• The half-hour animated Rankin-Bass Christmas special Frosty the Snowman first aired on CBS in 1969. It is based on the classic Christmas song of the same name, and has aired on CBS every December since its late-1960s premiere. The sequel Frosty Returns now airs on television directly after Frosty the Snowman and ABC has the rights to Frosty's Winter Wonderland.

• Fast Facts

  1. Network: CBS
  2. First aired: December 7, 1969
  3. Airs each year in early December
  4. Running time: 25 minutes
  5. Starring: Jimmy Durante as the narrator and Jackie Vernon as Frosty the Snowman
  6. Directors: Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr.
  7. Writer: Romeo Muller
  8. Muller previously adapted the classic Christmas song Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer for television in 1963

• Reviews

  "The best parts of Frosty come from its voice artists. Both DeWolfe and Vernon offer lively takes on their characters. Their roles are the most interesting of the bunch, though the wacky Hocus Pocus also is fun and likable. Jimmy Durante’s narration offers quirky charm for that element."DVD Movie Guide: Frosty The Snowman Review

  "Frosty The Snowman is a wonderful holiday treat that belongs in every Christmas DVD collection. While Frosty Returns may only be watched once, Frosty The Snowman has shown that it has genuine staying power and will be watched year after year."The Cinema Laser: Frosty the Snowman DVD Review

  
  

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  Rankin Bass Christmas Specials | Christmas Special Schedule | Christmas | A Charlie Brown Christmas | Frosty Returns | Frosty's Winter Wonderland | Rudolph's Shiny New Year | Santa Claus is Comin' to Town | Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas | Best Christmas Movies for Kids

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