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  • Father Knows Best The Christmas Story (Season 1, Episode 12)
  • TV-G
    TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Father Knows Best

The Christmas Story (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Upset with his children's materialistic approach to the holiday season, Jim insists his family drive to the mountains to chop down their Christmas tree. His wish for a simple family Christmas becomes an unfortunate reality when their car ...See moreUpset with his children's materialistic approach to the holiday season, Jim insists his family drive to the mountains to chop down their Christmas tree. His wish for a simple family Christmas becomes an unfortunate reality when their car gets stuck in a snow drift far from the nearest phone. They take refuge in a mountain lodge that's closed for the season and are befriended by a man, apparently the caretaker, who teaches the children the delights of a simple holiday. Written by David Bassler See less
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Roswell Rogers (screenplay) (story) | Paul West (story) | Ed James (characters)
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Updated Dec 19, 1954

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Dec 19, 1954 (United States)

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