FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
This classic animated TV special is a perennial favorite.
First airing in 1967, it is based on a 1950 song sung by cowboy actor Gene Autry.
The storyline features a magic hat that brings a snowman to life, an evil magician who turns good by the story's end, and of course Santa Claus.
The animation featured some famous voices:
Jimmy Durante was the narrator
June Foray was Karen, Frosty's friend
(June Foray was most known for voicing Rocky the Flying Squirrel)
R-rated comedian Jackie Vernon was Frosty
Character actor Billy DeWolfe was Prof. Hinkle the Magician
Voice actor Paul Frees was Hocus Pocus the Rabbit and Santa Claus
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