Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen

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Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen is a stop-motion animated Christmas television special that originally aired in 2006. The show's plot has Rusty Reindeer (Fred Savage) joining a support group for depressed holiday icons, and together they search for the meaning of Christmas. Rusty's cohorts include Candie, the Easter Bunny (Gladys Knight); Mr. C, the grouchy cupid (Paul Rodriguez); and Albert, the Thanksgiving Turkey (Harland Williams), directed by David H. Brooks.

1 Cast
2 Sponsorships
3 DVD
4 External links

[edit] Cast

John Ales as Hank/Roger
Andrew Block as Photographer Elf/Tech Elf/Dad/Italian Chef
Edie McClurg as Mrs. Claus
John O'Hurley as Kringle (voice)
Gladys Knight as Candie
Paul Rodriguez as Mr.C Aka Cupid
Fred Savage as Rusty Reindeer (voice)
Emily Osment as Trick (voice)
Cole Sprouse as Kid (voice)
Brenda Song as Treat (voice)
Dylan Sprouse as Kid (voice)
Fred Willard as Santa Claus (voice)
Harland Williams as Albert the Thanksgiving Day Turkey
Song, "Open Up Your Eyes" by Brenda Song

[edit] Sponsorships

The 60 minute Christmas special was sponsored by Campbell's Soup, Wal-Mart, Ask.com, and Coke. There were also some product placements included in the film.

[edit] DVD

The DVD was released on October 30, 2006 by PorchLight Entertainment. The film was distributed by Walmart, which is why they are involved with the special.