The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 44min
- Drama
- 23 Dec 1979 (USA)
- TV Movie
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, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer...
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| Fred Astaire | ... |
Costume Shop Proprietor / Chauffeur / Policeman / Hot Dog Vendor / Cab Driver / Jeweler / Floor Walker / Choral Director / Santa Claus
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| Gary Burghoff | ... |
Bob Willis
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| John Byner | ... |
Stan Summerville
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| Bert Convy | ... |
Gil Travis
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| Tara Buckman | ... |
Polly Primer
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| Brooke Bundy | ... |
Linda Travis
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| Eddie Barth | ... |
Babyskin
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| Ron Feinberg | ... |
Bruno Betinger
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| Nanette Fabray | ... |
Dora Dayton
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| Harold Gould | ... |
Dickie Dayton
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| Ray Vitte | ... |
Eddie
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| Debbie Lytton | ... |
Melissa
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Pat Petersen | ... |
Lance
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| Danny Wells | ... |
Chandler
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| Carlo Imperato | ... |
Dom
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| Andre Gower | ... |
Terry Travis
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| David Greenan | ... |
Rod Sanborn
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| Majel Barrett | ... |
Miss Forsythe
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| Sasha von Scherler | ... |
Shopper
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Eddie Ryder | ... |
Hans
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Tony La Torre | ... |
Angelo
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Ted Thurston | ... |
Clerk
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| Vincent Di Paolo | ... |
Street Vendor (uncredited)
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| Nick Dimitri | ... |
Fall Guy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Corey Allen | ||
Written by
| Leonard Gershe | ... | (story) |
| George Kirgo | ... | () |
Produced by
| Dick Clark | ... | executive producer |
| Lee Miller | ... | producer |
| Al Schwartz | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Peter Matz | ||
Cinematography by
| Woody Omens | ||
Editing by
| Lovel S. Ellis | ... | (as Lovel Ellis) |
Editorial Department
| Robin Gerber | ... | assistant editor |
| Necia R. Jeffries | ... | assistant editor |
| Dael Klippensteen | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Judy Taylor | ||
Art Direction by
| Franklin Swig | ... | (as Frank Swig) |
Set Decoration by
| Michele Guiol | ||
Makeup Department
| Dorothy Byrne | ... | hairdresser |
| Hallie Smith-Simmons | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| David Ellman | ... | production controller |
| William Green | ... | production manager |
| Leland Haas | ... | unit manager: new york |
| Fran La Maina | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Green | ... | first assistant director |
| Leonard S. Smith Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Vic Culina | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Richard Dwan Jr. | ... | dialogue editor / sound effects editor |
| Marvin Kerner | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Perdue | ... | boom operator |
| Michael R. Tromer | ... | sound mixer |
| Louis C. Williman | ... | sound mixer (as Lou Williman) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Abbene | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bill Curtis | ... | gaffer |
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | dolly grip |
| Tony Rivetti | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera / first assistant camera: "a"camera, steadicam |
| Chris Schwiebert | ... | camera operator (as Chris Schweibert) |
| Tom Volpe | ... | dolly grip: New York crew |
| Albert Hood | ... | electrician (uncredited) / lighting technician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Richard Butz | ... | men's wardrobe (as Dick Butz) |
| Kathleen McGregor | ... | women's wardrobe |
Location Management
| John Lytle | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sonny P. Filippini | ... | script supervisor (as Sonny Filippinni) |
Transportation Department
| Tom Blomquist | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Diane Arnold | ... | choreography |
| Maureen Dooling | ... | production coordinator |
| Deborah Liebling | ... | production assistant (as Debbie Liebling) |
| Bob Pedersen | ... | auditor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1979) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Media Home Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA TV (1996) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Universal Television (2000) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Universal Domestic Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2004) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Hallmark Channel Polska (1999) (Poland) (tv)
- Video Classics (1984) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- FAO Schwartz (toys provided by)
- Fenton-Feinberg Casting (casting)
- Panavision (lenses and panaflex camera)
- ProSer Co. (N.Y. sequences filmed by)
- Ryder Sound Services (recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Fred Astaire's last TV performance. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode dated 21 December 1979 (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Once a Year Night See more » |
| Quotes |
Stan Summerville:
What is this awful stuff? Dickie Dayton: Awful stuff? It's 20-year-old Scotch. You can't get any better. Stan Summerville: Well, you see, my taste buds have suffered because of rotgut. See more » |