This is coming up quick! 3 floors of the Hollywood casino!

Yesterday, I was asked to appear at the Museum of Science and industry, complete with a Rankin/Bass table, for their annual Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light exhibit, which kicks off with their Tree Lighting and Cultural Festival on Saturday, November 16. I haven't confirmed yet, but who would come out for this appearance? 🎄 #Rankinbassproductions

With each 2023 appearance I have done, I am topping all of my previous appearances at the same events! I think this trend will continue at CHILLER THEATRE ! #Rankinbassproductions #appearances

October 27-29, 2023

Christmas in July!

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Here is an article that came out today about my appearance this weekend!

C. 2019 Jake Barlow/CBS NEWS

https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/12/30/animation-historian-coming-to-town-for-nostalgic-start-to-new-year/ar79tab/?fbclid=IwAR0ParaBZvYKiVgg2GUWF192IQX3lAaRZifGarMWRlh2SGZir3Ow6_HvOuI

After I set up, I took this video as The Monkees were playing in the park on Santa's Village radio!

Beautiful weather day!

What a magical Saturday!

Merry Christmas from the North Pole!

What a Beautiful and Magnificent day at Santa's Village today! Thanks to all who came out and Merry Christmas!

We all grew up watching the Rankin/Bass Productions Holiday TV Programs like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, and of course, Frosty the Snowman! Saturday, December 21 from 3PM to 7PM at Santa’s Village Amusement Park meet the author & official historian/biographer of these popular television specials... Rick Goldschmidt! He will be introducing his 6th book 'Rankin Bass’ Frosty the Snowman: 50th Anniversary Scrapbook'! Other titles like 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' and ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town' will also be available along with some other special items and some of his rare collectibles! This is an incredibly special event you don't want to miss! santasvillagedundee.com

I got these Amazing prints in the mail this AM from my artist pal Thomas Webb! Thomas has art in out book The Making of Santa Claus is Comin' To Town and The Daydreamer 🎅 I will have some prints for sale this Sunday at Scott's vintage antiques and collectibles in North Aurora from 3 - 5 pm! The prints are all in mylar and cardboard backed ready to display 🤶 #rankinbassproductions #christmas #heatmiser #snowmiser

I love Tom's rendition of the Romeo Muller created characters and the Antony Peters/Paul Coker, Jr. designs!

i return to Santa's Village in East Dundee, IL December 21st! I believe they still have BOGO Tickets available!

 This is the building I am in from 3 - 7 pm and I will have some NEW items!  You can even grab a bite to eat in Mrs. Claus' Cozy Kitchen!