RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass

[best12bars]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#1

Posted: 1/31/14 at 7:23pm

So many childhood memories. Thanks for making it so magical.




He was 89.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[beautywickedlover]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#2

Posted: 1/31/14 at 9:03pm

Very sad to hear this news. I grew up watching all of these cartoons. R.I.P. good sir and thank you for creating these wonderful cartoons.

[best12bars]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#2

Posted: 1/31/14 at 9:29pm

My two favorite songs that came from Rankin/Bass productions ...

"Mad Monster Party" - sung by the wonderful Ethel Ennis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MRcD08en5E


... and "One Star In the Night" from The Little Drummer Boy - sung by the Vienna Boys Choir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD_Olt3_Lok

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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[Reginald Tresilian]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#3

Posted: 1/31/14 at 9:36pm

From my earliest holiday memories to my most recent, Rankin/Bass was always a part.

[AEA AGMA SM]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#4

Posted: 1/31/14 at 10:45pm

I grew up in that generation well after the large majority of the specials had debuted and had become part of that gear up towards Christmas. One of my favorites though is one that I got to see the premiere of, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. I also remember the thrill when a couple years later I realized that it was based on a Baum book and that that version of Santa, and Knooks and Ryls, were the ones that showed up at Ozma's birthday party in The Road to Oz.

My two favorite numbers from that one; the very solemn and mysterious sounding opening and the song "Big Surprise."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcQ3hO-EPY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmmxMe4-INI

[doodlenyc]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#5

Posted: 1/31/14 at 11:30pm

RIP
Generations have been entertained by these creations, including me.

My favorite is easily Clarice's "There's Always Tomorrow".

"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

[kec]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#6

Posted: 2/1/14 at 3:50am

Love There's Always Tomorrow from Rudolph. RIP Mr Rankin, thank you for your wonderful works.

[Borstalboy]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#7

Posted: 2/1/14 at 10:29am

And THEY managed to get THE HOBBIT in in 90 fleet minutes. RIP.

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” ~ Muhammad Ali

[Musical Master]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#8

Posted: 2/2/14 at 3:35pm

He and Bass sure made some wonderful childhood memories when I see the specials on TV during Christmas time.

[Gothampc]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#9

Posted: 2/2/14 at 4:02pm

Simply a genius. They made the holidays so special for children. I love watching their productions even as an adult.
Eternally Enjoyable

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

[EricMontreal22]

RIP Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass#10

Posted: 2/2/14 at 4:05pm

Of course it's come out that they were not very directly involved in The Last Unicorn, but still one of my favorite movies. RIP.