MEDIA ALERT: "RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER"

· Sixty years after debuting on the network, the Christmas classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is returning to NBC for a special 75-minute telecast on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the exact same date it premiered in 1964 as part of the "General Electric Fantasy Hour."

· "Rudolph" ran on NBC from 1964 through 1971 before moving to CBS.

· The classic animated special offers the perspective of Rudolph, who's told he could not play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose. Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster.

· The story is told narrated by Burl Ives, who plays Sam the Snowman and whose iconic recording of the "Rudolph" song has become part of the culture.

· "Rudolph" is one of the most-watched holiday specials every year and has been beloved by many generations. It's also the longest running holiday special in history.

· NBC will also air another Christmas classic, "Frosty the Snowman," on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.