You can stream the show online on Thursday, Dec. 5 for free on DirecTV Stream, which offers free trials to new subscribers. Originally premiering in 1969, “Frosty” is one of the many popular ...

OAK LAWN, Ill. -- When you walk into Rick Goldschmidt's home, you're welcomed by a collection of action figures, knick-knacks and toys. If you look close enough, you'll stumble upon a familiar face: ...

OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) -- Nearly every square inch of author Rick Goldschmidt's Oak Lawn home is filled with a collectible item, many of them connected to the prolific TV producers Arthur Rankin and ...

CHICAGO -- This holiday season marks 50 years since the Rankin Bass television special ran for the first time. To celebrate, Goldschmidt is traveling across Chicago to share the "heart and warmth" the ...

He and the late Arthur Rankin Jr. also worked on such classics as 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town,' 'Here Comes Peter Cottontail' and 'Mad Monster Party.' By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Rankin/Bass ...

Frosty the Snowman came to life on this day on CBS in 1969. Though produced by Rankin/Bass who are best known for producing stop motion puppet specials, Frosty was a hand-drawn animation special.

Whether you’ve been channel-surfing on cable or scrolling through the newest options on your favorite streaming platform, one thing is clear: When it comes to viewing options, the holiday season has ...