It is a historic year for the movie “Frosty The Snowman” because 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of this winter classic. Whether rewatching or introducing it to children, “Frosty The Snowman” is a must-watch during the holiday season. Now with streaming services being a part of most people’s homes, families have multiple chances to watch this classic on TV or you can choose to stream it.

Check out the list of channels and streaming services playing "Frosty The Snowman."

Freeform Channel

  • Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. EST
  • Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6:15 p.m. EST
  • Friday, Dec. 20, at 5:45 p.m. EST
  • Saturday, Dec. 21, at 12:55 p.m. EST
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 8:20 p.m. EST
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 3:10 p.m. EST

CBS:

  • Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9 p.m. EST

Streaming:

  • Hulu with Live TV plan
  • CBS All Access
  • Amazon Prime (rent for $3.99 and buy for $9.99)
  • YouTube (Available for free with this link)

“Frosty The Snowman” was created by Rankin/Bass and first premiered on Dec. 7, 1969. The song came before the movie and helped bring the classic to life. Rankin/Bass can also be credited for making other Christmas movies like “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” and “The Year Without a Santa Claus.”

Jimmy Durante, who narrated "Frosty The Snowman," ended his career with this last film performance. Durante had a stroke in 1972 and passed away in 1980.

According to Mental Floss, there was a short cartoon that came out in 1954 before the movie. The outlet points out that this short cartoon is more like a music video. This video is still broadcasted annually on WGN in Chicago.

The movie version of “Frosty The Snowman” was released in part because of how successful “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was following its release in 1964. This was a smart move for Rankin/Bass because it is now a must-watch holiday movie still to this day.

"Frosty The Snowman"
"Frosty The Snowman" will air on Freeform, CBS and streaming services this year Freeform
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