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Here Comes Peter Cottontail

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Here Comes Peter Cottontail is a 1971 stop-motion animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass. It follows Peter Cottontail in a story connected with the Easter Bunny tradition and adapts material associated with the popular Easter song of the same name. Danny Kaye provides the narration. The special uses the studio's distinctive stop-motion production style and combines holiday music, fantasy characters, and a conflict over responsibility for Easter celebrations.

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What is Here Comes Peter Cottontail about?

The 1971 stop-motion special follows Peter Cottontail in a story tied to the Easter Bunny tradition and the familiar Easter song. Its conflict centers on Peter's role and the seasonal responsibility associated with delivering Easter eggs.

Who produced Here Comes Peter Cottontail?

The special was produced by Rankin/Bass, the studio known for many holiday television productions. It used the company's stop-motion style rather than conventional hand-drawn animation.

Who provides the narration in Here Comes Peter Cottontail?

Danny Kaye provides the narration and voices in the special. His involvement is one of the most recognizable parts of this Rankin/Bass Easter production.

Is Here Comes Peter Cottontail based on a book?

The special draws on material associated with the popular Easter song of the same name rather than presenting a direct adaptation of a single modern novel. It expands that song premise into a longer stop-motion television story.

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