💬 The Year Without a Santa Claus

A Christmas Eve so sad

A dog?

A holiday? Nonsense!

A little chilly humor there.

A real reindeer. How do you like that?

A secret mission.

A secret mission. I should have guessed.

A snowball in Southtown? What kind of chance is that?

A tantalizing remark

Aches in my fingers and all 10 toes.

Ah, don't mention it, and don't be such a stranger.

Ah.

Ah. That's a relief.

All right, buddy, pull over.

All right, enough of this.

All will be white overnight

All will be white overnight It will be cold

All you have to do is compromise.

ALL: He's Mr. Green Christmas

ALL: He's Mr. Heat Blister

ALL: He's Mr. Icicle

ALL: He's Mr. White Christmas

ALL: He's too much

ALL: It will be cold On Christmas day, hey, hey

ALL: So we've been told

ALL: Too much

ALL: Uh huh.

And a sort of kind of kink inside whenever I think of that Christmas ride.

And although my curls may be showing

And besides, the doctor says I'm really not up to snuff.

And everything he does

And for what?

And get this. "Day off for Santa."

And he could sing the praises of heat and rain.

And Jangle Bells.

And the animals too.

And the children, they cried

And the cowboy suits?

And the crick in your spine?

And the Noah's arks?

And the Noah's arks.

And the rocking horses with shaggy manes?

And the rubber boots for splashing in parks?

And the time was growing near

And then, he blew his nose like a trumpet blast.

And there we have instant Rover.

And they had more fun that strange December, they said...

And this is what he said:

And what on earth is that?

And when that blue heartache

And with his "ho, ho, ho" I'd be going

And you wanna take him back to Santa Claus.

And your aches?

And, uh, what did you tell them?

Anyone can be Santa

Are we actually going to see...?

Aren't they supposed to be up north?

As far as they knew, Vixen was still in the pound...

As I see it, Santa doesn't want to go because nobody cares, right?

As the hours ticked away

At my age? Wha...? Who are you?

At the North Pole.

At this time of the year, especially...

Away, Dasher! Away!

Because Santa isn't coming this year.

Bells are ringing, children singing All is merry and bright

Beside your Christmas tree

Besides, believing in Santa Claus is for little kids.

Besides, I'm due for a holiday.

Blue Christmas

Bon voyage. Send us a card now and then.

BOTH: Mrs. C?

BOTH: Right.

BOTH: What is it, Mother dear?

BOTH: What? Cover the shelves?

BOTH: Yes, Mother dear.

BOY: The dogcatcher's got your pooch!

But dreams until they all come true?

But faced with the idea of having no Christmas at all...

But frightened as we were, we were that determined...

But I'll have a blue

But it was true.

But Santa phoned the reindeer groom.

But there was a time

But we are elves. We're serious. How can we convince you?

But we live at the North Pole.

But what about your gout?

But what is it?

But, uh...

By the big Borealis, by my maps and charts...

By the way, when my friends left the schoolyard...

CHILDREN: I'll have a blue Christmas

CHILDREN: Nah.

CHILDREN: We'll build a snowman Our very first

CHILDREN: Yeah.

CHORUS [SINGING]: Here comes Santa Claus

CHORUS: It was a year without a Santa Claus

CHORUS: There'll be a year without a Santa Claus

Christmas presents for Santa Claus. Can you imagine that?

Claus. Uh huh, Claus.

Cold in my nose.

Come along.

Come on.

Consarn it, Ma. What's going on?

Cooperate? Surrender the North Pole, you call "cooperate"?

Could you let it snow? Just for one day in the south.

Crick in my back.

DAD & SANTA: Just believe in Santa Claus

DAD & SANTA: Waiting to be missed

DAD: "So you're too old for Santa Claus?"

Dasher!

Decorations so great

Did you ever hear of that terrible year...

Did you ever hear of the curious, furious, fidgety year...

Do you believe in Santa Claus?

Do you think you ought to, dear, with your cold and all?

Don't forget to wear my what?

Don't just stand there, you fools!

Don't let them get through. Singe their britches for them.

Don't you dare make fun of Santa Claus like that.

Down the chimneys with his sack

Driving a... Riding a... Uh...

East, west, north and south came gifts and gifts and gifts to spare...

Every eye shed a blue Christmas tear

Every time I try to send a little refreshing snow down there...

For such a childish rhyme

For what is happiness

Friends call me Snow Miser

Galoshes? What on earth for?

Gee, I wish there was something I could do.

Get them. Get them, get them!

GIRL [SINGING]: I'll have a blue Christmas

GIRL: Hey, kids, look at the snow. It's really snowing.

GIRL: You'll be doing all right

God bless my soul.

Good idea. Why didn't I think of that?

Gosh, did you see that?

Gosh!

Gosh.

Ha. Well, not in the last hundred years. Uh...

Hang your stockings and say your prayers 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

Harness the team! Fetch my coat!

Haven't got a symptom any longer.

Haven't you heard the news? Santa's taking a holiday.

He became a dream to me

He called to his elves and he told each gnome:

He didn't know it at the time, but he was going to be a much bigger help...

He said with a smile

He should have come to see me. I'd have given him a good one.

He thinks there's no Christmas spirit, no goodwill. Right?

He turns it into rain or fog, and who needs that?

He was taking their dog away in his truck and they were trying to catch him.

He's got a bag that's filled with toys For boys and girls again

He's Mr. 101

He's Mr. Heat Blister

He's Mr. Sun

He's Mr. Ten Below

He's the nicest person in the whole world.

Headlines screamed, wires went humming.

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle What a beautiful sight

HEAT MISER: Never!

Heck, I don't believe in Santa Claus anymore.

Hello! Merry Christmas!

Hello? Snowy, this is Mrs. Claus.

Hello. Jingle Bells, number one elf speaking.

Here comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane

Here he comes now, the big ham.

Hey, I've got an idea.

Hi there, sugarplum. How'd you make out with the hothead?

Hi, Mrs. C.

His eye looked bright, but a tear stood in it.

Hmm, that's bad. They won't know how to take care of a reindeer at the dog pound.

Hmm. It fits. It fits very nicely.

Hmm. Maybe they don't like reindeer in these parts.

Hmm. They're really nice boys, Mrs. Claus.

Hmm. Unless, um...

Hop on, boys. Hello, lggie. Say hello, Blitzen.

How about calling Mrs. Santa Claus?

How can I ever thank you?

How can we find any goodwill if we can't even find any people?

How could a man feel gladder, prouder?

How do I know so much about Santa? Well, I'm Mrs. Claus.

How do you do?

Huh. He'll give them what for.

I admit I'm underfed But with a pillow from the bed

I almost forgot. They were chasing the dogcatcher's truck.

I assure you, it's not intentional.

I believe in Santa Claus

I bet I could be Santa Claus.

I better call the boys and tell them to cancel Christmas.

I certainly did.

I could be Santa

I could be Santa Claus

I could sure use some rest, I'm not feeling my best.

I do hope Santa enjoys his holiday.

I don't see why I should. Nobody ever does anything for me.

I guess if you're not too old to still believe, well, I guess, maybe...

I guess those fellas weren't pulling my leg about Santa Claus after all.

I had no idea what to expect of Mother Nature.

I had that same feeling myself, but I just wouldn't admit it.

I hate to do this to you, boys, but you leave me no choice.

I have a good mind to chill your embers for you.

I have to go.

I heard that, you snowball.

I hope I'm not too late.

I know what! We'll make her a disguise. Take your socks off.

I know.

I mean, we're not actually going to disturb her?

I never wanna know a day That's over 40 degrees

I never want to know a day

I tell you, this is the life.

I thought I had grown too old

I thought there was something different about that man.

I told them to go see the mayor.

I told you he wouldn't cooperate.

I was afraid you'd say that.

I wasn't sure I was doing the right thing.

I wonder if we might speak with you for a moment.

I wonder where we are now.

I'd like to, but I'd hate to let Mrs. C down.

I'd never met Mother Nature, but I knew she didn't like to be disturbed.

I'd rather have it 30, 20, 10, 5 And let it freeze

I'd rather have it 80, 90, 100 degrees

I'll be so blue

I'll bet that dog was a baby reindeer.

I'll call all the mayors in the U.S. of A.

I'll make sure they only see me From the back

I'll say they got in trouble.

I'll see what I can do.

I'll spring your, uh, reindeer from the hoosegow.

I'm going over your heads.

I'm gonna take care of you first.

I'm Mr. 101

I'm Mr. Heat Blister

I'm Mr. Icicle

I'm Mr. Snow

I'm Mr. Sun

I'm Mr. Ten Below

I'm much too tired for Christmas capers.

I'm scared to death.

I'm too much

I'm too much, ha!

I've already sent for the doctor.

I've gotta get her home.

I've paid your fine.

If he didn't get Vixen back to the North Pole fast...

If I can't have a little fun, I might as well leave.

If I were you guys, I wouldn't waste my time worrying about Santa Claus.

If you ask me, still in serious trouble.

If you had any sense, you'd give it up as a bad job...

If you say so, dear.

If you're not here with me

IGGIE: Golly.

IGGIE: I hope she doesn't wake my folks up.

Ignatius, was that you I heard sneeze?

In the meantime, will you do us a favor?

Isn't it wonderful, dear?

It just isn't natural for this time of year.

It was a year without a Santa Claus

It was long ago before you were living.

It was one of those days when things just kept going from bad to worse.

It will be cold on Christmas day Hey, hey, right here in Dixie

It's a deal.

It's gonna snow, ho, ho Right here in Dixie

JANGLE: Oh, she's not serious.

JANGLE: Stop! Thief!

JANGLE: Vixen, hang on! Hang on!

JINGLE & JANGLE: Mother Nature.

JINGLE: Here she comes now.

JINGLE: Hi, Mrs. C. Where are we going? To see Snow Miser.

JINGLE: Huh? What do you mean?

JINGLE: I beg your pardon, young man. Uh, may we have a word with you?

JINGLE: Look! Look down there.

JINGLE: Reindeer napper! JANGLE: You come back here!

JINGLE: She should be along any minute now.

JINGLE: That's our little puppy dog, Rover.

JINGLE: Who said you could...?

JINGLE: Yoo hoo, madam. Yeah, what do you want?

Jingle? Jangle?

Jump in bed, cover up your head

Just believe in Santa Claus

Just for one day.

Just hurry along and gather up enough proof to change Santa's mind...

Just like love, I know he's there

Just like love, you know he's there

Just Santa Claus and me

Just to deliver presents to a bunch of folks who don't give a hoot in the first place.

Let's talk to them and get out of here...

Like I believe in love

Like what?

Like you believe in love

Load up the sleigh!

Look at me and tell me, son

Look, stop by with your hubby sometime and we'll have a blizzard.

Looking tuckered and gray

Ma will look after those two. She will.

Madam, kindly state your business with that drippy snowman...

May I ask who is calling, please?

MAYOR: We'll do si do in the snow

Me? Up to something?

Mind your blood pressure, hotcakes.

Mmm.

MOM, DAD & SANTA: Just like love, I know he's there

Mom, Dad, meet Mr. Claus.

Mother warned you about that low boiling point of yours.

Mr. Claus. He must be...

Mrs. C is through fooling around.

MRS. CLAUS: A very nice boy, Ignatius Thistlewhite.

MRS. CLAUS: And he slept through the day

MRS. CLAUS: And he yawned as he took to his bed

MRS. CLAUS: As I said, I was pretty nervous myself.

MRS. CLAUS: Boys, boys. Now, please, don't fight.

MRS. CLAUS: Cried the gnomes and elves.

MRS. CLAUS: Fast as a hurricane...

MRS. CLAUS: Have you been told?

MRS. CLAUS: He said at last.

MRS. CLAUS: I must admit, I was more than a little nervous myself.

MRS. CLAUS: I would, and I will.

MRS. CLAUS: I've fantasized it a lot

MRS. CLAUS: Just a baby, perhaps, but little Vixen pulled the boys...

MRS. CLAUS: Of course I never dreamed that little Vixen...

MRS. CLAUS: Poor little Vixen, so frightened and sick in the dog pound.

MRS. CLAUS: Santa got up that morning late...

MRS. CLAUS: Santa wanted to get Vixen out of that dog pound, and quick.

MRS. CLAUS: Santa was silent for a minute.

MRS. CLAUS: Santa was worried about Jingle and Jangle...

MRS. CLAUS: Santa woke up one day

MRS. CLAUS: The Miser brothers. What a pair.

MRS. CLAUS: Then he turned away and blew his nose louder.

MRS. CLAUS: Uh... Uh, yes, heh, as a matter of fact.

MRS. CLAUS: Well, can you imagine, ha, ha, more or less...

MRS. CLAUS: Well, I've heard the old people often say...

MRS. CLAUS: Well, it just so happened that Jingle and Jangle had the same good idea.

MRS. CLAUS: Your brother agreed to let it snow in the south.

Mrs. Claus.

Mrs. Claus. If anybody can figure a way out of this mess, she can.

Must be scared to death.

My name is...

Never felt stronger.

Nice name too.

No can do, Mrs. C.

No good, hmm?

No more, please. I can't take any more.

No sooner said than done, my little icicle.

No telling what might happen.

No wonder you got the shiver and shakes.

No, Ma. The man's right.

No.

Nobody cares a hooting holler for you or Christmas.

Nobody really cares anymore.

None of you?

Not me, Mom. It was my friend, Mr. Claus.

Not much Christmas spirit there, and just as I feared...

Not very good. It never snows here.

Not yet Christmas, but past Thanksgiving, though I can't give you the very date.

Now I can stay home and look after my cold.

Now I'll have to go after them.

Now then, ahem, let's take our dog for a walk...

Now, don't you worry, Vixen.

Now, if anybody should come by asking about her...

Now, it's nothing that need concern you.

Now, let me see if I got this straight.

Now, make sure you don't get lost.

Now, Mrs. Claus made a very simple request.

Now, now, doctor. It's not just presents, and you know it.

Now, pile all those toys inside. There's no time to waste.

Now, Santa, don't you pay him any mind.

Now, Santa, I hope you're not going to take any of that to heart.

Now, Santa, you just rest yourself a bit longer.

Now, take it easy, girl.

Now, what can I do for you, madam?

Now, you let a little snow fall in Southland...

Of all the fool things for them to do.

Of course not, dear. But if you should change your mind...

Of course not. Hm.

Of course not. It's none of our business.

Oh, ahem, uh, it was just one of the reindeer...

Oh, anyone can play Santa

Oh, by the way, merry Christmas to you.

Oh, come now. If Santa stayed home, why, there'd be no Christmas.

Oh, come now. You know Santa isn't on your brother's payroll.

Oh, come on, son. What kind of fool do you think I am?

Oh, don't mention it. Ta ta.

Oh, hi, Mrs. Claus. Yes, Mrs. Claus.

Oh, I'll straighten them out for you.

Oh, I'm sure they didn't mean to.

Oh, it's snowing, is it? In that case, I'll...

Oh, joy! Oh, happy day!

Oh, like, for instance, uh, if a little bit of northern territory were turned over to me.

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, of course not, silly. Vixen went with them.

Oh, really? What does the flaming fool want this time?

Oh, ridiculous. Do I look like I'm up to something?

Oh, so they gave you a hard time, did they, Mrs. Claus?

Oh, some like it hot, but I like it really hot.

Oh, sometimes they bicker, but you'll have no further trouble with them.

Oh, that's a shame, the poor fellow.

Oh, the poor little girl.

Oh, two funny little characters...

Oh, yeah?

Oh, yes, they did. They're nasty little boys, both of them. Ha, ha.

Oh, yoo hoo. Children.

Oh, you must mean the two guys I met at school.

Oh, you poor man. Drink this, it'll make you feel much better.

Okay, Mrs. Claus.

Okay, what are you up to, Ma?

On a green Christmas tree

On the double!

On the night before Christmas morn

On, Blitzen!

Ooh, poor thing. She's just not used to this weather.

Ooh! They must be on their way...

Ooh! You think you're hot stuff just because Mother likes you best.

Ordinarily, Santa doesn't like to show off his flying reindeer in front of people...

Out doing another commercial for my brother?

Out in the stable nuzzling hay, the reindeer dreamed of Christmas day.

Over each continent, isle and isthmus, "Let's give Santa a merry Christmas."

Painting wagons red and bright, sharpening ice skates half the night...

Pooh! My back feels fine. Never felt younger.

Poor Jangle.

Poor Jingle.

Probably never got over the case of near pneumonia you picked up last year...

Reindeers, Santa Claus, elves.

Riding a vixen the wrong way on a one way street...

Right down Santa Claus Lane

Right here in Dixie

Said Santa Claus.

SANTA [OVER PA]: Cover up the shelves.

SANTA [OVER PHONE]: Uh, hang up the harness in the big storeroom.

SANTA [OVER PHONE]: Warn the people, tell the papers.

Santa was taking a holiday and the world would soon know...

Santa will change his mind, and presto, Christmas is on again.

Santa, look. Presents from the children.

Santa, wake up. Look at these headlines.

Santa, you changed your mind.

SANTA: I'm sure they won't miss me

SANTA: Just as I thought.

SANTA: No, you don't look like you're up to something...

SANTA: Well, look at this.

Santa's favorites have always been the little ones, the children.

Scout up some goodwill and show him some proof...

Serves you right. "Bark for the lady, Rover," indeed.

Shall we say, the North Pole?

Sing it!

Snow in Southtown?

Snow Miser, who controls the northern part of the world...

SNOW MISER: Friends call me Snow Miser

SNOW MISER: My goodness, speak of the devil.

So all you have to do is go down there and find some example...

So this year, they brought Christmas to you.

So, boys, please!

Someone stood beside my bed

Southtown, U.S.A.

Starts hurting

Stop it, stop it!

Sure thing, Mrs. Claus. Right away, Mrs. Claus.

Sure thing. But don't get your hopes up. You'll never get anywhere with that one.

Sure. Heh. Hey, you're dressed up like a couple of Christmas elves.

Sure. My name's Ignatius Thistlewhite. Everybody calls me lggie.

Take down that straw man And bundle up for winter's worst

Take her down, Vixen, old girl.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Uh...

Thanks to me, Vixen and Jingle and Jangle were headed right between the two.

That he does exist

That looks like as good a place as any to find some Christmas spirit.

That make a life worthwhile

That's certain

That's kid's stuff. Isn't it?

That's under 60 degrees

That's Vixen.

That's why she's so sick. She can't take this warm weather.

The Miser brothers? Oh, dear. Oh, I forgot all about those two.

The North Pole?

The south is under the control of my stepbrother, Heat Miser.

The world gave me a vacation.

The worst we've ever had

Their dog? Good grief.

Then his friends must be real elves, and their dog...

There are a whole bunch of children over there.

There is some goodwill in the hearts of all men at this time of year.

There we go, girl.

There's no question in my mind

They call me Heat Miser

They chartered buses and special trains.

They don't?

They got away. They got away!

They opened their piggy banks and racked their brains.

They rolled up their sleeves and worked like lightning.

They thought Santa had died

They were asking us about Christmas and stuff.

They were what?

They'll get used to it. Heh. I have already.

They're only trying to help.

They're part of that Santa Claus gang of goody goodies.

Things looked pretty grim from where Jingle and Jangle and young lggie sat.

Thinking about you

This, especially this, ha, ha, proves it.

Though his boots are not my size With a twinkle in my eyes

Till one Christmas night

To reach the Pole by the 24th was all their goal.

Tonight, we ride!

Too much, ha, ha

Tots who hadn't a penny to spend wrote him letters signed "a friend."

Traipsing around in that stupid sleigh of his...

Uh huh.

Uh, are you thinking that I'm doing the wrong thing by staying home?

Uh, can you spare a moment?

Uh, goodbye, Your Honor. We've got lots to do.

Uh, hi there, little fella.

Uh, they didn't get into any trouble, did they, officer?

Uh, tiny little fellas. Uh, red suits.

Uh... Oh, what's this?

Unless there were, uh, something in it for me.

Upset? Why should I be upset?

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pulling on the rein

Vixen? She's just a baby.

Vixen.

Vixen's made the trip. Haven't you, dear?

Wait till the judge gets finished with them lawbreakers.

Waiting to be missed

We better find them quick. Poor little guys.

We'll be going home now.

We'll do si do in the snow So I've been told

We'll give Santa an official national holiday this year.

We'll have to try. Thanks, Snowy.

We'll have you back on your feet in no time.

We're going right to the top, lggie, my boy.

We're gonna see none other than...

We're not really going to do it, are we, Mrs. Claus?

We're staying home.

We've just got to find a trace of Christmas spirit and goodwill somewhere.

Well, all seemed lost, but Jingle got a brilliant idea.

Well, boys, what do you think?

Well, heavens, I don't know. That would be up to your brother, not me.

Well, heh, why don't you give the tutti frutti snow cone...

Well, I guess we'll have to move right on then to plan B.

Well, I should be leaving here in a few minutes.

Well, I wouldn't say...

Well, I'm afraid he's got a pretty bad cold, Snowy.

Well, I'm looking for two friends of mine.

Well, if I get his okay, will you make it snow?

Well, little girl, I guess you're going to be all right after all.

Well, Mama, I guess you've proved your point.

Well, Mrs. Claus, how's your hubby?

Well, of course he is, sonny. I love him a lot.

Well, then, he's grossly unfair, that's what.

Well, they thought they'd just browse around the world...

Well, well, well, if it isn't Mrs. Claus. Where's your husband?

Well, what's all that racket out there, Ma?

Well, why doesn't he wear a bathing suit and drive a sand buggy?

Well, why is everybody standing around? There's work to be done!

Well, you don't seem to be very upset about it.

What about all that Christmas spirit and goodwill?

What am I gonna do about those two?

What are you up to, Ma?

What can I do for you, Mr. Claus?

What do you call that thing anyway?

What do you see?

What I did, you hot dog? It's all your fault.

What is real to you"

What with all the rest and relaxation around here...

What?

What? Hold it. Hold it. Hold it!

What? Snow in the south?

What's that?

What's the problem, officer?

What's this? Why, it's a letter for me.

Whatever I touch Starts to melt in my clutch

Whatever I touch Turns to snow in my clutch

When the man at the dog pound refused to let Vixen go...

When we told all the children you needed a holiday, they all agreed.

When you've got a big problem, son, it often pays to go right to the top man.

Where are they?

Where are we? Where are we heading?

Where to now?

Who cares? Nobody cares about Christmas anymore.

Who? Where are we going? Who are we going to see?

Why can't a lady like me?

Why don't we just skip the whole business and go home?

Why don't you bring him inside and talk, and I'll give him something for that cold?

Why don't you stop by the mayor's office? Tell him the whole story.

Why, he's the best advertisement snow biz ever had.

Why, if Snow Miser doesn't freeze them just for the fun of it...

Why, of course I do.

Why, those three won't even get past the Miser brothers without...

Why, uh, yes. Matter of fact, I do.

Will be back soon."

Will you stop that?

Wipe that question from your mind

With a beard of white

With his reindeer and his sleigh I'd be up, up and away

With snow the earth was already whitening.

With this hat upon my head And his suit of Christmas red

With your Christmas so bright

Without you

WOMAN: Take that! There! Go get them!

Won't mean a thing

Wouldn't surprise me a bit. At the moment, nothing would.

Wouldn't surprise me none if nobody even believes in you anymore.

Wow! I don't believe it.

Yeah, I've seen them. Two little fellas wearing goofy clothes.

Yeah, it was in all the papers.

Yeah, see you all around the ski slopes, Mr. Mayor.

Yeah, what's the big deal?

Yeah. They wanted to know if we kids cared about Santa Claus and all.

Yes, and these all say the same.

Yes, anyone can be Santa

Yes, dear, I'll be home early.

Yes, he does exist

Yes, I could be Santa

Yes, listen to this. "Mayors declare legal holiday for Santa."

Yes, who would know the difference?

Yes.

You ain't got the chance of a snowball in Southtown of convincing me...

You conjure up a good old fashioned white Christmas for us...

You don't believe in Santa Claus, do you, Dad?

You elves can work magic and all that.

You got a bigger problem.

You heard the man. We've got to see Heat Miser.

You just lay down here in the shade, girl. We'll be right back.

You know yourself, as you hang your stockings...

You mean they went down there out into that cruel world by themselves?

You mean, you don't care if Santa Claus comes or not?

You say my friends were asking you about Christmas?

You see what you did, you old blizzard? She's gonna tell Mother.

You see, Your Honor, we're here on a special mission.

You two are elves...

You will?

Yup. Bark for the lady, Rover.

Yup. He wants to take a holiday.

But... Tell it to the judge.

Cover the dolls? And electric trains?

Great North Star, but I'm tired. He said.

He did? Of course, there has to be...

He should be able to help. Hey, good idea, Dad.

He's Mr. Snow That's right

How about you? Me?

I won't do it! Me, neither.

Lost? Lost?

Plan B? What's that?

Right? BOTH: Right.

She'll take you. No problem. JANGLE: Yeah, but...

Take my socks off? Just do as you're told.

This is serious. Boy, it's worse than I thought.

We need a snowstorm. Well.

What's yours? Uh, my... Well, I, uh...

Where do you want it? In a town called Southtown, U.S.A.

Where is everybody? Boy, that's what I'd like to know.

Who was that? Oh. That was...

Why don't we talk to one of them? Good idea.

You do? Well, of course I do, silly.

You're kidding. You wouldn't dare.

...a buzz on the hotline and see what he says?

...a small concession on your part.

...and get him out of here.

...and his nasty brother trying to keep the south so hot...

...and sat back down on the side of the bed.

...and see if the folks didn't really care about you and Christmas.

...and see if we can find some Christmas spirit and goodwill.

...and stay home in bed this year.

...and that dog down at the pound is a reindeer.

...and that's one reason, you may believe, why children are merry on Christmas Eve.

...and they were faced with the problem of making it snow in Southtown.

...and we can get on with Christmas as usual.

...and we must set a good example for the people down there to follow.

...and wearing funny looking suits on a Sunday.

...and you allow just one nice spring day at the North Pole.

...because a little later, when he got home...

...because I think Vixen's coming down with something. She's got a slight fever.

...but he had an even more serious problem on his hands.

...but he was in a rush.

...but whenever you look like you're not up to anything...

...children hurled the happy message around the world.

...crossing the white line...

...did they say where they were going?

...drastic measures were called for.

...everybody's jumpy as a leapfrog.

...from clever children everywhere.

...gallivanting around the world in your open sleigh.

...getting himself some exercise, dear.

...he suggested that they take their case to the mayor.

...his devil of a brother will put the heat on them for sure.

...I didn't know children had such kind hearts.

...of Christmas spirit left over from last year.

...one tenth of your story's on the level.

...out of a pretty tight spot.

...pulled on one boot, and then its twin...

...right here in Southtown, and I'll buy every word you say.

...ruffled the whiskers on his chin...

...Santa needs some examples of the Christmas spirit...

...stirring up cold winter breezes and causing everybody...

...than any they could remember.

...that it was to be the year without a Santa Claus.

...that Santa should have his holiday.

...that somebody cares.

...that there never was such a Christmas Day...

...they were here about an hour ago but they couldn't pay the fine.

...they're in trouble already.

...to start everybody dreaming of a white Christmas again.

...to the two little elves and to all of us than he could ever imagine...

...to think fondly of snowball fights and sleigh rides and ice hockey.

...trying to turn everything to icicles...

...way back before you were born?

...well, who knows what might happen to the littlest reindeer of the team.

...what does he do?

...what happened when that news reached the press?

...when Santa Claus unhitched his sleigh and vowed he was taking a holiday?

...with nary a snowflake a year.

...would make the mistake of flying right smack into Heat Miser's territory.

...wrapping presents in ribbons and gauze has worn me weary.

...you're up to something.

'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

"Dear Santa, I had to go meet Jingle and Jangle.

"Dear Santa."

"Santa says, 'Too tired, not coming.'"

"Snow falls for first time in Southtown."

"Then you're too old for all the things

"What's the problem?" I'll tell you what the problem is.

[ALL CHEERING]

[ALL LAUGHING]

[BELLS JINGLING]

[BLOWS]

[BOTH CHEER]

[BOTH STAMMERING]

[CAT HISSING]

[CHILDREN CHEERING]

[CHILDREN LAUGHING]

[CHUCKLES]

[DOOR CLOSES]

[DOOR OPENS]

[FINGERS SNAP]

[GIBBERING]

[GROANS]

[GRUNTING]

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

[JANGLE GRUNTS]

[JANGLE SCREAMS]

[LAUGHING]

[LAUGHS]

[MAYOR'S WIFE SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY OVER PHONE]

[MEOWING]

[MRS. CLAUS CHUCKLES]

[MRS. CLAUS LAUGHS]

[MUMBLING]

[NEIGHS]

[OFFICER CHUCKLES]

[PHONE RINGS]

[PLAYS FANFARE]

[RINGS]

[SANTA BLOWS NOSE]

[SANTA GROANS]

[SIGHS]

[SINGING] I believe in Santa Claus

[SINGING] I'm Mr. Green Christmas

[SINGING] I'm Mr. White Christmas

[SINGING] It's gonna snow, ho, ho Right here in Dixie

[SINGING] When Santa Claus took a holiday

[SINGING] Who would know the difference If Santa Claus was me?

[SNEEZES]

[SNORING]

[SNORTS]

[SNOW MISER CACKLING]

[STAMMERING]

[STAMMERING] But, Santa, you must be kidding.

[STAMMERING] We're not really...

[TIRES SQUEAL]

[VIXEN NEIGHS]

[VIXEN NEIGHS] [SANTA LAUGHING]

[VIXEN WHINNIES]

[WHIMPERING]

[WHISTLE BLOWS]

[WOMAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

[YELLS]

The Year Without a Santa Claus
"The Year Without a Santa Claus" is a beloved animated television special that first aired in 1974. It tells the heartwarming story of Santa Claus contemplating a year off due to a lack of holiday spirit. The special features an exceptional cast of characters and features delightful music that can be enjoyed for generations to come. The story revolves around Santa Claus, portrayed by the legendary Mickey Rooney. Rooney's iconic voice brings Santa to life, capturing the warmth and cheerfulness that we all associate with the jolly old man. Santa is joined by his faithful and lovable companions, his reindeer, including the iconic duo of Rudolph and his reliable red-nosed companion, played by actor Billie Mae Richards and singer-songwriter Burl Ives, respectively. Throughout his journey, Santa encounters a mischievous and lively trio of characters known as the Heat Miser, Snow Miser, and Mother Nature, who play significant roles in the story. These characters are voiced by the talented figures of George S. Irving, Dick Shawn, and Rhoda Mann. Their vibrant performances bring a touch of whimsy and humor to the special, making it even more captivating for viewers of all ages. One of the most memorable aspects of "The Year Without a Santa Claus" is its enchanting music, which adds a magical touch to the story. Songs like "The Year Without a Santa Claus" and "Blue Christmas" are performed by an ensemble cast of talented singers, composers, and musicians. Notable contributors include singer Shirley Booth, songwriter Jules Bass, and producer Arthur Rankin Jr. Their creative collaboration resulted in a beautiful and melodic soundtrack that captures the spirit of the holiday season flawlessly. If you want to relive the magic of "The Year Without a Santa Claus," you can play and download these delightful sounds here (insert link). Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies, and let them transport you to a world filled with holiday cheer and warmth. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering this beloved special for the first time, these songs are sure to bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. "The Year Without a Santa Claus" remains a timeless classic, teaching valuable lessons about the importance of belief, kindness, and the power of Christmas spirit. Its rich cast of characters, captivating storyline, and memorable songs continue to captivate audiences of all ages, making it a favorite holiday tradition in homes around the world. So, gather your loved ones, cozy up by the fireplace, and enjoy this delightful tale that reminds us all why we should never underestimate the power of a little holiday magic.
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