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The Original Television Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town/Frosty the Snowman/Frosty Returns/The Little Drummer Boy/Cricket on the Hearth) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Actors: Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon (ii), Paul Frees, June Foray
Studio: Classic Media
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.95
Buy New: $13.96
You Save: $25.99 (65%)
New (24) Used (15) Collectible (1) from $13.96
Rating:  45 reviews
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Portuguese (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 360 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.7 x 1.7
MPN: LVD685673
UPC: 828768567395
EAN: 0828768567395
Theatrical Release Date: December 7, 1969
Release Date: September 5, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: DVD is absolutely brand new! Buy here with confidence!!!
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Product Description
The Ultimate Holiday Entertainment Collection!DVD 6 Pack: The Original Holiday ClassicsRudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerSanta Claus is Comin To TownFrosty the SnowmanFrosty ReturnsThe Little Drummer BoyCricket on the HearthBonus! Holiday Music CD1. Santa Claus is Comin To Town2. The First Toymaker to the King3. Put One Foot in Front of the Other4. No More Toymakers to the King5. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer6. Jingle Jingle Jingle7. We re a Couple of Misfits8. There s Always Tomorrow9. Silver and Gold10. The Most Wonderful Day of the Year11. A Holly Jolly Christmas12. Fame and FortuneBonus! Music Video CollectionDestiny s Child"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"Mariah Carey"Santa Claus is Comin To Town"Your Favorite Stars in Their Very Own Christmas Classics Music Videos!System Requirements:Running Time 290 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHRISTMAS/CHRISTMAS Rating: NR UPC: 828768567395 Manufacturer No: LVD685673
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| Customer Reviews: Read 40 more reviews...
 TOO BAD THEY CUT RANKIN/BASS INTRO & ORIGINAL STUFF FOR DESTINY'S CHILD November 30, 2008
Betty Boom (Madison, WI)
For those who grew up with this Rudolf classic, there is a great set of articles on [...] by Rick Goldschmidt, author of a couple of great books on the Rankin and Bass studio. He notes that, "In 1998, Classic Media's then President Alexander Drosin asked Arthur Rankin, Jr. to do an introduction for the DVD release of both RUDOLPH and FROSTY THE SNOWMAN. Mr. Rankin graciously agreed to participate in exchange for the RANKIN/BASS name to be carried on the DVD front cover (which it was)" but then Drosin left and the new staff at Classic Media decided to make changes.
The 1998 version had the addition of an original song (Fame and Fortune) and some scene material that had been cut in later tv versions. This 2007 version cut out the restored song and scenes to make room for Destiny's Child...as well as cut the rare piece with Mr. Rankin.
What were they thinking...Geez...So for real enthusiasts of Rankin and Bass, this is a shame...but for youngsters and young at heart, the story and animation is still tops.
 THIS IS NOT AS ADVERTISED WHERE'S CRICKET? November 27, 2008
David Rickard
All you have to do is look at the box.IT says 6 classics I don't know why this isn't being pointed out.I bought this set as advertised but there is no cricket on the hearth in this set.also the seller hasn't responded to my emails this is clearly false advertising maybe the good reviews are old.Anyway I would suggest buying the other set so you don't get ripped off.The company I bought from is MIRMEDIA_MOVIES_AND_MUSIC.Just make sure the company you are buying from has the 6 classics as advertised.
 Nice collection, but some atrocious video quality November 21, 2008
Mark J. Anspacher (Upstate NY, USA)
All in all this is a nice collection. The quality of Rudolph, Frosty and Santa Clause seem to be worthy of a DVD (and let's face it - the originals are all 30+ years old). However, The Little Drummer Boy appears to have been video-taped from a TV with an antenna on the roof. The quality is simply BAD. The frames are grainy, fuzzy and blurred, and the text frames are simply unreadable. I can't believe someone would actually have the brass to SELL this abomination - I wouldn't give it away, it's so bad.
Don't get me wrong - overall the collection is very nice and brings back most of the Christmas TV specials we grew up with. It's just a shame that the producers didn't do a better job re-mastering the Drummer Boy.
 golden oldies August 31, 2008
N. Metcalf (Maine)
How great it is to have all my childhood Christmas shows in one box. I had taped these off the tv for my children back in the "80's but now here they are. We all enjoyed them. Thanks.
Great set May 20, 2008
R. Richey (Midwest)
The kids watch them no matter the time of year. They are usually on later at night during the holiday season and the kids shoudl be in bed so I bought both sets and they are great. Recordings are great, just like when we were kids.
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