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Babes in Toyland
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Babes in Toyland

1954-12-18 · 76 min · ★ 6.7

Music · Fantasy · Family

Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this live television special became an annual Christmas tradition with rotating cast members.

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Directors
Max Liebman
Production companies
NBC Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jo SullivanJane Piper
Dennis DayDennis DayTommy Tucker
Jack E. LeonardJack E. LeonardSilas Barnaby
Wally CoxWally CoxGrumio, the Toymaker
Dave GarrowayDave GarrowaySanta Claus
Bil BairdClyde (voice)
Cora BairdPuppets (voice)
Rod AlexanderRod AlexanderDancer
Ellen BarrieJoan
Edward BrianPeter Piper
Bambi LinnBambi LinnDancer
Mary MaceWidow Piper
Karin WolfeAnn Piper
Lee BowmanLee BowmanHimself / Host
Don PardoDon PardoHimself / Announcer

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