The story of Jackie Vernon and his unexpected path to voicing Frosty the Snowman has resurfaced thanks to new reflections shared on PEOPLE. More than 50 years after the 1969 holiday special premiered, fans are learning how casually Vernon approached the role that would later define generations of Christmas memories. His family revealed that he never imagined the project would become a timeless classic, and his laid-back attitude toward the opportunity has become part of its charm.

Vernon initially felt the job was “a little beneath him,” and he didn’t think much about it. His son, David Vernon, explained that the comedian barely mentioned the project at home and believed it would air once and fade away. Yet the simple, warm voice he brought to the character helped turn Frosty into a belov

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