The Frosty the Snowman movie was released in 1969, and it was an animated film. The film is based on the 1950 song "Frosty the Snowman" written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. The movie was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. It was the first Christmas special to be made by the company, and it featured a voice cast that included Jimmy Durante, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, and June Foray.