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The Great Santa Claus Switch

  • TV Movie
  • 1970
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
146
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The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)
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The Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and hi... Read allThe Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and his elves getting ready for another Christmas. However, Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kid... Read allThe Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and his elves getting ready for another Christmas. However, Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place. As part of the plan, Cosmo plans to abduct Santa's elves (on... Read all

  • Director
    • John Moffitt
  • Writer
    • Jerry Juhl
  • Stars
    • Art Carney
    • Jim Henson
    • Frank Oz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    146
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Moffitt
    • Writer
      • Jerry Juhl
    • Stars
      • Art Carney
      • Jim Henson
      • Frank Oz
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast15

    Art Carney
    Art Carney
    • Santa Claus…
    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Fred
    • (voice)
    • …
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Thig
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Thog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Danny Seagren
    • Gloat
    • (voice)
    • …
    John Lovelady
    • Bong
    • (voice)
    • …
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Bing
    • (voice)
    • …
    Marilyn Sokol
    Marilyn Sokol
    • Additional Muppets
    • (voice)
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Snerf
    • (voice)
    Byron Whiting
    • Additional Muppets
    • (voice)
    Greg Antonacci
    Greg Antonacci
    • Additional Muppets
    • (voice)
    Cary Antebi
    • Additional Muppets
    • (voice)
    John Byrum
    • Additional Muppets
    • (voice)
    Diane Kimbrell
    • Additional Muppets
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Ed Sullivan
    Ed Sullivan
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Moffitt
    • Writer
      • Jerry Juhl
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This special featured the first appearance of Gonzo, though he is named "Snarl" here.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Animat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: It's Time to Get Things Started (2022)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 20, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Sinister Santa Claus Switch
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Sullivan Productions
      • Henson Associates (HA)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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