Based on the popular book by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, comes the incredible story of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Many centuries ago, long before toys had even been invented, a baby abandoned at the edge of an enchanted forest was adopted and raised by a beautiful wood nymph, thus beginning the life story of Santa Claus. From his first truly magical childhood through the discovery of his life's work of making children happy, discover the origin of every tradition surrounding Santa Claus, from toys, stockings and lighted trees to reindeer and sleigh. Journey back to a time of magic and wonder, and experience this heartwarming tale that will bring joy each holiday season.
Production
That deeply cursed 2000 CGI-hybrid animation style
Writing
Baum's bonkers lore: Santa was raised by IMMORTALS
Director
Glen Hill
Robby Benson
Young Santa Claus (voice)
Dixie Carter
Necile (voice)
Hal Holbrook
Ak - Master Woodsman of the World (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
Wisk / Wil Knook (voice) (as Carlos Alazaraqui)
Jim Cummings
Old Santa Claus / Thog / Additional Voices (voice)
Mary Kay Bergman
Martha / Nymph (voice)
Melissa Disney
Gardenia / Megan / Village Girl (voice)
Jess Harnell
Wagif Knook / Giant / Additional Voices (voice)
Nick Jameson
Peter Knook / Andrew (voice) (as Nick Jamison)
Maurice LaMarche
Mogorb / Lord of Lerd / Bo - Master Mariner of the World / Additional Voices (voice)
Brianne Siddall
Ethan the Cripple / Tycus (voice)
Cynthia Songé
Ethan the Cripple / Tycus (voice)
Kath Soucie
Natalie - Princess of Lerd / Little Mayrie (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Rankin/Bass Productions' final animated special before the studio closed, making it their weird swan song.
Baum's 1902 book invented lore that became canon—toy-making, reindeer, the whole North Pole situation—basically Santa's LinkedIn profile.
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