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Fred Astaire narrates this Rankin/Bass stop-action animation version of the Kris Kringle legend. Find out how the jolly fellow overcame the sinister Burgermeister Meisterburger's ban on toys, melted the heart of the icy Winter Warlock, started a workshop managed by elves, and came to be known as "Santa Claus" to the world's grateful children. Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees supply voices; songs include the title tune, "The First Toymaker to the King," "Put One Foot in Front of the Other," and more. 51 min. Standard; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.