Virginia
Yes, Virginia is a 2009 CGI animated Christmas special that premiered on December 11, 2009, on CBS at 8pm ET/PT. Sponsored by Macy's, it is not to be confused with the 1974 animated special Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, which first aired on ABC.
The special is based on the 1897 editorial letter written by Virginia O'Hanlon (voiced by Beatrice Miller) to the New York Sun, and the response by its editor, Francis Church (Alfred Molina). Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Love Hewitt play Virginia's parents, Phillip and Laura O'Hanlon.
Availability[]
The cover to the DVD release
The special was released on DVD on October 26, 2010. In addition, a book version of the story is also for sale at Macy's stores, with 10% of the price (USD $9.99 for the DVD and USD $16.99 for the book) donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It has also been released on iTunes.
Macy's promotions[]
In addition to the book and DVD sales in 2010, Macy's stores featured a window display in major cities - including their flagship New York City store - based on the special. In addition, a Virginia O'Hanlon balloon was featured in the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Cast[]
| Voice actress/actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Beatrice Miller | Virginia O'Hanlon |
| Neil Patrick Harris | Dr. Phillip O'Hanlon |
| Alfred Molina | Francis Church |
| Julian Franco | Charlotte |
| Jennifer Love Hewitt | Laura O'Hanlon |
| Michael Buscemi | Scraggly Santa |
| Andrea Kessler | Miriam |
| Kieran Patrick Campbell | Ollie |
| Robb Pruitt | Santa Claus |
| Nicholas Sireci | Barry |
| Andrew Cherry | George |
| Taylor Hay | Taylor |
| Chuck Nice | Louis |