Classic Christmas Specials …
In 2024, CBS made waves by stepping away from airing beloved Christmas classics, leaving viewers searching for ways to enjoy holiday staples. Iconic specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and the offbeat Robbie the Reindeer series are no longer part of CBS’s holiday lineup.
The shift is part of a broader trend of networks reshuffling rights to maximize viewership. NBC now holds the rights to Rudolph and Frosty. Meanwhile, the quirky Robbie the Reindeer specials, featuring stop-motion adventures and voices from stars like Ben Stiller and Britney Spears, are absent from any U.S. network or streaming service in 2024.
While fans lament this change, DVDs of Robbie the Reindeer remain a way to relive its charm. The future of these specials in the U.S. remains uncertain, but holiday enthusiasts are hopeful they’ll return to brighten Christmases in years to come.
