Fangs for the Memories: The 55th Anniversary of Rankin/Bass’ “Mad Monster Party”
Told in the “Animagic” stop-motion animation style that Rankin/Bass does so well, this a beautifully detailed film.
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The Gentle Power of “Kid Power” on Records
Rankin/Bass adapted Morrie Turner’s multi-racial comic strip into a landmark animated series and an album with a lot to sing about.
Seldom Seen Christmas Specials
Looking for some options to round out your Christmas special rotation? Here are a few that have become overlooked with the passage of each holiday Season.
Rankin/Bass’ “Peter Cottontail” – 50 Years of Yestermorrows
A tribute to the stop-motion classic starring Danny Kaye, Paul Frees, Casey Kasem and Vincent Price, in his first animated role.
Santa’s Been Comin’ to Town for 50 Years on TV and Records
One of the finest holiday specials ever created hits the half-century mark, so here’s a fresh look at the flawless soundtrack that played such a major part in its success.
King Kong: Ten Times As Big As a Man
The King Kong Show was the third animated television series produced by Rankin-Bass. The character designs are attributed to Rod Willis and Jack Davis.
Holly Jolly
Have an early merry Christmas this week as we look at perhaps the greatest song to emerge from an animated TV special.
Rankin-Bass “The Jackson 5ive”
The Jackson Five tried to attract viewers to music as well as to the half-hour stories. Each episode of the 1971-72 season featured two recordings from the group’s albums.
A Birthday Salute to Rankin/Bass Music Maestro Maury Laws
The great Maury Laws turns 95 this Thursday, so today we look at the very first Rankin/Bass TV special featuring a full score of original Maury Laws and Jules Bass songs.
Rankin/Bass’ “King Kong” on Records
When the producers of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer ventured into Saturday Morning TV, they brought along a 60-ton gorilla with his own soundtrack album.
