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GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE LIMITED EDITION, COLLECTIBLE STEELBOOK FEATURING FIVE CHRISTMAS CLASSICS AND BONUS CONTENT EXPLORING THEIR ICONIC ANIMATION AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ON BLU-RAY™ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT!

‘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 iconic 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 holiday season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!

I remember gathering with my family as a kid, in front of our small by today’s standards TV, complete with snacks and smiles to watch these classic Holiday stories. I had kind of a rotten childhood, and this is one of the few happier   memories that stands out.  Seeing this collection available to share with my own kids? 

Priceless.

My favorite Christmas Classic?

I’ve always been one to root for the underdog….Or in this case, underdeer….That’s right. My favorite is definitely Rudolph. But I’d love to give you more info on these heartwarming features that are included in this fantastic steelbook set! 

THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SPECIALS COLLECTION INCLUDES:
1.Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2.Frosty the Snowman
3.Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
4.The Little Drummer Boy
5.Cricket on the Hearth
ENCHANTING BONUS CONTENT, INCLUDING:
1.The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
2.Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph
3.Reimagining Rudolph in 4D
4.Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film
5.Commentaries and more!

The Original Christmas Specials Collection will be available on Blu-ray™
Blu-ray™unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround  sound.

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
FILMMAKERS:
Director: Larry Roemer
Producer: Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Screenplay: Romeo Muller
Narrator: Burl Ives
​Based on the Work(s) of: Robert May

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
FILMMAKERS:
Director:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Producer:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Screenplay:
Romeo Muller
Voice Talent:
Billy De Wolfe (The Magician / Professor Hinkle), Jackie Vernon (Frosty the Snowman)
Narrator:
Jimmy Durante
Based on the Work(s) of:Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
FILMMAKERS:
Director:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Producer:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Screenplay:
Romeo Muller
Voice Talent:
Mickey Rooney (Kris Kringle / Santa Claus), Keenan Wynn (Winter Warlock)
Narrator:
Fred Astaire

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
FILMMAKERS:
Director:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Producer:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Screenplay:
Romeo Muller
Voice Talent:
Jose Ferrer (Ben Haramed), Greer Garson (Our Story Teller), Paul Frees (Aaron’s Father / TheMagi), June Foray (Aaron’s Mother), Ted Eccles (Aaron)
Based on the Work(s) of:Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone

CRICKET ON THE HEARTH
FILMMAKERS:
Director:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Producer:
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Voice Talent:
Danny Thomas (Caleb), Marlo Thomas (Bertha), Ed Ames (Edward), Abbe Lane (Moll), Hans Conried (Tackleton), Roddy McDowall (The Cricket)
Based of the Work(s) of:
Charles Dickens

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