Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen

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.

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

Sponsorships

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

DVD

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