The Little Rascals' Christmas Special is an animated television special based on the Our Gang shorts, written by Romeo Muller (best known as the writer of many Rankin/Bass holiday specials), and directed by Charles Swenson and Fred Wolf. It premiered on NBC on December 3, 1979.
Synopsis
The Little Rascals celebrate Christmas. While they attempt to raise enough money to buy a winter coat for Spanky's and Porky's mom, she spends all of it on a gift for them.
Trivia
- The original Darla, Darla Hood, provided the voice of Spanky's and Porky's mom. This was notably her last role as she died in 1979, the year it was released.
- The original Stymie, Matthew Beard, provided the voice of the butcher.
Cast (voices)
Voice actor | Character |
---|---|
Philip Tanzini | Spanky |
Jimmy Gatherum | Alfalfa |
Randi Kiger | Darla |
Al Fann | Stymie |
Robby Kiger | Porky |
Jack Stomack | Santa Claus |
Darla Hood Granson | Spanky's and Porky's Mom |
Matthew Beard | Butcher |
Cliff Norton | Angry Man |
Frank Nelson | Sales Clerk |
Melville A. Levin | Delivery Man |
Hal Smith | Uncle Hominy |
Naomi Lewis | Sales Lady |
Ike Eisenmann | Butch |