Miracle On 34th Street
7
60 minutes
11/27/1959
Overview
In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.
Cast List
Ed Wynn
as Kris Kringle
Peter Lind Hayes
as Fred Gaily
Mary Healy
as Doris Walker
Orson Bean
as Dr. William Sawyer
Loring Smith
as Mr. Shellhammer
Hiram Sherman
as R. H. Macy
Susan Gordon
as Susan Walker
Larry Weber
as Mr. Mara
John Gibson
as Judge Harper
Joseph Walsh
as Al - Post Office Employee
Arny Freeman
as Lou - Post Office Employee
William Post Jr.
as Mr. Gimbel
Shirley Egleston
as Peter's Mother
Frank Daly
as The Bailiff
William Griffis
as First Santa Claus