The History of Rankin Bass: Rudolph, Frosty, Thundercats HO!

Welcome to the new episode of Secret Galaxy. And that's what it is all about: To buy the shirt that Dan is wearing use code "ToyGalaxy" to get 30% off!: https://www.80stees.com/pages/christmas or to grab a gift card: https://www.80stees.com/products/gift-card Join us on a journey through the history of Rankin Bass, the iconic animation studio known for classic holiday specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. From Rankin Bass early stop-motion films to their collaborations resulting in films like The Hobbit and The Last Unicorn and animated series like Thundercats and Silverhawks, we'll explore the evolution of Rankin Bass and their impact on popular culture. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their work for the first time, this video offers a fascinating look at the history of one of the most beloved animation studios of all time. SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rankin/Bass_Animated_Entertainment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Rankin_Jr. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/business/arthur-rankin-jr-who-brought-rudolph-and-santa-to-tv-dies-at-89.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Bass https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadahito_Mochinaga https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0595086/ https://www.awn.com/animationworld/tadahito-mochinaga-japanese-animator-who-lived-two-worlds https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/10/26/jules-bass-rudolph-frosty-dead/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolph_the_Red-Nosed_Reindeer_(TV_special) https://timespacetoys.stores.yahoo.net/rusarebe.html http://screen-novelties.com/rankinbass-puppet-restoration/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/28/arts/television/jules-bass-dead.html https://ejunkieblog.com/2021/11/27/the-history-of-rankin-bass/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/magical-animation-rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-180973841/ Help the channel continue to grow by checking out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toygalaxy Follow Us on Twitch for Hot Livestream Action: https://www.twitch.tv/toygalaxy Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKYwcZ-fzxGDhJS17qwIxg Follow Dan on Instagram: http://instagram.com/toygalaxy Toy Galaxy P.O. box 3976 Manchester, NH 03105-3976 Business Inquiries: toygalaxytv@gmail.com http://www.twitter.com/toygalaxytv https://teespring.com/stores/toy-galaxy

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