Mayflower...Mayflower...

Though it isn't the best television special Rankin/Bass ever produced (see here for evidence), The Mouse on the Mayflower is held afloat a lot of charm, autumnal atmosphere and wonderful songs, many of them sung by the great Tennessee Ernie Ford. For a bit more info, here is the TV Guide Close Up salute to the animated program from its debut on November 23, 1968. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.