Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (TV 1979)

Long ago the Lady Borealis placed the evil Winterbolt under a magic spell, and put the last of her magic into the nose of a newborn reindeer: Rudolph. But now Winterbolt's awake. He gives ... See full summary »

Directors:

Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

Writer:

Romeo Muller

Stars:

Red Buttons, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Red Buttons	...	Milton (voice)
Ethel Merman	...	Lilly Loraine (voice)
Mickey Rooney	...	Santa Claus (voice)
Alan Sues	...	Scratcher the jealous reindeer (voice)
Jackie Vernon	...	Frosty (voice)
Shelley Winters	...	Crystal (voice)
Paul Frees	...	Winterbolt / Jack Frost / Policeman (voice)
Billie Mae Richards	...	Rudolph (voice)
Harold Peary	...	Big Ben (voice) (as Hal Peary)
Shelby Flint	...	Laine, Lilly's daughter (voice)
Don Messick	...	Sam Spangles (voice)
Darlene Conley	...	Mrs. Santa Claus (voice)
Nellie Bellflower	...	(voice)
Steffi Calli	...	(voice)
Howard Shapiro	...	(voice)

Storyline

Long ago the Lady Borealis placed the evil Winterbolt under a magic spell, and put the last of her magic into the nose of a newborn reindeer: Rudolph. But now Winterbolt's awake. He gives Frosty's family magic amulets to keep them from melting until the Fourth of July so that Frosty and Rudolph can help Lilly's circus and Milton can marry his girlfriend on the high-wire, and Santa will use his sleigh to make sure everybody gets back to the North Pole in time...which leaves Winterbolt alone at the North Pole on the Fourth...

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Plot Keywords:

fourth of july | circus | rudolph the red nosed reindeer | independence day | santa claus | 

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Genres:

Animation | Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 July 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rankin/Bass Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Harold Peary, in his final performance, reprises his role of Big Ben from _Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)_.

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Quotes

Crystal: Smile, Frosty. Lilly says the key to show business is if you smile.
Frosty: I just have a bad feeling Santa won't be here on time.
Millie: Daddy, the show must go on.
Chilly: That's what aunt Lilly says.
Frosty: Alright, but I have a bad feeling there's gonna be a really wet act... and it won't be the seals.

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Connections

Follows Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)

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Soundtracks

"Don't Let the Circus Pass You By"
Performed by Ethel Merman

User Reviews

This is confusing

May I ask you how old is Rudolph? Is he supposed to be an adult or a kid because I think Rudolph has to be the strangest character with a mysterious age. This story changes from one topic to the other. First we see that Rudolph's nose goes out,then Winterbolt's story, the origin of Rudolph, and all the way back to Rudolph's nose. They also have Christmas topics and July topics at the same time. Another thing, why are Frosty and his family the same size as smurfs because Frosty's short comparing to some other characters.

If Winterbolt wants children to love him better than Santa, then why couldn't he kidnap Rudolph and force him to guide him instead of trying to extinguish his nose. It would be easier for Winterbolt's plan to succeed in his goal. That should of been something Winterbolt tried to do. Winterbolt's Genie of the Ice Sceptor seems to be smarter than he is because he comes up with all the ideas and not him. I think Winterbolt's nothing without the Genie of the Ice Sceptor. When Rudolph defeated the snow dragons that Christmas Eve, Winterbolt did nothing to stop him.

My favorite part of the movie is Scratcher because he's funny and he's deformed. Won't people find it strange seeing a talking reindeer, live snowmen, and a warlock with snakes for a sleigh team because I do. I love this movie but some of the things make no sense or switching one plot to the other.

.......7/10..........