Hermey and Rudolph, in the "We're a Couple of Misfits" musical sequence, in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Public Domain

Romeo Muller (1928–1992) dedicated his life to show business at an early age. Born in the Bronx and raised in Long Island, Muller grew up near the heart of American entertainment. As a child, he became fascinated with puppets, even creating his own marionettes. With the help of his father, who built a small puppet theater, young Muller scripted his shows and put on performances, including at his local school.

Muller pursued a career as an actor, joining a small acting troupe in Virginia Beach called Theater Go Round. From actor, he transitioned to director, writer, and producer of plays. One of his plays, “The Great Getaway,” became an off-Broadway performance called “A Month of Sundays.” The stage performances soon moved to radio and television where he focused on writing.A Holiday OpportunityMuller garnered the attention of CBS after having written some successful material for Jack Benny. He was hired as a writer for CBS’s Studio One drama, which had a run of 10 years from 1948 to 1958. It was the early 1960s, however, when Muller’s career skyrocketed.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.