The Original Television Christmas Classics (DVD, 2007, Multi-Disc Set)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
This classic 1964 television special featuring Rudolph and his misfit buddies set the standard for stop-motion animation for an entire generation before Tim Burton darkly reinvented it in the early 1990s. Burl Ives narrates as Sam the Snowman, telling and singing the story of a rejected reindeer who overcomes prejudice and saves Christmas one particularly blustery year. Along the way, he meets an abundance of unforgettable characters: his dentally obsessed elf pal Hermey; the affable miner Yukon Cornelius and his motley crew of puppies; the scary/adorable Abominable Snow Monster; a legion of abandoned, but still chatty, toys; and a rather grouchy Santa. In addition to the title song that inspired it, this 53-minute tape is crammed with catchy tunes such as "Silver and Gold" and "Holly Jolly Christmas." Those who grew up looking forward to watching Rudolph every Christmas season will undoubtedly be able to recite the quotable quotes ("I'm cuuuute. She said I'm cuuuute." "Herbie doesn't like to make toys.") as well as any Casablanca cult audience.
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town:
This 53-minute, 1970 animated film may be the most delightful of those sundry, stop-motion animated Christmas perennials that show up on television during the holidays. The clay animation production, boasting a wonderful musical score and art direction that occasionally underscores the flower-power era in which it was born, tells the story of Santa's origins, in which Kris Kringle decides to get toys into the hands of poor children in gloomy Sombertown. Charmingly narrated by Fred Astaire and featuring voices by Mickey Rooney and Keenan Wynn, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town presents a nice bridge between two generations of entertainment, the classic and the hip.
Frosty the Snowman:
Jimmy Durante narrates this Christmas story that is based on the song of the same name. To make up for the fact that her students are in school on Christmas Eve, the local schoolteacher hires the magician Professor Hinkle to entertain the kids. Unfortunately, he's not a very good magician. Frustrated in his attempt to pull a rabbit out of his hat, he throws it away in anger. Outside, the kids build a snowman (what to call it? Harold? Oatmeal? Frosty!), and when the hat blows onto it--Happy Birthday!--it comes to life. Professor Hinkle decides he wants the hat back so he can make money off of its newfound magical properties, but the kids want to save Frosty. When the temperature starts to rise, a new problem threatens Frosty's existence. Karen, the leader of the children, comes up with a plan to save him: take him on a train to the North Pole, where it's always cold. With a cameo by Santa Claus, and the promise of Frosty's return every year, this story of life, death, and holiday cheer is glazed with the sweet frosting of hope and happiness. A true holiday classic.
Frosty Returns:
n the same way that many a Hollywood sequel has little to do with the first film, Frosty Returns has almost nothing in common with the original Frosty the Snowman, aside from a man made of snow. The biggest difference is that this Frosty doesn't need a magic hat to come to life. The story: In the town of Beansboro, old Mr. Twitchell has invented an aerosol spray that can remove snow without the hassle of shoveling or plows. This frightens Frosty, who enlists the help of amateur magician Holly and her friend Charles.
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) and Little Drummer Boy (1968)

This set of classics are a must have for the whole family!
Hours if fun and real family oriented entertainment!
Rudolph is great for the kids to realize everyone is different and very important ! WE ALL HAVE SPECIAL GIFTS AND TALENTS!!
Santa is coming to town is a little scary and such a cute story of how that Santa guy came to be toys are us central.
Frosty is AWESOME!
Even if you have no children watch these classics and magically become a child again!

Love the classics from my childhood and wanted the set for my two girls. The set has all the classics, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Comes to Town and Frosty the Snowman along with 4 bonuses. Have really enjoyed watching them on dvd with the girls.

There are seven, count them, SEVEN classic Christmas movies in this set. These classics are normally on TV during the Holiday season but now you can watch them commercial-free! The only negative thing is it does not come with How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Other than that, this set is perfect!

My grandchildren LOVED this DVD set!!! While many of these Christmas specials that were shown on TV, they were shown after their bedtime. There was also a nostalgic component to this purchase... we were familiar with several of the movies as children and watching thme with our own children. It was a joy to sit with our garndchildren and watch next generation's reactions to these well loved movies...