Babes in Toyland

Overview

A young girl becomes lost in a department store during the Christmas shopping rush. The frightened child is comforted by a department store Santa Claus who tells her a tale of storybook characters brought to life - of Tommy Tucker's love for the lovely Jane Piper and the cold-hearted villainy of evil Silas Barnaby. Through the girl's dreams, the viewer is transported to Toyland. Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this was its second live television special production, with some new cast members and some returning.

Directed by Max Liebman

Top cast

Barbara Cook

Jane Piper

Dennis Day

Tommy Tucker

Jack E. Leonard

Silas Barnaby

Dave Garroway

Santa Claus

Wally Cox

Grumio, the Toymaker

B

Bil Baird

Clyde (voice)

K

Karin Wolfe

Ann Piper

D

Dickie Belton

Peter Piper

E

Ellen Barrie

Joan

M

Mary Mace

Widow Piper

Bambi Linn

Dancer

Rod Alexander

Dancer

J

Jack Powell

Clown

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