Tag Archives: Rankin/Bass

Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced. The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: ‘One Foot in Front of the Other’

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town made its TV debut in December of 1970. The “Animagic” Christmas special features the voices of Mickey Rooney (Kris Kringle / Santa Claus), Fred Astaire (Narrator), Keenan Wynn (Winter Warlock) and Paul Frees … Continue reading →

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Funshine Friday: Kid Power

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Rankin/Bass Productions produced 17, 30-minute Kid Power cartoons and they originally ran from September 16, 1972 through September of 1974. The show featured a multiracial “Rainbow Club” cast of kids (Oliver, Nipper, Wellington, Connie, etc.) and was based on Morrie … Continue reading →

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