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Summary: Classic Christmas special that I grew up with...
Review: They just don't make Christmas special like these anymore. There was a whole group of ones like this by "Rankin & Bass"..If you see these names, you know you have found a gem of a Christmas animated special. They also don't air these on t.v. like they used to. This showed up on ABC Family network on Satellite t.v. the other night, and I got the chance to see it for the first time in ages.
It is based on the questions the children ask about how Santa came to be. The music is rather catchy, I still remember the words to "Put one foot in front of the other". This isn't as good as "The Year without a Santa Claus" but it comes in for a close second. It is worth buying if you like this kind of animation. (Stop motion, claymation mixed)..sort of like Nightmare before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach. but older looking. You'll have fun watching this one, and will watch it alot..
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Summary: A Christmas CLASSIC!!!
Review: This is a wonderful Christmas video for people of all ages to view and enjoy!! There is ABSOLUTELY no comparison between this video and OTHER Santa Claus movies (specifically "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus). Enjoy the catchy music and incredible claymation of this one!! Truly a CLASSIC!!
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Summary: Classic!
Review: This is the timeless, classic story of how a group of elves raise Santa Clause.
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Summary: A VERY GOOD CHRISTMAS MOVIE!
Review: This movie has been a Christmas holiday tradition on television for many years. It is great to see that you can purchase this movie on VHS but, there should also be a DVD with some nice bonus features added. There are DVD copies of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman" and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas". I think that this movie should be added to this list of classics. Just about all of the "Charlie Brown" specials are also on DVD. Why not this movie? All little kids today should still be into a movie like this. It sure is better than all of the Barney junk and educational stuff that TV today is pushing on childern and it is a good movie to have for the Christmas season. This is still an excellent movie after all these years so if you still like purchasing movies on VHS then you should get this one. Written by Mr. Frank Rizzo and P. Rabbit
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Summary: The secrets of Santa revealed
Review: This wonderful 1970 video, using stop-motion animation, tells the story of Santa Claus in a most delightful way. The story is narrated by Fred Astaire, with character voices by Keenan Wynn and Mickey Rooney. The music is marvelous and the story is enchanting. It answers the burning questions we all have about Santa. Why is he called Kris Kringle? Why does he wear a red suit and have whiskers? How did he meet Mrs. Klaus? How did he come to bring toys to children by going down the chimey and why is his workshop at the North Pole? What is the origin of Christmas trees and how do reindeer fly? All these great mysteries are revealed in this magical tale about Christmas' most famous and beloved figure. It follows his life from the time he was an infant all the way to the jolly and rotund fellow we know and love today. This charming story is an excellent addition to any child's holiday collection. I rate it a 10/10. It is one of my favorite Christmas shorts and it is perfect for children from two to ninety two years old.
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Summary: A classic
Review: Those of us born in the 60s grew up on these clay animations. Technically, they don't hold a candle to the computer-animated wizardry of the 90s, but who cares. They are still well-done, great stories. And the trip down Christmas-memory lane . . . who can put a price on that? This one is my particular favorite. The music is great! "Put one foot in front of the other . . . "
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Summary: A Christmas special that needs no introduction.
Review: What can I say that hasn't been said before concerning this wonderful classic with the cute and inventive stop-motion animation and the wonderfully catchy songs? (Well, other than the fact that you'll want to see this on home video because these days it always gets butchered for time slots whenever it's shown on the telly...) Simply put, I can't. So what are you waiting for? BUY IT!
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Summary: A Very Prophetic Story of the Cold War.
Review: When I took American History in College, my teacher explained the political undertone of the Wizard of Oz. With that in mind, I was able to see the undertone of this story. First, for parents-as a kid I used to enjoy the annual showing of this feature. Now to the undertone:A baby, Santa Claus (capitalism), is abandoned on the doorstep of elves (industrialists). The elves are unable to get their product, toys, to town. When Santa grows up, he decides that he has to make the trip to town, but first he has to go through the territory of the winter warlock (socialism-regulation). Meanwhile, in town, the Burgermeister-who rules the town with all the zest of a communist dictator, has outlawed toys and set mandatory labor for all the kids in town (how commie of him). When Santa gets to town, he befriends the town schoolteacher (education) and is branded an outlaw for giving out toys (how capitalist of him). A cold war ensues between the burgermeister and santa with santa making an annual raid to pass out toys and foil the burgermeister. The end of this story explains well why communism doesn't work.
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Summary: The True Story of Santa Claus and Christmas
Review: World-renown dancer, singer, and actor, Fred Astaire, narrates the fantastic story about Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), and how the lore of him and Christmas originated. We are brought through many fantastic scenes that showcase where Kris Kringle grew up, and the lessons that he learns while he is living with his "adoptive" family. Kris is reprimanded by the mayor of Sombertown, where he has been delivering toys to children, and is faced with a problem in finding a solution to how he can deliver toys to the children without being caught, or the children getting into trouble. This is a fantastic movie for kids and adults of all ages. Children will relish in the fact that SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN explains where the different facts surrounding Santa Claus originated from. Such as his name, how he began delivering toys, etc. A fantastic movie to watch on Christmas Eve, or anytime during the year. Your collection will never be complete without SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN. A must-have. Erika Sorocco
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Summary: Truly Classic Christmas
Review: You remember - you wait every year until that one showing of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and if you miss it? How awful do you feel? Now, you have the opportunity to watch it whenever you want. What a great example of the tremendous work of Rankin Bass. Fantastic story, great music and a great transfer to DVD (considering the age). This is one not to be missed - and of course you won't when you own it!
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