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Cast
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| Burl Ives | ... |
Sam the Snowman
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| Larry D. Mann | ... |
Yukon Cornelius
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Billie Mae Richards | ... |
Rudolph
(voice) (as Billy Richards)
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Paul Soles | ... |
Hermey
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Stan Francis | ... |
Santa Claus /
King Moonracer
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Alfie Scopp | ... |
Charlie-In-The-Box /
Fireball /
Other Reindeer
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Janis Orenstein | ... |
Clarice
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Paul Kligman | ... |
Donner /
Clarice's Father /
Comet the Coach
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Carl Banas | ... |
Head Elf /
Spotted Elephant /
Other Toys
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| Corinne Conley | ... |
Doll /
Others
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Peg Dixon | ... |
Mrs. Donner /
Mrs. Claus /
Others
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Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his beaming honker, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea... Written by Kathy Li
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 December 1964 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Rena do Nariz Vermelho See more »Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCompany Credits
Production Co:
Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, National Broadcasting Company (NBC) See more »
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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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Trivia
During the original 1964 network TV airing, commercials for General Electric featured Santa's elves from the show. See more »Goofs
According to Sam the Snowman's narration, it was the day before Christmas Eve when Santa Claus initially decided to cancel Christmas due to the bad weather. That same day, however, Santa asks Rudolph to guide his sleigh "tonight" (that is, Christmas Eve). See 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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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.