Rankin-Bass Logo History

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Merry Christmas to all the world! This logo history is not only to celebrate the yuletide cheer but is also a tribute to Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass themselves. They are both remembered for bringing the Christmas spirit to the box.
Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment was an American production company located in New York City founded on 14th September 1960 by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. The company was first known as Videocraft International until 1968, although the Videocraft label continued to be used in bylines. Rankin/Bass eventually shut down its production company on 4th March 1987 after its last series output.
Notable films from Rankin Bass include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Frosty the Snowman (1969), and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970).
Not sure what the next logo history will be. Might need to do a poll.
This video was released for educational purposes only.

[@JontyMaster]

What are your favorite logos from Rankin Bass?

[@NatsukiHoshiko_Reimu]

the 1968 to 1974 logo

[@80srocknroller]

The 1985 one that appeared after Thundercats, Silverhawks and Comic Strip

[@tracymurray6840]

All of them, quite frankly.

[@davidkshow]

I love all of them!!! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

[@kathleencapporrimo3255]

1968 & 1985

[@ManF3]

Rest in peace to both Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.

[@derekkinman7492]

May mr. Arthur rankin Jr's spirit and mr.jules bass' spirit be with you me their families friends and fans

[@paolofabbella7954]

R.I.P. Jules Bass (1935-2022)

[@garrettscott6948]

Arthur Rankin Jr. D. Jan 30 2014

[@santiagobrito2338]

Do new line home entertainment dreamworks home entertainemnt lionsgate televisión and regency televisión please

[@K64TheMarioRecolor]

Both of rankin bass is dead

[@TigsNY]

I'm a 90s baby, but I loved every Rankin Bass Holiday specials when i was a little girl, and I still watch them to this day. R.I.P Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass. Thanks for all the great memories. We as Zillennials had the best memories of watching Rankin Bass holiday cartoons.

[@BNSFTrains10]

God Bless Arthur Rankin Jr, Jules Bass & Paul Coker, Jr may they all Rest In Peace Arthur Rankin Jr (1924-2014) Paul Coker, Jr (1924-2022) Jules Bass (1935-2022)

[@adampellett4917]

RIP Arthur Rankin, Jr. (1924-2014), Jules Bass (1935-2022) and Paul Coker, Jr. (1924-2022) Thanks for making my childhood grow for watching your classics. You all shall be missed. GREAT VID!

[@JontyMaster]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@sonicfan82]

I wonder, who will take their place now?

[@Kieran_Duffy]

@@sonicfan82 idk, I hope they continue their legacy

[@WindowsNT351Server]

@@sonicfan82 idk, the company went defunct in 1987 and got completely dissolved in 2001

[@williamcross8894]

Rest in peace to both Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and Warner Bros. take over the production and make it theirs indefinitely.

[@damin9913]

The tune is so magical I miss this peaceful feeling😔

[@damin9913]

I know i miss the way this was back in the 80s​@cnd1075

[@virgiliomeries620]

1:54 looks the sound of the NBC Ident.

[@gaudenciotullao5073]

“This is NBC.”

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Rest in peace Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass

[@adampellett4917]

So does Paul Coker, Jr. as well. He died last year at the aged 93.

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

​@@adampellett4917RIP 🙏 to him too

[@elflakis]

Ohio State

[@thegoodbesttelevisionchann3411]

R. I. P Mama Luna (1934-2017) R. I. P Nanay Rosing (1939-2018) Tevi (1993-95;1996-2017;2018-present)

[@demonweber666]

December, back here to comment. Merry Christmas everyone!!! Amazing how a few notes of music from my childhood can bring back so many great memories! Tears every year when i hear this.

[@damin9913]

1:22 i miss the old quality and that tune it takes me back to a peaceful place😔

[@Blank53689]

This Is Decided To (Arthur Rankin Jr 1924-2014) And Jules Bass Who Passed Away On October 25th 2022 At Age 87 (1935-2022)

[@StrongJamal2017]

Thank you for everything, Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.

[@NotBennythereal]

When Rankin bass was grounded all day.

[@ManF3]

Great logo history of Rankin Bass, Jonty! And Merry Christmas! _We're simply having a wonderful Christmas time!_

[@kikinentertainment]

1:53 This Is Rankin Ba- oh god machine

[@pakistan_aviation]

1:54 was not an error, it was a plaster of a The Little Drummer Boy special in 1968 because the original airing was on NBC, so it had the snake logo, thus the chimes. Edit: MY COMMENT GOT HEARTED TY JONTY :D

[@gardeniaangel4403]

Not anymore

[@LydSteven]

I remember the good old days when this logo used to come on when I watched Rudolph and Santa Claus!!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@Scatscar1985]

Did I hallucinate a Rankin/Bass variation from when they part of Tomorrow Entertainment when Tomorrow's inexplicable hummingbird gatecrashes the Rankin/Bass logo?

[@tracymurray6840]

That would have been so great.

[@JontyMaster]

Oooh, I like the way you think! I agree with what Tracy Murray said. That would have been great indeed!

[@DilanCommunications]

1:54 you all weren’t expecting that, were you?

[@Doubleitch]

I really like the music for Rankin Bass's logo, I dont know why I just do.

[@Nickcheezy]

1:54 this is NB- oh dang it wrong logo

[@altynbeksagynbekovich3068]

0:16 looks 1965 hospital x ray motion but scary 😧

[@opolfferlo4559]

No

[@hayleywaalen2612]

As what Santa says, Merry Christmas!

[@SatsukiVM]

Merry Christmas, JontyMaster! I hope you have a great one! By the way, have you already watched the Rankin-Bass Christmas specials before?

[@AllRequired]

1:15 was recently uploaded in what looked like a remastered form, with red and green screens and a soft bluish-green background.

[@JontyMaster]

Interesting

[@Mister_Cat777]

3:56 most eeriest logo

[@user-wy4wj3kv9c]

3:38 rankin bass in high pitch and low tone 1:42

[@blakewordlow7632]

Merry Christmas and I'm Sorry of Rankin and Bass' Losses. 😔

[@judybarnhart5405]

Merry Christmas!! 🎄 And Have A Happy New Year As Well, JontyMaster!!

[@1Soniccool]

They also did The Hobbit and The Coneheads animated movie

[@SingaporeanMixel2K8]

6:31 6:36

[@natepike1752]

Error at 1:54. The NBC music can be heard on the Rankin Bass logo.

[@JontyMaster]

That was probably a plaster or something

[@natepike1752]

It can be seen on the Happy Face Home Video 1988 release of “The Little Drummer Boy” and was Volume 4 of “Holiday Classics”.

[@robertorick6383]

It was a plaster on "The Little Drummer Boy" special from 1968. The original airing had the NBC Snake logo, thus the chimes.

[@neiguan88]

NBC:copy.

[@ssosmcin]

Nothing says "Christmastime" like the 1968-74 Rankin-Bass logo.

[@JontyMaster]

Facts!

[@capitulonoaquita5168]

Feliz natal

[@HH-yi2mb]

5:30 Guest Starring the 1998 Warner Bros. Television "75 Years" logo.

[@chikamotokenji3217]

Hey jonty hahahahah a christmas hat on your intro

[@alvinfredlin55]

🇺🇲 [Episode 262] Ranking-Bass Logo History [1960-1989]

[@oldtimegaming5082]

2:18 Frosty should’ve used that logo that says “1969”

[@hegeejay22studios]

Merry christmas

[@supergalaxynexussgn]

Rankin and Bass go down in history

[@ahmadjalloh3167]

Can you next do Network Ten (Australia) Logo History?🥺

[@thegoodbesttelevisionchann3411]

Yes.

[@RidgeRacerType4R4]

5:32 sped up 5:37 top left corner flickering and audio warp

[@thefanoflankybox4673]

0:17 0:23 1:54 NBC

[@rosanamachado4817]

My favorits:1966-1968,1968-1974, 1971-1973,1973-1987, (1985), 1985-1989,(2001)

[@LogoTube71]

Rakin bass scared me

[@lawandnawzad5025]

The 0:16

[@Haydendeshane359]

1:54 why did it get changed to the NBC LOGO

[@user-zu7fh8no1s]

In my opinion, the 1968 to 1980’s ones.

[@juanzuniga9.5]

2:46 rankin bass omg 😱 Barack iruo

[@angrybirdsroviogamer]

0:01 intro music please

[@eldiemarvalendiano]

1:54 NBC Snake audio

[@juanborrego7421]

Happy Holidays to JontyMaster.🎄🎆🎁🧑‍🎄

[@kathleencapporrimo3255]

3:58:b&w 4:02 in color

[@quiznos906]

1:54 Sounds Like NBC Logo

[@robertorick6383]

From "The Little Drummer Boy " special, which originally aired on NBC. It was a plaster over the NBC Snake logo.

[@TMTF2022]

2:09

[@THEACTUALLDL123]

1:15 Uh what is this in the end?

[@neiguan88]

it looks like a globe

[@elias4407]

It's the WORLDvision logo

[@SatsukiVM]

It's the 1974-1988 Worldvision Enterprises logo

[@kurttoy5035]

I once confused the Rankin-Bass logo with that of Litton Industries, which owned Royal typewriters, among other businesses.

[@rodellrellin4228]

1:56 sounds like an NBC sound peacock

[@ethantang9877]

Merry Christmas

[@K64TheMarioRecolor]

1:54 NBC???

[@JessicaWells-dg5is]

1:08 What Show it's This?!:)

[@opolfferlo4559]

THE SMOKEY BEAR SHOW

[@yandiragomez5598]

@@opolfferlo4559 good

[@user-bc1lr8jq1g]

The music is a bit scary im not gonna lie.

[@juanborrego7421]

El Canal de Las Estrellas Logo history [1951-Present] [Ep.263] please!

[@thegoodbesttelevisionchann3411]

Ok.

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

Good thing Disney didn’t threaten to sue since Videocraft’s early logo looks too much like Mickey Mouse’s distinctive silhouette

[@redbutterflyprincessgeanne4620]

2:30,😉.

[@brandimaio9619]

God bless Rankin Jr/bass Paul coker

[@miguelgomez-tn1rp]

I have never seen this but the high pitched ones are a bit awkward also the choppy ones

[@aarielyssabcnursery]

Rankin Bass bloopers but with NBC 1966 sound 1:54

[@elias4407]

T

[@wigwagstudios2474]

1:54 >8D

[@RidgeRacerType4R4]

7:30 final logo *maybe*

[@elias4407]

T

[@juanzuniga9.5]

4:12 rankin bass logo b&w 😱 urno

[@RileyAndersen2015]

Animated Films The Hobbit (1977) The Return of the King (1980) The Last Unicorn (1982) The Flight of Dragons (1982) The Wind in the Willows (1987) Thundercats Ho! The Movie (1987) The Princess and the Goblin (1994) The Swan Princess (1994) The King and I (1999)

[@jamesmccormick9541]

I like 👍 ♥ 😋 ❤ 😍 😌 The Hobbit (1977) and The Return of the King (1980) better.

[@RidgeRacerType4R4]

4:13 what is up with this logo

[@user-or2cz7dp7y]

Rankin-Bass Logo History Arthur Rankin Jr A Rankin Bass Production

[@juanzuniga9.5]

3:56 rankin bass the brown omg 😱 b&w irho

[@questionmark4422]

1:52

[@juanborrego7421]

The late 1960's to the Mid 1980's.

[@RaFGavin陳子垃]

1:54 something is wrong here

[@SatsukiVM]

It's the NBC chimes

[@BOX_corporation.]

Where was the first one from?

[@tammysaru2715]

1:24

[@Purplephonix371]

6:24

[@RubenCruz-ep3kr]

sounds like luig group

[@bookindonesia_YEAAAH]

1:55 SOUND LIKE NBC

[@lawandnawzad5025]

No not 1:55 this 1:54

[@juanzuniga9.5]

Rat VideoCraft 🇦🇺 0:20 (1960) discovery hay

[@mcrsmg4]

ITV2 logo evolution please

[@Ro23113]

Do I see a pen touching the logo

[@Fire_confirmed]

1:10

[@patriciajeansalas1328]

P

[@juanzuniga9.5]

Rat VideoCraft 🇦🇺 (×:÷1960%??)

[@lenovo368]

1:53 Sounds Like NBC Logo

[@Axa3876]

1:23

[@elflakis]

1:22

[@elflakis]

5:13

[@elflakis]

4:59

[@elflakis]

4:36

[@elflakis]

2:18

[@elflakis]

What is que pasa

[@dragosenache5436]

7:23