One of the staples of the christmas season was the weekend matinees of the christmas that almost wasnt. Staring sonny fox, alberto rabagliati, paul tripp and lydia brazzi. It seems that santa claus is behind in paying his rent. There are many firsts in the christmas that almost wasnt. On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office hbo during the 1970s and early 1980s. Prune is an old miser who holds the deed to the north pole.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rossano brazzi. Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from santa claus shortly before christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt but then was simpsons. Paul tripp was born on nycs lower east side on february 20, 1911. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rotten tomatoes. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part one the 1966 holiday matinee classic. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 christmas movies. The night that dracula saved the worldhalloween that almost wasnt. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent.
I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later. I suspect i have the same nostalgia for it that whittier expressed for his youth in snowbound. The christmas that almost wasnt cast and crew tv guide. Children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 cast and crew children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. The christmas that almost wasnt christmas tv movies. Paul tripp the christmas that almost wasnt 1966, vinyl. Rewatch one of the dozens of a christmas carols or almost anything else. Made the plunge dvd is frightfully expensive in a weak moment during the past holiday season.
Its then up to rudolph the rednosed reindeer to help save christmas and rescue his friends from the island of misfit sex. You know, old christmas specials fall into one of two categories. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 article 2517 by dave sindelar viewing date. 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. Il natale che quasi non fu is a 1966 italianamerican christmas musical movie, produced and released by childhood productions inc. Tv spot the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by rosanno brazzi. How a charlie brown christmas almost wasnt producer lee mendelson on the making of a tv special no one believed in and why we might need. Il natale che quasi non fu aka the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 is a fairly lowbudget italianmade christmas special, directed by and costarring rossano brazzi phineas t. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by rossano. 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. 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.
Originally he wanted to be an actor and singer in grand operas, but he had to lower his sights and perform in comic operas at local functions instead. Prune in a flying machine ruining christmas, and santa stopping him. Yeah it shouldnt have been made, just based on like, story and stuff, but on top of all that the christmas that almost wasnt just screws up so many times. The halloween that almost wasnt part 1 video dailymotion. All number 1s are special, but the festive charttopper is the ultimate prize. It qualifies for heirloom status and will hopefully stay in the family for future generations to also enjoy. Season 2 episode 6 the chrismukkah that almost wasnt. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, almost wasnt, almost wasnt. Check the the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 trailer.
Parents need to know that the christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 film about a scroogelike character whose aim is to prevent christmas. Prune charges an exorbitant amount of rent to santa, his wife and their elf workers up at the north pole. Its embarrassing to admit, but the movie covered by the gang in this episode 1966 s the christmas that almost wasnt is the kind of movie i would have loved as a child. The christmas that almost wasnt script by paul tripp transcribed and annotated by james k. This film was riffed mocked in the 11th season of mystery science theater 3000. This holiday movie was chosen by principal skinner to show to the school children that came to school that day despite the blizzard. So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, because of a man named prune. Christmas that almost wasnt, the dvd 1966 dvd empire. Grinchy little character who tries to steal christmas is a 1938 lowbudget, holiday movie that appears in skinners sense of snow. The christmas that almost wasnt is a film where santa is a toothless hick squatting on land bought by a financially shrewd man with a hat and moustache who refuses to give up his hopeless. Tv spot the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by. Its a wholesome film, though its aesthetic and overall tone are rather maudlin and gothic. The christmas that almost wasnt reprise sung by glenn yarbrough. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 fantastic movie.
The christmas that almost wasnt by nash ogden abebooks. Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. It is based on the book of the same name written by paul tripp, who also adapted the book to film and starred as sam whipple. 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. Growing up bilingual in the late 1980s near a momandpop video store, im used to binging on dubbed childrens movies. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years. Prune locks down the sleigh and santas giftgiving operations unless he pays through the nose. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 movie summary.
The film was released on dvd on october 7, 2003 to region 1. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 movie moviefone. Christmas that almost wasnt dvd 1966 region 1 us import ntsc. There is a scene in the christmas that almost wasnt where an italian santa claus, crippled with social. The christmas that almost wasnt but then was also known as. There once was a christmas that almost wasnt, almost wasnt, almost wasnt. The christmas that almost wasnt prune song youtube. This combined with its length 89 minutes make it a better family or christmas film for older kids. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the christmas that almost wasnt with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The gospel bill show the christmas that almost wasnt episode 8517 duration. Its up to sam and santa to find a way to pay off prune and prevent christmas from being canceled. Childhood productions presents the christmas that almost wasnt starring paul tripp, rosanno brazzi, and sonny fox musical score by bruno nicolai produced by barry b. That day is now a mean old soul named phineas prune, who holds the deed to the north pole, is demanding back rent.
Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. Christmas that almost wasnt, the on dvd 759731408721 from hens tooth. I would never have guessed this is us season 1 episode 10 would deliver the most intense hour wed seen to date. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Lets look back at every official christmas number 1 single in the uk. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 stream and watch. Overview of the christmas that almost wasnt, 1966, directed by rossano brazzi, with rossano brazzi, paul tripp, lydia brazzi, at turner classic movies.
It was released in english worldwide as the christmas that almost wasnt. This is the first motion picture script that paul tripp has written, the first time he has ever starred in a movie, the first comic villain that rossano brazzi ever played, and, most significantly, the first. Santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part one. But prune changed his mind and said im sorry, really sorry. On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office during the 1970s and early 1980s. Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 the movie database. Released 1966, the christmas that almost wasnt stars rossano brazzi, paul tripp, alberto rabagliati, lydia brazzi the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of. 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.
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