Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and Frosty the Snowman
Two favorite holiday TV specials--Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town(1970) andFrosty the Snowman(1969)--have burned their endearing images, stories, and music into the consciousness of kids for decades. The creators of these warm, wonderful stop-motion animated films, Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, as well as writer Romeo Muller, have become legends in the "Animagic" world. Now, both soundtrack recordings (originally produced by Bass and Maury Laws) have been captured on one CD, and not just the musical scores, but with the dialogue and sound effects as well, much like an old-fashioned radio show.Santa Claus, narrated and sung byFred Astaire, spins the tale of Kris Kringle's early days. Beloved classics from "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (based on J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie's song) to "Put One Foot in Front of the Other" will send you down memory lane.Frosty, narrated and sung by the unforgettableJimmy Durante, tells the story of frustrated magician Professor Hinkle, who wants to pluck the magical hat from atop the head of Frosty the Snowman. But Frosty (played by Jackie Vernon) has bigger problems. Can Karen and her friends save the day... and Frosty's life? This positively historical holiday release of two beloved soundtracks will be treasured by generations.--Karin Snelson