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- Based on the 1956 book by Phyllis McGinley
- Original Network: ABC
- Current Network: ABC Family
- First Aired: December 10, 1974
- Starring: Mickey Rooney, Shirley Booth, Dick Shawn and George S. Irving
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The Year Without a Santa Claus is a claymation Rankin/Bass Christmas special about the year Santa Claus woke up with a cold and decided to take a vacation. Mrs. Claus enlists the help of Heat Miser and Snow Miser to cheer Santa back up. In 2008, the shows airs on the 11, 13, 21 and 24th of December. Please check our Christmas television schedule for actual show times.
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Sequel
In 2008, the Miser brothers, Heat and Snow, were featured in their very own Christmas special, A Miser Brothers Christmas. The show aired on the 12th, 13th and 19th of December.NY Daily News: New A Miser Brothers ChristmasReviews
"The Year Without a Santa Claus has all the ingredients of the traditional Rankin/Bass holiday special: clever, sweet songs, charming stop-motion "animagic" animation, a simple, clear storyline, and some top-flight voice work from veteran pros."—DVDTalk.comDVD Talk: The Year Without A Santa Claus Review"The creatures Rankin & Bass brought to life in their animated holiday specials are so much a part of my psyche that I no more think about their nature than I pause to consider what constitutes the air I breathe."—Flick FilosopherFlick Filosopher: The Year Without A Santa Claus Review
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The Year Without a Santa Claus 1974 Questions
Does Santa Claus deliver presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? 2 AnswersSanta Claus actually delivers presents all throughout the holiday season, depending on where you live. He actually visits the children in some parts of France ... read more
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Should parents play Santa Claus and Tooth Fairy? Or is it deceitful and teaching children that sometimes lying is okay? 13 AnswersKeeping some childhood in your child in a time where people are trying to destroy their innocence is important. I believed in Santa and the tooth fairy and the... read more
Best New Years Eve cab service in Santa Monica tonight? 2 AnswersIf you're a AAA member, they offer free rides to people who call in on New Years Eve. I definitely recommend the service, and have used it before. Very quick ... read more
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Is staying up until Missy finds The Year Without A Santa Claus (1974) Roflz ;D
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@uglysweatershop 1)A Christmas Story 2)The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974 orig. version) 3)Love Actually (good pick!!)
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