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Followed by
Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)
Frosty Returns (1992)
Legend of Frosty the Snowman (2005)
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The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933)
'Quoted' by Yukon Cornelius: "Isn't a fit night out for man nor beast".
'Quoted' by Yukon Cornelius: "Isn't a fit night out for man nor beast".
Referenced in
Pinky and the Brain: A Pinky & the Brain Christmas
On the way to Santa's workshop, Pinky says he doesn't want to be an elf, he wants to be a dentist like the elf Herbie in the original.
On the way to Santa's workshop, Pinky says he doesn't want to be an elf, he wants to be a dentist like the elf Herbie in the original.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
When the reindeer take off and the children start to rattle off their names, one child says "...and don't forget," referring to Rudolph. The narrator says "that's another story," referring to the Rankin-Bass special based on the character.
When the reindeer take off and the children start to rattle off their names, one child says "...and don't forget," referring to Rudolph. The narrator says "that's another story," referring to the Rankin-Bass special based on the character.
Heathers (1988)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Humanoid Woman (1989)
"Who want to have a Jack in the Box named Charlie"
"Who want to have a Jack in the Box named Charlie"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (1989)
Crow: "The Land of Misfit Toys"
Crow: "The Land of Misfit Toys"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Earth vs. the Spider (1991)
Tom: "Thank you, Yukon Cornelius."
Tom: "Thank you, Yukon Cornelius."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1991)
the new Island of Misfit Toys
the new Island of Misfit Toys
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (1993)
Joel and the bots sing Fame and Fortune.
Joel and the bots sing Fame and Fortune.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Voyage of Sinbad (1993)
Tom: "Yukon Cornelius over here"
Tom: "Yukon Cornelius over here"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gunslinger (1993)
Tom (as Rudolph): "She thinks I'm cuuuuute!"
Tom (as Rudolph): "She thinks I'm cuuuuute!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus (1993)
Servo: Yukon Cornelius and Herbie are calling.
Servo: Yukon Cornelius and Herbie are calling.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Village of the Giants (1994)
Crow: (as Rudolph) She thinks I'm cute!
Crow: (as Rudolph) She thinks I'm cute!
Mystery Science Theater 3000: 12 to the Moon (1994)
Mike (as Hermey): "I want to be a dentist."
Mike (as Hermey): "I want to be a dentist."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Last of the Wild Horses (1994)
Crow (as Hermey): "I want to be a dentist!"
Crow (as Hermey): "I want to be a dentist!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Starfighters (1994)
"The refueling jet likes me, he thinks I'm cuuuuuuuuuute!!! "
"The refueling jet likes me, he thinks I'm cuuuuuuuuuute!!! "
Mystery Science Theater 3000: San Francisco International (1994)
Crow: "He's from the Island of Misfit Toys."
Crow: "He's from the Island of Misfit Toys."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Danger! Death Ray (1995)
Tom: "Hermey, the misfit elf!"
Tom: "Hermey, the misfit elf!"
Lie Down with Dogs (1995)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Laserblast (1996)
Mike: "Yukon Cornelius!"
Mike: "Yukon Cornelius!"
Jingle All the Way (1996)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis (1997)
Servo: Herbie the Misfit Elf is wanted for questioning.
Servo: Herbie the Misfit Elf is wanted for questioning.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (1997)
Servo: This is Herbie the Misfit Elf.
Servo: This is Herbie the Misfit Elf.
The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police: The Thing That Wouldn't Stop It (1997)
After being frozen Max does a Snowman Sam impression
After being frozen Max does a Snowman Sam impression
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny (1997)
Mike: Herbie, the misfit elf.
Mike: Herbie, the misfit elf.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
The Simpsons: King of the Hill (1998)
In Homer's hallucination he imagines the Bumble from this special carrying him to the top of the mountain.
In Homer's hallucination he imagines the Bumble from this special carrying him to the top of the mountain.
Christmas in South Park (2000)
The X-Files: Sein und Zeit (2000)
The kids at the seedy Santa's Village attraction were singing the song.
The kids at the seedy Santa's Village attraction were singing the song.
Corky Romano (2001)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
That '70s Show: An Eric Forman Christmas (2001)
Kelso daydreams about being part of the TV movie.
Kelso daydreams about being part of the TV movie.
Igby Goes Down (2002)
Farscape: Unrealized Reality (2002)
John says, "I'm getting that 'goin' to the Island of Misfit Toys' thing."
John says, "I'm getting that 'goin' to the Island of Misfit Toys' thing."
Elf (2003)
Buddy's outfit is a direct replica of the elf supervisor from this film. Also, the animated sections showing a talking snowman, unique credits style, singing elves, and Buddy's journey on a floating chunk of ice come from this film.
Buddy's outfit is a direct replica of the elf supervisor from this film. Also, the animated sections showing a talking snowman, unique credits style, singing elves, and Buddy's journey on a floating chunk of ice come from this film.
Kim Possible: A Very Possible Christmas (2003)
"Snowman Hank" is a homage to "Sam the Snowman"
"Snowman Hank" is a homage to "Sam the Snowman"
Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding (2004)
Titus mentions watching it with a girlfriend
Titus mentions watching it with a girlfriend
Stuck in the Suburbs (2004)
One of Brittany's friends compares middle-childhood wirh "The Island of Misfit Toys."
One of Brittany's friends compares middle-childhood wirh "The Island of Misfit Toys."
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Billy and Mandy Save Christmas (2005)
Charlie in the box and an elf that wants to be a dentist.
Charlie in the box and an elf that wants to be a dentist.
Curious George (2006)
Sparky's nose makes the same noise as Rudolph's when it lights up.
Sparky's nose makes the same noise as Rudolph's when it lights up.
WrestleMania 22 (2006)
Tazz calls the assemblage of Goldust, Ted DiBiase, Eugene, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Snitsky and Paul Burchill "the land of the misfit toys."
Tazz calls the assemblage of Goldust, Ted DiBiase, Eugene, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Snitsky and Paul Burchill "the land of the misfit toys."
Dolla Morte (2006)
A doll of Rudolph is featured in this film
A doll of Rudolph is featured in this film
The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006)
one of the elves mentions getting help from his cousin, the dentist on the Island of Lost Toys
one of the elves mentions getting help from his cousin, the dentist on the Island of Lost Toys
The Office: A Benihana Christmas (2006)
When Michael says that Christmas is canceled, Jim asks, "Will they still air 'Rudolph'?"
When Michael says that Christmas is canceled, Jim asks, "Will they still air 'Rudolph'?"
Black Christmas (2006)
"the Island of Misfit Toys" is mentioned
"the Island of Misfit Toys" is mentioned
American Dragon: Jake Long: Hairy Christmas (2006)
Fu Dog waddles through the snow like Burl Ives's classic character Sam the Snowman.
Fu Dog waddles through the snow like Burl Ives's classic character Sam the Snowman.
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody: Summer of Our Discontent (2007)
Zack's summer school teacher assumes her class believes American poet Robert Frost to be Sam the Snowman
Zack's summer school teacher assumes her class believes American poet Robert Frost to be Sam the Snowman
Robot Chicken: President Evil (2008)
Two of the stuffed animals in the corner of the room during the "Dolly Hates You Too" scene are Misfit Toys
Two of the stuffed animals in the corner of the room during the "Dolly Hates You Too" scene are Misfit Toys
Bones: Mayhem on a Cross (2009)
When Booth hears about Sweet's past, he wonders if they're the Land of Misfit Toys.
When Booth hears about Sweet's past, he wonders if they're the Land of Misfit Toys.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Last Unicorn (2009)
Listed as a movie made by Rankin/Bass
Listed as a movie made by Rankin/Bass
Glee: Showmance (2009)
Sue refers to the glee club as the "Island of Misfit Toys".
Sue refers to the glee club as the "Island of Misfit Toys".
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation: Christmas Special (2009)
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is mentioned
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is mentioned
Phineas and Ferb: Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation (2009)
In the title sequence, the yeti putting the star on top of the tree is taken from the scene in Rudolph when the bumble/yeti puts the star on the tree.
In the title sequence, the yeti putting the star on top of the tree is taken from the scene in Rudolph when the bumble/yeti puts the star on the tree.
The Simpsons: O Brother, Where Bart Thou? (2009)
Bart says that Charlie "escaped from the Island of Misfit Boys."
Bart says that Charlie "escaped from the Island of Misfit Boys."
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Angie refers to the Safety Patrol as "the Island of Misfit Toys."
Angie refers to the Safety Patrol as "the Island of Misfit Toys."
30 Rock: Don Geiss, America and Hope (2010)
Jack says he doesn't want Liz to tell him about the escapee from the Island of Misfit Toys she's dating
Jack says he doesn't want Liz to tell him about the escapee from the Island of Misfit Toys she's dating
Justified: Long in the Tooth (2010)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
The Simpsons: The Fight Before Christmas (2010)
When Bart arrives at the North Pole, the abominable snowman is seen mopping the floor.
When Bart arrives at the North Pole, the abominable snowman is seen mopping the floor.
Community: Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas (2010)
Abed says he watches the show on December 9 every year with his mother
Abed says he watches the show on December 9 every year with his mother
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.57 (2010)
Jay asks an animated elf what happened to Hermey, the elf who wanted to become a dentist
Jay asks an animated elf what happened to Hermey, the elf who wanted to become a dentist
Saturday Night Live: Jeff Bridges/Eminem and Lil Wayne (2010)
The snowman from "Rudolph" appears in the cold opening.
The snowman from "Rudolph" appears in the cold opening.
Brows Held High: Alice (2011)
talks about familiar stop-motion
talks about familiar stop-motion
Moneyball (2011)
Peter calls the kind of team he wants to put together "an island of misfit toys"
Peter calls the kind of team he wants to put together "an island of misfit toys"
Mad: FROST/Undercover Claus (2011)
King Moonracer, Yukon Cornelius, The Misfit Toys, Bumble & the Santa Claus from this TV special appear in the FROST skit.
King Moonracer, Yukon Cornelius, The Misfit Toys, Bumble & the Santa Claus from this TV special appear in the FROST skit.
Saturday Night Live: Jimmy Fallon/Michael Bublé (2011)
Michael Bublé sings "A Holly Jolly Christmas."
Michael Bublé sings "A Holly Jolly Christmas."
Featured in
A Hollywood Christmas (1996)
very brief clip and mention
very brief clip and mention
The Christmas Special Christmas Special (2004)
Features a few clips from this show.
Features a few clips from this show.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Crown Vic (2007)
"Rudolph" can be seen playing on TV sets at the Buy More.
"Rudolph" can be seen playing on TV sets at the Buy More.
Chuck: Chuck Versus Santa Claus (2008)
"Rudolph" plays on a TV set at the Buy More.
"Rudolph" plays on a TV set at the Buy More.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 10 Scariest Animated Monsters (2009)
The Abominable Snow Monster takes #1
The Abominable Snow Monster takes #1
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Episode #1.118 (2009)
A clip was shown but different jokes were dubbed over it about the swine flu.
A clip was shown but different jokes were dubbed over it about the swine flu.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 10 Characters of the Rankin/Bass Holiday Specials (2010)
Yukon Cornelius takes #1
Yukon Cornelius takes #1
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 13 Scariest Animated Monsters (2011)
Abominable Snow Monster takes #11
Abominable Snow Monster takes #11
Conan: The Island of Misfit Roys: Scheider Edition (2011)
doctored 'directors cut' clip shown
doctored 'directors cut' clip shown
Spoofs
The Lawrence Welk Show (1955)
Spoofed in
Tiny Toon Adventures: It's a Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Special (1992)
Spoofs it in a skit with The Red Nosed Reindude
Spoofs it in a skit with The Red Nosed Reindude
Home Improvement: The Wood, the Bad and the Hungry (1996)
In the dream sequence, Al resembles Sam the snowman.
In the dream sequence, Al resembles Sam the snowman.
South Park: Sexual Harassment Panda (1999)
The Island of Misfit Mascots Commune is a parody of The Island of Misfit Toys
The Island of Misfit Mascots Commune is a parody of The Island of Misfit Toys
Saturday Night Live: Ellen Degeneres/No Doubt (2001)
Spoofed in TV Funhouse
Spoofed in TV Funhouse
Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002)
claymation scene with Rudolph and the Abominable Snowman
claymation scene with Rudolph and the Abominable Snowman
Tripping the Rift: Santa Clownza (2004)
Spoofed as 'Peaceter Bunny's coming to town
Spoofed as 'Peaceter Bunny's coming to town
The Fairly OddParents: Channel Chasers (2004)
characters enter a computerized spoof of this Rankin-Bass classic
characters enter a computerized spoof of this Rankin-Bass classic
Robot Chicken: Nightmare Generator (2005)
skit with Santa dead is done in the same style and with the same characters as this special
skit with Santa dead is done in the same style and with the same characters as this special
Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken Christmas Special (2005)
skit with Santa dead is done in the same style and with the same characters as this special
skit with Santa dead is done in the same style and with the same characters as this special
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)
Spoofed in The Narrator that ruined Christmas
Spoofed in The Narrator that ruined Christmas
Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special (2007)
Hermey the Elf tries working at various other jobs, including dentist.
Hermey the Elf tries working at various other jobs, including dentist.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas (2009)
There is a clay-mation scene featuring Hermey the Elf.
There is a clay-mation scene featuring Hermey the Elf.
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (2009)
Spoofed in the second "TV Funhouse" segment; Rudolph's nose turns blue as Santa takes him only to the blue states.
Spoofed in the second "TV Funhouse" segment; Rudolph's nose turns blue as Santa takes him only to the blue states.
How It Should Have Ended: The Holiday Movie Special (2010)
Holiday Movie parody
Holiday Movie parody
Conan: The Mistletoe Manifesto (2010)
Conan O'Brien mentions and shows a spoof of this movie in a joke at the beginning of the show
Conan O'Brien mentions and shows a spoof of this movie in a joke at the beginning of the show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.62 (2011)
"Barry, the Brown-Nosed Elf" spoofs the show
"Barry, the Brown-Nosed Elf" spoofs the show
