Hmm...it's opening for me on my computer.   The article talks about how animator Gene Deitch was hoping to launch a feature-length animated version of the Tolkien tale, and put together this 11 minute reel.  Some more info here on Deitch website (scroll down a bit, as it's not all Hobbit-based):

http://genedeitchcredits.com/40-william-l-snyder/

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