Rudolph fun!

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/23/living/rudolph-red-nose-reindeer-figurine-feat/

Skinny Santa!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272341909661?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 

Did some late night art...

ALFIE SCOPP

C. 2001 Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives Alfie Scopp, seen all the way to the right of Larry D. Mann, and voice of Charlie-In-The-Box is still living today at age 95 in Canada. Bill Giles told me that he was very close friends with Robert Goulet, and they would play cards in the studio frequently. I believe this is how Arthur met Goulet and would hire him to sing THE DAYDREAMER in 1966

JANIS ORENSTEIN

Bill reminded me of this story from my book THE MAKING OF THE RANKIN/BASS HOLIDAY CLASSIC: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, which I forgot about Janis Orenstein (Clarice) came to the studio after school with her mom to record "There's Always Tomorrow," and nailed it on the first take! He said he never recorded anyone that did that...it was rare. He had her do a few more takes BUT it was the first take that made it into the special and on the soundtrack album. He also told me about a soundtrack album that was attempted in the studio, that was beyond the DECCA LP that was released, that was a total disaster and never released.

 

Just heard from Bill Giles, the Sound Engineer in Canada on RANKIN/BASS' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Just heard from my friend Bill Giles, the sound engineer on Rankin/Bass' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Canada at RCA Recording and where I learned all about the sessions for the classic TV special! Hi: Rick; Saw you being interviewed on CBS. Great comments. Who would have thought that Rudolf would celebrate 50 years of viewing and receive such excellent ratings. People that I have talk to say that it wouldn’t be Christmas without watching Rudolf. Think of all the families that grew up with Rudolf. It certainly was a honor working on this Christmas special. I hope Arthur was aware of the special 50th anniversary commemorative US stamps issued by the Post office, before he passed away. I now winter in Hudson Florida, so I receive comments from both US. and Canadian viewers.




Bye for now. Bill Giles

C. 2001 Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

WDCB 90.9 FM Radio interview for Rudolph's 50th by Brian O' Keefe with Rick Goldschmidt

C. 2001 MISER BROS PRESS/RICK GOLDSCHMIDT ARCHIVES

https://soundcloud.com/news-samples/rudolph-hermie-and-yukon-cornelius-celebrate-50-years

ABC NEWSONE

Looks like we are on ABC NEWSONE, so if you are an ABC Affiliate, you can air our segment within your program for the holidays :)  Frank Mathie did an AWESOME job!

CBS to re-broadcast Rankin/Bass' Rudolph and Frosty this Saturday already!

C. 1997 Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

https://www.facebook.com/events/1381634255465365/?pnref=story

Maybe CBS will air some of the footage we shot on NEWS programs and other shows leading up to the re-broadcast

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/rudolph-644647-christmas-special.html

CBS EVENING NEWS with Scott Pelley

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/50-years-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/

C. 2001 Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/50-years-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/

YAHOO!

https://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/tv-news/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-50-years-225520711.html

C. 2012 Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

My first WGN RADIO INTERVIEW of the season on THE DAVE PLIER SHOW

http://wgnradio.com/2014/12/07/rankin-bass-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-turns-50/

Look for Rudolph on CBS THIS MORNING this morning...I helped with the segment.

The McHenry County Historical Society Event December 17th 7 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/499474430194128/

This will be THE Rudolph event of the season to celebrate his 50th!  I will be speaking there at 7 PM December 17th.  That is my friend Dave Harms setting up part of his extensive Rudolph collection at the museum.  Don't miss it!

NEW Article!

C. 2001 Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_26980432/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-10-things-you-didnt

My Rudolph book is up with the corrected price and cover at the link below...

http://miserbros.com/shop/books/the-making-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-hard-cover/

November 4th, 2014

https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=push&navCount=0&productId=S_689604&categoryId=buy-stamps

SNEAK PEAK at RANKIN/BASS' RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER stamp from the USPS

http://www.postal-reporter.com/blog/usps-sneek-peek-stamps-featuring-rudolph-wilt-chamberlain-others-coming-this-year/