Like Rudolph in the way it looks, this X-mas special would come out six years after Rudolph and while it looks good, it just is not as entertaining as Rudolph. Still somewhat good for a kid, but it lags a bit more so than does Rudolph. This one does not have the lively characters and takes itself way to seriously at times too. However, at least Santa Claus is never quite as mean spirited as he got at times during the Rudolph special. This one shows how Santa, became Santa. Basically his early days, before he was a tubby guy with white beard. No, here for the most part he is a red head who grows a red beard before finally becoming the Santa we all know and love, or loath a bit if we work retail. The animation is like that used in the 1964 Rudolph special, however it is a step or two better. The main drawback is the story just is not as fun as the previous story. There are no misfit toys, know crazy elf wanting to be a dentist or a Yeti who wants to attack then befriend the denizens of the north pole. Instead, you get a guy who bans all toys cause he is a clumsy idiot. Just not on par, but it is still good enough to be okay.
Review of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
(1970 TV Movie)
This one is like the Rudolph special.
29 November 2011