The Raccoons was one of those forgotten gems from Canada back in the 80's. To think it all started with a simple Christmas special, which aired in syndication here in the US in 1980.
"The Christmas Raccoons" was the first of four specials produced between 1980 and '84 before going to series in 1985. By then, however, local stations had no room for a Raccoons series, and it, along with the specials, eventually landed at Disney Channel here in the US.
Series creator Kevin Gillis went the independent route, but copied Nelvana's formula of using music to help tell his stories. For this reason, he cast singers Rita Coolidge and Rupert Holmes in "Christmas Raccoons". Coolidge didn't return for the series, replaced by country singer Dottie West.
The plot? We're introduced to the Raccoons' enemy Cyril Sneer (Len Carlson), whose destruction of the forest is for personal gain, though his nephew, Cecil, seems to have other ideas.
Narrated by Rich Little.
Rating: B.
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