I have always loved Christmas shows, so I was really excited to hear about the release of The Original Christmas Specials Collection: Deluxe Edition! These are the classics that I grew up with and looked forward to watching every year. When I became a mother, I couldn't wait to share these timeless holiday films with my kids! Now these 5 unforgettable stories come together on Blu-ray™ and DVD, available now from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, with all-new bonus features.
Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas, Burl Ives and many more, these favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!
The Original Christmas Specials Collection: Deluxe Edition includes:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970)
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
Cricket on the Hearth (1967)
Bonus features include:
· The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass: An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmakers and historians.
· Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph: Discover how the puppets from the beloved special were restored.
· Reimagining Rudolph in 4D: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer attraction film.
· Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film: A short stop-motion film originally created for a Rudolph 4D experience.
· T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games: A video storybook including the untold story of the Reindeer Games
· Frosty the Snowman Original Pencil Test
· Commentaries on Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
· And much more!
Which story is your favorite? For me, it's hard to choose, but I have to say that I have a particular fondness for Santa Claus Is Coming to Town because it tells the story of how Mr. and Mrs. Claus met, and explains how many of our Christmas traditions came about. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is definitely a close second in my book of favorites, especially the parts with my favorite character, Herbie the Dentist!
I hope you'll pick up a copy of The Original Christmas Specials Collection: Deluxe Edition on DVD or Blu-ray to share with your family. Watch them while you're making cookies or just enjoy them on Family Movie Night!
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