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AbercrombieOfRohan · 11-17-2009, 05:14 PM

Does anyone happen to know who narrated the 1977 Rankin/Bass version of The Hobbit?

Inziladun · 11-17-2009, 05:57 PM

The only narrator I recall was John Huston, who was also Gandalf.

AbercrombieOfRohan · 11-17-2009, 06:39 PM

Ok thanks.

Morsul the Dark · 11-17-2009, 07:56 PM

The Credits on the radio version say Bill Nighe is that the same Bill Nighe from Love Actually?

Estelyn Telcontar · 11-18-2009, 05:45 AM

Yes.

Mugwump · 11-22-2009, 09:44 AM

There were many things to be displeased about that cartoon version, including the way the elves were portrayed visually (not to mention their Russian accents), but one thing I remember about it that I really liked was the way it portrayed the moment Bilbo burst through the Mirkwood canopy and saw all the butterflies, and the accompanying song.

Morsul the Dark · 11-22-2009, 10:38 PM

I actually liked the Hobbit the only odd creature was Gollum... I mean the wood elves were strange however except being extremely shortened I felt the key moments stayed in the only real bit left out was the Arkenstone... That song gets me every time love it!

skip spence · 11-23-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugwump

There were many things to be displeased about that cartoon version, including the way the elves were portrayed visually (not to mention their Russian accents), but one thing I remember about it that I really liked was the way it portrayed the moment Bilbo burst through the Mirkwood canopy and saw all the butterflies, and the accompanying song.

Yeah, that was a wonderful scene and I remember it well. Watched the Hobbit for the first (and only) time not that long ago and found it quite charming, disregarding oddities such as the salamander-like Gollum. Bet I would've loved it as a kid.

Morsul the Dark · 11-23-2009, 07:01 AM

I put it in when I want a relaxing movie it's short and sweet but that scene is very powerful.

11-17-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Quick question Does anyone happen to know who narrated the 1977 Rankin/Bass version of The Hobbit?

11-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	The only narrator I recall was John Huston, who was also Gandalf. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-17-2009, 07:56 PM	#4
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	The Credits on the radio version say Bill Nighe is that the same Bill Nighe from Love Actually? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

11-18-2009, 05:45 AM	#5
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Yes. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-22-2009, 10:38 PM	#7
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	I actually liked the Hobbit the only odd creature was Gollum... I mean the wood elves were strange however except being extremely shortened I felt the key moments stayed in the only real bit left out was the Arkenstone... That song gets me every time love it! __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

11-17-2009, 06:39 PM	#3
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Ok thanks.

11-22-2009, 09:44 AM	#6
Mugwump Wight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Taconic Mountains Posts: 111	There were many things to be displeased about that cartoon version, including the way the elves were portrayed visually (not to mention their Russian accents), but one thing I remember about it that I really liked was the way it portrayed the moment Bilbo burst through the Mirkwood canopy and saw all the butterflies, and the accompanying song.

11-23-2009, 07:01 AM	#9
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	I put it in when I want a relaxing movie it's short and sweet but that scene is very powerful. __________________ Morsul the Resurrected