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The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) (TV)
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Leonard Gershe (story)
George Kirgo (writer)
Release Date:
23 December 1979 (USA) more
Plot:
The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose... more | add synopsis
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A relaxing Christmas special more (7 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Fred Astaire | ... | Costume Shop Proprietor / Chauffeur / Policeman / Cab Driver / Jeweler / Floor Walker / Choral Director / Santa Claus |
 | Gary Burghoff | ... | Bob Willis |
| John Byner | ... | Stan Summerville |
| Bert Convy | ... | Gil Travis |
| Tara Buckman | ... | Polly Primer |
| Brooke Bundy | ... | Linda Travis |
| Eddie Barth | ... | Babyskin |
| Ron Feinberg | ... | Bruno Betinger |
| Nanette Fabray | ... | Dora Dayton |
 | Harold Gould | ... | Dickie Dayton |
| Ray Vitte | ... | Eddie |
| Debbie Lytton | ... | Melissa |
| Pat Petersen | ... | Lance (as Patrick Petersen) |
| Danny Wells | ... | Chandler |
| Carlo Imperato | ... | Dom |
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104 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Fred Astaire's last TV performance. more
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Once a Year Night more
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This film starring Fred Astaire and Gary Burghoff (M*A*S*H) is a great Christmas original. Most new holiday films are less than entertaining, but this film provides a unique, rfreshing story line. The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is one of many movies that I feel help celebrate the season. It provokes thought about what is really important to each of us this holiday season. I am amazed this film has not received better ratings. In this time of Santa movies, I feel that some of the classics provide a more intellectual view helping to define the meaning of Christmas. It may not be a blockbuster, but it is one of my family's staples.