The Best Christmas TV Specials Ever
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I have seen a lot of Christmas specials on TV but nothing that measures up to the likes of The Year Without a Santa Claus and Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Who could forget the Meiser Brothers and what about the Abominable Snowman and Rudolph? Truly some classic stuff!
For me watching the Christmas specials together is part of the family celebration. Christmas just wouldn't seem like Christmas without the Rankin Bass Christmas Specials! Whadda ya think?
The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Best Rankin Bass Christmas Special Ever!
The Year Without a Santa Claus first aired in 1974 but it was based upon a book that was written in 1956 by Phyllis McGinley.Shirley Booth was the narrator as well as being Mrs. Claus, the story was told as though Mrs. Claus was telling it. Mickey Rooney provided the voice for Santa. There were other well known voices in the cast including Dick Shawn as the Snow Miser and George S. Irving as the Heat Miser.
Basically Old Santa Claus woke up one morning feeling ill and depressed. He didn't think anyone really cared about Christmas any more. He announced that he was going to take the year off. Christmas would be cancelled this year. What happens when Santa Claus decides to take Christmas off one year? If you don't know the answer to that you really need to watch The Year Without a Santa Claus
Snow Miser vs Heat Miser
The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus (Deluxe Edition)
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a close second to The Year Without a Santa Claus. To be honest I would be hard pressed to decide which one really is the best.The Rankin Bass version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is hands down the best. With such cool characters as the Abominable Snowman, a dentist elf, Yukon Jack and an island of misfit toys it had to be cool.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first aired in 1964. At the time of this writing that was about 45 years ago. It's almost as old I am and it's still good!
Rudolph And Hermie
The TV Commercial
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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
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Top Reasons Why Rankin Bass Produced The Best Christmas Specials
- Cool Claymation
- Groovy Music
- Wonderful Characters
- The Meiser Brothers
- Island Of Misfit Toys
Whadda Ya Think?
DId Rankin Bass Make The Best Christmas Specials Ever?
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darciefrench says:
Don't have cablevision programming, so am enjoying revisiting the Rankin Bass christmas specials through this lens -:)
Posted December 20, 2010
beerhead says:
Yes I still watch them every year. Along with it's a wonderful life.
Posted December 16, 2010
No way!
Momsbusy247 says:
They are good but, A Christmas Story Still Wins Hands Down for me!!
Posted December 18, 2010
missbat says:
Actually, the Rankin Bass specials scared me when I was little. I have to say "A Claymation Christmas" is way better.
Posted October 01, 2010
clembob says:
NO! It was the Nightmare Before Christmas - that was the best one ever
Posted May 18, 2009
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Classic Christmas Favorites (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! / The Year Without a Santa Claus / Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July / Rudolph's Shiny New Year)
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SereneSea
Mar 6, 2011 @ 3:57 am | delete
- You have gorgeous images that portray the Best Christmas with Rankin Bass.
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genglo
Dec 24, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
- What a fun lens! Merry Christmas!
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Tipi
Dec 22, 2010 @ 10:51 pm | delete
- We were watching these together and waiting for next year to see them again. The intro picture reminds me of a Santa I gave my sister when we were young. It only came out for Christmas, just like the real Santa. Nice work and more sweet memories!
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allinfoisfree
Dec 22, 2010 @ 7:46 am | delete
- What a great lens!
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MikeEssex
Dec 22, 2010 @ 7:41 am | delete
- In the UK we have a good special called Robbie the Reindeer. Nice lens.
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