Quick question

[AbercrombieOfRohan]

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

[Inziladun]

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

[AbercrombieOfRohan]

Ok thanks.

[Morsul the Dark]

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

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Yes.

[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.

[Morsul the Dark]

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!

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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]

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