Olive, the Other Reindeer

TV Movie
1999
TV-G
45m

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Computer Animation Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Musical

When Santa cancels his annual flight because of a hurt reindeer, a young Christmas loving dog named Olive is convinced she has what it takes to get Santa's flight off the ground and save Chr... Read allWhen Santa cancels his annual flight because of a hurt reindeer, a young Christmas loving dog named Olive is convinced she has what it takes to get Santa's flight off the ground and save Christmas.When Santa cancels his annual flight because of a hurt reindeer, a young Christmas loving dog named Olive is convinced she has what it takes to get Santa's flight off the ground and save Christmas.

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7.0/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Drew Barrymore

Olive
(voice)

Dan Castellaneta

The Postman
(voice)

Joe Pantoliano

Martini
(voice)

Edward Asner

Santa
(voice)

Peter MacNicol

Fido
(voice)

Tim Meadows

Richard Stands
(voice)

Jay Mohr

Tim
(voice)

Michael Stipe

Schnitzel
(voice)

Diedrich Bader

Zoo Director
(voice)

David Herman

Guard Shack Elf
(voice)

Tress MacNeille

Mrs. Claus
(voice)
…

Mitch Rouse

Round John Virgin
(voice)
…

Kath Soucie

Rhoda
(voice)
…

Billy West

Mr. Eskimo
(voice)

Matt Groening

Arturo
(voice)
(uncredited)

Director
- Steve Moore
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Trivia
At the bus depot, the destinations are all sacred religious cities and/or sites:

Arrivals:
Bethlehem (Christianity)
Ganges River (Hinduism)
Jerusalem (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)

Departures:
Mecca (Islam)
Salt Lake City (Mormonism)
Los Angeles (Scientology?)

Quotes
Zoo Director: Martini, you're back! We saw you on TV!
Martini: I hope it was a color TV. Black and white just isn't my style.

Alternate versions
When the special premiered on FOX, and later in syndication, some scenes were trimmed down to make more room for commercials. The uncut 45 minutes, 25 seconds version was released on home video.

Connections
Featured in Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces #76: 12 More Forgotten Christmas Specials (2013)

Soundtracks
The Days Still Remaining 'Til Christmas
Music by Christopher Tyng
Lyrics by Steve Young
Performed by Drew Barrymore

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10/10

GREAT FUN!

I loved this animated special on the FOX network. And Drew Barrymore just brought the main character to life. It's about a dog (Barrymore) who thinks she is a reindeer and goes on a quest to help Santa after one of the other reindeer can't. With the help of a little penguin named Martini, they accomplish their task while dodging the evil mailman who wants to stop Christmas. I hope this comes to video and DVD. I think it will be another instant classic like "How the Grinch Stole X-Mas" and "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer". 5 out of 5 stars! So if it is aired next Christmas, DON'T MISS IT!