Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer might not be the best holiday special, but why it has become iconic is rather clear.

| Original Score: B | Aug 28, 2022

In some sense one might think of it as the mother recipe of the American Christmas special.

| Dec 14, 2018

Rudolph set the template for dozens of specials to come, from the theme of acceptance to celebrity narrators and original songs, but few ever matched the captivating high of the godfather of Christmas specials.

| Dec 4, 2018

This classic tale is still beloved today, as its feel-good story about the most famous reindeer of all wins every kid (and, fine, adult) over.

| Nov 27, 2018

The characters in this Christmas special really make it... Rudolph and Hermey are wonderful examples of lovable misfits. And the wonderful thing about this special is that neither of these characters changes to fit their surroundings.

| Nov 27, 2018

The best character in the special, and perhaps in all of Western literature: Yukon Cornelius, the greatest prospector in the world (Wahoooooo!).

| Nov 27, 2018

Most days, I'm of the belief that Rudolph is the best Rankin-Bass Christmas special. It's iconic. It's a family tradition. It's about dentistry, at least in part.

| Nov 26, 2018

Rudolph would be nothing without its colorful cast of supporting characters-none of which Marks apparently felt worthy of inclusion in his original song.

| Nov 21, 2018

Parents will no doubt have memories of this delightful film, which first aired in 1964, from their own childhoods. And you can't watch it without appreciating the simplicity of a pre-computer-animation world.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 20, 2017

Still retains its charm and all-ages appeal decades after its original broadcasts.

| Feb 15, 2010

All these years later, as a reminder that every oddball fits in somewhere, it still shines. You could even say it glows.

| Sep 7, 2008

A holiday must-watch (if your kids aren't scared silly by the Abominable Snowman, as I was).

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 21, 2006

A paean to nonconformity that would be startling today, it must have been downright shocking in pre-hippie 1964, when it debuted.

| Jan 4, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 21, 2003

One of the most beautiful, heartfelt holiday programs ever aired on broadcast television.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Apr 11, 2003

Maybe the ultimate Christmas 온라인카지노추천 special.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Feb 7, 2003

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