‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Returns to NBC for the First Time in 50 Years

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As someone who grew up with the magic of Rankin/Bass holiday specials, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nostalgia as I hear that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is making its triumphant return to NBC this year. For decades, this classic stop-motion tale has been an integral part of my Christmas tradition, filling our living room with laughter, tears, and the warm glow of holiday cheer.

As a devoted holiday enthusiast, I’m absolutely thrilled! The festive season has arrived in full force, and you know what that means – my cherished holiday movies are gracing our screens once more on cable and streaming channels. Streaming platforms have truly outdone themselves this year, offering an array of seasonal films, ranging from timeless classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” to fresh hits such as “Violent Night,” ensuring there’s something delightful for everyone during the holidays.

As reported by USA Today, the beloved stop-motion story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, originally produced by Rankin/Bass in 1964, is back with its original distributor, NBC. After half a century of airing on CBS starting from 1971, it can now be watched on the NBC cable channel and online at NBC.com. The classic film will be broadcast on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

As a movie connoisseur, I’m thrilled to share that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer enthusiasts can rejoice! This holiday classic is part of Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas,” airing multiple times on cable for subscribers. Fret not if you miss it initially; there are plenty more chances to catch it.

The Classic Christmas Tale Remains in Our Hearts, and Behind a Paywall

The Rankin/Bass crew has given Christmas lovers some of the best Christmas media to date, with classics like Frosty the Snowman, The Little Drummer Boy, and Jack Frost. There’s no doubt that the red-nosed reindeer is the most endearing of the adorable claymation-style films, since audiences still go back to the family film every Christmas. So, fans of the little reindeer should be delighted to know that the film will be on streaming platforms this Christmas season, except not to stream whenever you desire.

If your household didn’t possess a physical disc of the Christmas tale “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” you might find yourself struggling to watch the story without making another payment. For quite some time, viewers have not been granted the convenience of streaming this classic on demand, and that remains unchanged. Despite having free access to the claymation film on Tubi and Pluto TV, fans of Rudolph will still need to tune in when it airs on these platforms instead of being able to watch it at their leisure.

That being said, the stop-motion film is now available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV for purchase at $7.99. No matter which way you spin it, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer still largely remains behind a paywall, but for eight dollars, it’s a small price to pay for unadulterated Christmas joy.

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2024-12-05 20:32