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. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later. I didn t know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, because of a man named prune. Check the the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 trailer. Christmas that almost wasnt, the dvd 1966 dvd empire. Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned santa claus charles durning quits christmas. That day is now a mean old soul named phineas prune, who holds the deed to the north pole, is demanding back rent. Paul tripp the christmas that almost wasnt 1966, vinyl. How a beloved christmas tradition was almost lost forever. Christmas that almost wasnt, the on dvd 759731408721 from hens tooth. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rotten tomatoes. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 christmas movies on. In fact, christmas wasnt declared a federal holiday until june 26, 1870.
It tells the story of a dysfunctional family whose matriarch recently passed away. 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. With paul tripp, lydia brazzi, alberto rabagliati, sonny fox. In fact, they did the same thing in the 80s with chuck e. Parents need to know that the christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 film about a scroogelike character whose aim is to prevent christmas. The christmas that almost wasn t reprise sung by glenn yarbrough.
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. Dec 15, 2015 the christmas that almost wasn t christmas tv movies. The christmas that almost wasnt christmas tv movies. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rossano brazzi.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 stream and watch. Browse our collection of hard to find and out of print movies. We have 101 almostchristmas music torrents for you. Like the galaxy 5000, this movie was a cheap and by this movies standards, i do mean cheap directtovideo release starring chuck e. This childrens film stars rossano brazzi as an old skinflint who tries to evict santa and mrs. Wikimedia commons has media related to 1966 films for convenience, all 1966 films should be included in this category. Full theme from the 1966 christmas film the christmas that almost wasnt by balladeer and bard of gondor glenn yarbrough. The christmas that almost wasn t will, in time, become one of the great christmas classics. 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. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for christmas and the help of his bumbling chief elf, philpot bruce vilanch, santa and the child travel across america and santa discovers. All the almost christmas movie quotes to make you feel the spirit. Its a wholesome film, though its aesthetic and overall tone are rather maudlin and gothic. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 fantastic movie. Prune charges an exorbitant amount of rent to santa, his wife.
This combined with its length 89 minutes make it a better family or christmas film for older kids. So general manager fred thrower sent a camera crew to gracie mansion to film the fireplace, or what earl called the television equivalent of a christmas card. Rent, buy or watch the christmas that almost wasn t movie now family video javascript seems to. Oct 16, 20 making of the christmas that almost wasn t part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. Santa has to get a job as santa to earn money to pay his overdue rent bill.
Et on december 9, 1965, half of american tv viewers tuned in. 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. Santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. The only thing the station had to air on christmas eve in 1966 was roller derby, earl said. Dec 17, 2018 the only thing the station had to air on christmas eve in 1966 was roller derby, earl said. On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office during the 1970s and early 1980s. Staring sonny fox, alberto rabagliati, paul tripp and lydia brazzi. Rent, buy or watch the christmas that almost wasnt movie. This includes all 1966 films that can also be found in the subcategories. You wont be hard pressed to find a christmas album in the country section of a record store or on spotify. The christmas that almost wasnt will, in time, become one of the great christmas classics.
Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from santa claus shortly before christmas. With beverly rowland, charles durning, risa schiffman, annette marin. The christmas that almost wasn t by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The christmas that almost wasnt 2 dedication to martha and ollie, my mother and father who raised me in a christian home and did their best to instill in my heart a humble respect for god and his holy word. 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.
All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. 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 article 2517 by dave sindelar viewing date. The christmas that almost wasn t 1966 cast and crew children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. Prune, who has bought the land and buildings at the north pole for the purpose of foreclosing on santa claus. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. Washington irving reinvents christmas it wasnt until the 19th century that americans began to embrace christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 the movie database. The christmas that almost wasnt year 1966 genre fantasy family type movies idmb rating 3. Christmas that almost wasnt, the 1966 christmas to remember, a 1978 christmas toy, the 1990 christmas tree, the 1969 christmas vacation 91 1992 christmas visitor, the 1987 christmas wife, the 1988 christmas without snow, a 1980 christmas wish, a a.
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Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. But, for those behind the sparkle of christmas, the planning isnt always so easy. In fact, i have memories of not only seeing this on hbo but also at the fox theater in newton, ks one saturday afternoon in the early 70s. The christmas that almost wasn t playbestonlinegames. All the almost christmas movie quotes that will make you feel the spirit almost christmas is an upcoming christmas comedy film that will be in theaters on november 11, 2016. In this tuneful italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict santa clause and company from the north pole because the deadbeats are behind on their rent. With william burleigh, kate nicholls, anthony honour, doreen keogh. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash ogden abebooks. The christmas that almost wasnt dvd 1966 classic dvds. 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. Glenn yarbrough the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 by. It is the whimsical story of a hardhearted landlord named mr.
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