We are back in the Rankin/Bass cinematic universe for another December full of overanalyzing bizarre children's television. Santa Claus is Comin' to Town is a fairly straightforward (at least by Rankin/Bass standards) origin story, albeit one that spends a bit too much time explaining every single facet of Claus lore. Ian looks at the special's legacy against some of its popular contemporaries and its peculiar underwhelming third act.
Be sure to check out all of our past holiday coverage, including episodes on most of the Rankin/Bass stop-motion specials.
JK Rowling & The Future of Fantastic Beasts
TTTE & Chill: Thomas Gets Bumped
Wonder
Sahm Flinehan, Obsessive Transphobe & Comedy Writer
Dr. Jen Manion, author of Female Husbands
Splash Mountain
Steve Markle, director of Shoot to Marry
Queen of the Capital
Sam Feder, Director of Disclosure
Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court LGBTQ Ruling
Teraj - Singer, Travel Host, & Entertainer
13 Reasons Why Season 4
TTTE & Chill: Trust Thomas
TTTE & Chill: Better Late than Never
Exploring Star Trek: Voyager
Rise of the Resistance
Sundance Wrap Up
Sundance Spotlight: Nathan Barr, composer of Uncle Frank
Sundance Spotlight: Anthony Willis, composer of Promising Young Woman
Sundance Spotlight: Danny's Girl
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