Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

A postman named S.D. Kluger shares the origin story of Santa Claus by recounting the life of Kris. Raised by the Kringle family of elf toy makers, Kris grows up wanting to give toys to the children of Sombertown. However, he must overcome the opposition of the town's mean mayor and navigate the presence of the Winter Warlock, who lives between the town and the Kringles' home.

This 1970 American animated fantasy TV movie was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr. For both directors, it followed their work on The Little Drummer Boy, Frosty the Snowman, and for Bass, Mad Monster Party?. The voice cast features Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner, and Robie Lester.

The film has been well received by viewers, holding a 7.7 rating on IMDb based on 20,000 votes and a 7.2 rating on TMDB from 269 votes.