The Story of Santa Claus (1996)
The Story of Santa Claus (1996)
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Plot.
An animated musical that explains how a toymaker named Nicholas Claus (voice of Edward Asner) started the tradition of delivering a toy to every child on Christmas. Other voices: Betty White (Mrs. Claus); Tim Curry (Nostros); Miko Hughes (Clement).
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Ed Asner
Santa Claus
Jim Cummings
Mr. Minch
Tim Curry
Nostros, the eldest elf
Miko Hughes
Clement
Betty White
Gretchen Claus
Gregg Berger
Additional Voices
Victoria Carroll
Additional Voices
Paul Eiding
Additional Voices
Details.
Release DateDecember 7, 1996
StatusReleased
Running Time1h
Genres
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Wiki.
The Story of Santa Claus is a 1996 CBS animated television special directed by Toby Bluth. It features the voices of Ed Asner, Betty White, and Tim Curry.
The special presents an origin story for Santa Claus, who is depicted as a man named Nicholas Claus who wishes to give every child in the world a gift for Christmas. The elves of the North Pole become obligated to grant his wish, facing great obstacles. Saint Nicholas was born in 280 A.D. But since then he wasn't really a saint as he is named now.