The Year Without a Santa Claus, a Christmas special from Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., turns 50 this December But McGinley’s book had just the most basic story — about Santa wanting a year off ...

Whether you grew up watching these beloved classics or recently saw your first (we force our friends to watch them every year), we found all of the ways to stream the top Rankin/Bass specials online.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. As a Baby Boomer, I looked on with bemusement; but December 10, 1974 was a ...

The beloved Rankin/Bass 1974 ABC Christmas special celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. Famed animators Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. co-directed the 1974 TV special film, which premiered ...