The 10 Best Rankin/Bass Characters Voiced by Paul Frees, Ranked

For the company Rankin/Bass, Frees had a similar relationship toJohn Ratzenbergerwith Pixar.

The island of 1776 reflects the Colonial United States and is ruled by Sev,who resemblesBenjamin Franklin.

Yet even in this gloomy building, cats can make a thriving home.

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To that end, he decides to steal Frosty’s hat, thinking that it will make him popular.

A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.

Lady Boreal gave the last of her power to Rudolph’s nose, thus thwarting Winterbolt’s plan.

1776 holds the Baby New Year, Happy

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King Caspar from The Little Drummer Boy

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The Cat from The Last Unicorn

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Father Winter high in the sky

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Jack Frost leans on some ice.

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Burgermeister Meisterburger angrily eats a chicken leg as his henchman, Grimsley, watches.

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Aeon the Terrible descending from the sky

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Winterbolt looks through his crystal ball

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Kubla Kraus holding up his metal hand.

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Santa Claus stands with Hocus Pocus

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