also referenced in a Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode (Prince of Space). Other recordings The song was also recorded by Gene Autry, but in Autry's version, Joe is depicted as having a high, childlike voice, not a bass one. See also Bozo, Gar and Ray: WGN TV Classics List of Christmas films References 1951 animated films 1951 films American animated short films Santa's helpers Christmas characters American children's animated fantasy films American Christmas films 1950s American animated films Stop-motion animated short films 1951 short films 1950s stop-motion animated films 1950s children's animated films 1950s children's fantasy films 1950s Christmas films 1950s English-language films