The Gift (15 Dec. 2000)

Robbie's Christmas bonus at O'Neill's depends on organizing a charity toys drive, so he goes to a cheap sale, but finds out painfully it's run by a malicious mall Santa and his matching ... See full summary »

Director:

Ian Toynton

Writers:

John Masius (creator), Mike Kelley

Stars:

Melina Kanakaredes, Paula Cale, Seth Peterson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Melina Kanakaredes	...	Dr. Sydney Hansen
Paula Cale	...	Joanie Hansen
Seth Peterson	...	Robbie Hansen
Concetta Tomei	...	Lynda Hansen
Mike Farrell	...	Dr. James Hansen
Mary Alice	...	Abby Franklin
Jon Hamm	...	Burt Ridley
Mary Randle	...	Kayla
Samaria Graham	...	Izzy Nunez
Kelly Perine	...	Reggie
Wesley Thompson	...	Dr. Wilson Wray
Tony Armatrading	...	Choir Member
Danny Woodburn	...	Barnabus Finkel
Toni DeRose	...	Patrice
Clive Rosengren	...	Santa

Storyline

Robbie's Christmas bonus at O'Neill's depends on organizing a charity toys drive, so he goes to a cheap sale, but finds out painfully it's run by a malicious mall Santa and his matching midget elf Barnabus Finkel, who is fired after a public fight and turns up in the pub. Betting the meager $150 toys budget makes the disaster complete, save for a Xmas miracle... Syd is supportive of Joanie's second pregnancy, dad clearly disappointed. Exposure to mischievous kids at her doctor's office tests Burt's preparedness for the burden of fatherhood; her mean nagging about punctuality makes it even worse, so she fears to have chased the second accidental father even before the birth...

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Plot Keywords:

fight | christmas | present | gambling | christmas present

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 December 2000 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 36, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

John Masius Productions, NBC Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Color:

Color

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