Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

What’s Your Favorite Rankin/Bass Christmas Special?

12.02.24 | Gary Cahall and Jon Morgereth | Tags: Christmas specials, Classic TV, Frosty the Snowman, Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | no comments

Believe it or not, this year marks the 60th annual broadcast of Rankin/Bass’s first Christmas TV special, the stop-motion animation favorite Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Its success led producers Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass and their eponymous studio, originally known…

What Is the One Holiday Special You Can’t Miss Each Year?

12.09.19 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 25 Days of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Twas the Night Before Christmas | 6 comments

“Keep Christmas with you, all through the year. When Christmas is over, save some special cheer. These precious moments, hold them very dear and keep Christmas with you all through the year.” Holiday traditions are so beloved because they offer…

Christmas Collectibles for Kids of All Ages

12.17.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charles Schulz, Dr. Seuss, Funko, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Peanuts, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | no comments

Ho! Ho! Ho! Check out these Christmas collectibles that are perfect for kids of all ages. Schleich Charlie Brown Christmas Scenery Good grief! You’d have to be a real blockhead to not get a kick out of this display-ready diorama…

Poll: Frosty or Rudolph?

12.10.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Christmas specials, Frosty the Snowman, Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | 4 comments

Both Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer have enchanted kids of all ages for generations since they debuted in the sixties. Each of these specials is full of the unique kind of Yuletide TV magic that instantly transports…