DVD
The original Christmas specials collection : 5 holiday favorites.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (204 min) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Deluxe edition.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | 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. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. 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.) Disc 2. 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) Disc 3. 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) Disc 4. The little drummer boy / a Rankin and Bass Production ; written by Romeo Muller ; produced & directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. & Jules Bass (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.) |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer: adapted from a story by Robert May and the song by Johnny Marks ; music and lyrics by Johnny Marks ; Burl Ives sings "Holly Jolly Christmas, Silver and Gold, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer" ; musical director, Maury Laws. Frosty the snowman: told and sung by Jimmy Durante ; based on the song by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins ; animation supervisor, Steve Nakagawa ; musical director, Maury Laws. Santa Claus is coming' to town: told and sung by Fred Astaire ; music and lyrics by Maury Laws & Jules Bass ; "Santa Claus is comin' to town" music J. Fred Coots, lyrics, Haven Gillespie. Cricket on the hearth: suggested by the Charles Dickens story ; music & lyrics, Maury Laws & Jules Bass ; animation supervisor, Rod Willis ; musical director, Maury Laws and Jules Bass -- Little drummer boy: based upon the story by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone ; music, Maury Laws ; lyrics, Jules Bass ; design, Charles Frazier ; musical director, Colin Romoff. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | 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. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, Standard Version presented in a format preserving the aspect ration of its original television exhibition, Dolby digital. |
| Language Note: | Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Frosty the snowman in English, Spanish and French, with English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Santa Claus is coming' to town in English and Spanish, with French subtitles or English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Little drummer boy in English or Spanish with subtitles in English or French. Cricket on the hearth in English with subtitles in English, Spanish or French. |
| Source of Description Note: | Title from the container. |
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| Genre: | Christmas films. Animated television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Television programs for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 12 total copies.
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| Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | J DVD CHR (Text) | 37268003053444 | AHMFL Juvenile Audio Visual | Available | - |
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| Genesee Area Library | J DVD CHRISTMAS (Text) | 30305000118429 | Juvenile DVD | Available | - |
| Hamburg Public Library | J CHR (Text) | 33249023619988 | Children's DVD | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Kids ORI Video Box Set (Text) | 33454005605324 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| New Castle Public Library | BDVD CHRI (Text) | 31902005322318 | NWCM Bookmobile | Available | - |
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| Pottsville Free Public Library | jDVD 1060 (Text) | 30003008926162 | Childrens DVD/Video | Available | - |
| Robesonia Community Library | J CHR (Text) | 33249022247419 | Children's DVD | Available | - |
| Southern Lehigh Public Library | DVD J FIC ORI (Text) | 30044100857442 | Juvenile DVD Series | Available | - |
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