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Who were the characters in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
RudolphBillie Mae Richards, Billie Mae RichardsYukon CorneliusLarry D. MannHermeyPaul SolesSam the SnowmanBurl IvesKing MoonracerStan FrancisCharlie in the BoxAlfie Scopp
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer/Characters
What happened to the original figures from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The figures were deemed genuine, worth $8,000 to $10,000. After being restored, the figures were sold to a collector, who put them up for auction on Nov. 13 until the anonymous donor purchased Rudolph and Santa for $368,000.
What is the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
| Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | 1939 |
| Created by | Robert L. May |
| Voiced by | Billie Mae Richards (TV specials, 1964–2010) Kathleen Barr (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys) |
| In-universe information |
How much is the original Rudolph worth?
Original Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer puppets sell for over $350,000. The original Santa Claus and Rudolph puppets from the classic TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer have sold at auction in the U.S for more than $350,000.
What happened to the Rankin and Bass puppets?
According to the outlet after production concluded on the special, the various puppets used were given away as souvenirs to crew members and family, separating them around the country and resulting in them being in varying conditions, if they survived at all.
When was the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
1939
When Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer came out at Christmas 1939, it was an instant hit. Montgomery Ward gave out 2.4 million copies, and only stopped issuing it afterwards because of wartime restrictions on paper.
Did Montgomery Ward create Rudolph?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appeared in 1939 when Montgomery Ward department store asked one of its copywriters, 34-year-old Robert L. May, to create a Christmas story the store could give away to shoppers as a promotional gimmick.
Is Rudolph movie made from clay?
You know the ones: the whimsical, slightly-creepy stop-action movies from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s where the characters are made from clay and go on a bevy of seasonal adventures. Most star characters you know—Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, etc.
Are all reindeers female?
Girls! Science Says Santa’s Reindeer Are Actually All Female. Surprise! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and yes, even Rudolph, are ladies.
Who owns Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer puppet?
collector Peter Lutrario
The puppets’ current owner, collector Peter Lutrario of Staten Island, purchased them around 15 years ago. According to the Associated Press’ Andrew Dalton, Lutrario never intended to sell the figurines but changed his mind after turning 65 and thinking about leaving behind money for his family.
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
For example, when Comet, the team coach, discovers Rudolph’s nose glows, he banishes him from the team and tells the other reindeer to never let him join in any reindeer games. “What a terrible message to send to children,” Giuliani told ABCNews.com. Santa is no better.