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There are 10729 movie, TV, and many other titles having to do with Christmas
 
Total number of characters named Santa: 1266
 
Total number of elves represented: 1012
 




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Lana Turner born this day in 1921 and left us on Jun 29 in 1995
American actress
Jack Lemmon born this day in 1925 and left us on Jun 27 in 2001
American actor
Robert Klein born this day in 1942
American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor
Mary Steenburgen born this day in 1953
American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter
Seth Green born this day in 1974
American actor
Playing:  Reindeer 5 times , Santa Claus 5 times , Elf 4 times , Grinch 2 times , Snowman 2 times , Easter Bunny 1 time , Ghost of Christmas Yet To Be 1 time , Mrs. Claus 1 time
Fame (1982–1987) 
All I Want for Christmas (1986)      S6.E9
When Tina comes to visit Leroy, he plans to make her a believer in the Christmas spirit. Between studying and working, he makes little time for Tina which leaves her despondent. Mr. Shorofsky is getting his tonsils removed and two kids sharing his room think he's Santa Claus.
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1986
02/08/1986
TV-14
TV Series Episode
47 minutes
A
Genre:
Drama
Musical
Director(s):
Alan Myerson
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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Debbie Allen / Lydia Grant
Caryn Ward / Tina
Zachary Bostrom / Timmy
Elden Henson / Matthew
Dick Miller / Lou Mackie
Tony DiBenedetto / Mr. Quimby
John Ingle / The Man In Hospital Suite 2B
Carolyn J. Silas / Laura Mackie
Myrna White / The Nurse
Jaclyn Bernstein / The Older Youngster



Fame  (1982–1987) 



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A Little Princess (1986–1987) 
Episode #1.4 (1987)      S1.E4
It is Christmas time in London, but the season finds Sara struggling to summon the cheer she used to have for such occasions. Nonetheless, her spirit remains buoyant thanks to her old friends, and a new neighbor that moves in next door.
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1987
02/08/1987
TV-G
TV Series Episode
B
Genre:
Drama
Family
Director(s):
Carol Wiseman
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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Maureen Lipman / Miss Minchin
Amelia Shankley / Sara Crewe
Nigel Havers / Carrisford
Miriam Margolyes / Miss Amelia
Annette Badland / Cook
Natalie Abbott / Becky
John Bird / Mr. Carmichael
Annie Lambert / Mrs. Carmichael
James Bree / Doctor
Antony Zaki / Ram Dass 



A Little Princess  (1986–1987) 



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New Looney Tunes (2015–2020) 
Tis the Seasoning/Winter Blunderland (2018)      S1.E44
Bugs and Yosemite Sam want to buy the same item on the last shopping day before Christmas. / Barbarian steals Squeaks' letter to Santa so Bugs must retrieve it.
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2018
02/08/2018
TV-Y7
TV Series Episode Animated
11 minutes
B
Genre:
Adventure
Director(s):
Scott Bern
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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Dee Bradley Baker / Squeaks /  Krakos the Polar Bear (voice)
Bob Bergen / Porky Pig (voice)
Jeff Bergman / Bugs Bunny /  Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
Steve Blum / Barbarian (voice)
Maurice LaMarche / Yosemite Sam (voice)
Candi Milo / Customer /  Little Boy (voice)
New Looney Tunes  (2015–2020) 



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A Very Merry Lockdown (2021)
In a world devastated by COVID-19, Caleb tries to get his family together for Christmas through a series of Zoom calls. But, will reconnecting with his estranged workaholic father derail his festive plans?
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2021
02/08/2021
Approved
Film Short
B
Genre:
Drama
Director(s):
Sean Bradley
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Cast:

Sean Bradley / Caleb
Verity Flynn-Williams / Lisa
Christian Le Feuvre / Stephen
Gaye Shepherd / Ellen
A Very Merry Lockdown  (2021)



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Millie (1931)
Millie's life begins to crumble when she finds out her husband is having an affair.
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1931
02/08/1931
Passed
Film
85 minutes
C
Genre:
Drama
Romance
Director(s):
John Francis Dillon
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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Helen Twelvetrees / Millie Blake Maitland
Lilyan Tashman / Helen Riley
Robert Ames / Tommy Rock
James Hall / Jack Maitland
John Halliday / Jimmy Damier
Joan Blondell / Angie Wickerstaff
Anita Louise / Connie Maitland
Edmund Breese / Defense Attorney
Frank McHugh / John Holmes
Charlotte Walker / Mrs. Maitland



Millie  (1931)



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The Streets of San Francisco (1972-1977)
A Room With A View (1973)      S1.E18
A war among gambling bosses is being waged. Stone and Keller attempt to locate and protect a vital witness from a hit man who has charmed his way into a lonely schoolteacher's apartment in order to secure a clear shot at his victim.
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1973
02/08/1973
Approved
TV Series Episode
60 minutes
C
Genre:
Action
Crime
Drama
Director(s):
Walter Grauman
Writer(s):
Del Reisman
Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Karl Malden / Detective Lt. Mike Stone
Michael Douglas / Inspector Steve Keller
Steve Forrest / Art Styles
Michael Strong / Abbie Groat
Richard Anderson / Hoyt Llewellyn
Shirley Knight / Mary Rae Dortmunder
Betty Anne Rees / Angela Chaffee
Norman Alden / Sgt. Dan Healy
Sandy Kenyon / Roy Chaffee
Eddie Ryder / Frankie Chaffee



The Streets of San Francisco  (1972-1977)



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Bagets (1984)
Five chaste adolescents attempt to navigate the wild and unpredictable drama of their final year of high school, only to discover that their friendship is what keeps them afloat.
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1984
02/08/1984
Approved
Film
90 minutes
C
Genre:
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Director(s):
Maryo J. de los Reyes
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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

William Martinez / Tonton
Herbert Bautista / Gilbert
J.C. Bonnin / Topee
Raymond Lauchengco / Arnel
Aga Muhlach / Adie
Eula Valdez / Janice
Jobelle Salvador / Melissa
Yayo Aguila / Rose
Chanda Romero / Christine
Baby Delgado / Ivy
Bagets  (1984)



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