‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’
Pour yourself a cup of Christmas cheer — at my house, that’s egg nog and bourbon on the rocks, with a tiny spoon’s worth of nutmeg sprinkled on top — fire up the fireplace, and let the soothing, dulcet tones of Burl Ives transport you and your loved ones back to a simpler time. Rudolph is, for my money, the single best Christmas special of all-time, a towering triumph from the storied Rankin/Bass empire. It’s got it all: incredible tunes (“Silver And Gold” is an underrated bop!), heartwarming vibes, some delicious subtext, and even a few scares (those Abominable Snowman teeth!). Merry merry to you and yours!