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Arthur Rankin to Appear at NY Museum!
Producer/Director Arthur Rankin is scheduled to make a rare public appearance at the Museum
of Television & Radio in New York On December 4th for a public seminar to discuss his (and
Jules Bass') work! If you're in the New York area and a Rankin/Bass fan, this is definitely
an evening you don't want to miss! Start your Christmas early! Watch rare clips and hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the R/B classics
directly from the man who made it all happen! For more information contact The Museum of
Television & Radio, 25 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019 (212) 621-6882.
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A Maury Laws Tribute Concert!
On October 18, 2003, The Fox Valley Symphony will pay a
musical tribute to Rankin/Bass Music Director/Conductor
Maury Laws at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wisconsin!
Complementing the symphony are Jazz favorites Janet Planet and John Harmon, bringing their
extensive talents to the stage to honor one of the Fox Cities' most cherished musicians.
If you can make
it there, it should be a night to remember! Just check
out the line-up of great songs below!
For more information or to purchase tickets visit
foxvalleysymphony.com (click here).
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A Rankin/Bass Trivia Question!
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The Ballad Of Smokey The Bear |
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Recently, STOKEY THE BEAR popped up on the CLASSIC MEDIA ROCKY & BULWINKLE DVD set in episode #16. This was long thought to have been destroyed due to the US GOVERNMENT's objection to STOKEY being portrayed as a pyromaniac. So one never knows if THE BALLAD OF SMOKEY may see a release. RANKIN/BASS Also Produced a TV Series called THE SMOKEY THE BEAR SHOW which is also owned by CLASSIC MEDIA and would make perfect BONUS material for a DVD release.
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In our opinion, the 3rd NBC COLOR FANTASY HOUR RANKIN/BASS TV Special deserves a DVD release..THE BALLAD OF SMOKEY THE BEAR (1966).
James Cagney brought his talent to this one as BIG BEAR and it is definitely one of their better specials.
Once again, Johnny Marks wrote the songs for the special and it is one of those lost gems that has never been out on video. It is owned by CLASSIC MEDIA and they need to hear from fans that want to see it.
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Rankin/Bass Soundtrack Album Catalog Pages!
Our good friend GREG EHRBAR from Disney sends along these GREAT DISNEYLAND RECORDS catalog
pages! He and TIM HOLLIS are deep into their research on their upcoming DISNEYLAND RECORDS
book release from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI PRESS!
THANKS for sharing GREG!
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Charlie-In-The-Box 16" Ultimate Electronic Toy!
"No child wants to play with a Charlie-In-The Box."
Times have changed since Charlie first said that to Rudolph on the Island of Misfit Toys. Now everybody who grew up watching the classic Holiday Special will prove that wrong! You can now have your own talking and fully fuctional pop-up Charlie-in-the-box, and every child-at-heart type WILL WANT to play with this Charlie-in-the-Box! Charlie speaks actual dialogue and features both pop-out action and "sentry" room guard mode. Charlie is a huge life sized 16 inches tall!
Boxed, by Playing Mantis, 2003.
Currently in stock at
timeandspacetoys.com for only $29.99!
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Rick's Art To Appear at
thedeeparchives.com!
Rick has been commisioned to do some artwork of the CLASSIC RANKIN/BASS characters for an upcoming RUDOLPH special event with THEDEEPARCHIVES.COM gallery. Art can be purchased by contacting DAVID SCHEVE via the gallery.
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New Santa Claus is Comin' To Town Ornaments!
Wow! Check out these great new Christmas ornaments featuring characters from the Rankin/Bass
holiday classic Santa Claus Is Comin To Town! Made by Enesco, we're sure they will be
high quality items! Available at Walgreens this holiday season! Grab them up quick as they're
sure to sell fast!
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"More News next month!"
- Rick and Mark
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