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Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift

  • TV Movie
  • 1990
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
57
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Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990)
ComedyFamilyFantasy

It's Christmas at Shining Time Station. Stacy Jones is busy helping passengers, Schemer tries to win the role of Santa's helper for the Indian Valley Gala Holiday Pageant, Mr. Conductor tell... Read allIt's Christmas at Shining Time Station. Stacy Jones is busy helping passengers, Schemer tries to win the role of Santa's helper for the Indian Valley Gala Holiday Pageant, Mr. Conductor tells the kids a story about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends and helps them deal with a... Read allIt's Christmas at Shining Time Station. Stacy Jones is busy helping passengers, Schemer tries to win the role of Santa's helper for the Indian Valley Gala Holiday Pageant, Mr. Conductor tells the kids a story about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends and helps them deal with a bratty kid, while a kind old passenger, Mr. Nicholas, arrives and brightens the holiday f... Read all

  • Directors
    • Gregory Lehane
    • Frank Vitale
  • Writers
    • Britt Allcroft
    • Rick Siggelkow
    • Brian McConnachie
  • Stars
    • Ringo Starr
    • Didi Conn
    • Nicolle Rochelle
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    57
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Gregory Lehane
      • Frank Vitale
    • Writers
      • Britt Allcroft
      • Rick Siggelkow
      • Brian McConnachie
    • Stars
      • Ringo Starr
      • Didi Conn
      • Nicolle Rochelle
    • 4User reviews
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    Ringo Starr
    Ringo Starr
    • Mr. Conductor
    Didi Conn
    Didi Conn
    • Stacy Jones
    Nicolle Rochelle
    Nicolle Rochelle
    • Tanya Cupper
    • (as Nicole Leach)
    Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner
    • Vickie
    Brian Edward O'Connor
    • Schemer
    • (as Brian O'Connor)
    Jason Woliner
    Jason Woliner
    • Matt Jones
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Mr. Nicholas
    Jonathan Freeman
    Jonathan Freeman
    • Tito Swing
    • (voice)
    Olga Felgemacher
    • Didi
    • (voice)
    • (as Olga Felgemacher Marin)
    Alan Semok
    • Tex
    • (voice)
    Craig Marin
    • Rex
    • (voice)
    Peter Baird
    • Grace the Bass
    Kenny Miele
    • Grace the Bass
    Ardon Bess
    • Tucker Cooper
    Jerome Dempsey
    Jerome Dempsey
    • Mayor of East Shemp
    Mart Hulswit
    • J.B. King Esquire
    Bobo Lewis
    • Midge Smoot
    Judy Marshak
    Judy Marshak
    • Claire
    • Directors
      • Gregory Lehane
      • Frank Vitale(segment : "The Hobo Song) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Britt Allcroft
      • Rick Siggelkow
      • Brian McConnachie
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    • Trivia
      Upon release on VHS, the Thomas stories in this special were rearranged. Thomas' Christmas Party was made the first story, while Thomas & The Missing Christmas Tree became the second story. As Sir Ringo Starr never created a U.S. version of the latter, the original U.K. soundtrack was used, but all dialogue including the phrase "Fat Controller" was removed.
    • Goofs
      When Vickie picks up Mr. Conductor, it is clear that he is replaced with a doll.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Nicholas: I'm sure that when you were a little boy you collected ships inside of bottles!

      J.B. King: Well I'll be!

      Mr. Nicholas: I'll bet you lined them all up on a shelf in your bedroom!

      J.B. King: Yes I did! They were beautiful ships!

      Mr. Nicholas: They sure were!

      J.B. King: I wonder whatever happened to them!

    • Connections
      Edited into Shining Time Station: Scare Dares (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Over the River and Thro' the Wood
      Sung by Rory Dodd and Vanéese Y. Thomas

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    9/10
    A rare treat, one of the best Christmas specials I've seen
    I have enjoyed watching "'Tis a Gift" every Christmas for about the past ten years and every time I am still touched, amazed, and entertained by this film. Not only does it feature the usual stars like Stacy Jones, Schemer, and Ringo Starr as Mr. Conductor but we also get a great role from Lloyd Bridges, guest-starring as Mr. Nicholas, a mysterious man who ends up touching a little girl's life, teaching her the true meaning of Christmas and giving. The discussions and interactions between those two are what makes the film as great as it is. Schemer trying to win over the votes of everyone in the station to elect him as Santa's helper is what gives the film a very funny side as well. The entire cast singing "'Tis a Gift" (the folk song after which the film is titled) is the true highlight of this one hour special. This is a rare film not to be missed. Find it, watch it, and continue to enjoy seeing it year after year.

    ***1/2 out of ****
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    • Aug 28, 2008

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    • Release date
      • December 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Studio Oasis, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(station scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Ltd.
      • Quality Family Entertainment
      • Thirteen / WNET
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