In March 2011, Randy Plummer got an idea to write about a character named "Snowdeer." He had been helping his friends Betty and Mary Hickory in Springfield, MO, with their character called, "Squeaky, the Christmas Mouse," when a friend suggested that he ought to create his own character.
Out of the blue came the name “Snowdeer” and some storyline followed. Randy had been using Plum Puddin' Productions as his own personal logo that was used as his own record label on some of his and his folks’ music and in their show, "The Plummer Family Country Music Show." In some of those recordings he decided that Snowdeer's friend should be called Plum Puddin,' taken from the logo and also taken from Randy's last name, Plummer.
He had already written and recorded a bluegrass song called, "Sugar Snow" and from that Randy got the idea to call a Magical Snow from the North Pole that was used to help fly Santa's Sleigh to be called, “Sugar Snow.”
In his stories, Randy used his parents Darrell and Rosie Plummer as Daddy Darrell and Mama Rose Marie. His sister and brother-in-law, Melody and Dale Driskill, along with his nephew and his wife and family - Josh, Amber, Lilly and Ilsa Driskill, as well as other family members are in his stories. Snowdeer's parents are named from Randy's real Uncle Jim and Aunt Delores Plummer and are in the story as Jim-Buck and Deerlores.
Randy has also written some of his Branson friends into his stories such as long-time locals: Jim Fullerton, pastor at the Old Branson Church; and John Fullerton, who Randy performs with at Shepherd of the Hills, "Great American Chuckwagon Dinner Show," and who is also a member of "The Sons of the Pioneers."
Two of Randy's favorite country music artists: Loretta Lynn, is Doeretta and Chet Atkins is Uncle Chet, in the story. Randy has kidded and told people at times about watching out, "You may end up in a story someday!"
Some places and faces in the productions of the “Snowdeer” books being brought to life are as follows:
“Snowdeer Christmas Story,” becomes a production in 2012 at The Night Light—the Beacon of Branson Christian Nightclub located inside the Victorian Village Shoppes on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway with four shows November 17 and 24, and December 15 and 22, 2012. Shows were held at 2 p.m. and produced by JoAnn Santulli. Randy played Plum Puddin’s, Daddy Darrell, and worked spotlight in the production.
“Snowdeer Christmas Story” production in 2013, was performed at the Branson Hot Hits Theater in downtown Branson and produced by Randy Plummer who also played Grandpa Deer.
“Snowdeer Christmas Story” production in 2014 and 2015, was performed at the Branson Central Theater on Hwy. 165 (Gretna Road).
'Snowdeer Christmas Story” production in 2016, was performed at Grandma Ruth’s Cinnamon Rolls Shop on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and then moved up the street to Treasure Lake Resort for one additional show.
“Snowdeer Christmas Story” production in 2017, was performed by the Branson Regional Arts Council with Jim Barber, at the Historic Owen Theater for two shows in downtown Branson, MO. There were around 30 kids in the production.
Snowdeer had his own float in Branson's 69th Annual Christmas Adoration Parade in downtown Branson, MO, on December 3, 2017, and won third place in the Nonprofit Division and was created by the Branson Regional Arts Council. During the parade, the cast jumped off the float and sang Randy Plummer's song, "Strike the Bell" for Branson's mayor, Karen Best and the parade judges and parade crowd.
“Snowdeer Christmas Story” production in 2018, was performed at the Church of the Nazarene in Branson, MO.
“Snowdeer Christmas Story” production in 2019, was performed at The World’s Largest Toy Museum in the Harold Bell Wright Theater on Hwy 76 in Branson, MO.
In 2020, “Snowdeer Christmas Story” was made into a production, live from Branson, MO, with Randy reading the story. It was used as a Christmas program for Roy Young's ALG Gospel Network ALG.ROCKS.
The year 2021 was marked with a milestone. “Snowdeer Christmas Story” had a 10th anniversary special with Randy displaying Snowdeer items and product through the years. This was made into a production, live from Branson, MO, with Randy reading the story from his living room. It was used as a Christmas program for Roy Young's ALG Gospel Network ALG.ROCKS.
In 2022, “Snowdeer Christmas Story” was at The Majestic Theatre in Branson, MO. Shows were on Dec. 3 and Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Snowdeer, was re-aired on Roy Young's ALG Gospel Network with Randy on video dedicating the production to friend, James Marvell, who passed away earlier in 2022.
In 2023, “Snowdeer Christmas Story” was at The Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre, with two shows: Dec. 9 at noon and Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.
In 2024, “Snowdeer Christmas Story” was held again at The Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre with shows Dec. 7 at noon and Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.
“Snowdeer Christmas Story” was first released in 2011 on CD, with a cast of 10 people telling the story along with Randy Plummer - original songs to go with the story. It was released in a paperback book in 2012, and available on Amazon, Kindle and Barnes & Noble.
Randy's second book, "The Adventures of Snowdeer, Plum Puddin’ & Purple Mouse," was released in 2014, in paperback and available on Amazon, Kindle and Barnes & Noble.
Randy’s third book, "The Legend of Snowdeer, Plum Puddin’ & Purple Mouse," was released in 2018, in paperback and available on Amazon, Kindle and Barnes & Noble.
Randy's “Snowdeer Christmas Story Illustrated & Snowdeer Christmas Story” coloring pages, were released in 2021, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Randy's “Snowdeer & Carrot The Rabbit - Christmas or Easter;” and “Snowdeer & Carrot The Rabbit - Christmas or Easter” coloring book, were released in 2023 on Amazon.
Randy's, “Christmastime/Verse of Christmas,” to be released on Amazon in 2024.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming adventures of Randy's Snowdeer and what all he gets into. You can still find the books and other merchandise on Amazon, or contact Randy Plummer on Facebook or in person. You can also find Randy in the current show, "The Old Trail Chuckwagon Christmas Dinner Show," located at Shepherd of the Hills Theatre on Hwy 76 West, Branson.
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