A Christmas Story

Year: 1972

Runtime: 30 mins

Language: English

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

ComedyDramaFamilyAnimation

In a snow‑covered town reminiscent of Disney’s *Lady and the Tramp*, the Christmas‑Eve special follows Timmy as he falls asleep after a holiday story. The house‑mouse Gumdrop notices Timmy’s unsent letter to Santa on the floor. Determined to save Christmas, Gumdrop joins the family dog Gobber on a snowy trek to deliver the letter to the North Pole.

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