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Frosty the Snowman

Genre
Animation
Rating
G
Released
7 December, 1969

"Frosty the Snowman" is a popular Christmas song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 and later recorded by Jimmy Durante. It was written after the success of Autry's recording of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" the previous year; Rollins and Nelson shopped the new song to Autry, who recorded "Frosty" in search of another seasonal hit. Like "Rudolph", "Frosty" was subsequently adapted to other media including a popular television special.

Genre Christmas song
Label Columbia Records
Writer(s) Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson

About Frosty the Snowman

25 minute made-for-tv short about a magical hat that brings a snowman to life. The newly sentient snowman brings joy to all the local children until the evil professor Hinkle demands his hat back.

Achievement of Frosty the Snowman

TV Guide once ranked the special on its 10 Best Family Holiday Specials list. The short went on to spawn four sequels. 

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Latest information about Frosty the Snowman updated on July 28 2021.