The year without a Santa Claus [videorecording] / Rankin/Bass Productions, Inc. ; teleplay by William Keenan ; produced & directed by Arthur Rankin, jr. & Jules Bass
Based on the book by Phyllis McGinley. Videocassette release of a c1974 feature. Not rated. Starring Mickey Rooney (Santa Claus), Dick Shawn, George S. Irving ; sung and told by Shirley Booth.
Summary:
Everyone at the North Pole is merrily preparing for Santa's yearly sleigh ride. Everyone, that is, except Santa. Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, he decides to take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two companion elves set out to see where all the season's cheer has disappeared to. With the help of a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts-- and put Santa back in action.
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