Category Archives: 1970-1979

The Shaggy D.A. (1976) Rated G

Posted on February 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A lawyer discovers a disadvantage to getting elected as D.A. Starring Dean Jones, Tim Conway, and Suzanne Pleshette. This film is a sequel to The Shaggy Dog. Wilby Daniels has grown up and becomes a lawyer, and just as his … Continue reading →

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

Posted on February 13, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading →

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The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Rated PG

Posted on January 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit on the run from Union soldiers who killed his family. Starring Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, and Sondra Locke. Clint Eastwood does what he does best in this film. His character has the … Continue reading →

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Rated G

Posted on September 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A boy hopes to get a golden ticket to visit and tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. This is a classic film that is beautifully … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Song (1971) Rated G

Posted on August 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of the friendship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Receivers. Based on the book, I Am Third by Gale Sayers. Starring James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Warden.  This was filmed months … Continue reading →

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Jack Frost (1979) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

 The Groundhog tells the story of Jack Frost. Starring Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, and Paul Frees. This is not one of the most famous Rankin/Bass films. While it is very typical of Rankin/Bass films, it’s not exactly a holiday film. … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 29, 2022 by laurarachel4

A mailman tells the story of how we got Santa Claus. Based on the song from 1934 by Eddie Cantor. Starring Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and Keenan Wynn. This film is one that should be a tradition every year at … Continue reading →

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Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 27, 2022 by laurarachel4

Rudolph must find baby New Year before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Starring Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, and Morey Amsterdam. This film is the continuation of Rudolph’s story. This time he is on a mission to find Happy, the baby … Continue reading →

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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

An outcast donkey in Roman Judea finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem. Starring Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, and Paul Frees. This is one of the lesser-known Rankin/Bass productions. Although, it is one of my favorites during the holiday … Continue reading →

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The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

When a weary and tired Santa Claus thinks about canceling Christmas, Mrs. Claus and the elves set out to change his mind. Starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, and Dick Shawn. This is one of the Rankin/Bass productions that is just … Continue reading →

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