Arthur Rankin Jr. on Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Animation producer/director Arthur Rankin, Jr. tells the story of Fred Astaire lending his voice to Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and how he directed Astaire in the role:

"In a sense, a star like Fred Astaire, you want him to do his personality. Whatever he does, there's no need to direct him except how to project and so forth. But you want him to relax and be Fred Astaire."

Watch Arthur Rankin, Jr.’s full interview, which spans his career, including creating the classic animated specials The New Adventures of Pinocchio and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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