1954 · Max Liebman · 76 min
Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this live television special became an annual Christmas tradition with rotating cast members.
Dennis DayTommy Tucker
Jack E. LeonardSilas Barnaby
Wally CoxGrumio, the Toymaker
Dave GarrowaySanta ClausBil BairdClyde (voice)Cora BairdPuppets (voice)
Rod AlexanderDancerEllen BarrieJoanEdward BrianPeter Piper
Bambi LinnDancerMary MaceWidow PiperKarin WolfeAnn Piper
Lee BowmanHimself / Host
Don PardoHimself / Announcer