Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ (1976)

“On this island, every day is the 4th of July!” Happy 4th of July to all who are celebrating at home and abroad! To get us in the proper mood, here’s “The 4th of July Parade” song from Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph’s … Continue reading

Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

On behalf of myself and Bionic Disco, here’s wishing you a joyous and wonderful 2014! Let’s celebrate with belting out the “Have A Happy New Year” song from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. The tune is … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Turn Back The Years’ (1976)

Happy Funshine Friday, hectic holiday helpers! Since Christmas and the new year are fast approaching, here’s something to help you catch your breath; “Turn Back the Years” from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. This short and … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July’ – Ethel Merman Sings ‘Chicken Today’ (1979)

Last week, we featured a duck. This week we have a chicken. Or, to be precise, Ethel Merman singing “Chicken Today, Feathers Tomorrow” from the Rankin/Bass special, Rudolf and Frosty’s Christmas in July. Rudolf and Frosty’s Christmas in July aired … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series

Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced. The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, … Continue reading

Mood Music: ‘One Foot in Front of the Other’

Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town made its TV debut in December of 1970. The “Animagic” Christmas special features the voices of Mickey Rooney (Kris Kringle / Santa Claus), Fred Astaire (Narrator), Keenan Wynn (Winter Warlock) and Paul Frees … Continue reading