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There are 10481 movie, TV, and many other titles having to do with Christmas

Total number of characters named Santa: 1169

Total number of elves represented: 399

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John Lithgow

1945
American actor

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Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas. /// The story of where Santa Claus came from and his attempts to save Christmas after his elf gets mixed up with an evil toy tycoon.

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1985
11/27/1985
PG
Film
107 minutes
A

Genre:
Adventure
Family
Fantasy

Director(s):
Jeannot Szwarc

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Cast:

Dudley Moore / Patch
John Lithgow / B.Z.
David Huddleston / Santa Claus
Burgess Meredith / Ancient Elf
Judy Cornwell / Anya Claus
Jeffrey Kramer / Towzer
Christian Fitzpatrick / Joe
Carrie Kei Heim / Cornelia
John Barrard / Dooley
Anthony O'Donnell / Puffy

Tagline: This year he REALLY IS coming to town.

AKA: Santa Claus (1985)

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Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie (1985)

This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Team Salkind as they set out to bring Santa's "true" story to the screen. Dudley Moore (Patch) hosts; David Huddleston intros in character as Santa.

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1985
12/25/9999
Approved
TV Movie
50 minutes
A

Genre:
Documentary
Family

Director(s):
Danny Huston
Iain Johnstone

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Cast:

John Barrard / Self
Judy Cornwell / Self
Roy Field / Self
Christian Fitzpatrick / Self
Pat Garrett / Self
Carrie Kei Heim / Self
David Huddleston / Santa Claus
John Lithgow / Self
Henry Mancini / Self
Ted Maynard / Narrator

Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie (1985)

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The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale (1993)

A female mouse named Emily decides to go into the city to visit her cousin Alexander before the cat attacks them at the restaurant in New York City.

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1993
12/08/1993
TV-Y
TV Movie Animated
25 minutes
A

Genre:
Drama
Family

Director(s):
Michael Sporn

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Cast:

Crystal Gayle / Emily (voice)
John Lithgow / Alexander (voice)
Jacy DeFilippo / Unknown (voice)
Merwin Goldsmith / Unknown (voice)
Alexander C. Iwachiw / Unknown (voice)
Heidi Stallings / Unknown (voice)
Larry White / Unknown (voice)

The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale (1993)

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Christmas in Washington (1996)

This TV special features the singing of Christmas carols by popular singers Luther Vandross, Faith Hill, and CeCe Winans, as well as opera singer Ruth Ann Swenson. The special is hosted by the cast of NBC's hit comedy "3rd Rock From the Sun": John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joey Gordon-Levitt, and Jane Curtin. The guests of honor are the Presidential first couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton. President Clinton makes a brief speech near the end of the ceremony. Proceeds from the special go to charity.

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1996
12/25/9999
Approved
TV Special
A

Genre:
Musical

Director(s):
Dwight Hemion

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Cast:

John Lithgow / Self
Jane Curtin / Self
Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Self
Kristen Johnston / Self
French Stewart / Self
Bill Clinton / Self
Hillary Clinton / Self
Jesse Allen / U.S. Naval Academy Singer
Ruth Ann Swenson / Self
Luther Vandross / Self

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20/20 (1978– )

Lights, Cameras, Christmas! Inside Holiday Movies (2017) S41.E11

Interviews with the stars of classic holiday movies; behind-the-scenes looks at the memorable moments from these films.

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2017
11/22/2017
Unrated
TV Series Episode
A

Genre:
Documentary
News

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David Muir / Self - Co-Host
Elizabeth Vargas / Self - Co-Hostess
Tim Allen / Self
Rick Baker / Self
Peter Billingsley / Self
Chevy Chase / Self
Chris Connelly / Self
Beverly D'Angelo / Self
Grae Drake / Self - Senior Editor, Rotten Tomatoes
Jon Favreau / Self

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Third Rock From The Sun (3rd Rock From The Sun)

Jolly Old St. Dick (1996) S2.E12

The Solomons experience their first Christmas.

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1996
12/15/1996
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
22 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy
Family
Sci-Fi

Director(s):
Robert Berlinger

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Cast:

John Lithgow / Dr. Dick Solomon
Kristen Johnston / Sally Solomon
French Stewart / Harry Solomon
Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Tommy Solomon
Jane Curtin / Dr. Mary Albright
Simbi Kali / Nina
Elmarie Wendel / Mrs. Dubcek
Shay Astar / August
Ian Lithgow / Leon
David DeLuise / Bug

Third Rock From The Sun (3rd Rock From The Sun)

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Daddy's Home 2 (2017)

Having finally gotten used to each other's existence, Brad and Dusty must now deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. /// Dad and step-dad Dusty and Brad plan a together Christmas for the kids with a little help from their real Dads.

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2017
11/10/2017
PG-13
Film
100 minutes
B

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Director(s):
Sean Anders

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Cast:

John Lithgow / Don
Will Ferrell / Brad
Linda Cardellini / Sara
Mark Wahlberg / Dusty
Alessandra Ambrosio / Karen
Mel Gibson / Kurt
Owen Vaccaro / Dylan
Scarlett Estevez / Megan
Didi Costine / Adrianna
Connor Wise / Griffy

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Dreamgirls (2006)

A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

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2006
12/25/2006
PG-13
Film
130 minutes
C

Genre:
Drama
Musical

Director(s):
Bill Condon

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Cast:

Jamie Foxx / Curtis Taylor Jr.
Beyoncé / Deena Jones
Eddie Murphy / James 'Thunder' Early
Danny Glover / Marty Madison
Jennifer Hudson / Effie White
Anika Noni Rose / Lorrell Robinson
Keith D. Robinson / C.C. White
Sharon Leal / Michelle Morris
Hinton Battle / Wayne
Mariah Iman Wilson / Magic

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The Accountant (2016)

As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise.

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2016
10/14/2016
R
Film
128 minutes
C

Genre:
Action
Thriller

Director(s):
Gavin O'Connor

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Cast:

Ben Affleck / Christian Wolff
Anna Kendrick / Dana Cummings
J.K. Simmons / Ray King
Jon Bernthal / Brax
Jeffrey Tambor / Francis Silverberg
Cynthia Addai-Robinson / Marybeth Medina
John Lithgow / Lamar Blackburn
Jean Smart / Rita Blackburn
Andy Umberger / Ed Chilton
Alison Wright / Justine

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Trial & Error (2017–2018)

Unusual Suspect (2017) S1.E11

After the prosecution presents its case for 28 grueling days, Josh's defense suffers a major setback when Summer turns into a suspect. When Larry forbids Josh from putting Summer on the stand, Josh must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to get Larry his freedom.

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2017
04/13/2017
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
22 minutes
C

Genre:
Comedy
Crime
Mystery

Director(s):
Ryan Case

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Cast:

Nicholas D'Agosto / Josh Segal
Jayma Mays / Carol Anne Keane
Steven Boyer / Dwayne Reed
Krysta Rodriguez / Summer Henderson
Sherri Shepherd / Anne Flatch
John Lithgow / Larry Henderson
Bob Gunton / Jeremiah Davis
Patricia Belcher / Judge Horsedich
Cristine Rose / Josie Davis
Julie Hagerty / Madame Rhonda

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Blow Out (1981)

A movie sound recordist accidentally records the evidence that proves that a car accident was actually murder and consequently finds himself in danger.

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1981
07/24/1981
R
Film
108 minutes
M

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Cast:

John Travolta / Jack
Nancy Allen / Sally
John Lithgow / Burke
Dennis Franz / Manny Karp
Peter Boyden / Sam
Curt May / Donahue
John Aquino / Detective Mackey
John McMartin / Lawrence Henry
Deborah Everton / Hooker
J. Patrick McNamara / Detective at Hospital

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