The Year Without a Santa Claus
1974•G•51m•7.1•Released
AnimationFamilyTV MovieFantasy
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Director
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Writer
William J. Keenan
Languages
English
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions
Cast
Shirley Booth
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mickey Rooney
Santa Claus (voice)
Dick Shawn
Snow Miser (voice)
George S. Irving
Heat Miser (voice)
Bob McFadden
Jingle Bells (voice)
Rhoda Mann
Mother Nature (voice)
Bradley Bolke
Jangle Bells (voice)
Ron Marshall
Mr. Thistlewhite (voice)
Colin Duffy
Ignatius Thistlewhite (voice)
Christine Winter
Blue Christmas Girl (voice)
Production
Company
Rankin/Bass Productions
Producer
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass
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