ChevyVanMiller Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 Rest in Peace American director, producer, composer, lyricist, and author Jules Bass (September 16, 1935 – October 25, 2022), who co-founded Rankin/Bass Productions, with his friend, Arthur Rankin Jr. (July 19, 1924 – January 30, 2014). Their productions include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Mad Monster Party? (1967), The Little Drummer Boy (1968), Frosty the Snowman (1969), The Hobbit (1977), Jack Frost (1979), and The Last Unicorn (1982). I can’t imagine my childhood without the characters he helped create. 6 Quote
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) I remember when I first watched Rudolph the red nosed reindeer back in 1964 and reruns for years after. with the late great Burl Ives narrating r.i.p and thank you for the childhood memories, Mr. Bass Edited October 28, 2022 by DaBillsFanSince1973 1 Quote
Nextmanup Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 I know the name "Rankin/Bass" from The Hobbit cartoon movie they did many years ago. I loved that thing as a kid. They also did a similar movie regarding "The Return of the King" which I also loved. Wonderful artwork, great music, and outstanding voiceover work....all much better than what Mr. Jackson gave us in his films. If you are a JRR Tokien fan, check these old cartoon movies out! 2 Quote
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