@5:54 The movies starts here if you’re eager to watch it. You can thank me later. But you should thank Brian Lynch for making it available to us. Thanks Brian.
@joecascone21894 ай бұрын
Congratulations to you for finding and maintaining a copy of this rare lost gem! I'm delighted to finally be able to see it! (And it's WAY better than most of the re-makes -- especially "Here's Love!"). Thanks for posting it so everyone can enjoy it at last!
@manuelm76144 ай бұрын
Interesting, but it's a poor remake of the original 1947 movie
@HarlequinDrFaustus5 ай бұрын
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing, and kudos for such diligence.
@user-pj5ep5nk4m5 ай бұрын
ED WYNN DID NOT WIN THE OSCAR...NOMINATED BUT LOST TO HUGH GRIFFITH FOR BEN HUR
@tomcat33605 ай бұрын
Always great see Orson Bean in anything. He played my fave Bilbo Baggins.
@mgmboy37785 ай бұрын
One thing about this version and than the others version dont do ..is the ending. Chris actually see susan reaction about her gift
@brianlynch9965 ай бұрын
I like that, but I don’t like how every remake comes down so strongly on the side of him being definitely the real Santa, I must confess.
@igorschmidlapp69875 ай бұрын
The 1994 "modern" remake SUCKED! Remakes of "classics" usually do.
@brianlynch9965 ай бұрын
Eh. Sometimes, yes, but sometimes you get The Thing. I always say every story deserves to be told as many times as people want to tell it. (And if the remake is really bad, we just forget about it!)
@altimotheus8195 ай бұрын
I'm not so sure about Ed Wynn's performance; he sounds less like Santa and more like a cartoony-voiced character like the Cowardly Lion.
@brianlynch9965 ай бұрын
It’s easier to adjust to if you’ve seen him in more things, because that is his natural speaking voice, cartoonish though it may be.
@altimotheus8195 ай бұрын
I haven't even heard of you Brian, and already I am praising you. I thought I saw all the versions, but it looks like I have one more to see. Thanks for finding this historic relic!
@andyleclair-in2vm5 ай бұрын
Thank you! A Luscious new Christmas treat for an old man in his 64th year! A New Christmas Classic!🎉❤😂
@steelehard23505 ай бұрын
What a treasure ! Also, I'm now searching for a Westclox wristwatch.
@igorschmidlapp69875 ай бұрын
Beware... the company died in 2001, but the name was sold, and low-quality versions are being made in China under the "Westclox" name...
@steelehard23505 ай бұрын
Ebay to the rescue with real vintage clocks @@igorschmidlapp6987
@peterjeffery84955 ай бұрын
LOL great find! Ed Wynn was perfect in the role and Orson Bean was too. Thanks for this!
@igorschmidlapp69875 ай бұрын
The "candy cane" cane was a little silly, but it's TV, so, I can let it go... ;-)
@deborahcobb12285 ай бұрын
Thankyou
@rinowx55 ай бұрын
Why was Jesus replaced with Santa. A lie told to children rather than the true story of hope to push consumerism at an impressionable age. Very strange.
@WillScarlet165 ай бұрын
Amazing how many Jewish guys are so great at playing Santa
@brianlynch9965 ай бұрын
Ed Asner is probably the champion for that, having played him at least seven times I can think of.
@longfootbuddy5 ай бұрын
this santa is predjudice against monkies
@HugeWolf15 ай бұрын
This movie version took the miracle out of 34th Street.
@Raycheetah6 ай бұрын
1:28 You mention that 1955's Kris Kringle Thomas Mitchell had played Uncle Billy in "It's A Wonderful Life." I ran across that character name, "Uncle Billy," in an obscure '50s Christmas TV Special, "Joe Santa Claus," as a department store janitor who aspired to be the store Santa, only to be passed over for the role by the titular "Joe." Surely an homage of one kind or another. =^[.]^=
@brianlynch9965 ай бұрын
He was also one of the actors to play Columbo before Peter Falk. Which isn’t christmas trivia, but it is fun to know.
@bethr87566 ай бұрын
Me too
@LandondeeL6 ай бұрын
38:17 For the record there was no Vice President under Millard Fillmore. Fillmore became President upon the death of Zarchary Taylor. And until the passing of the 25th Amendment, the seat was left open for the duration of such terms.
@tomcat33605 ай бұрын
This is why I read comments! ❤
@yolamontalvan9502Ай бұрын
For the record, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS TOO.
@llamapajama78406 ай бұрын
I will be darned !!!! What a gem i can tell already Merry Christmas
@drhyshek6 ай бұрын
6:00
@5up3rj6 ай бұрын
Well done! Please sort out the Spider-man rights next
@wanderlust626 ай бұрын
Cute, that was very cute. The, what we would today call "informercials" chopped the script up, but today we also have fast forward! I enjoyed this version very much. I'm glad the writers kept the USPS mail to Santa in the storyline. Susan was perfect and of course, Ed Wynn and Orson Bean are wonderful! Thank you for working through the legalities to post, it is a gem!
@igorschmidlapp69875 ай бұрын
Movie actors often did 'testimonial" TV commercials... remember when Ronald Reagan and John Wayne pushed cigarettes on TV before "The Duke" later had a lung removed, then died?
@igorschmidlapp69875 ай бұрын
Yeah, it seemed chopped up and rushed, losing most of the charm of the original film, but that was the problem of trying to tell a 100 minute story in a 50 minute time slot. They rushed the drunken Santa scene, the Fred/Doris relationship, dropped the retirement home (and doctor), Alfred (the Macy's custodian), Susan's real wish, the political story of the judge, the DA's little boy, and Kris reading the letter. It seemed that they wanted to just hit the "highlights" and most famous lines for time. The 1955 TV version with Thomas Mitchell lacked charm, too. Oh, well, it was good to get the chance to watch it, so thanks to Mr. Lynch for "saving" it for viewers...
@garyedwards32696 ай бұрын
What an amazing Christmas find! Thanks for sharing this holiday gem.
@shermano21536 ай бұрын
Orson Bean. What do you mean all weird?
@brianlynch9965 ай бұрын
His politics got real bad as he got old. And not just “I disagree” bad. He was at least somewhat conservative as far back as the 60s, but late in life he took a hard turn and got openly racist, homophobic, etc. He even wrote for Breitbart. But it happens to a lot of people, and I don’t think we should let that color the many wonderful performances he gave, even if I can’t help but make a little joke about it in my intro.
@benlynar94386 ай бұрын
Thank you! Merry Christmas!!
@Lolabelle596 ай бұрын
Just heard about this. Thank you for going to all the trouble to make it available.
@marymayer22826 ай бұрын
Susan Gordon was a delight as Susan I remember her from a TV show a father daughter deep sea divers but I don't recall the name does anyone know the name of the show?
@NYVoice6 ай бұрын
Sea Hunt, maybe? With Lloyd Bridges?
@mikedoran98515 ай бұрын
The series you're thinking of was Assignment Underwater, but Susan Gordon wasn't in it. Bill Williams was the Dad, and Diane Mountford was the daughter (look it up).
@marymayer22826 ай бұрын
Orson Bean made a hilarious Dr Sawyer well done
@marymayer22826 ай бұрын
Really like The song that I won't even try to pronounce everyone have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🦃😊😊😊😊
@marymayer22826 ай бұрын
A little different approach but very well done Ed Wynn makes a good Kris Kringle
@Nick-Kurt7 ай бұрын
Wow! I can't believe you tracked this down. I looked everywhere for a copy of this production. Thank you very much for being persistent and sharing it!
@axesoccer78877 ай бұрын
I wanted to comment on your Muppet Family Christmas video but couldn’t, but I wanted to let you know that you have the 1988 broadcast of the 1987 special. How I know is when they did the 3 commercials prior to the special returning when the snowstorm continues, my version (KATU Portland, OR) mentioned the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Miami Heat earlier in the day and looking up the game, it took place on December 2, 1988.
@swiftspot30558 ай бұрын
i just got recommended this and I think justin should record a memoriam album in honor of jimmy
@kevinbutler1955NYC8 ай бұрын
I'm glad that you were able to solve the legal problems with Fox,Disney,etc. and that you can show this rare piece of tv history and this second tv adaptation of a classic Yultide Story..Mr.Lynch.
@2goblinsinatrenchcoat9 ай бұрын
Aw, this was recommended to me a few days after Jimmy Buffet’s passing :( I hope the brothers are doing alright.
@jordancanning35029 ай бұрын
RIP James :( I hope you're enjoying boat drinks up in heaven
@aaronkemats47599 ай бұрын
RIP king
@norris57549 ай бұрын
RIP. Without him I wouldn't have laughed my ass off to this clip.
@Sista_Twista9 ай бұрын
Ah, the first sonic bath.
@stillaboveground247010 ай бұрын
I thought I had seen all the versions of "Miracle"... What a pleasant surprise! Thank you.
@marymayer22826 ай бұрын
Cute ending 😅🎄😍😅
@microwavemad11 ай бұрын
DOES GRIFFIN START SINGING THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS 😭😭😭
@joeykardos760211 ай бұрын
Great rare classic TV!
@83thechaz11 ай бұрын
Thank you Brian Lynch. I found many difficult films and shows but this one was always a “fountain of youth” journey for me
@moskvagorit Жыл бұрын
This episode was the first time I I became ironically interested in JB and now seven years later I had a JB themed birthday party. Thanks guys.
@BigGuyBoleslaw Жыл бұрын
Ed Wynn comes across sweet and kind. Thank you very much for putting this up.
@Jillian_Paige Жыл бұрын
I looked and looked for this myself a couple years ago. Imagine my surprise when it popped up today in my recommendations! I feel like you’ve given me a present. Thank you for absolutely making my Christmas! ❤
@edmccray212 Жыл бұрын
Same for me. After The Stingiest Man in Town was unearthed this was my no. 1 Christmas holy grail to find. Now that it has I'll need to discover another lost treasure to search for! I'm so glad this has been posted!
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7 years ago???? Are you kidding me???
@5:54 The movies starts here if you’re eager to watch it. You can thank me later. But you should thank Brian Lynch for making it available to us. Thanks Brian.
Congratulations to you for finding and maintaining a copy of this rare lost gem! I'm delighted to finally be able to see it! (And it's WAY better than most of the re-makes -- especially "Here's Love!"). Thanks for posting it so everyone can enjoy it at last!
Interesting, but it's a poor remake of the original 1947 movie
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing, and kudos for such diligence.
ED WYNN DID NOT WIN THE OSCAR...NOMINATED BUT LOST TO HUGH GRIFFITH FOR BEN HUR
Always great see Orson Bean in anything. He played my fave Bilbo Baggins.
One thing about this version and than the others version dont do ..is the ending. Chris actually see susan reaction about her gift
I like that, but I don’t like how every remake comes down so strongly on the side of him being definitely the real Santa, I must confess.
The 1994 "modern" remake SUCKED! Remakes of "classics" usually do.
Eh. Sometimes, yes, but sometimes you get The Thing. I always say every story deserves to be told as many times as people want to tell it. (And if the remake is really bad, we just forget about it!)
I'm not so sure about Ed Wynn's performance; he sounds less like Santa and more like a cartoony-voiced character like the Cowardly Lion.
It’s easier to adjust to if you’ve seen him in more things, because that is his natural speaking voice, cartoonish though it may be.
I haven't even heard of you Brian, and already I am praising you. I thought I saw all the versions, but it looks like I have one more to see. Thanks for finding this historic relic!
Thank you! A Luscious new Christmas treat for an old man in his 64th year! A New Christmas Classic!🎉❤😂
What a treasure ! Also, I'm now searching for a Westclox wristwatch.
Beware... the company died in 2001, but the name was sold, and low-quality versions are being made in China under the "Westclox" name...
Ebay to the rescue with real vintage clocks @@igorschmidlapp6987
LOL great find! Ed Wynn was perfect in the role and Orson Bean was too. Thanks for this!
The "candy cane" cane was a little silly, but it's TV, so, I can let it go... ;-)
Thankyou
Why was Jesus replaced with Santa. A lie told to children rather than the true story of hope to push consumerism at an impressionable age. Very strange.
Amazing how many Jewish guys are so great at playing Santa
Ed Asner is probably the champion for that, having played him at least seven times I can think of.
this santa is predjudice against monkies
This movie version took the miracle out of 34th Street.
1:28 You mention that 1955's Kris Kringle Thomas Mitchell had played Uncle Billy in "It's A Wonderful Life." I ran across that character name, "Uncle Billy," in an obscure '50s Christmas TV Special, "Joe Santa Claus," as a department store janitor who aspired to be the store Santa, only to be passed over for the role by the titular "Joe." Surely an homage of one kind or another. =^[.]^=
He was also one of the actors to play Columbo before Peter Falk. Which isn’t christmas trivia, but it is fun to know.
Me too
38:17 For the record there was no Vice President under Millard Fillmore. Fillmore became President upon the death of Zarchary Taylor. And until the passing of the 25th Amendment, the seat was left open for the duration of such terms.
This is why I read comments! ❤
For the record, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS TOO.
I will be darned !!!! What a gem i can tell already Merry Christmas
6:00
Well done! Please sort out the Spider-man rights next
Cute, that was very cute. The, what we would today call "informercials" chopped the script up, but today we also have fast forward! I enjoyed this version very much. I'm glad the writers kept the USPS mail to Santa in the storyline. Susan was perfect and of course, Ed Wynn and Orson Bean are wonderful! Thank you for working through the legalities to post, it is a gem!
Movie actors often did 'testimonial" TV commercials... remember when Ronald Reagan and John Wayne pushed cigarettes on TV before "The Duke" later had a lung removed, then died?
Yeah, it seemed chopped up and rushed, losing most of the charm of the original film, but that was the problem of trying to tell a 100 minute story in a 50 minute time slot. They rushed the drunken Santa scene, the Fred/Doris relationship, dropped the retirement home (and doctor), Alfred (the Macy's custodian), Susan's real wish, the political story of the judge, the DA's little boy, and Kris reading the letter. It seemed that they wanted to just hit the "highlights" and most famous lines for time. The 1955 TV version with Thomas Mitchell lacked charm, too. Oh, well, it was good to get the chance to watch it, so thanks to Mr. Lynch for "saving" it for viewers...
What an amazing Christmas find! Thanks for sharing this holiday gem.
Orson Bean. What do you mean all weird?
His politics got real bad as he got old. And not just “I disagree” bad. He was at least somewhat conservative as far back as the 60s, but late in life he took a hard turn and got openly racist, homophobic, etc. He even wrote for Breitbart. But it happens to a lot of people, and I don’t think we should let that color the many wonderful performances he gave, even if I can’t help but make a little joke about it in my intro.
Thank you! Merry Christmas!!
Just heard about this. Thank you for going to all the trouble to make it available.
Susan Gordon was a delight as Susan I remember her from a TV show a father daughter deep sea divers but I don't recall the name does anyone know the name of the show?
Sea Hunt, maybe? With Lloyd Bridges?
The series you're thinking of was Assignment Underwater, but Susan Gordon wasn't in it. Bill Williams was the Dad, and Diane Mountford was the daughter (look it up).
Orson Bean made a hilarious Dr Sawyer well done
Really like The song that I won't even try to pronounce everyone have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🦃😊😊😊😊
A little different approach but very well done Ed Wynn makes a good Kris Kringle
Wow! I can't believe you tracked this down. I looked everywhere for a copy of this production. Thank you very much for being persistent and sharing it!
I wanted to comment on your Muppet Family Christmas video but couldn’t, but I wanted to let you know that you have the 1988 broadcast of the 1987 special. How I know is when they did the 3 commercials prior to the special returning when the snowstorm continues, my version (KATU Portland, OR) mentioned the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Miami Heat earlier in the day and looking up the game, it took place on December 2, 1988.
i just got recommended this and I think justin should record a memoriam album in honor of jimmy
I'm glad that you were able to solve the legal problems with Fox,Disney,etc. and that you can show this rare piece of tv history and this second tv adaptation of a classic Yultide Story..Mr.Lynch.
Aw, this was recommended to me a few days after Jimmy Buffet’s passing :( I hope the brothers are doing alright.
RIP James :( I hope you're enjoying boat drinks up in heaven
RIP king
RIP. Without him I wouldn't have laughed my ass off to this clip.
Ah, the first sonic bath.
I thought I had seen all the versions of "Miracle"... What a pleasant surprise! Thank you.
Cute ending 😅🎄😍😅
DOES GRIFFIN START SINGING THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS 😭😭😭
Great rare classic TV!
Thank you Brian Lynch. I found many difficult films and shows but this one was always a “fountain of youth” journey for me
This episode was the first time I I became ironically interested in JB and now seven years later I had a JB themed birthday party. Thanks guys.
Ed Wynn comes across sweet and kind. Thank you very much for putting this up.
I looked and looked for this myself a couple years ago. Imagine my surprise when it popped up today in my recommendations! I feel like you’ve given me a present. Thank you for absolutely making my Christmas! ❤
Same for me. After The Stingiest Man in Town was unearthed this was my no. 1 Christmas holy grail to find. Now that it has I'll need to discover another lost treasure to search for! I'm so glad this has been posted!
Awe!
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