Comments on: 1966 CBS Christmas Message by R.O. Blechman

By: KEVIN BARBER

KEVIN BARBER — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:08:06 +0000

Thank you so much for the inspiration found here and in your wonderful Cartoon Modern book. Truly grateful for your efforts.

By: David Artman`

David Artman` — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:32:42 +0000

You found it! I’ve been searching the Internet for that spot for many a year. Its simplicity and quiet gentleness always stood out in my mind (I was six when it first came on). Too bad the stations don’t do spots like this anymore.

By: yvette kaplan

yvette kaplan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:40:10 +0000

Thank you J.J.!!! I knew you’d know!!! : ) Happy New Year!

By: WMMorgan

WMMorgan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:26:30 +0000

1966 and six years old, watching WCBS out of NYC. And I remember this!

By: J.J. Sedelmaier

J.J. Sedelmaier — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:49:04 +0000

The escalator was ALSO a CBS spot. Little kid goes to visit santa at a dept store, whispers in his ear, and walks off proudly wearing his coat which is totally too big for her. . .

By: yvette kaplan

yvette kaplan — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:13:05 +0000

How great to see that again!! Thank you!! And I remember another that I adored– it included a little kid going up an escalator? Sorry that’s all I’ve got! I’m almost positive it was a Christmas spot. Any chance it’s out there? Fingers crossed… and Merry Day after to all!

By: j.j. sedelmaier

j.j. sedelmaier — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:04:33 +0000

Ed Smith was the animator. Not sure if Arnie Black did the music or not. When i was working with Bob, we were asked by CBS to do a version of this spot for an “I Love Lucy” VHS they were releasing in 1989-90. We went back to the original negative and re-transferred it. What a joy – it’s hands down, one of my favorite spots ever !

By: Keith Bryant

Keith Bryant — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:32:25 +0000

A happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.