EPISODE · Dec 2, 2016 · 26 MIN
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town Review
from ToonCast Beyond
A look back at the 1970 Rankin-Bass stop-motion holiday special, exploring how the film establishes the origin story of Santa Claus. The discussion covers the voice performances by Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and Paul Frees, while examining the film's pacing and darker tone. The hosts share memories of watching these specials as a family tradition and debate the artistic merits of the villainous Burgermeister Meisterburger.
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