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The Story of Santa Claus (1996)

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The Story of Santa Claus (1996)

Name: The Story of Santa Claus
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1996-12-07
Rating: 6

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46m

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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).

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Cast & Crew.

Ed Asner

Santa Claus (voice)

Jim Cummings

Mr. Minch (voice)

Tim Curry

Nostros, the eldest elf (voice)

Miko Hughes

Clement (voice)

Betty White

Gretchen Claus (voice)

Steven Whitestone

Writer

Toby Bluth

Director

Rachel Koretsky

Writer

Gregg Berger

Additional Voices

Victoria Carroll

Additional Voices

Paul Eiding

Additional Voices

Kipp Lennon

Additional Voices

Debbie Baber

Director

Dave Brain

Director

Details.

Release Date
December 7, 1996

Status
Released

Running Time
46m

Genres
Adventure Animation Action Comedy Fantasy Kids & Family

Last updated: 2025-02-09

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.