Jules Bass

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‘Thundercats’ Ho! The Classic Rankin/Bass Productions Series Turns 40

It was Rankin/Bass Productions’ first superhero-like adventure series.

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Celebrate 50 Years of Rankin/Bass’ ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ With New Book

The holiday special is a very beloved classic with a magical soundtrack.

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Beloved Rankin/Bass Classic ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus’ Turns 50

Did you know this Christmas classic was originally based on a children’s storybook?

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Rankin/Bass’ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Makes a Triumphant Return to NBC for 60th Anniversary

Plus, it brings ‘Frosty the Snowman’ along for the ride!

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Is Rankin/Bass’ ‘The Leprechaun’s Christmas Gold’ a St. Patrick’s Day TV Special or a Christmas Special?

Do you remember this 1980s holiday classic?

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‘Frosty The Snowman:’ Happy Birthday, You Adorable Snowman!

Frosty first aired on CBS Dec. 7, 1969

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Did ‘Pinocchio’ Bring Us Rudolph ‘The Red Nosed Reindeer?’

Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt discusses the impact and legacy of some of television’s most beloved holiday specials.

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Old-School Dinosaur Movies That Time Forgot, But I Didn’t

The Valley of Gwangi, The Land That Time Forgot and more. Plus, a few more I had not heard of until recently, but need to watch!

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Revisit the Coolest Turtles From Old-School Pop Culture

Cecil Turtle, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Gamera and more are coming out of their shells to entertain you.

Is the Mystery of “Screen-Used” Rankin/Bass Rudolph Puppets Solved?

Find out the history and mystery of those famous Rudolph and Santa puppets.

Whatever Happened to Rankin/Bass ‘The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town’?

Famed stop-motion animators — Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass — had not just one Easter special, but three. Here Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt shares their story.