Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Returns to NBC After 50 Years

The beloved 1964 stop-motion holiday classic will air on NBC for the first time since 1971, marking its 60th anniversary.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the longest-running holiday special, will air on NBC on December 6 and December 12 after five decades on CBS.
The special originally premiered on NBC in 1964 before moving to CBS in 1971, making this a return to its original network for its 60th anniversary.
The 75-minute broadcast will feature the iconic story of Rudolph, Santa's glowing-nosed helper, narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman.
For streaming, the special is available on platforms like Tubi TV and Pluto TV for free, and for purchase on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Rudolph will also be part of Freeform's '25 Days of Christmas,' airing multiple times throughout December.