The classic Christmas movie "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was first released in 1948 as an animated TV special. Since then, it has been broadcast annually, making it one of the longest-running holiday specials on television. The movie is based on a popular children's book by the same name, which was written by Robert May and published in 1939. The story follows the adventures of Rudolph, a young reindeer with a unique and dazzling red nose.