When Montgomery Ward produced the Children's book in 1939, Rudolph didn't have a father. In the 1964 ABC TV special it is said that Donner is Rudolph's dad.
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The Rudolph book titled "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was written by Robert L. May and published in 1939. The Rudolph movie, an animated special based on the book, was produced by Rankin/Bass and first aired on television in 1964.
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July - 1979 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Canada:G (Manitoba/Quebec) USA:TV-G
Rudolph's Shiny New Year - 1976 TV was released on: USA: 10 December 1976 Japan: 4 December 1977
Donner is Rudolph's father.
Rudolph's Shiny New Year - 1976 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Canada:G (Manitoba/Quebec) UK:U (video release) (2000)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is 47 minutes long.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was part of a Christmas advertising campaign for Montgomery Ward.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer first aired on December 6, 1964 on NBC. It has been aired on TV every year since. It is the longest running Christmas TV special on TV.
The Rankin/Bass stop-motion television special debuted in 1964.
Maya Rudolph is best known for her work as an actress in many different films and television shows. Maya Rudolph was featured in popular films such as Grown Ups, As Good As It Gets, and Shrek The Third she has also been featured on Saturday Night Live.