by The Vienna Boys' Choir. It's pure holiday magic for the entire family!
© 1968 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Frosty the Snowman
Discover how everyone's favorite happy, jolly soul came to life one day in the original holiday special, Frosty the Snowman! After Karen and her friends build a snowman on Christmas Eve, Frosty comes alive with a little help from a discarded magic hat. As temperatures rise, Karen must help Frosty get to the North Pole before he melts. At the same time, they are also being chased by Professor Hinkle who wants his magic hat back. Based on the timeless song, the Rankin/Bass production of Frosty the Snowman features unforgettable character designs by Paul Coker, Jr. and is sung and told by Jimmy Durante. It's pure holiday magic for the entire family!
© 1969 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Celebrate the season with the story of Kris Kringle in the original holiday special, Santa Claus is Comin' To Town! After being discovered by a family of elves, baby Claus is raised by the Kringles and grows up to become a toymaker. Wanting to share his toys with the children of Sombertown, Kris must overcome the Winter Warlock and the Burgermeister Meisterburger along with some help from Miss Jessica and Topper. Based on the timeless song, the Rankin/Bass production of Santa Claus is Comin' To Town features groundbreaking "Animagic" stop-motion animation and is sung and told by Fred Astaire. It's pure holiday magic for the entire family!
© 1970 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.