Eastern Utah Libraries Catalog: Duchesne, Heber, Roosevelt, & Vernal

Original Christmas specials collection

Original Christmas specials collection - [4 videodiscs (approximately 106 minutes)?] : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.

Widescreen edition. [Typographic symbols and accents removed for systems compatibility.]

[Little Drummer Boy]Greer Garson, Jose Ferrer. [Santa Claus is coming to town:]Voices: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, the Westminster Children's Choir. [Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer:]Told and sung by Burl Ives. [Frosty the Snowman:] Told and sung by Jimmy Durante; voices: Billy DeWolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, June Foray.

"[Santa Claus is coming to town:] Tis the season to enjoy the timeless holiday classics in The Original Christmas Specials Collection featuring five 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 and Cricket on the Hearth are beautifully animated. Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas, Burl Ives and many more, these favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!"-- [Little Drummer Boy]An orphaned drummer boy witnesses the birth of baby Jesus. Having no gift for him, he gives the only thing he has: a song. [Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer:]Where does Santa's suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this classic about Kris Kringle, the world's most famous gift-giver. [Frosty the Snowman:] Animated story of a friendship that develops between a little girl and a snowman who magically comes to life. Includes the original television special and the sequel, Frosty returns (1992 ; 23 min.). Cricket on the hearth: A toymaker and his daughter are befriended by a cricket named Croket on Christmas morning. Restored version.

Rating: [N/A].


DVD, animated, color, widescreen, NTSC.


English audio.

191329069134 (videorecording)


Jesus Christ--Nativity--Juvenile films.
Santa Claus--Juvenile films.


Orphans--Juvenile films.
Drummers (Musicians)--Juvenile films.
Christmas--Juvenile films.
Reindeer--Drama.
Reindeer--Juvenile drama.
Snowmen--Drama.
Crickets--Juvenile drama.
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer (Fictitious character)--Drama.


Made-for-TV movies.
Animated television programs.
Children's television programs.
Christmas television programs.
Christmas plays.

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This project was made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Service administered by the Utah State Library Division.

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