It’s hard to believe that the most famous reindeer of all is turning 40 this year. As the perennial holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer gets set for its 40th annual broadcast, Classic Media has released a special anniversary collector’s edition DVD. The Rankin & Bass stop-motion favorite will is also featured in the repackaged Original Television Christmas Classics three-disc gift pack.
The new Rudolph DVD includes an interview with award-winning Rudolph producer Arthur Rankin, a segment including the Fame and Fortune song, and interactive Rudolph trivia game and the original TV promo. As an added bonus, Grammy Award-winning artists Destiny’s Child have recorded their own version of the special’s title song, which is included as a free CD single. The DVD lists for $16.98.
The Original Television Christmas Classic three-disc gift set, now available as a new book-bound keepsake, includes such timeless favorites as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and The Little Drummer Boy.
Extras include an animated pencil test from the making of Frosty the Snowman, an interactive Frosty puzzle and Spanish-language versions of each feature. Also included is a free bonus CD that features twelve of the most popular holiday songs recorded by the Silver and Gold Singers, including A Holly Jolly Christmas, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, Put One Foot in Front of the Other, and We’re a Couple of Misfits. The disc set carries a suggested retail price of $39.98.
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