Jackie Vernon voiced one of pop culture’s most beloved, jolly characters. Off-screen, his life was anything but joyful: the stand-up comic had multiple secret families and battled a serious Quaalude ...

Below, you’ll find a complete guide to streaming all of the Rankin/Bass holiday specials. Take a look at our tips that show you how to watch them online for free. First released in 1964, Rudolph the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

As one of America's biggest stars of his generation, it makes sense that Jimmy Durante would handle narration duties for Frosty the Snowman. His distinct vaudevillian voice gives the animated film an ...

It's time to get acquainted with one of the most recognizable voiceover casts of all time. As one of America's biggest stars of his generation, it makes sense that Jimmy Durante would handle narration ...

Tonight marks a heartwarming television tradition for fans of classic holiday animation, as “Frosty the Snowman” returns to NBC tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Eastern. This 1969 Rankin/Bass ...

A comedian and popular voice actor behind a classic holiday special reportedly had a promiscuous past. Jackie Vernon, who brought the beloved Frosty character to life in the 1969 “Frosty the Snowman” ...

Vernon voiced Frosty the Snowman in the original 1969 special, which has aired during the Christmas season every year since Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Jackie Vernon, the voice behind the titular ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Rankin/Bass Productions specials are legendary with TV as they have been broadcast regularly each ...

Just before Christmas in 1969, Jackie Vernon brought Frosty the Snowman to life. The animated classic premiered on CBS on December 7 and has been a part of millions of families’ holiday season for 56 ...

In what is perhaps the greatest example of a Milkshake Duck in recent history, Jackie Vernon, the iconic voice actor behind the beloved Frosty the Snowman character, was recently exposed for having ...