You know them well. Rankin Bass, also known as Videocraft International, produced some of the most memorable holiday tv specials using stop-motion techniques. Titles included Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, the Little Drummer Boy, and many, many more. Canadians, especially Torontonians, are delighted to learn about the many local talents that went into the productions, notably the Canadian actress whose voice is also shared by Rudolph. But did you know that Rankin Bass also made feature length films, using actors that included Boris Karloff and James Cagney? They also made a couple of TV series. Enjoy this special holiday episode to learn more about the creative forces behind some of our most beloved holiday specials.
