who wrote rudolph the red nosed reindeer song

In 1949, Johnny Marks wrote the classic Christmas song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Marks was inspired to write the song after hearing the story of a reindeer with a red nose, and he turned it into a fun and uplifting song about a misfit who became a hero. The song has been a holiday staple ever since, and it is still beloved by children and adults alike.