A department store Santa tries to convince a little girl who doesn't believe in Santa Claus that he is Santa Claus, and winds up going on trial to prove who he is.
Acting
Sebastian Cabot's twinkling warmth vs. Jane Alexander's guarded skepticism.
Production
Charming '70s TV aesthetic that feels like found Christmas memory.
Director
Fielder Cook
Sebastian Cabot
Kris Kringle
Jane Alexander
Karen Walker
David Hartman
Bill Schaffner
Jim Backus
Shellhammer
Roddy McDowall
Dr. Sawyer
Tom Bosley
Judge Harper
David Doyle
Mr. Macy
Ellen Weston
Celeste
Roland Winters
Mr. Gimbel
James Gregory
District Attorney
Jason Wingreen
Halloran
Conrad Janis
Dr. Pierce
Pepe Serna
Y Leader
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This CBS TV remake was commissioned because the 1947 film had become so profitable in syndication that the network wanted their own version.
Jane Alexander originated her role on Broadway before the '47 film, making this her second crack at Karen—now with '70s working-mom energy.
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