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Santa and the Three Bears (1970)

When a park ranger tells two bear cubs about Christmas and Santa Claus, they want to skip hibernation to celebrate, but their mother doesn't believe in Saint Nick and wants them to sleep.

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Uncle Hal / Santa / Mr. Ranger (voice)
Jean Vander Pyl ...
Nana (voice)
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Nikomi (voice) (as Annette Ferra)
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Chinook (voice)
Beth Goldfarb ...
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Brian Hobbs ...
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When a park ranger tells two bear cubs about Christmas and Santa Claus, they want to skip hibernation to celebrate, but their mother doesn't believe in Saint Nick and wants them to sleep.

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An enchanting tale of three hibernating bears and how they first discover the magic and wonder of Christmas. See more »


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De kerstman en de drie beertjes  »

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Sleepytime Song
Written by Joyce Taylor and Doug Goodwin
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"Wonderful, Classic Movie For 'Children' Of All Ages, See It With Yours!"
22 December 2004 | by (USA) – See all my reviews

An absolutely "fabulous" movie (my opinion and mine only). This movie always brings back some wonderful memories, and takes me back to my childhood. My nephew also loves this film and we have decided to make it a part of our "special" library. Although considered 'sappy' by some, there is an even deeper meaning to this film, and was wondering if anyone happened to catch on it what it was? Sorry that it is no longer being shown on television any more (regular or cable). Think the children of today, or at least some of them, would get a real kick out of it. My nephew is eleven years old and he watched the film every chance that he got, even when it wasn't Christmas. My original copy was destroyed by an old VCR, but now that I know it's available on DVD, will be purchasing it right away. A true "classic".


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