when was the song frosty the snowman written

The song Frosty the Snowman was written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1950. It was first recorded by Gene Autry in the same year, and has since become a Christmas classic. The song tells the story of a snowman named Frosty who comes to life and brings joy to a young girl named Karen. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Bing Crosby, The Jackson 5, and The Pogues.