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On this day, July 19, 1924, Arthur Rankin Jr. was born.
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Born: Arthur Gardner Rankin Jr.; July 19, 1924; New York City, U.S.
Died: January 30, 2014 (aged 89); Harrington Sound, Bermuda
Arthur Gardner Rankin Jr. (July 19, 1924 – January 30, 2014) was an American director, producer and writer, who mostly worked in animation. Co-creator of Rankin/Bass Productions with his friend Jules Bass, he created stop-motion animation features such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, and the 1977 cartoon special of The Hobbit. He is credited on over 1,000 television programs.
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Born: Arthur Gardner Rankin Jr.; July 19, 1924; New York City, U.S.
Died: January 30, 2014 (aged 89); Harrington Sound, Bermuda
Arthur Gardner Rankin Jr. (July 19, 1924 – January 30, 2014) was an American director, producer and writer, who mostly worked in animation. Co-creator of Rankin/Bass Productions with his friend Jules Bass, he created stop-motion animation features such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, and the 1977 cartoon special of The Hobbit. He is credited on over 1,000 television programs.
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Tue May 19, 2020: TCM Schedule for Friday, May 22, 2020 -- What's On Tonight: Rankin and Bass
Top 5 Best and Worst Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials
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Old School Lane
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On December 6 1964, a little animation company called Videocraft International produced a stop motion Christmas special on NBC. That special was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and it became so popular that the company, now named Rankin/Bass, produced 18 more specials until 2001. What were the best and worst of these specials? Patricia discusses about her favorites and least favorites in honor of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’s 55th anniversary.
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