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What to Watch on Saturday: Settle in with ‘Frosty the Snowman’

“Frosty The Snowman,” the popular animated musical special narrated by Jimmy Durante.
“Frosty The Snowman,” the popular animated musical special narrated by Jimmy Durante. Classic Media, Inc.

Frosty the Snowman (8 p.m., CBS) – The 1969 animated classic narrated by Jimmy Durante. The 1995 follow-up “Frosty Returns” airs at 8:30.

The Story of Santa Claus (9 p.m., CBS) – A 1996 special about a jolly couple who come to live at the North Pole and begin a toy-giving tradition. With the voices of Ed Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry.

Christmas Cookie Challenge (9 p.m., Food) – Five bakers compete to prove their holiday cooking-making skills.

The Last Kingdom (10 p.m., BBC America) – In the first season finale, a united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.

This story was originally published November 28, 2015 at 1:00 AM with the headline "What to Watch on Saturday: Settle in with ‘Frosty the Snowman’."

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