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Frosty the Snowman is a 1969 animated Christmas special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, bringing the popular 1950 holiday song to life through traditional cel animation by Mushi Production of Japan. The special tells the story of a snowman brought to life by a magical hat and his adventures with a group of children. It has become a perennial holiday broadcast on CBS since its premiere, introducing generations of viewers to the animated characters and helping establish Frosty as an enduring Christmas figure alongside Santa Claus.
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Who narrated the original 1969 Frosty the Snowman special?
The 1969 animated special was narrated by comedian Jimmy Durante, who also performed the title song. Durante's distinctive voice and rendition of the song became inseparable from the special's enduring holiday tradition on CBS.
Who produced the Frosty the Snowman Christmas special?
Frosty the Snowman was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, the studio behind classic holiday specials including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Unlike Rankin/Bass's signature stop-motion "Animagic" style, this special used traditional cel animation produced by Mushi Production of Japan.
Is there a sequel to the Frosty the Snowman special?
Yes, a sequel titled Frosty's Winter Wonderland was produced by Rankin/Bass in 1976, in which Frosty returns and receives a snow wife named Crystal. A later special, Frosty Returns, aired in 1992 but was not produced by Rankin/Bass and used a different voice cast and animation style.
Where can I watch Frosty the Snowman during the holidays?
Frosty the Snowman is broadcast annually on CBS during the Christmas season, a tradition dating back to its 1969 premiere. It is also typically available on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video during the holiday period, though specific availability changes year to year.
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