Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
TVG
Animated
Children
Holiday
Special
Fantasy
Sam the Snowman tells the story of a misfit reindeer who goes in search of his destiny, picking up more misfit pals along the way, only to be led back to Santa and the North Pole, where he saves the holiday with his shiny red nose.
Cast & Crew
Burl Ives Sam the Snowman
Billie Mae Richards Rudolph
Paul Soles Hermey
Larry Mann Yukon Cornelius
Stan Francis Santa Claus/King Moonracer
Paul Kligman Donner/Clarice's Father/Comet the Coach
Janis Orenstein Clarice
Alfie Scopp Charlie-In-The-Box/Other Reindeer
Carl Banas Head Elf/Spotted Elephant/Other Toys
Corinne Conley Doll/Others
Peg Dixon Mrs. Donner/Others
Larry Roemer Director
Romeo Muller Writer
Robert May Writer
Arthur Rankin Producer
Jules Bass Producer
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