The Perry Como Christmas Show

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The Perry Como Christmas Show

1974

0h 45m

6.5(4 votes)

Comedy

Family

Music

Overview

The first of Perry Como's Christmas specials includes appearances by Rich Little and figure skater Peggy Fleming as well as performances by the Carpenters and by Perry Como himself. Also featured a reenactment of the Birth of Jesus Christ.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Perry Como

Himself

Karen Carpenter

Herself

Richard Carpenter

Himself

Peggy Fleming

Herself

Rich Little

Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Santa Claus (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Nick Vanoff
Written by: Frank Peppiatt
John Aylesworth

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