when was rudolph the red-nosed

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was introduced to the world in a 1939 song written by Robert May and recorded by Gene Autry. The song was based on the story of a reindeer with a shiny red nose that was mocked by the other reindeer until Santa saw its shining light and decided to use it as a beacon to guide his sleigh. The song quickly became a Christmas classic, and Rudolph became a symbol of hope and acceptance.