I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 cast and crew. Santa has to get a job as santa to earn money to pay his overdue rent bill. The magic of christmas comes to us year after year.
Bruno nicolai the christmas that almost wasnt original. This is one of those stories where the underlying premise is no christmas presents no christmas. With paul tripp, lydia brazzi, alberto rabagliati, sonny fox. In this tuneful italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict santa clause and company from the north pole because the deadbeats. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 article 2517 by dave sindelar viewing date. Released 1966, the christmas that almost wasnt stars rossanobrazzi, paultripp, albertorabagliati, lydiabrazzi the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of 100.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 christmas movies on. The next year as the holiday fails to materialize, the two kids are the only ones who notice, in hilarious and heartwrenching ways, that its missing. Santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from santa claus shortly before christmas. Staring sonny fox, alberto rabagliati, paul tripp and lydia brazzi. So, that was the christmas that almost wasn t, almost wasn t, almost wasn t.
What movies are based on or occur during christmas and. The christmas that almost wasnt reprise sung by glenn yarbrough. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, because of a man named prune. Dec 09, 2006 santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 christmas time 2017. This holiday movie was chosen by principal skinner to show to the school children that came to school that day despite the blizzard. It is the whimsical story of a hardhearted landlord named mr. The christmas that almost wasn t will, in time, become one of the great christmas classics. Numerous undeveloped star trek episodes were written for star trek. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, almost wasnt, almost wasnt. The gang gets in the holiday spirit with the tale of a plucky lawyer who sets out to save santa claus from the clutches of a spoilsport zillionaire. Paul tripp the christmas that almost wasnt 1966, vinyl. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rossano brazzi. But, for those behind the sparkle of christmas, the planning isnt always so easy.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 made the rounds as a kiddie matinee flick in the 1970s before becoming a staple during the christmas season on hbo through the early 1980s. Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details. Theatrical releases christmas specials wiki fandom. That day is now a mean old soul named phineas prune, who holds the deed to the north pole, is demanding back rent.
This delightful presentation is a special behindthescenes peek at the hustle and bustle and near disasters of the christmas season. Movie rotten tomatoes critics na, viewers 39% wikipedia tvtropes imdb 1966, 4. Apr 14, 2017 directed by robert cohen, joel hodgson. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rotten tomatoes. George lucass seminal film star wars wasnt just the hottest craze of 1977, its characters were also the musthave toys of the christmas seasonif you could get one. This is one of those stories where the underlying premise. Christmas that almost wasnt, the 1966 sam whipple receives a visit from santa who needs help. Oct 16, 20 making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later.
Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. Oct 19, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the christmas that almost wasnt reprise paul tripp music from the christmas that almost wasnt. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi and paul tripp, and was originally released by childhood productions inc. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 the movie database. Episode 11 the christmas that almost wasnt mst3k wikia as il natala che quasi non fu mst3k discussion board tvtropes paste magazine rates it 4th among season 11. Some of these ideas were never produced, whereas others were. The christmas that almost wasnt but then was simpsons wiki.
Always there is a different movie release on my birthday or very close. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. Digitmovies cddm073 country italy format cd release date 20dec2006 upn 8032628990731. Il natale che quasi non fu aka the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 is a fairly lowbudget italianmade christmas special, directed by and costarring rossano brazzi. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the christmas that almost wasnt reprise paul tripp music from the christmas that almost wasnt. Prune, who has bought the land and buildings at the north pole for the purpose of foreclosing on santa claus. Et on december 9, 1965, half of american tv viewers tuned in. Ranking all 14 new mst3k episodes on netflix paste. On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office hbo during the 1970s and early 1980s.
Nov 16, 2016 when a charlie brown christmas aired at 7. Season 11s two doug mcclure movies feel fairly close to the style of films that. The christmas that almost wasnt when i was a kid, the christmas that almost wasnt was an annual affair for several years, generally playing only at the dreaded kiddie matinees where every seat was filledor should have beenwith running, jumping, screaming, throwing kicking, hairpulling 9 year olds. This combined with its length 89 minutes make it a better family or christmas film for older kids. Christmas that almost wasnt, the on dvd 759731408721 from hens tooth. When preteen brats jimmy pate and his cousin brianne dont get the gifts they think they deserve, they pray to god and ask for no more christmas.
The christmas that almost wasn t reprise sung by glenn yarbrough. The christmas that almost wasnt but then was also known as. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash ogden abebooks. A christmas memory 1966 tv adaptation of truman capotes reminiscence about his childhood best friend. Prune rossano brazzi, who also directed buys the north pole so he can foreclose on santa claus alberto rabagliati and cancel christmas.
Was saved from obscurity first by repeated runs on hbo, and then decades later again after being the subject of a season 11 mystery science. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 changes the movie. But prune changed his mind and said im sorry, really sorry. Moreover, whipple was played by paul tripp, the films uncredited screenwriter. This film was riffed mocked in the 11th season of mystery science theater 3000. Ballyhoo motion pictures presents making of the christmas that almost wasnt an interview with producerchildhood productions president barry yellen it is the week before christmas, and santa.
Parents need to know that the christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 film about a scroogelike character whose aim is to prevent christmas. It seems that when he was a child, sam wrote a letter thanking santa for the presents hed received, and offering to return the favor someday. May 24, 2017 ranking all 14 new mst3k episodes on netflix. Taken from the 1966 movie il natale che quasi non fu the christmas that almost wasnt directed by rossano brazzi. Made the plunge dvd is frightfully expensive in a weak moment during the past holiday season. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.
Heres a wonderful comedy thats sure to charm audiences of all ages. With felicia day, patton oswalt, jonah ray, baron vaughn. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 fantastic movie. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. These stories were submitted or developed for production, but for various reasons never aired. Its a wholesome film, though its aesthetic and overall tone are rather maudlin and gothic. Grinchy little character who tries to steal christmas is a 1938 lowbudget, holiday movie that appears in skinners sense of snow. Dec 24, 20 the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 made the rounds as a kiddie matinee flick in the 1970s before becoming a staple during the christmas season on hbo through the early 1980s. At the time of his death in 1971, the new york times said his droll verse with its unconventional rhymes made him the countrys bestknown producer of humorous poetry. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the christmas that almost wasnt paul tripp music from the christmas that almost wasnt.
Children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. The christmas that almost wasn t by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Christmas that almost wasnt eldridge christian plays and. I wonder if deaf kids in 1966 must have missed it if there was no closedcaption cc at that time. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the christmas that almost wasnt with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Italyusa santa claus is in peril of being unable to deliver presents for christmas when a bitter man who hates children buys the land on which. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two. Prune charges an exorbitant amount of rent to santa, his wife. Christmas that almost wasnt, the dvd 1966 dvd empire. The christmas that almost wasnt will, in time, become one of the great christmas classics. The christmas that almost wasnt 3 cast of characters 6 men, 8 women, 4 children, extras. Frederic ogden nash was an american poet well known for his light verse.