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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

  • TV Movie
  • 1970
  • TV-G
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
19K
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Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Paul Frees, Robie Lester, and Keenan Wynn in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
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Holiday AnimationHoliday FamilyStop Motion AnimationAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasyHolidayMusical

A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.

  • Directors
    • Jules Bass
    • Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Writer
    • Romeo Muller
  • Stars
    • Fred Astaire
    • Mickey Rooney
    • Keenan Wynn
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jules Bass
      • Arthur Rankin Jr.
    • Writer
      • Romeo Muller
    • Stars
      • Fred Astaire
      • Mickey Rooney
      • Keenan Wynn
    • 80User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Narrator - S.D. Kluger
    • (voice)
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Kris Kringle
    • (voice)
    • …
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Winter Warlock
    • (voice)
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Burgermeister Meisterburger
    • (voice)
    • …
    Joan Gardner
    • Tanta Kringle
    • (voice)
    Robie Lester
    • Miss. Jessica
    • (voice)
    • …
    Andrea Sacino
    • Child
    • (voice)
    Dina Lynn
    • Child
    • (voice)
    Gary White
    • Child
    • (voice)
    Greg Thomas
    • Child
    • (voice)
    Patty Foley
    • Store Wonan
    • (uncredited)
    Keith Hampshire
    • Scrooge
    • (uncredited)
    Howard Jerome
    • Business Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Jules Bass
      • Arthur Rankin Jr.
    • Writer
      • Romeo Muller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      MGM Records issued a soundtrack album from the special in 1970, pressed in limited quantities as a promotional tool for radio station disc jockeys, all with an orange and black promo sticker on the back cover. The score has since been re-issued on CD, but the vinyl remains one of the rarest and most prized Christmas collectibles of all time.
    • Goofs
      There is no toy duck on the stairs when the Burgermeister comes out of the building. Yet he trips on the toy duck at the top of the stairs.
    • Quotes

      Dingle: Wiggle my ears and tickle my toes, methinks I see a baby's nose! It's more than a nose. There's a whole baby attached to it. Better call my brothers! Wingle! Bingle! Tingle! Zingle!

      Zingle: What is it, Dingle?

      Wingle: It's a baby, Zingle.

      Tingle: A baby what, Wingle?

      Bingle: A baby baby, Tingle.

      Dingle: I like babies, Bingle.

      Bingle: Our baby's the best baby of them all, Wingle.

    • Alternate versions
      The ABC Family/Freeform version (as of 2020) adds back "A Kiss A Toy" and "My World is Beginning Today" songs, but still omits the scene where Burgermeister burns the toys.
    • Connections
      Edited into Saturday Night Live: Hugh Jackman/Mick Jagger (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
      (Start) (uncredited)

      Music by J. Fred Coots

      Lyrics by Haven Gillespie

      Arranged by Maury Laws (uncredited) and Jules Bass (uncredited)

      Music Directed by Maury Laws (uncredited)

      Performed by Fred Astaire

    User reviews80

    Featured review
    9/10

    I so loved this show and so sad It's no longer on at Xmas.

    Why have so many of the best and special Xmas cartoons been discarded for Xmas shows that are non existent.We couldn't wait when Xmas came around to watch this show, I feel so sad for kids today, who grow up with no real Xmas shows, like the ones of the 60's and 70's!Why can't our TV stations make a special Xmas night, where all the great Xmas shows are on TV.Xmas Eve is a special night, and so many stupid and meaningless program's are displayed. Santa Claus is coming to town should be brought back. along with the little drummer boy, frosty the snow man, and any other Xmas cartoon of that time.

    I really hope someone does read this, and gives me some info on where I could buy all the good old Xmas cartoons.I ALSO hope someone out there feels like I do.How great Fred Astaire was as the postman, and MICKY ROONEY as Santa. You can't beat these or this show. please!!! won't someone bring them back? It's not too much to ask really!

    thank you.
    • annabellegeorgio
    • Sep 2, 2005
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1970 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Санта Клаус їде до міста
    • Production companies
      • Rankin/Bass Productions
      • Video Tokyo
      • Videocraft International
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    • Runtime
      48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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