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Frosty the Snowman

  • TV Short
  • 1969
  • TV-G
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
23K
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June Foray, Suzanne Davidson, Billy De Wolfe, Paul Frees, and Jackie Vernon in Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Four Christmas classics in this trailer
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Holiday AnimationHoliday FamilyAnimationComedyDramaFamilyFantasyHolidayMusicalShort

A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.

  • Directors
    • Jules Bass
    • Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Writer
    • Romeo Muller
  • Stars
    • Jackie Vernon
    • Billy De Wolfe
    • Jimmy Durante
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jules Bass
      • Arthur Rankin Jr.
    • Writer
      • Romeo Muller
    • Stars
      • Jackie Vernon
      • Billy De Wolfe
      • Jimmy Durante
    • 80User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jackie Vernon
    Jackie Vernon
    • Frosty
    • (voice)
    Billy De Wolfe
    Billy De Wolfe
    • Professor Hinkle
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jimmy Durante
    Jimmy Durante
    • Self - Narrator
    • (voice)
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Santa Claus
    • (voice)
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    June Foray
    June Foray
    • Karen (original version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Suzanne Davidson
    • Karen (re-dubbed version)
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Greg Thomas
    • Karen's friends (re-dubbed version)
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Jules Bass
      • Arthur Rankin Jr.
    • Writer
      • Romeo Muller
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    10kmc1987

    Classic Xmas

    I grew up with frosty i would look forward to watching this one every year even now. i think it really captures what Xmas is all about. Lol has a kid frosty meant more to me then Santa did so thats the type of effect this show had on me back then.

    Its funny how even after all these years it doesn't really show its age other then the lack of computers in the classroom. I want to know what other cartoon can make you cry over snow.

    There's also a Frosty Returns but it lacks in so many areas that its not even worth watching my opinion though i now others love it just has much has This one.

    To sum it all up frosty is one of the all time Xmas shows to date
    7lee_eisenberg

    Schnozzola's and Rocky the Squirrel's voices: perfect.

    In one sense, "Frosty the Snowman" sort of looks like something that can only appeal to kids. But, I guess that it does have a certain charm to itself. Now that I'm old enough to understand, I find it quite neat that Jimmy Durante narrated and June Foray - aka Rocky the Squirrel - provided voices. I wonder if Prof. Hinkle's name was an allusion to the dictator in Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator"; after all, he was equally dastardly.

    So, it's something cool (pun intended) to remember. Of course, I always like to contrast Frosty with the snow goons in "Calvin and Hobbes". Worth seeing.
    8gazzo-2

    a great one

    This one has always worked for me--where else can you find Jimmy Durante come Christmas time on Primetime TV nowadays? A special done with great heart, good work by Paul Frees, June Foray, and the great Billy De Wolfe. We always loved his 'Think Nasty! Think Nasty!' bit as kids. He was a funny man, a stand up comedian/magician combo.

    All I can say is that Rankin Bass hit a homer with this one, and I am glad CBS keeps on trotting it out every December.

    **** outta ****, this one works.
    7rbverhoef

    Fun for the kids

    'Frosty the Snowman', of course, doesn't make any sense, but it has the heart in the right place and it is perfect for children. Frosty (voice by Jackie Vernon) comes to life because a magic hat is put on his head. The hat belongs to professor Hinkle (voice by Billy De Wolfe) who wants it back. Because the temperature is rising Frosty has to go to the North Pole where he won't melt. Together with the little Karen (voice by June Foray) they go on the trip but Karen gets sick and professor Hinkle is still following them. Fortunately we have Santa Claus (voice by Paul Frees) to save the day.

    Like I said this is perfect for children and I think adults can have a pretty good time with it too. There are some nice jokes. For Christmas this is a nice special.
    6SeptumSin

    A very well done Christmas classic...

    It's Christmas time and the kids are trying to get ready for their Christmas break when they notice that their snowman has come to life. With joy in their hearts they have to make sure that "Frosty" manages to get to a colder climate before he becomes nothing more than a puddle of water.

    This is a true classic film utilizing the stars of the day. This is truly a film that can inspire children. Frosty the snowman is fairly simple and the voice acting is for par not really bad or really good. If there was a Christmas cartoon to show your kids this time of year this is probably my second favorite.

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    • Trivia
      Originally, June Foray voiced Karen, the Teacher, and the other children. Karen and most of the childrens' voices were replaced with those of actual children before the original broadcast. The end credits were never changed. In late 2017, some sources started listing Suzanne Davidson as the actor who provided the new voices. The original voices can still be heard however on the original MGM soundtrack, re-released years later by Rhino.
    • Goofs
      When the train heading for the North Pole stops to let another train cross, it stops *after* it has already crossed the track.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Frosty: Happy birthday!

    • Crazy credits
      In the end of the credits, Frosty gets back into Santa's waiting sleigh and they return to the North Pole, with Frosty proclaiming, "I'll be back on Christmas Day!"
    • Alternate versions
      The December 2002 broadcast on a Canadian TV network was truncated. The sequence surrounding the lyric "He led them down the streets of town right to a traffic cop" was cut, with the cartoon fading out just before the cop appears and then fading up with Frosty already arrived at the train station.
    • Connections
      Featured in Home and Away: Episode #1.1603 (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Frosty the Snowman
      Written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins

      Performed by Jimmy Durante and the Children

      © 1951 Hill & Range Songs

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nguoi Tuyet Frosty
    • Production companies
      • Rankin/Bass Productions
      • Videocraft International
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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