Reindeer

The Reindeer are five of Santa's famous sleigh-pullers, featured in a popular TV Christmas skit. The group consisted of boss Dasher (aka Charlie), Dancer, Donner, Prancer, and Blitzen. The reindeer made various bad puns, broke into random carols, and attempted to make it snow through a "snow dance".

First appearing on the Christmas installment of Perry Como's "Kraft Music Hall" on Dec. 20, 1965, the reindeer re-appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on Dec. 22, 1968. The reindeer were built by Don Sahlin, and performed by Jim Henson (Dasher), Frank Oz (Donner), Jerry Juhl (Blitzen), Bob Payne, and Jerry Nelson.

The "Ed Sullivan Show" version was included on Muppets Magic (DVD).