Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) (TV)

Directors:

Kizo Nagashima
Larry Roemer

Writers:

Robert May (story)
Romeo Muller (writer)

Release Date:

6 December 1964 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Musical

Plot:

A misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will accept them.

Plot Keywords:

Reindeer | Snowman | Misfit | Toy | Abominable Snowman

Cast

Burl Ives	...	Narrator: Sam the Snowman (voice)
Billie Mae Richards	...	Rudolph (voice) (as Billy Richards)
Paul Soles	...	Hermey (voice)
Larry D. Mann	...	Yukon Cornelius (voice) (as Larry Mann)
Stan Francis	...	Santa Claus / King Moonracer (voice)
Paul Kligman	...	Donner / Clarice's Father / Comet the Coach (voice)
Janet Orenstein	...	Clarice (voice)
Alfie Scopp	...	Head Elf / Other Elves / Jeering Reindeers (voice)
Carl Banas	...	Charlie-In-The-Box / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
Corinne Conley	...	Doll / Others (voice)
Peg Dixon	...	Mrs. Donner / Others (voice)

Runtime:

47 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone System)

Certification:

Canada:G (Manitoba/Quebec) | UK:U (video rating) | USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Rankin/Bass Productions

Trivia:

Although the Rudolph puppet - which still exists - appears to be about three feet tall when viewed on screen, it's only an illusion: in reality, "Rudolph" is palm-sized - approximately the same size as a very small kitten.

Goofs:

Continuity: The head elf's voice is clearly a different actor when he's conducting the choir.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Narrator: Sam the Snowman: If I live to be 100, I'll never forget that big snow storm a couple of years ago. The weather closed in and, well you might not believe it, but the world almost missed Christmas. Oh, excuse me, call me Sam. What's the matter? Haven't you ever seen a talking snowman before?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Kim Possible: A Very Possible Christmas (#2.15)" (2003)

Soundtrack:

Jingle Jingle Jingle

The ultimate Christmas special

There are many Christmas specials and movies involving Christmas. Some are good. Some are average. And some are just plain bad. But Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer shall remain the king of all Christmas specials. All the characters are wonderful and memorable, and Burl Ives is just perfect for the snowman, who sings those unforgettable songs. A must see every Christmas.