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Cricket on the Hearth (1967) (TV)
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18 December 1967 (USA) more
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A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells... more | add synopsis
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Good luck more (5 total)
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(Credited cast) | Danny Thomas | ... | Caleb (voice) |
 | Marlo Thomas | ... | Bertha (voice) |
| Hans Conried | ... | Tackleton (voice) |
| Paul Frees | ... | Various Characters (voice) |
 | Roddy McDowall | ... | Crocket Cricket (voice) |
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| Ed Ames | ... | Edward |
| Abbe Lane | ... | Moll |
| The Norman Luboff Choir | ... | Themselves |
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USA:60 min | 49 min (excluding commercials)
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The next time you see a cricket chirping around your house, LEAVE HIM BE! It is well known that cricket's bring good luck. And if you are lucky enough to have a cricket on your hearth, so much the better. In fact, if you are lucky enough to have seen "The Cricket on the Hearth" you're luckier than most.
This cell-animated special was released by Rankin/Bass right after their first big hit "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and, I think anyway, it's almost as good. It's a great shame that it's so hard to come by. Look for it on ABCFamily's "25 Days of Christmas."
Based on the Charles Dickens story (no, not THAT Dickens story) Roddy MacDowall plays the Cricket, who decides to grace the home of Caleb and his daughter, blinded after suffering tremendous grief. The highlight of this special is the wonderful vocal performance of Danny Thomas (joined by real life daughter, Marlo) and the wonderful song he sings.
I like this special, and if you aren't convinced, this entry didn't even EXIST on the database until I suggested it a few weeks ago. Merry Christmas one and all and may you be as lucky as a Cricket on the Hearth.