The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
Santa takes a year off — and the Miser brothers steal the show.
Feeling unappreciated and sick, Santa cancels Christmas, so Mrs. Claus sends two elves to prove people still care. The special is remembered most for the Heat Miser and Snow Miser, whose vaudeville number is one of the great scenes in holiday TV. Shirley Booth narrates beautifully.
From the Film
The Facts
- Year
- 1974
- Director
- Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Runtime
- 51 minutes
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Classic
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Shirley Booth | Mrs. Claus |
| Mickey Rooney | Santa Claus |
| Dick Shawn | Snow Miser |
| George S. Irving | Heat Miser |
| Bob McFadden | Jingle Bells |
| Bradley Bolke | Jangle Bells |
Good to know: Narrated by Shirley Booth in her final acting credit before retiring, and famous for the Snow Miser and Heat Miser songs.
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