This Christmas special is by far one of my favorite Christmas specials of all time. Follow Herb & Rex as they host a Christmas extravaganza including ice skating walruses, carol of the bells featuring a clumsy bell and humped over conductor, trimming of the tree, Joy to the World, everyone's favorite singing fruits, the California Raisins, and many other claymation skits that are sure to have to singing the true praises of Christmas all year round. The claymation is superb, the soundtrack is amazing, and the overall Christmas feel of the show will make you want to wassail your way all the way through New Years! Great job, Venton! Joy <3

"Claymation Christmas" has been one of my favorite specials ever since I was a kid. I recorded it from the Disney Channel around 1992 and I still watch it every year as an adult. "Claymation Christmas" is hosted by two dinosaurs, the smart and proper Rex and dimwitted Herb. Throughout the special, Rex tries to explain to Herb and other numerous characters the true meaning of the song "Here we come-a wassaling". The street food vendors, including a bunch of pigs selling fruit from a truck, keep getting the words wrong. Herb keeps sneaking off and getting food from the vendors while Rex tells about the songs.The scenes are interspersed with animated Christmas songs. From the hilarious "Carol of the Bells" (with real bells and Quasimodo!) to the beautiful, folk-song version of "Joy to the World", they are all very enjoyable.Finally at the end, a group of elves selling cider come along, correctly singing "Here we come-a wassaling". The other Claymation characters come out and start singing too. Finally we see Herb, who has eaten so much he has doubled in size. The special is funny and entertaining for both kids and adults.

I was lucky enough to have done all of the music for this production. It was one of the most fun and rewarding projects I have ever worked upon.I am pleased to say that it was finally released on DVD. I am not thrilled to say that the audio quality of the DVD version is of very good quality. It sounds as if it was dubbed from an old mono soundtrack, and certainly does not hold up to even the original television dubs (and certainly not the original masters that I have).But that said, I truly enjoy seeing the comments, and feel very gratified that so many continue to name this special as one of their favorites. As many of my family members (including my two daughters) sang parts on this project, it is especially fun to see and hear again.There is talk of a 25th reunion of some of the cast, and perhaps even a concert of some of the music (including the record we did from this for Atlantic records). We'll see...In any case- thanks again for the kind comments.Patric J. Miller

This little show has been a constant in my life for nearly every Christmas.From when I was very young to my teenaged years, to now in my early twenties. It's thoroughly enjoyable for everyone who doesn't despise the holidays. The humor isn't so simple that adults can't enjoy it, and its not over anyone's head. It always seems to get me in the mood even when I've had it with the season. You can't really purchase it, and its not something they show on TV anymore, which is a shame, but if you can somehow find it I suggest you pick it up, for the kids, or just for you.