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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, the snowman 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. --Andy Spletzer
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Voices of Jimmy Durante, Jackie Vernon. The original celebrated holiday classic brings plenty of yuletide cheer with the hot and cold" story of the jolly happy soul. Animated. 1969/color/30 min/NR/fullscreen.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Frosty the Snowman is simply superb! It's another of author Romeo Muller's 16 animated Christmas films--all of which are splendid and marvelous. Jimmy Durante is a most endearing narrator and singer here, and the enchanting story of Frosty is both humorous and heart-tugging. Watch it, and learn why there's magic in Christmas snow! You'll also enjoy the sequels by the same author, "Frosty's Winter Wonderland," narrated by Andy Griffith; and "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July," narrated by Mickey Rooney as Santa Claus.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
No holiday film is more beloved and revered than Frosty the Snowman, other than Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and the Grinch. This 1969 Masterpiece was written by the GREAT Romeo Muller, the GREATEST writer who ever lived, the man REALLY understood children. This film has a lot for both parents and children to enjoy. It has Jackie Vernon, giving warmth and kindness to Frosty the Snowman, Jimmy Durante as the EXCELLENT narrator, and Billy Dewolf as the SILLY Professor Hinkle (one of my all time favorite characters of Christmas Mythology.) This film also includes my personal favorite recording of ANY Christmas Song, the Jimmy Durante rendition of the title song. (I must recomend that you purchase the spliced version on CD.) You just can't go wrong with this film. A great one for children just seeing it for the first time, or for parents who grew up with it themselves. You must also buy the sequel, "Frosty's Winter Wonderland" and the semi sequel "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July", both buy Romeo Muller. PLEASE AVOID THE PIECE OF GARBAGE CLAIMING TO BE A SEQUEL ENTITLED "FROSTY RETURNS", ALSO ISSUED BY GOLDEN BOOKS. IT IS A POOR PLOTLESS ATTEMPT AT A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL INDEED AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FROSTY THAT WE KNOW AND LOVE.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This delightful 1969 animation based on the popular song is a holiday treat that many of us grew up watching, and now we can share it with our children. By today's standards, the animation is crude, but the story is heartwarming and the narration and singing by Jimmy Durante make it a priceless treasure.
We are introduced to Frosty, a snowman made by some school children with a corncob pipe, two lumps of coal and a magician's hat that brings him to life. When the temperature starts to rise, Frosty hitches a ride on a freight train bound for the North Pole. However, the evil Professor Hinkle is hot on his trail to try to melt Frosty and get his hat back. Finally, Santa Claus saves the day.
My son is almost three years old and he loved this video. No doubt your child will too.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By K.L.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great holiday classic DVD for the money! This is the same Frosty the Snowman I grew up watching on TV!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Christmas is a time of tradition, whether from food, family, or fellowship. It is also the season when Hollywood tries to create their own traditions with the numerous "holiday specials" that clog the airways throughout the month of December. "Frosty the Snowman" is the cream of the crop.
The story is simple: A magic hat brings "Frosty" the snowman to life, after which he must travel to the North Pole to prevent being melted. Meanwhile, an evil magician is trying to redeem the hat for his own nefarious purposes.
Since 1951, children and adults alike have enjoyed this half-hour special. Kids will be sucked in by the magic and music, while adults may just find even their eyes welling up a bit when Frosty is threatened near the end.
Along with Claymation Rudolph, this TV special should be required watching around the holiday season.
The story is simple: A magic hat brings "Frosty" the snowman to life, after which he must travel to the North Pole to prevent being melted. Meanwhile, an evil magician is trying to redeem the hat for his own nefarious purposes.
Since 1951, children and adults alike have enjoyed this half-hour special. Kids will be sucked in by the magic and music, while adults may just find even their eyes welling up a bit when Frosty is threatened near the end.
Along with Claymation Rudolph, this TV special should be required watching around the holiday season.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. L. Smith
Format:VHS Tape
Frosty the Snowman:a wonderful Christmas classic!Beautiful
animation,wonderful storyline and unforgettable songs!This
is one of the timeless Rankin-Bass classics that should
be in every video or DVD collection!
animation,wonderful storyline and unforgettable songs!This
is one of the timeless Rankin-Bass classics that should
be in every video or DVD collection!
Frosty Returns:A dud.The animation is sloppy and there is no plot.This story tries to be as good as the Rankin-Bass "Frosty",but falls flat on its face.This Frosty is just a fat snowman with no personaltiy and an annoying voice.My advice is to just watch the original "Frosty",and to just ignore this dull sequel.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By JJD
Format:DVD
We all know the song...and surely when that song comes to mind, this Christmas classic special comes to mind. Originally aired in 1969, this has become one of the seminal "Christmas Classics" along with other Rankin/Bass fare as Rudolph, Little Drummer Boy, and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.
Unlike the others, Frosty is hand drawn animation as opposed to the studio's typical stop-motion animated specials.
When a group of children, led by a girl named Karen, make use of a magical hat, that an inept magician (Professor Hinkle)has frustratingly thrown away..their school yard snowman becomes alive and ready to spread joy throughout the town. Awakening with his trademark "Happy Birthday", he becomes very close to Karen and her friends.
Unfortunately for Frosty, Professor Hinkle has other plans and seeks to reap the benefits of this magical hat for his own ends.
For 42 years, this has been among the dearest of Christmas specials and will likely remain so for years to come. As hard as many studios try to capture that Christmas audience by releasing a variety of themed holiday drek (Shrek??....really???), nothing will ever come close to Rankin/Bass and their series of specials.
Unlike the others, Frosty is hand drawn animation as opposed to the studio's typical stop-motion animated specials.
When a group of children, led by a girl named Karen, make use of a magical hat, that an inept magician (Professor Hinkle)has frustratingly thrown away..their school yard snowman becomes alive and ready to spread joy throughout the town. Awakening with his trademark "Happy Birthday", he becomes very close to Karen and her friends.
Unfortunately for Frosty, Professor Hinkle has other plans and seeks to reap the benefits of this magical hat for his own ends.
For 42 years, this has been among the dearest of Christmas specials and will likely remain so for years to come. As hard as many studios try to capture that Christmas audience by releasing a variety of themed holiday drek (Shrek??....really???), nothing will ever come close to Rankin/Bass and their series of specials.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just OK
The item was listed as brand new. The DVD does not appear to be brand new. The wrapping around the CD was coming off when I received the package. Read more
Published 11 days ago by DT
5.0 out of 5 stars
The joy of imgaination
Frosty the Snowman is a true Christmas classic. While my favorite Christmas special remains "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Michael Sloane,Tempe,Arizona,united States of America.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Frosty the Snowman
I have always loved Frosty now I can watch it whenever I want and will not have to wait until Christmas.
Published 2 months ago by Desi
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's springtime but my kids begged for it!
The most classical Christmas show! I remember getting excited for the holidays to watch it on tv! I still love watching it...especially now with my kids! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Megan Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Classic
I replaced a worn out VCR tape with this. Beautiful. My adult kids wanted it here (memories of childhood) The quality is excellent.
Published 3 months ago by Patsyzip
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic!
My husband grew up with this movie and was super excited to get it for Christmas! We now own the whole collection!
Published 4 months ago by Lynn Culpepper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy Birthday!
One of my favorite Christmas specials ever! Thank you! A classic movie that everyone should own. Great quality. Thank you!
Published 4 months ago by M. Glasser
5.0 out of 5 stars
love this movie so much!
Such a great classic Christmas movie, it is nice to pass it on to another generation. I watch it over and over!
Published 4 months ago by Jayna H. Manlove
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Great show! I love all the holiday shows and with the DVD I can watch anytime of the year :)
Published 4 months ago by Tracy A. Rickenbach
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite
I hate DVDs because they get scratched. VHS is best now I can watch my movie and not worry that it will get ruined.
Published 5 months ago by Karen Quinn
