Show Notes
In Episode 5 of irRegular People, we take a much-needed break from the heavy material of 2020. It’s been a hard year for most of us, in one way or another, and we thought perhaps a little Christmas Special might be nice.
So, today we're joined by two younger siblings of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Martha May and Chris May are both the children of Robert L May, the man who wrote the original story of Rudolph.
Chris May opens the episode by reading written remarks that he prepared. He tells a brief and beautiful history of his father and the creation of the beloved story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Then Martha and Chris deepen the tale with memories and stories about their father and their own childhood.
Most of us grow up accepting Rudolph as a part of some ancient Christmas folklore, perhaps passed down for hundreds of years. But, that’s just simply not the case.
So, here’s a short little trip into the life and mind of Robert L May, the man who created Rudolph, and some gifts from the hearts and memories of two of his children, Martha and Chris.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced, engineered, edited, and hosted by
Calvin Marty.Music composed and performed by
Calvin Marty.