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It Happened One Christmas is a 1977 American made-for-television Christmas fantasy-comedy film starring Marlo Thomas, Wayne Rogers, Orson Welles and Cloris Leachman. It originally premiered as The ABC Sunday Night Movie on December 11, 1977.
Original Release
12/11/1977
US Release
12/11/1977
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Orson Welles | Henry F. Potter |
| Wayne Rogers | George Hatch |
| Cloris Leachman | Clara / Clara Oddbody |
| Barney Martin | Uncle Willie |
| Karen Carlson | Violet |
| Dick O'Neill | Mr. Gower |
| Doris Roberts | Ma Bailey |
| Richard Dysart | Peter Bailey |
| Cliff Norton | Martini |
| Archie Hahn | Ernie |
Directors
Writers
Philip Van Doren Stern, Lionel Chetwynd
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Orson Welles | Henry F. Potter |
| Wayne Rogers | George Hatch |
| Cloris Leachman | Clara / Clara Oddbody |
| Barney Martin | Uncle Willie |
| Karen Carlson | Violet |
| Dick O'Neill | Mr. Gower |
| Doris Roberts | Ma Bailey |
| Richard Dysart | Peter Bailey |
| Cliff Norton | Martini |
| Archie Hahn | Ernie |
| Christopher Guest | Harry Bailey |
| Gino Conforti | Sassini |
| Morgan Upton | Bert |
| Robert Emhardt | Judge |
| Ceil Cabot | Cousin Tillie |
| Bryan O'Byrne | Doctor |
| Rita George | Helen Bailey |
| Beans Morocco | Toll Keeper (as Dan Barrows) / Toll Keeper |
| Med Flory | Nick |
| James Brodhead | Bank Examiner (as James E. Brodhead) / Bank Examiner |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Marlo Thomas | Producer |
| Carole Hart | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special | Nominated |
