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We Wish You a Carney Christmas

Enjoy Art Carney’s appearances in Christmas-themed TV shows, films, and songs, including The Honeymooners, The Twilight Zone, The Night They Saved Christmas and more.

'Twas Night Before Christmas

Celebrate 50 Years of Rankin/Bass’ ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ With New Book

The holiday special is a very beloved classic with a magical soundtrack.

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Donny Osmond Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

7 Fun Facts About Donny Osmond

The singer has had some very unexpected collaborators through the years.

Year Without Santa Claus Collage

Beloved Rankin/Bass Classic ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus’ Turns 50

Did you know this Christmas classic was originally based on a children’s storybook?

Rankin/Bass Rudolph

Rankin/Bass’ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Makes a Triumphant Return to NBC for 60th Anniversary

Plus, it brings ‘Frosty the Snowman’ along for the ride!

DRAGON'S LAIR, Dirk the Daring, Princess Daphne, 1984-85,

The Best Dragons in Pop Culture From Every Decade

In honor of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, we celebrate the best dragons in film, TV, songs, books & more!

Frosty the Snowman 1969

‘Frosty The Snowman:’ Happy Birthday, You Adorable Snowman!

Frosty first aired on CBS Dec. 7, 1969

Rudolph and Pinnocio composite image ©Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

Did ‘Pinocchio’ Bring Us Rudolph ‘The Red Nosed Reindeer?’

Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt discusses the impact and legacy of some of television’s most beloved holiday specials.

Mad Mad Monster Party via Rick Goldschmidt

The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters of Rankin/Bass

Did you know Rankin/Bass Productions made several Halloween specials?

Mad Monster Party

Mad Monster Party Gets a Fresh New Look on Recently Released Blu-ray

The Very Best Rankin/Bass Productions Blu-ray Has Arrived, And It Wasn’t Produced In The U.S.!

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Old-School Dinosaur Movies That Time Forgot, But I Didn’t

The Valley of Gwangi, The Land That Time Forgot and more. Plus, a few more I had not heard of until recently, but need to watch!

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Revisit the Coolest Turtles From Old-School Pop Culture

Cecil Turtle, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Gamera and more are coming out of their shells to entertain you.

Is the Mystery of “Screen-Used” Rankin/Bass Rudolph Puppets Solved?

Find out the history and mystery of those famous Rudolph and Santa puppets.

Whatever Happened to Rankin/Bass ‘The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town’?

Famed stop-motion animators — Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass — had not just one Easter special, but three. Here Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt shares their story.