Jules Bass, 'Rudolph' And 'Frosty' Claymation Co-creator, Dies

[@TheShelbySue]

I remember vividly watching the first Rudolph Show...I was Riveted and I Cried when the Young Reindeer were Mean to Rudolph & He walked away in the Cold Snowy Night Alone...I'll Never Forget it...To This Day it is my Favorite Christmas Show...May He Rest in Peace ❤️🙏🏻

[@MiamiSpartan1]

I watched it the first year. And haven’t missed it in any year since

[@ultrainstinctgoku9321]

I remember that scene too😢

[@TonyaR789]

Omg, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Rankin/Bass were an amazing duo. They made my childhood and my children's childhood great. God bless them both. Thank you for one of my all-time favorites. Mad Monster Party, you guys were pure genius. May you rest in power ❤️🙏🏿❤️

[@brightmacsworld8353]

My condolences goes out to his family and friends rest in peace Julies Bass

[@brightmacsworld8353]

I remember Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer I used to watch it when I was younger now that he's going to always watching in my heart

[@Miqbtn]

He died in October but RIP to Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin who died in 2014. There creation lives close to my heart.

[@laurabrawner9072]

Jules Bass - brought magic to life for millions of children - young and old!!!! Still watch and have that warm, “feel-good” energy as I felt the first time watching these classics!!!

[@gljm]

Just to clarify a few things Jules Bass died on October 25, 2022 and "Frosty the Snowman" was not done in "Stop Motion" but in standard cartoon animation.

[@darthgoku90]

True, but he was animated in stop-motion for "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July" at least, so it's not a COMPLETE contradiction.

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

wrong

[@gljm]

@@edwardmclaughlin719 Ok "Mister One Word " what part of my statement is wrong?

[@xdebjones]

He brought joy and will continue to bring joy to so many. What a legacy!!! Thank you for sharing the tribute.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

He did bring joy that is one intricate element

[@brandongreene6175]

87 may sound old, but still he should've lived a bit more longer. I grew up watching Rankin Bass every Christmas. RIP Jules Bass

[@raydgreenwald7788]

It’s not a bad age to live to, especially with a legacy like this

[@madamepokemontrainer9246]

It’s sad to hear of his passing. But he left us with classic childhood memories to hold dear. Wonderful Christmas stories that generations of children love to this day. Thank you Jules Bass for helping to bring some Christmas cheer to children with those classic movies. Rest In Peace. 🎄♥️

[@michaeltaylor1603]

Couldn't have said it BETTER! The Christmas season is NOT the same unless these precious classics are not seen. From childhood to adulthood R&B is like comfort food to the soul to watch. They may not have set out to change the world, but they did.

[@soniaalvarado5372]

What a wonderful legacy! He’s made Christmas so special for countless children with his Christmas shows. 🎄

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

Thank you Jules Bass for the Christmas classics that has been played every holiday season and will be continue playing for years to come. R.I.P. Jules Bass Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

Jules Bass actually died on October 25, 2022 but rest in peace. Rankin Bass projects will always live on.

[@ckendall67]

They came together to produce some of the most memorable annual Christmas classics that we see on TV during the holiday. R.I.P. Jules Bass.

[@giuliobianchi3763]

Jules Bass was a legend. He and Arthur Rankin, Jr. are some of my many animation heroes. They gave my parents so many great Christmas specials that I got to grow up watching.

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Forever rest in peace, Jules (😔). What you and Mr. Rankin Jr. created will _always_ live on.

[@somosgenel]

The world is sadder without him. May Mr. Bass eternally Rest In Peace. My most sincerest and heartfelt condolences to all his loved ones.

[@checkerchamp8030]

I thought, because they were responsible for most of my favorite Christmas shows so long ago, that they were already enjoying their eternal reward. Mr. Bass and Mr. Rankin, thank you for making my childhood so much more enjoyable than it would have been without your Christmas classics. Mr. Bass, may you enjoy Heaven like we enjoyed your work. It will forever be watched and enjoyed until the end of time.

[@josephbonczyk3182]

Rest in peace Jules Bass. Until I die, I will continue to watch your Christmas movie specials for many holiday seasons to come.

[@bobtaranto8896]

I loved all the characters created by these 2 geniuses, especially Rudolph, known universally as the granddaddy of all Christmas specials. I make it my tradition to never miss it every year; l revert to that 3-year-old watching it for the first time in '64; for me, that's when the (commercial) Christmas season starts! The one scene that, for 58 years now, gives me goosebumps & gets "something in my eye" is when Clarice sings "There's Alwaus Tomorrow". Nothing, NOTHING fills me with more emotion, and as much optimism as l felt as a youth, to this man, now into his 60s, than that song! For me it's a time machine, taking me back to a simpler time that, looking back, l wish l'd never left. As jaded as l am today, that song instills faith & hope for the future, not just for me, but for everyone. Merry Christmas to everybody!🎅🎄💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@josephspringfield7221]

This man was solely responsible for my happiness during the glory days of 80’s cartoons. He gave us Silverhawks and Thundercats.

[@shellycassidy5473]

Rest in peace

[@samanthab1923]

That right there proves there is a God! Who else brought Christmas to more children year after year. I’m 62 & can still remember the excitement of watching them with my brothers & then with my son. Love him 🙏🏻

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julies Bass my condolences goes out to his family and friends

[@fredthegnome489]

Man, I didn't expect this since Christmas and the specials were still playing. But R.I.P. Mr. Bass, the last of the OG Rankin & Bass.

[@caelusprime5278]

Wow, this is so sad to hear. But as the saying goes: "Don't cry because it's over, smile it happened." I thank Mr. Bass for giving us those wonderful holiday specials that have become rooted in our childhood memories so that we may cherish those memories dearly.

[@T0BERS]

RIP Jules Bass, thank you for being a part of my childhood. ♥

[@everlenaoliver6912]

😔😔😔 R.I.P You and Rankin will always define the Holidays.

[@princeofpop8]

Not only they did so many Christmas specials to entertain us all, but they also team up with Motown Productions for the Jackson 5 Show. Thank you Jules Bass, you’re now reunited with Arthur Rankin Jr. in heaven.

[@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In]

They created a legendary body of work that touched multiple generations. Rest In Peace.

[@kristineavendano1670]

Oh no way I grew up with these classic it’s so sad he’s gone thanks for giving us a family tradition to remember

[@altowatts1325]

We're all going to transition someday and return Home. But if we're lucky, we can leave behind a legacy of greatness that will live on long after our bodies have expired. Jules Bass accomplished this rare feat. May he rest peace 🕊️.

[@tizombie]

Thank you Jules Bass, you will never be forgotten.

[@kymberlyward6683]

Thank you for the beautiful childhood memories gentlemen. I imagine everyday will be Christmas in Heaven. ❤

[@donmcc6573]

Can't imagine Christmas without these classics.

[@labelledamedumanor4876]

R.I.P. Mr. Bass, you will not be forgotten while we have your works. Thank you for the memories.

[@jamesbridgewater5582]

RIP and Thank you for the woderfull things you created.Your work will live on.

[@Saf1.Bowman]

Thank you, Mr. Bass for adding more joy to my imagination when I was kid and it not leaving my side. RIP

[@tammymeador1651]

Thank you Mr. Bass for helping families all over the world create Wonderful Christmas memories. May you Rest in Peace🙏🏼💖

[@thepizzagamer2238]

Rest in Peace, and on Christmas no less!

[@orlandomendes3616]

Mr. Bass change my life forever! Thank you, I love you and RIP! God Bless you.

[@davidharper4418]

a wonderful legacy...certainly brought joy to my childhood....God Bless him.

[@Animagic_Style_2016]

He actually passed away sometime in October of 2022. I feel it's kind of messed up to keep the news under wraps until Christmas.

[@gabrielosiuhwu5903]

I thought he died on Christmas I was like wow the Irony

[@melissamurray8307]

I agree. Waiting until after Christmas to report on someone’s death just because of their connection with Christmas is messed up. My condolences to the Bass family this season.

[@victoriarichardson1471]

RIP and thank you for your contribution to Christmas. You and your work will live for ever.

[@kermitTHEdinosaur93]

it is sad to see a co-producer of those great Christmas and other holiday specials pass away this year. Will watching the Christmas specials next year and the next many years to come be different?

[@monkeydrajanka4798]

Rest In peace Jules Bass. thank you for making Our Christmas brighter

[@j.d.p.andrews1458]

All the specials were filmed in Japan. All the puppets and set pieces were designed and created by Japanese artists. Rankin and Bass were the pockets of the endeavor and knew how to put all the pieces together to make a show. Bass additionally was half of the music which is in my opinion the extent of the Rankin Bass creative contributions to the shows.

[@dxrulz4life]

RIP Jules Bass. THUNDERCATS…..HOOOOO!!!!!

[@skelemama]

Wow, I just watched his Rudolph special yesterday. Never knew that he died a little while ago. Rest in peace Mr. Bass.

[@CR-ru1kw]

Still watch😔💔😢. My deepest condolences 💐💔.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

My condolences goes out to his family and friends he will be missed

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

My favorites of his are-Rudolph and The Little Drummer Boy. They never get old for me and send me back to my childhood watching his Christmas shows with my 8 siblings. RIP

[@grannygooch706]

R.I.P. thank you Jules Bass

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julia Bass my condolences goes out to his family and friends

[@jamessparkman6604]

@@brightmacsworld8353 Mine too I think there should be a crossover film of mad monster party and Rudolph and frosty the nightmare at the museum It should be a film in memory of these 2+ for what it’s worth it make it the Rankin bass empire back up again

[@anandguruji83]

R.I.P JULES BASS 1935-2022

[@anandguruji83]

R.I.P JULES BASS 1935-2022

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julius bass you will be missed my condolences goes out to your family and friends

[@elaineblanchard4775]

Thanks for all mine and my kids xmasses they gave art for lifetimes to enjoy forever the joy will last never stop playings the xmas stuff it brings hope cant say thanks enough when they hit generations to find smiles with eachouther and just alone

[@brightmacsworld8353]

I remember Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer with my favorite show growing up when I was younger I really miss it it's too bad that Julie Bass is gone now rest in peace

[@booberry349]

Thank you for bringing cartoon Jackson five and Osmonds as well as these beloved Christmas classics

[@musicmamma]

Another childhood icon great gone. RIP. You made my childhood bearable and beautiful with your creations.

[@anakinskywalker2563]

Rip you wonder maker of Christmas. You touched so many hearts with Arthur Rankin and helped made some of our favorite Christmas specials to go along with some of our FAVORITE carols and stories! You taught others God’s message of Love; that being just because you’re a little different doesn’t mean you should give up on yourselves. Instead we should use our unique gifts and talents to make an impact on the world especially around the season of Giving Joy, Redemption, and Peace. And the best part of it all is knowing that what may be deemed as strange or unusual to others can make us all truly happy knowing our own unique talents can save make things better in the most unexpected of ways.

[@philiprichards2010]

I remember the Christmas classic cartoon Created by Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass. for decades since the 1960s. RIP Jules Bass. You'll be remembered for these Christmas shows.

[@melissamurray8307]

I grew up on those classics. RIP Mr. Bass.

[@meghancraft77]

My parents grew up watching their claymation specials during Christmas when they were kids.🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 They are saddened by this news.😪😪😪😪😪😪 God bless him and his family.😇😇😇😇🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏🙏

[@brightmacsworld8353]

I remember when I watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer on TV when I was a kid when I was little I really miss it now

[@meghancraft77]

@@brightmacsworld8353 My favorite ones have the Miser Brothers.🥵🥶🥵🥶🥵🥶

[@fwmyeejkha22]

🙏🙏🙏🙏.... RIP... LEGENDARY VOICES... THANK YOU....

[@ManuelGarcia-zg5bc]

Legends never dies same goes Rudolph and frosty

[@gregmiller9710]

RIP..your work shall be enjoyed thruout the ages...thank you! :)

[@cliffchristie5865]

One minor quibble. As the narration stated, Rankin/Bass used the term Animagic for their productions. "Claymation" is so called because the medium is clay, or plasticine. That term was mostly used by the Will Vinton studio. Rankin/Bass animators created figures mostly of rubber, wood, wire and fabric.

[@lorilori3]

Thank you Jules Bass 🙏

[@xboxgamerJ16]

The day after Christmas as well. Man.... Christmas can never escape the duo

[@ticklemebreathless1394]

He actually died in late October of this year.

[@ruthlundy4497]

A true genius bless him for being a huge piece of my childhood R.I.P. Mr Bass

[@seaningram3285]

"The Hobbit" and "The Return Of The King" were also by Rankin-Bass. I still have both movies on VHS.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

I remember Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer growing up when I was a kid it was my favorite show to watch I still watch it on KZbin sometimes just to get the audio

[@AndyCutright]

I loved these shows. RIP.

[@ameliawarfield5637]

He'll be sorely missed! May he rest in peace 🕊️.

[@lottaapples8635]

thank you, jules, for sharing your inspiringly imaginative animations with the world.

[@alexbaker2615]

RIP 🙏, you gave America so much joy!!!

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

He's up there in heaven now with Arthur Rankin Jr.

[@ronalderb9692]

Rankin/Bass did not use claymation. They used stop motion puppets. Claymation was used by Will Vinton. Which used stop motion clay. Research, Research, Research.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julie's bass you will be missed

[@Miqbtn]

Many people don't know these puppets were mostly hand craved from wood.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

My condolences goes out to his family and friends

[@yanderefangirl8317]

I watched those cartoons on ABC Family as a kid. They were my childhood.

[@freddyvidz]

This man did so much for the childhood of the 80’s.

[@noahpartic7586]

😭I thought he passed away already before this with Rankin long ago. I watched his stop motion on the Holiday Season growing up on tv, along with The Jackson 5 series on Sunday Morning before church, Thundercats, The Comic Strip weekdays after school in the 80's, all worthy product of their time. Those stop motion features are up for watch here on KZbin, go nuts. RIP Jules Bass. Made my childhood worth it you did & give Rankin my best in Eternity😇.

[@ThatSchmoGuy]

Once again the historians overlooked a huge name in the Rankin-Bass legacy: Tadahito Mochinaga was a Japanese stop motion pioneer who founded MOM Studios, whom R/B entrusted with the animation for Rudolph as well as The New Adventures of Pinocchio.

[@elmarakovideo]

Agreed. R/B had a talent for choosing great Japanese studios like Topcraft. Pacific Animation Corporation worked on Rankin-Bass Thundercats & Silverhawks.

[@jayweiss4378]

They didn’t mention The Year without a Santa Claus! All those movies are holiday classics and on tv each year! He did a great job 👏 RIP

[@erinmeggik391]

The Rankin Bass 📺 Logo is nostalgic bringing back memories of the holiday TV specials.

[@elaineblanchard4775]

Classics are Christmas agin thank you

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julie's bass you will be missed my condolences goes out to his family and friends

[@paultadgerson6017]

Dear Lord Please give Jules bass who died at the age of 85 a new life on earth when the time is right!

[@bluelove3834]

Thankyou sirs, these are still my favorites❤️

[@starkrebel]

Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) always will be my fave Christmas cartoon classic of all time.

[@zakirstocks9514]

I didn't know about Jules Bass himself, the Legendary Creator of *Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer* and *Frosty the Snowman* Passed Away yesterday. May God Bless Jules Bass's Beloved Soul. He May Be Gone, But His Legacy Shall NEVER Be Forgotten. 😢🤲🛐📿🙏

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

I saw Rudolf a few years ago. It showed Santa in a pretty bad light, along with the rest of the Reindeer. Santa snuffed Rudolf off as a looser freak until he needed his nose. I don't recall if the Santa character even apologized for being such an a-hole. However does not mean I did not appreciate the artistry for the day and age. RIP!! Jules Bass.

[@dannmarceau]

I was glued to the television in December 1964.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Probably his best works would be Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer stop motion movie I don't know

[@KlineFarmchannel]

I'm sure he was very happy to go to eternity on Christmas day

[@brightmacsworld8353]

I remember when I used to watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer when I was a kid it was my favorite show to watch more than any other of the other Julies bass animations

[@Animagic_Style_2016]

He actually passed away I'm October. It was kind of messed up for them to save the news u til Christmas day in my opinion.

[@zackaryruhland5684]

R.I.P. Rankin/Bass Arthur Rankin Jr. (1924-2014) Jules Bass (1935-2022)

[@foxboy72006]

I absolutely adore those Christmas specials!!! I watch them every year in December leading up to Christmas!!! Became a yearly tradition! My all time favorite is Santa Claus is comin to Town! I love that one!!!

[@henrymockingbird9645]

Rest In Peace Jules bass your spit will on hearts of children everywhere

[@Kay1im3nade]

Goodbye Rankin and Bass and Merry Christmas!

[@Caleebbb]

Rest in peace to a stopmotion legend❤

[@evicencio31863]

Don't forget also, Rankin-Bass series "Festival of Family Classic" is one of the most TV's Families Favorite Series ever told. It will be remembered.

[@courtneycarter4493]

The best ever🙅 always apart of my holiday memories forever ❤

[@francisnguyen6349]

Jules Bass, rest in peace.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julie's Bass my condolences goes out to his family and friends

[@francisnguyen6349]

@@brightmacsworld8353 Member of him.

[@TodayismyBirthday923]

RIP Jules Bass

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Rest in peace Julie's Bass

[@redwhiteandvibranium120]

So sad. Praying for his family and friends. 🙏

[@TheGamingPolitician]

Oh how poetically tragic

[@zackaryruhland5684]

R.I.P. Jules Bass (September 16, 1935-October 25, 2022)

[@lylel.j.plummerjr.2094]

I cried for Jules Bass