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It Nearly Wasn't Christmas

1989Age guide: All ages

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Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling…

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Starring

  • Charles DurningSanta
  • Bruce VilanchPhilpot
  • Wayne OsmondJeff Baxter
  • Risa SchiffmanJennifer Baxter
  • Annette MarinLaura Baxter
  • Beverly RowlandMrs. Claus
  • Tip BoxellJeff's Boss
  • Star HerrmannMother (as Star Roman)

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