Strange Details in Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

American Vintage Tales quite humorously recounted the odd errors, effective protests, and adult innuendos in Rankin/Bass Christmas specials such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970), and The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974).

The beloved Rankin/Bass Christmas specials that shaped generations of holiday memories. In this nostalgic breakdown, we reveal Santa Claus secrets, surprising adult details, and the strangest behind-the-scenes stories hidden inside this iconic vintage Christmas movie.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.



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