Charles Tazewell
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Charles Tazewell was the author of the children's book The Small One, which The Walt Disney Company
adapted into the animated short of the same name
in 1978. In 1939 he wrote an unproduced radio script The Littlest Angel, which was published in book form in 1946 and adapted as a musical TV drama for the Hallmark Hall of Fame
in 1969. There was also a recording of the story made in the late 40s or early 50s. The TV version starred Johnny Whitaker
, Fred Gwynne
and John McGiver
. His book, "The Littlest Snowman" was also adapted into a film as a segment of "Christmas Fairy Tale" (12 minutes), which can be viewed on Youtube
. Previously, a shorter adaptation narrated by Bob Keeshan
had been annually shown on the CBS children's daytime television show Captain Kangaroo
.
Tazewell was born in Des Moines, Iowa
and lived in Chesterfield, New Hampshire
.
His grave can be found at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham
(Middlesex County, Massachusetts
, USA).
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
adapted into the animated short of the same name
The Small One
The Small One is a Christmas animated short film created by Walt Disney Productions and was originally released to theaters in the United States by Buena Vista Distribution Company on December 15, 1978, before the 1978 re-release of Pinocchio. It started off as a children's book, by Charles...
in 1978. In 1939 he wrote an unproduced radio script The Littlest Angel, which was published in book form in 1946 and adapted as a musical TV drama for the Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City based greeting card company. The second longest-running television program in the history of television, it has a historically long run, beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2011...
in 1969. There was also a recording of the story made in the late 40s or early 50s. The TV version starred Johnny Whitaker
Johnny Whitaker
Johnny Whitaker is an American actor and singer notable for several performances for film and television during his childhood...
, Fred Gwynne
Fred Gwynne
Frederick Hubbard "Fred" Gwynne was an American actor. Gwynne was best known for his roles in the 1960s sitcoms Car 54, Where Are You? and The Munsters, as well as his later roles: Pet Sematary and My Cousin Vinny...
and John McGiver
John McGiver
John Irwin McGiver was a character actor who made more than a hundred appearances in television and motion pictures over a two-decade span from 1955 to 1975....
. His book, "The Littlest Snowman" was also adapted into a film as a segment of "Christmas Fairy Tale" (12 minutes), which can be viewed on Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Previously, a shorter adaptation narrated by Bob Keeshan
Bob Keeshan
Robert James "Bob" Keeshan was an American television producer and actor. He is most notable as the title character of the children's television program Captain Kangaroo, which became an icon for millions of people during its 30-year run from 1955 to 1984.Keeshan also played the original...
had been annually shown on the CBS children's daytime television show Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo is a children's television series which aired weekday mornings on the American television network CBS for nearly 30 years, from October 3, 1955 until December 8, 1984, making it the longest-running children's television program of its day...
.
Tazewell was born in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
and lived in Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Chesterfield is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,604 at the 2010 census. It includes the village of Spofford...
.
His grave can be found at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Stoneham is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its population was 21,437 at the 2010 census, down from 22,219 in 2000. The town is the birthplace of Olympic figure skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan and is the home of the Stone Zoo.- History :...
(Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
-National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge...
, USA).