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Let There Be Snow

Toekneesan — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:08:06 -0800

In 1992, CBS released a Christmas special directed by Bill Meléndez and produced by Lorne Michaels (a more current link), the cast included John Goodman in the title role, Jonathan Winters, Jan Hooks, Andrea Martin, Brian Doyle-Murray, and a young Elisabeth Moss as Holly. Music by Mark Mothersbaugh. How could this go wrong?

Frosty Returns, in an abbreviated version, but really more than you need to see. Disputably the strangest Christmas special since Fisher crooned Happy Life Day, Frosty Returns is about Frosty’s battle with the evil manufacturer of an aerosol spray that melts snow and ice. The cartoon explores the verge of an environmental apocalypse, and appears to be the first Christmas special that manages to never actually mention Christmas. It’s also notable for its slight problem with continuity, both with the Rankin and Bass version, and with the conceit of the original song (a more current link ), the one requiring Frosty wear a hat. It just aired on CBS last night and 3 million viewers changed the channel or turned off their television.

"You know Rudolph and Frosty, Kris Kringle and Ralphie . . . "

Kibbutz — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:22:50 -0800

Park your carcass in front of the TV for the next six weeks. Here is the upcoming broadcast schedule for every show that has even the tiniest connection to The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

Free Snow Balls For Life

Secret Life of Gravy — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:17:55 -0800

Alaska's calling Yoooooooooooou! Not interested in that Free Land in North Dakota or Kansas? Anderson, Alaska is giving away 26 lots on a first come, first serve basis. No gas station, no grocery store, no traffic lights, but grizzley bears abound!