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* ShrinkingViolet: While [[AllLovingHero Rudolph has a big heart]], he's also very shy and the quietest of the reindeer and story. He's very insecure about his red nose (notably shown in the 1948 short and 1998 feature film) and literally turns red after Santa and his reindeer congratulate him on Christmas morning. His only dialogue in the entire story is bashfully quoting Santa's "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" before walking back home.
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* "Music/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer'' (1949): [[https://www.geneautry.com/news/2018/images/rudolph-record-cover.jpg The classic song]] written by Johnny Marks [[note]] Marks had a close relationship with Robert L. May and both worked at Montgomery Ward [[/note]] and first sung by Music/GeneAutry. In 1959, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XklMNQbvnZU The Ray Conniff Singers made an extended version of the song]] with newer lyrics added.

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* "Music/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer'' (1949): [[https://www.geneautry.com/news/2018/images/rudolph-record-cover.jpg The classic song]] written by Johnny Marks [[note]] Marks had a close relationship with Robert L. May and both worked at Montgomery Ward [[/note]] and first sung recorded by Music/GeneAutry. In 1959, The Ray Conniff Singers [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XklMNQbvnZU The Ray Conniff Singers made an extended version of the song]] with newer lyrics added.
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* "Music/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer'' (1949): [[https://www.geneautry.com/news/2018/images/rudolph-record-cover.jpg The classic song]], first sung by Music/GeneAutry and written by Johnny Marks [[note]] Johnny Marks had a close relationship with Robert May and both worked at Montgomery Ward[[/note]]. In 1959, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XklMNQbvnZU The Ray Conniff Singers made an extended version of the song]] with newer lyrics added.

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* "Music/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer'' (1949): [[https://www.geneautry.com/news/2018/images/rudolph-record-cover.jpg The classic song]], first sung by Music/GeneAutry and song]] written by Johnny Marks [[note]] Johnny Marks had a close relationship with Robert L. May and both worked at Montgomery Ward[[/note]].Ward [[/note]] and first sung by Music/GeneAutry. In 1959, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XklMNQbvnZU The Ray Conniff Singers made an extended version of the song]] with newer lyrics added.
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A mass-market edition of May's story was published in 1947, helping it to start becoming well-known internationally. After an AnimatedAdaptation in 1948 and a hit Music/GeneAutry song in 1949, Rudolph's popularity was cemented. He's only become more and more recognizable over the ensuing decades.

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A mass-market edition of May's story was published in 1947, helping it to start becoming well-known internationally. After an AnimatedAdaptation in 1948 and a hit Music/GeneAutry song in 1949, Rudolph's popularity was cemented. He's only become more and more recognizable over the ensuing decades.
decades, thanks in no small part to the stop-motion [[WesternAnimation/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer1964 TV special]] that has aired every year since its 1964 debut.
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A mass-market edition of May's story was published in 1947, helping it to start becoming well-known internationally. After an AnimatedAdaptation in 1948 and a hit Music/GeneAutry song in 1949, Rudolph's popularity was cemented. He's only become more and more recognizable over the decades.

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A mass-market edition of May's story was published in 1947, helping it to start becoming well-known internationally. After an AnimatedAdaptation in 1948 and a hit Music/GeneAutry song in 1949, Rudolph's popularity was cemented. He's only become more and more recognizable over the ensuing decades.
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May's concept was initially turned down, as it was felt that red noses were [[DrunkenGlow too much associated with drunkards]] to make for a charming kids' tale. It was only after the illustrator drew an adorable-looking deer that the idea was warmed up to. The booklet turned out to be a swimming success, selling over two million copies in its first year.

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May's concept was initially turned down, as it was felt that red noses were [[DrunkenGlow too much commonly associated with drunkards]] to make for a charming kids' tale. It was only after the illustrator Denver Gillen drew an the adorable-looking deer shown above that the idea was warmed up to. The booklet turned out to be a swimming success, selling over two million copies in its first year.
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May later wrote two follow-up books, ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shines Again'' [[note]] Later shortened as ''Rudolph Shines Again''[[/note]] (published in 1954) and ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (published in 1992, sixteen years after his death). ''Rudolph Shines Again'' focuses on Rudolph feeling unhappy after Santa's other reindeer start getting jealous of his fame and acting unfriendly towards him, which results in his red nose temporarily losing its shine. Rudolph later encounters and helps a group of rabbits who are desperately searching for their missing babies. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' has Rudolph discovering two kids named Sonny and Sis didn't get any Christmas presents the year before, due to their working at a failing circus which is constantly traveling to different places. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (later renamed ''Rudolph to the Rescue'') sat unpublished for decades until May's daughters found his manuscript in 1991, and it was published the following year.

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May later wrote two follow-up books, ''Rudolph ''[[Literature/RudolphShinesAgain Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shines Again'' Again]]'' [[note]] Later shortened as ''Rudolph Shines Again''[[/note]] (published in 1954) and ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (published in 1992, sixteen years after his death). ''Rudolph Shines Again'' focuses on Rudolph feeling unhappy after Santa's other reindeer start getting jealous of his fame and acting unfriendly towards him, which results in his red nose temporarily losing its shine. Rudolph later encounters and helps a group of rabbits who are desperately searching for their missing babies. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' has Rudolph discovering two kids named Sonny and Sis didn't get any Christmas presents the year before, due to their working at a failing circus which is constantly traveling to different places. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (later renamed ''Rudolph to the Rescue'') sat unpublished for decades until May's daughters found his manuscript in 1991, and it was published the following year.
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Rudolph is the most famous of SantaClaus's flying reindeer. He's a young buck who was born with a striking, luminescent red nose.

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Rudolph is is, indeed, the most famous of SantaClaus's flying reindeer.reindeer nowadays. He's a young buck who was born with a striking, luminescent red nose.
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May's concept was initially turned down, as it was felt that red noses were [[DrunkenGlow too heavily associated with drunkards]] to make for a charming kids' tale. It was only after the illustrator drew an adorable-looking deer that the idea was warmed up to. The booklet turned out to be a swimming success, selling over two million copies in its first year.

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May's concept was initially turned down, as it was felt that red noses were [[DrunkenGlow too heavily much associated with drunkards]] to make for a charming kids' tale. It was only after the illustrator drew an adorable-looking deer that the idea was warmed up to. The booklet turned out to be a swimming success, selling over two million copies in its first year.



Since the original booklet's release, Rudolph has become the most iconic of Santa's original eight reindeer, eclipsing the ones from ''Literature/TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas''. As a result, he's [[ReferencedBy/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer been referenced]] in numerous media. Rudolph is no exception to TheWikiRule and has his [[http://rudolphtherednosedreindeer.wikia.com/ own Wikia]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxAem7TQYg A reading of the original story can be viewed here.]]

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Since In the original decades since the booklet's release, Rudolph has become the most iconic of Santa's original eight reindeer, eclipsing the ones original eight from ''Literature/TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas''. As a result, he's [[ReferencedBy/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer been referenced]] in numerous media. Rudolph is no exception to TheWikiRule and has his [[http://rudolphtherednosedreindeer.wikia.com/ own Wikia]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxAem7TQYg A reading of the original story can be viewed here.]]
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-->-- "'''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'''" (1949)

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-->-- "'''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'''" (1949)
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-->-- "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1949)

Rudolph is the most famous of SantaClaus' reindeer. He's a young buck who was born with a striking, luminescent red nose.

The origin of the character dates back to TheGreatDepression. The Chicago retailer Montgomery Ward would give away coloring books every Christmas, but it was decided that self-publishing their own books would save money. In 1939, Robert L. May created a booklet about a reindeer. While looking out his window into the fog that Chicago is well-known for, he had the idea to write about a reindeer with a glowing red nose. Thus, the story of an ostracized reindeer who gains recognition due to his special nose was born. Robert [[WhatCouldHaveBeen originally thought]] of naming the new character "Rollo" or "Reginald", but in the end he decided on "Rudolph".

Originally, the book was declined. Red noses were [[DrunkenGlow too associated with drunkards]] to make for a charming kid's tale. It's only after the illustrator drew adorable-looking deer that the idea was warmed up to. The booklet was a swimming success and sold over 2 million copies its first year.

In 1947, the booklet began mass-production and thus the story started becoming well-known internationally. After an AnimatedAdaptation in 1948 and a hit Music/GeneAutry song in 1949, Rudolph's popularity was cemented. He's only become more and more recognizable over the decades.

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-->-- "Rudolph "'''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Reindeer'''" (1949)

Rudolph is the most famous of SantaClaus' SantaClaus's flying reindeer. He's a young buck who was born with a striking, luminescent red nose.

The origin of the character dates back to TheGreatDepression. The Chicago retailer Montgomery Ward would give away coloring books every Christmas, but it was decided that self-publishing their own books would save money. In 1939, Robert L. May created was assigned the task of writing a booklet about a reindeer. "cheery children's book" for the store's clientele. While looking out his window into the fog that Chicago is well-known for, he had May got the idea to write of writing about a reindeer with a glowing red nose. Thus, the story of an ostracized reindeer who gains recognition due to his special nose was born. Robert May [[WhatCouldHaveBeen originally initially thought]] of naming the his new character "Rollo" or "Reginald", but in the end he decided on "Rudolph".

Originally, the book May's concept was declined. Red initially turned down, as it was felt that red noses were [[DrunkenGlow too heavily associated with drunkards]] to make for a charming kid's kids' tale. It's It was only after the illustrator drew an adorable-looking deer that the idea was warmed up to. The booklet was turned out to be a swimming success and sold success, selling over 2 two million copies in its first year.

In A mass-market edition of May's story was published in 1947, the booklet began mass-production and thus the story started helping it to start becoming well-known internationally. After an AnimatedAdaptation in 1948 and a hit Music/GeneAutry song in 1949, Rudolph's popularity was cemented. He's only become more and more recognizable over the decades.



Robert L. May later wrote two follow ups called ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shines Again'' [[note]] Later shortened as ''Rudolph Shines Again''[[/note]] released in 1954, and ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (released posthumously in the early 1990s). ''Rudolph Shines Again'' focuses on Rudolph feeling unhappy after Santa's reindeer start getting jealous of his fame and acting unfriendly towards him. As a result, his red nose temporarily stops shining. Rudolph later meets a group of rabbits who are desperately searching for their missing babies. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' involves Rudolph discovering Sonny and Sis didn't get any Christmas presents due to working at a failing circus that is constantly traveling to different places. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (later renamed to "Rudolph to the Rescue") didn't get published until Montgomery Ward and May's daughters discovered May's manuscript 1991, and released publicly in 1992. Sixteen years after May's death.

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Robert L. May later wrote two follow ups called follow-up books, ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shines Again'' [[note]] Later shortened as ''Rudolph Shines Again''[[/note]] released (published in 1954, 1954) and ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (released posthumously (published in the early 1990s). 1992, sixteen years after his death). ''Rudolph Shines Again'' focuses on Rudolph feeling unhappy after Santa's other reindeer start getting jealous of his fame and acting unfriendly towards him. As a result, him, which results in his red nose temporarily stops shining. losing its shine. Rudolph later meets encounters and helps a group of rabbits who are desperately searching for their missing babies. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' involves has Rudolph discovering two kids named Sonny and Sis didn't get any Christmas presents the year before, due to their working at a failing circus that which is constantly traveling to different places. ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' (later renamed to "Rudolph ''Rudolph to the Rescue") didn't get published Rescue'') sat unpublished for decades until Montgomery Ward and May's daughters discovered May's found his manuscript in 1991, and released publicly in 1992. Sixteen years after May's death. it was published the following year.
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->''But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?''
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* PosthumousCollaboration: Before Robert L. May passed away in 1976, he wrote a third story starring Rudolph called ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' [[note]] Later known as ''Rudolph to The Rescue'' [[/note]]. May written manuscripts for the story in 1947 but decided not to publish it, instead he released "Rudolph Shines Again" in 1954. "Rudolph's Second Christmas" wouldn't get published until Montgomery Ward and the author's daughters discovered his manuscript 1991, and published the story in 1992. Due to Denver Gillen (the original illustrator) no longer being alive, it was illustrated by Michael Emberley. When it was renamed to ''Rudolph to the Rescue'' (to avoid confusion with "Rudolph's Shines Again") in 2006, it was illustrated by Lisa Papp.

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* PosthumousCollaboration: Before Robert L. May passed away in 1976, he wrote a third story starring Rudolph called ''Rudolph's Second Christmas'' [[note]] Later known as ''Rudolph to The Rescue'' [[/note]].Christmas''. May written manuscripts for the story in 1947 but decided not to publish it, instead he released "Rudolph Shines Again" in 1954. "Rudolph's Second Christmas" wouldn't get published until Montgomery Ward and the author's daughters discovered his manuscript in 1991, and published the story in 1992. Due to Denver Gillen (the original illustrator) no longer being alive, it was illustrated by Michael Emberley. When it was renamed to ''Rudolph to the Rescue'' (to avoid confusion with "Rudolph's Shines Again") in 2006, it was illustrated by Lisa Papp.
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* ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' (1939): The original 1939 booklet written by Robert L. May and illustrated by Denver Gillen first published by the department store "Montgomery Ward". For the story's 25th Anniversary in 1964, it was combined with it's sequel [[https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/30607388129.jpg "Rudolph Shines Again"]] where it was illustrated by Marion Guild (who's illustrations stick closer to Denver Gillen's original illustrations).

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* ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' (1939): The original 1939 booklet written by Robert L. May and illustrated by Denver Gillen first published by the department store "Montgomery Ward". For the story's 25th Anniversary in 1964, it was combined with it's its sequel [[https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/30607388129.jpg "Rudolph Shines Again"]] where it was illustrated by Marion Guild (who's illustrations stick closer to Denver Gillen's original illustrations).
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* ''Rudolph Saves the Sprites'' (1999): A sequel book to the 1998 feature film.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: While the general public knows how Rudolph's name is properly spelt. His name would sometimes be spelt as "Rudolf" by adding "F" and removing the "P" and "H" in his name.

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: While the general public knows how Rudolph's name is properly spelt. His name would sometimes be spelt as "Rudolf" by adding "F" and removing the "P" and "H" in his name. However in The Netherlands and Flanders regions of Belgium, he is known as "Rudolf Het Roodneus Reindier" or "Rudolf Het Rare Reindier".
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* BorrowedCatchphrase: Rudolph borrows Santa's catchphrase "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" as a short speech to the other reindeer on Christmas morning after helping Santa's Christmas eve journey. The story also ends with that line.

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* BorrowedCatchphrase: Rudolph borrows Santa's catchphrase "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" as a short speech to the other reindeer on Christmas morning after helping Santa's Christmas eve journey. The story also ends with that line.line uttered by both Santa and Rudolph.
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* WhiteTailedReindeer: The TropeCodifier. Rudolph and the other reindeer were depicted as generic-looking deer instead of realistic reindeer in the illustrations for the original pamphlet, and the design has stuck in every adaptation since, probably because it's easier to draw a glowing lightbulb-like nose on a regular deer than an actual reindeer.

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* WhiteTailedReindeer: The TropeCodifier. Rudolph and the other reindeer were depicted as generic-looking deer instead of realistic reindeer in the illustrations for the original pamphlet, and the design has stuck in every adaptation since, probably because it's easier to draw a glowing lightbulb-like nose on a regular deer than an actual reindeer. However, Rudolph and the other reindeer were depicted with light brown fur between a darker shade of brown in non-Rankin/Bass adaptations.
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* ''The Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Book'' (1972) [[note]] Reprinted in 1974 [[/note]]: A Golden Shape Book adaptation by Eileen Daly and illustrated by Milli Jancer. The book is similar to the Richard Scarry version but is notably shorter than the Scarry adaptation.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: While the general knows of Rudolph's name is properly spelt. His name would sometimes be spelt as "Rudolf" by adding "F" and removing the "P" and "H" in his name.

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: While the general public knows of how Rudolph's name is properly spelt. His name would sometimes be spelt as "Rudolf" by adding "F" and removing the "P" and "H" in his name.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: While the general knows of Rudolph's name is properly spelt. His name would sometimes be spelt as "Rudolf" by adding "F" and removing the "P" and "H" in his name.
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* "Music/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer'' (1949): [[https://www.geneautry.com/news/2018/images/rudolph-record-cover.jpg The classic song]], first sung by Music/GeneAutry and written by Johnny Marks [[note]] Johnny Marks had a close relationship with Robert May and both worked at Montgomery Ward[[/note]].

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* "Music/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer'' (1949): [[https://www.geneautry.com/news/2018/images/rudolph-record-cover.jpg The classic song]], first sung by Music/GeneAutry and written by Johnny Marks [[note]] Johnny Marks had a close relationship with Robert May and both worked at Montgomery Ward[[/note]]. In 1959, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XklMNQbvnZU The Ray Conniff Singers made an extended version of the song]] with newer lyrics added.
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Since the original booklet's release, Rudolph has become the most iconic of Santa's original eight reindeer, eclipsing the ones from ''Literature/TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas''. As a result, he's [[ReferencedBy/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer been referenced]] in numerous media. Rudolph is no exception to TheWikiRule and has his [[http://rudolphtherednosedreindeer.wikia.com/ own Wikia]].

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Since the original booklet's release, Rudolph has become the most iconic of Santa's original eight reindeer, eclipsing the ones from ''Literature/TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas''. As a result, he's [[ReferencedBy/RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer been referenced]] in numerous media. Rudolph is no exception to TheWikiRule and has his [[http://rudolphtherednosedreindeer.wikia.com/ own Wikia]].
Wikia]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxAem7TQYg A reading of the original story can be viewed here.]]
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* ''Rudolph 4D'', also known as ''Rudolph's Movie Experience'' (2010): A [[UsefulNotes/ThreeDMovie 3-D Movie]] with in-theater effects that is shown at Ride/BuschGardens, Ride/SeaWorld, and some amusement and theme parks across America during the Christmas season. It's a ShotForShotRemake of the Rankin-Bass special but with more expressive character models (notably for Rudolph and Clarice) and smoother stop-motion animation.

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* ''Rudolph 4D'', also known as ''Rudolph's Movie Experience'' (2010): (2016): A [[UsefulNotes/ThreeDMovie 3-D Movie]] with in-theater effects that is shown at Ride/BuschGardens, Ride/SeaWorld, and some amusement and theme parks across America during the Christmas season. It's a ShotForShotRemake of the Rankin-Bass special but with more expressive character models (notably for Rudolph and Clarice) and smoother stop-motion animation.
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* ''Rudolph 4D'', also known as ''Rudolph's Movie Experience'' (2010): A [[UsefulNotes/ThreeDMovie 3-D Movie]] with in-theater effects that is shown at Ride/BuschGardens, Ride/SeaWorld, and some amusement and theme parks across America during the Christmas season. It's a ShotForShotRemake of the Rankin-Bass special but with more expressive character models (notably for Rudolph and Clarice) and smoother stop-motion animation.
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* AnimatedAdaptation: The story currently has a total of 4 animated adaptations, with the first being the 1948 cartoon by Max Fleishcher. The last two were a 1996 direct-to-video adaptation by Montgomery Ward and an animated feature film in 1998 by Creator/GoodTimesEntertainment. Out of the four adaptations, the 1948 cartoon and the 1996 direct-to-video adaptation are direct adaptations of the original story by Robert May.

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* AnimatedAdaptation: The story currently has a total of 4 animated adaptations, with the first being the 1948 cartoon by Max Fleishcher.Fleischer. The last two were a 1996 direct-to-video adaptation by Montgomery Ward and an animated feature film in 1998 by Creator/GoodTimesEntertainment. Out of the four adaptations, the 1948 cartoon and the 1996 direct-to-video adaptation are direct adaptations of the original story by Robert May.
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* ''Rudolph Shines Again'' [[note]] Originally titled "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Shines Again" [[/note]] (1954): Robert L. May's official follow up to the 1939 story and illustrated by Marion Guild. The sequel would later get combined with the original 1939 story for [[https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/30607388129_3.jpg Rudolph's 25th Anniversary in 1964]]. A Little Golden Book version was released in 1982.

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* ''Rudolph Shines Again'' ''Literature/RudolphShinesAgain'' [[note]] Originally titled "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Shines Again" [[/note]] (1954): Robert L. May's official follow up to the 1939 story and illustrated by Marion Guild. The sequel would later get combined with the original 1939 story for [[https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/30607388129_3.jpg Rudolph's 25th Anniversary in 1964]]. A Little Golden Book version was released in 1982.
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* ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' (1939): The original 1939 booklet written by Robert L. May and illustrated by Denver Gillen first published by the department store "Montgomery Ward".

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* ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' (1939): The original 1939 booklet written by Robert L. May and illustrated by Denver Gillen first published by the department store "Montgomery Ward". For the story's 25th Anniversary in 1964, it was combined with it's sequel [[https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/30607388129.jpg "Rudolph Shines Again"]] where it was illustrated by Marion Guild (who's illustrations stick closer to Denver Gillen's original illustrations).



* ''Rudolph Shines Again'' [[note]] Originally titled "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Shines Again" [[/note]] (1954): Robert L. May's official follow up to the 1939 story. A Little Golden Book version was released in 1982.

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* ''Rudolph Shines Again'' [[note]] Originally titled "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Shines Again" [[/note]] (1954): Robert L. May's official follow up to the 1939 story.story and illustrated by Marion Guild. The sequel would later get combined with the original 1939 story for [[https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/30607388129_3.jpg Rudolph's 25th Anniversary in 1964]]. A Little Golden Book version was released in 1982.
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* BorrowedCatchphrase: Rudolph borrows Santa's catchphrase "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" as a short speech to the other reindeer on Christmas morning after helping Santa's Christmas eve journey. The story also ends with that line.
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* WhiteTailedReindeer: The TropeCodifier. Rudolph and the other reindeer were depicted as generic-looking deer instead of realistic reindeer in the illustrations for the original pamphlet, and the design has stuck in every adaptation since, probably because it's easier to draw a glowing lightbulb-like nose on a regular deer than an actual reindeer.

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