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Overview

User Rating:
8.0/10   5,906 votes
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Writers:
Robert May (story)
Romeo Muller (writer)
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Release Date:
6 December 1964 (USA) more
Plot:
A misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will accept them. full summary | add synopsis
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NewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Rudolph: Less Glee
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 5 December 2008, 1:32 AM, PST)

ABC's Losses Are CBS's Gain
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 12 December 2007)

User Comments:
The ultimate Christmas special more

Cast

  (Complete credited 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)
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Additional Details

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

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Trivia:
After an outcry of protest insisting on a happy ending for the Misfit Toys, new scenes were animated depicting Santa's sleigh rescuing them and finding homes for them all. more
Goofs:
Plot holes: When Santa leaves at the end, with Rudolph at the head of the team, there are only 7 reindeer altogether (including Rudolph himself). There should be 9. more
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?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993) more
Soundtrack:
A Holly Jolly Christmas more

FAQ

What makes the doll on the Island of Misfit Toys a misfit?
Why does Yukon Cornelius keep licking his pick-ax?
What happened to the song "Fame and Fortune" and the Yukon peppermint scene?
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21 out of 22 people found the following comment useful:-
The ultimate Christmas special, 24 September 2000
10/10
Author: Toonboy-3 from Newport News, Virginia

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.

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