![]() When you arrive, your little one (s) will get a chance to take a picture with one of the puppets. ![]() And, lastly, the execution of the puppetry and the animation and scenery used to tell the story are all near unison. Second, the singing and vocals - done by the puppetry cast - are just about perfect. First, the simplicity of it all is captivating. ![]() If you’ve never been to the Center for Puppetry Arts prepare yourself to be wowed. Yes, it’s a show with live puppets, but not just any puppets. I know, I know, what else would I expect right? Well, it was one of those 'duh' moments we parents sometimes have when we think we know it all. While the name itself clearly suggests puppetry, I’d never been to the center before so it somehow went over my head that it would be performed with live puppets. The first year I took my daughter to the performance I had no idea what to expect. There’s also a noon show on Saturdays and during the week there are morning and afternoon shows. The center is not a place for taking food or naps. If I’ve learned anything as a parent, it's that making sure my kid has time for a snack and a nap beforehand will go a long way when doing anything that requires being seated for more than 15 minutes. #rudolphrocks #thosewerethedays.Except for a little trepidation over the abominable snow monster (more on that later), my little one gave it two thumbs up and was glued to the show the entire time. Of course our picture was black and white. One fan posted on social media, “I love watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer…and remember our tv that was like this growing up. The special has been shown every year since it premiered, which gives it a leg up over other beloved shows like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Frosty the Snowman” and makes it the longest-running program of its type. Kriess, the president of and a lifelong fan of the Rankin-Bass films.” “Created for about $5,000 each in 1964, they were valued at $8,000 to $10,000 for the pair. “In 2005, the nephew of the original rescuer found the puppets in a family attic and brought them to be appraised on the PBS series ‘Antiques Roadshow,’ ” the Times said. They had been taken home by a production company employee and given to her children after filming was completed. The pair were thought to be the last of the surviving production puppets. In 2006, the New York Times reported that fans drove for miles to see the Rudolph and Santa Claus puppets at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. He runs away after being made to feel an outcast and links up with an elf who dreams of becoming a dentist and an adventurer seeking silver and gold.Īfter ending up on the Island of Misfit Toys and wandering for a while, Rudolph goes on to save his loved ones from the Abominable Snow Monster and guides Santa through a blizzard that threatens to ruin Christmas. In the story, Santa’s reindeer Donner and his wife have a son, Rudolph, who has the distinction of a nose that glows. ![]() The Rankin-Bass animated film production company used Japanese puppets and stop motion to tell the tale, bolstered by a soundtrack featuring Burl Ives’ rendition of the theme song. The story of the reindeer who saves Christmas is beloved among children and adults alike. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” premiered on television December 6, 1964, and is now one of the holiday season’s perennial favorites. The longest-running holiday special still has a very shiny nose. ![]()
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