when was rudolph the red-nosed reindeer movie made

The animated movie, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," was first released in 1964. It is based on the story of Rudolph, the reindeer with a shiny red nose, and his friends, who save Christmas from a terrible blizzard. The movie was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, the same company that created other Christmas classics such as "Frosty the Snowman" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." The movie has become a beloved holiday tradition for many families, and is still aired on television every year.