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Summary: heatmister rocks!
Review: heatmiser rocks!, no, really, i mean it. he rocks!
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Summary: So fun and cute!
Review: I loooove the Christmas clasics! The Year Without a Santa Claus is my favorite Christmas movie ever! You won't regret buying thos movie! I watch it even when it isn't Christmas time! The other movies on here are good too. Baby New Year is so cute (in Rudolph's Shiny New Year). Ok have fun!
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Summary: Classic Christmas special
Review: I thank God that this Christmas classic is now available on VHS because it was such a pain having to wait for the local TV station to show it and I usually ended up missing it. Now, I can watch this family classic as often as I like. I highly recommend this brilliant story.
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Summary: The Best Holiday Puppetmation Ever!
Review: THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUSE is my absolute favorite Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass production. It has everything a Christmas story could want; action, story, suspense, villains, magical creatures and above all, music.Written by William Keenan the story tells of the year that Santa got sick and could not do his legendary Christmas Eve ride. As a result Mrs. Santa Clause sets things in motion to make this right. You see, Santa believes no one cares about Christmas anymore. Mrs. Santa Clause will prove him wrong. Told and song by the wonderful talents of Shirley Booth (Come Back Little Sheba, Hazel) she tries hard to convince Santa, voiced by Mickey Rooney (Lady And The Tramp II, The Fox and the Hound, The Black Stallion), to see that kids need him all over the world. Who could forget the incredible talents of Dick Shawn (Captain Eo, The Producers) as the incredible arrogant and proud wizard of the chills Mr. Snow Miser. George S. Irving (Underdog, Tennessee Tuxedo) also incredibly voiced the not so even-tempered brother Mr. Heat Miser This is a great story and a lot of fun for adults as well as kids. This one will make you smile without even noticing it. This little gem has clever writing and great songs throughout the whole piece. Buy this one too! Also on this DVD are two other stories RUDOLF'S SHINNY NEW YEAR and NESTOR THE LONG EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY. Both are attempts at the originals of trying to get quick stories and clever song s out but they lack the energy and creativity of The Year Without A Santa Clause and the every-popular Santa Clause Is Coming To Town. (1-2-02)
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Summary: The BEST Classic Christmas Special EVER Made!!
Review: Of course it's a cute story line, but everyone knows that the REAL stars of the show are the fueding climate-controlling brothers: Heat Miser & Snow Miser! I'm 33 & I've realized that this is a very generational movie. It came out in 1974, so the age group that remembers this film is usually between 28 - 38. I just purchased a Year Without a Santa Claus snowglobe & mug :) LOVE THIS MOVIE!!
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Summary: There won't be a year without a Santa Claus.
Review: This was made by the makers of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer": Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass. In this show, we find Santa who has become to tired to make his annual trip around the world, an also he fears that the Christmas spirit is gone. Mrs. claus sends two of the elves, Jingle and Jangel out to Southtown to see if the Christmas spirit is still around. Along the way, Santa, in search of them and Vixen, makes a family there believe in Santa again. Then, a deal is made with the bickering Miser brothers about if it can snow down south, and if it can have a spring day up north. The deal is made, but all the children want Santa Claus to make his trip. He's finally convinced, holds a meeting and has a big parade in the middle of town before taking off. At the end, it looks like the whole thing was a dream. Was it? I couldn't catch on with it. Still, it's a wonderful holiday film for the family!
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Summary: Oh MY GOD... Don't let your kid's whatch Nestor!
Review: Alright... we all know The Year without a Santa Clause is GREAT, who wouldn't or couldn't love this holiday classic! However, Nestor has got to be one of the most disturbing Christmas children's movies made! Unless you can afford costly psychotherapy for the youngsters, keep them away from Nestor. I wish I could say that I am joking, but I am not!
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Summary: animagic comes alive
Review: What a difference that a DVD makes. THe company that released this film has cleaned up the visulas and sound to look like it was filmed just yesterday. it is an eyepopping WOW! that can compete with any of the new computer generated films for visual. But the great colors, memorable songs, and nostagia factor make this a better film. Actually there are 3 films on this DVD, making it well worth the purchase price. I had the feature story on vhs and I just can't get over the difference. Rankin & Bass always made great films for our generation in the 60's and 70's. Whether it was their stop-animation, or fully animated films, they are fun for all ages.
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Summary: I believe in Santa Claus!
Review: This is an outstanding release of three of the very best Christmas specials ever. The Year Without A Santa Claus is an extraordinary work. The plot is intriguing, the music is devine, and the voice actors are extraordinary. Mickey Rooney and Shirley Booth are the quintessential Santa and Mrs. Claus. Much has been written about the dynamic duo of Heat Miser and Snow Miser, but has anyone else noticed that Snow Miser bears a striking resemblance to James Woods and that Heat Miser looks just like John Goodman? One of the lovliest songs ever written about Christmas is included in this special: "I Believe In Santa Claus," sung touchingly by Mickey Rooney. When the special first came out in the 70's I was just about at that age where I started to question Santa's existence, but after hearing Mr. Rooney sing that song, I believed once more. "I believe in Santa Claus, like I believe in love. I believe in Santa Claus, and everything he does. There's no question in my heart that he indeed exists. Just like love, he's always there, waiting to be missed." "Rudolph's Shiny New Year," is a gem itself. Red Skelton steals the show with his many voices, and the whimsical animation is charming. How many of us wouldn't like to go back to the archipeligos of time and find our joy again? "Nestor," is a three-hanky boo hoo, and absolutely wonderful. It shares the message of the hope of the Christ Child without becoming a preachy mess. You can't go wrong with this set of joyful entertainment.
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Summary: Heat Miser, Snow Miser and NESTOR...GREAT FUN!!!
Review: The main movie on this disc is "Year Without A Santa Clause", which is a classic featuring Heat Miser and Snow Miser(if you never seen them or know of any kids that havent...you MUST see their songs!!!). Ruldolphs Shinny New Year is ok (not great but good for once a year viewing)...but it's NESTOR THE LONG EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY that is worth the price. this is a heartwarming tale about a misfit donkey who helps out Mary and Joseph get to Bethlehem. Once you see it you will fall in love with Nestor, and this will be a family holiday classic for years. Plus, for the price of the DVD you are getting 3 movies, which isnt a bad deal at all.
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