Rudolph, Frosty, and Captain Kangaroo: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow-Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs

Childhood memories and well-researched facts are combined in this memoir by the daughter of Hecky Krasnow, the Columbia Records producer of such classic children’s songs as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Smokey the Bear,” and “The Little Engine That Could.” These rich, never-before-told anecdotes explore the life of a progressive musical genius and detail the fascinating children’s entertainment… (more)

Childhood memories and well-researched facts are combined in this memoir by the daughter of Hecky Krasnow, the Columbia Records producer of such classic children’s songs as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Smokey the Bear,” and “The Little Engine That Could.” These rich, never-before-told anecdotes explore the life of a progressive musical genius and detail the fascinating children’s entertainment industry, one of the biggest businesses of the mid-20th century. Pop culture after World War II is also covered in this remarkable account which shares stories of entertainment icons and Krasnow family friends—Gene Autry, Dinah Shore, Burl Ives, and Captain Kangaroo—who transformed the entertainment industry.