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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) Animated Cartoon Special

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) Animated Cartoon Special Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
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  • Animated TV SpecialCartoonTelevisionSpecialCartoon
  • Traditional Animation
  • Rankin-Bass Productions, Videocraft International Productions, NBC
  • Distributed by: NBC
  • Cartoon Characters: Rudolph, Sam the Snowman, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, King Moonracer, Clarice, Snow Monster, Clarice's Father, Misfit Toys, Charlie in the Box, Elves, Jeering Reindeer, Donner, Spotted Elephant, Doll, Other Toys, Mrs. Donner, Comet the Coach.
  • Voice Actors: Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives.
  • Directed By Larry Roemer, Kizo Nagashima.
  • Produced By Arthur Rankin Jr, Jules Bass.
  • Animated By Tadahito Mochinaga.
  • Music: Johnny Marks, Maury Laws.
  • Originally Released on December 06, 1964.
  • Originally Aired on NBC Television NBC-TV (USA).
  • Running Time: 47 minutes.
  • Color
  • U.S.A.  U.S.A.
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Sam the Snowman narrates the tale of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being teased and shunned by the other reindeer because of his beaming nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the...  (more)

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First broadcast as part of General Electric's Family Theatre. Songs: "Silver and Gold" (Burl Ives), "The Most Wonderful Day of the Year," "Holly Jolly Christmas" (Ives), "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" (Ives, Chorus), "There's Always Tomorrow"...  (more)

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This Show Ruined Rudolph

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As with anyone who likes Christmas songs, I've been knowing Rudolph since I was child. In fact I best know him from the song Rudolph the Red-nosed Reinder. But it wasn't until two years ago when that character began to appear in various merchandise,...  (read more)
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Great Show? Maybe

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At first I knew nothing of this 1964 TV special. This was until I saw a singing stuffed reindeer that a relative of mine has. After that, I did some research. One may think that Rudolph is 50 based on when he appeared in the TV special. But if you...  (read more)
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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I would not think of missing Rudolph. I watch it every year and do not care if people think I'm nuts watching it at my age.
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Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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This animagic classic in a heart warming family film. I guarantee as soon as you watch it you fall in love with it.
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Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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How can one not love this Christmas special, which its wonderful subversive message: QUESTION AUTHORITY. Everything we think we know about Santa and the North Pole is turned topsy-turvy by this story: Santa is a narrow-minded, bigoted old curmudgeon who...  (read more)
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