Post by Skaggs on Nov 30, 2004 15:39:19 GMT -5
It has been reported in other forums that CBS will show Rudolph in HD on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 8:00PM. The website states it has been "Digitally Remastered".
At TitanTV, I found this message:
It is unknown if the show will be 4:3 or 16:9.
For more information, go to this thread.
DIGITALLY REMASTERED VERSION
The special, narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, is a musical story based on the popular song of the same title by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughing stock of all Christmasville.
Pursued by an Abominable Snowmonster, inhabitants of Christmasville flee to the island of Misfit Toys in the Arctic wilderness, where Yukon Cornelius, a prospector they meet along the way, comes to their rescue. Returning to Christmasville, they learn that bad weather may cause Christmas to be canceled. But Rudolph's headlight -- his illuminated nose -- saves the "foggy Christmas Eve" by serving as a beacon to guide Santa's sleigh.
Marks composed seven additional songs for the special: "Holly Jolly Christmas," "Silver and Gold," "We Are Santa's Elves," "We're a Couple of Misfits," "Jingle Jingle Jingle," "There's Always Tomorrow" and "The Most Wonderful Day of the Year." Two musical numbers in the beloved classic were restored to their original form in the remastered version. Now included is the full-length rendition of the song "We Are Santa's Elves." The second enhanced number is "We're a Couple of Misfits," a duet between Rudolph and his new-found friend, Hermey the Elf.
Over the years, fading and degeneration of the print had caused it to take on a reddish hue that differs significantly from the bluer tones and starker contrasts of the original. This color-corrected version allows a new generation of television viewers to appreciate the special's original visual texture and rich palette of colors. Santa's elves now have their blue suits back after years of wearing faded green.
The special, narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, is a musical story based on the popular song of the same title by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughing stock of all Christmasville.
Pursued by an Abominable Snowmonster, inhabitants of Christmasville flee to the island of Misfit Toys in the Arctic wilderness, where Yukon Cornelius, a prospector they meet along the way, comes to their rescue. Returning to Christmasville, they learn that bad weather may cause Christmas to be canceled. But Rudolph's headlight -- his illuminated nose -- saves the "foggy Christmas Eve" by serving as a beacon to guide Santa's sleigh.
Marks composed seven additional songs for the special: "Holly Jolly Christmas," "Silver and Gold," "We Are Santa's Elves," "We're a Couple of Misfits," "Jingle Jingle Jingle," "There's Always Tomorrow" and "The Most Wonderful Day of the Year." Two musical numbers in the beloved classic were restored to their original form in the remastered version. Now included is the full-length rendition of the song "We Are Santa's Elves." The second enhanced number is "We're a Couple of Misfits," a duet between Rudolph and his new-found friend, Hermey the Elf.
Over the years, fading and degeneration of the print had caused it to take on a reddish hue that differs significantly from the bluer tones and starker contrasts of the original. This color-corrected version allows a new generation of television viewers to appreciate the special's original visual texture and rich palette of colors. Santa's elves now have their blue suits back after years of wearing faded green.
At TitanTV, I found this message:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
WRGB-DT 39 (6.1) Wednesday 12/1/2004 8:00 PM, 1 hr
Burl Ives narrates this animated musical, first telecast in 1964. The Johnny Marks score includes the title tune, "Holly Jolly Christmas" and "We're a Couple of Misfits." Voices include...Rudolph: Billie Richards. Yukon Cornelius: Larry Mann. (1964)
program shown in 1080i
WRGB-DT 39 (6.1) Wednesday 12/1/2004 8:00 PM, 1 hr
Burl Ives narrates this animated musical, first telecast in 1964. The Johnny Marks score includes the title tune, "Holly Jolly Christmas" and "We're a Couple of Misfits." Voices include...Rudolph: Billie Richards. Yukon Cornelius: Larry Mann. (1964)
program shown in 1080i
It is unknown if the show will be 4:3 or 16:9.
For more information, go to this thread.
