On the night of December 6, 1964, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" aired on television for the first time.

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🎄Rankin/Bass special ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ first aired {60} years ago, December 6, 1964, on NBC

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Wed Dec 6, 2023: On the night of December 6, 1964, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" aired on television for the first time.

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Originally posted by IcyPeas:

Mon Dec 6, 2021: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' first aired 57 years ago, December 6, 1964, on NBC

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1. For those unaware, NBC is broadcasting the show tonight at 8:pm ET

It is a 75 minute broadcast meaning it should be uncut and I believe it will include the original peppermint mine end scene.

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-what-to-know

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2. It's possible I watched its premiere on broadcast TV

I was 9, so the demographics are right.