The Christmas television special—at 55 years, the longest running in history—was groundbreaking in its use of stop-motion animation with puppets When the special finally aired in 1964, it became such a hit that it has been rebroadcast every year since, making it the longest-running Christmas special in history. (Wikipedia) By Michelle Delgado SMITHSONIANMAG.COM Reindeer and dentists, puppets... Continue Reading →