Original Air Date: November 7, 1970
Directed by: Tony Benedict, Barry Mahon
Synopsis: Two bear cubs learn about Santa from a park ranger and decide not to hibernate so they can experience Christmas for themselves.
Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In the original television presentation there were live action opening and closing segments which featured Hal Smith as Uncle Hal offering to tell two children the story of Santa and the Three Bears. In the opening portion, a tiny orange and white kitten is seen walking in front of a clock on the mantel.
The kitten returns in the closing segment taking a nap by the Christmas stockings.
Final Mewsings: Christmas makes kittens tired.
Many thanks to John Cawley of Hollywood Danes for letting us know about the cat in this special!
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