Comments on: The Original Television Christmas Classics Rudolph the RedNosed

By: R. Richey

R. Richey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:36:25 +0000

Great set
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The kids watch them no matter the time of year. They are usually on later at night during the holiday season and the kids shoudl be in bed so I bought both sets and they are great. Recordings are great, just like when we were kids.

By: David Rickard

David Rickard — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:43:51 +0000

NOT AS ADVERTISED MIRMEDIA WHERE’S CRICKET?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
All you have to do is look at the box.IT says 6 classics I don’t know why this isn’t being pointed out.I bought this set as advertised from MIRMEDIA_MOVIES_AND_MUSIC but there is no cricket on the hearth in this set.After I got a nasty email back from them telling me I was wrong they found out I was right and said they would make it right and here I am 2 weeks later and the company won’t respond.Just be careful who you buy from.This is clearly false advertising maybe the good reviews are old.Anyway I would suggest buying the other set so you don’t get ripped off.The company I bought from is MIRMEDIA_MOVIES_AND_MUSIC.Just make sure the company you are buying from has the 6 classics as advertised.

By: Gary A. Coffman

Gary A. Coffman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:35:10 +0000

Christmas Cheer!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My kids loved this classic Christmas movie set. It was also good fun for my wife and I since it brought back so many childhood memories.

By: n2drama

n2drama — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:59:56 +0000

Christmas surprise
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My hubby and I were talking about the great classics and he wistfully wondered where he could find them for the grandkids. I purchased this as a stocking stuffer and had great fun in watching his face when he opened it. Thanks for the prompt shipping.

By: N. Metcalf

N. Metcalf — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:14:55 +0000

golden oldies
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
How great it is to have all my childhood Christmas shows in one box. I had taped these off the tv for my children back in the “80’s but now here they are. We all enjoyed them. Thanks.

By: Betty Boom

Betty Boom — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:37:15 +0000

TOO BAD THEY CUT RANKIN/BASS INTRO & ORIGINAL STUFF FOR DESTINY'S CHILD
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For those who grew up with this Rudolf classic, there is a great set of articles on [...] by Rick Goldschmidt, author of a couple of great books on the Rankin and Bass studio. He notes that, "In 1998, Classic Media's then President Alexander Drosin asked Arthur Rankin, Jr. to do an introduction for the DVD release of both RUDOLPH and FROSTY THE SNOWMAN. Mr. Rankin graciously agreed to participate in exchange for the RANKIN/BASS name to be carried on the DVD front cover (which it was)" but then Drosin left and the new staff at Classic Media decided to make changes.

The 1998 version had the addition of an original song (Fame and Fortune) and some scene material that had been cut in later tv versions. This 2007 version cut out the restored song and scenes to make room for Destiny's Child...as well as cut the rare piece with Mr. Rankin.

What were they thinking...Geez...So for real enthusiasts of Rankin and Bass, this is a shame...but for youngsters and young at heart, the story and animation is still tops.

By: Vanessa Allen

Vanessa Allen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:40:23 +0000

Christmas gift
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Christmas gift for a friend’s sister… brings back old school memories of the old cartoons… just don’t make em like they used to!

By: Mark J. Anspacher

Mark J. Anspacher — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:16:49 +0000

Nice collection, but some atrocious video quality
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
All in all this is a nice collection. The quality of Rudolph, Frosty and Santa Clause seem to be worthy of a DVD (and let’s face it – the originals are all 30+ years old). However, The Little Drummer Boy appears to have been video-taped from a TV with an antenna on the roof. The quality is simply BAD. The frames are grainy, fuzzy and blurred, and the text frames are simply unreadable. I can’t believe someone would actually have the brass to SELL this abomination – I wouldn’t give it away, it’s so bad.

Don’t get me wrong – overall the collection is very nice and brings back most of the Christmas TV specials we grew up with. It’s just a shame that the producers didn’t do a better job re-mastering the Drummer Boy.

By: S. Mangione

S. Mangione — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:55:44 +0000

Christmas classics are a hit!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This video arrived quickly, and my kids and I love it. It even has “The Little Drummer Boy” which we haven’t seen in years.

By: R. Harrison

R. Harrison — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:52:37 +0000

Wonderful and Entertaining
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These movies have a way of bringing your youthful Christmas memories to life. My husband and I have really enjoyed watching these claymation classics and feeling the Christmas Spirit!