The Year Without a Santa Claus
TVG
Animated
Children
Holiday
Special
Fantasy
Sidelined by a nasty cold and feeling unneeded, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey, but Mrs. Claus and his elves set out to change his mind.
Cast & Crew
Mickey Rooney Santa Claus
Shirley Booth Mrs. Santa
Dick Shawn Snow Miser
George S. Irving Heat Miser
Robert McFadden Jingle Bells
Rhoda Mann Mother Nature
Bradley Bolke Jangle Bells
Ron Marshall Mr. Thistlewhite
Colin Duffy Ignatius Thistlewhite
Christine Winter Blue Christmas girl
Jules Bass Director
Arthur Rankin Director
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, December 11
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Sunday, December 14
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Friday, December 19
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Saturday, December 20
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Saturday, December 20
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Saturday, December 20
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Monday, December 22
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Tuesday, December 23
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Tuesday, December 23
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
Wednesday, December 24
Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey.
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