The Little Drummer Boy (1968)

The Little Drummer Boy (1968)

The Little Drummer Boy (1968) is a Christmas stop-motion animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, based on the song of the same name. It was first televised December 19, 1968, on NBC, and was followed by a sequel in 1976.

An orphan drummer boy who hated humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men on route to Bethlehem.

Directors: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Narrated by: Greer Garson
Film series: The Little Drummer Boy Film Series
Stars: José Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray