The Night They Saved Christmas

TV Movie
1984
Not Rated
1h 32m

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Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.

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6.6/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Santa (Art Carney) wears a hearing aid in his left ear

Goofs
The fact this movie takes place up by the North Pole during the beginning of winter, there should be 24-hour darkness, but there's day and night in this movie.

Quotes
David: [about going to meet Santa Claus] We'll all meet a big white rabbit and go to the mad hatter tea party.

Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Steven Wright/Marilyn Horne/Isabel Campbell (1984)

Soundtracks
Jingle Bells
(uncredited)
Written by James Pierpont

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Featured review

7/10

Good family viewing.

Feel good holiday entertainment for the entire family. Good take on how Santa's home in the North Pole can exist without anyone finding it. Old time theme where no one believes the children until it's almost too late. Race against time to save Christmas, Santa and the North Pole make for a thrilling finish. The best part is when Santa tells the mom about her own childhood Christmas and she is awe struck and brought to tears. Remember the magic of Christmas is in our hearts. Jaclyn Smith is one of the most beautiful and classy actress of all time. Her grace and beauty alone is worth watching this picture. I recommend it for children of all ages.