An aging santa claus is ready to retire but first he must convince his son to take over his job. Willy krueger is a custodian in an apartment building on christmas eve who, while goodnatured, has a tendency to let his imagination get away from him. Kruegers christmas, the restoration, the nativity, and a selection of christmas songs performed by the mormon tabernacle choir. By all counts, the initial broadcast in december 1980 was a success. Kruegers christmas 1980 2018 christmas movies on tv. Kruegers christmas was the result of several years of evolution in. The company s first attempt at a program for outreach beyond. This is the true spirit of christmas and is the reason for the season. My christmas eve viewing for this year consisted of frank capras holiday favourite its a wonderful life 1946, preceded by mr. He muses about being a man of culture and means, picturing himself as the conductor of the mormon tabernacle choir, and imagines himself in the stable with mary, joseph, and the infant jesus. In 1980, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was able to snag jimmy stewart to star in their televised christmas special called mr.
Kruegers christmas 1980 not rated 26min drama, family, fantasy tv short 21 december 1980. The companys first attempt at a program for outreach. Story of a lonely old man as could only be played by the most beloved actor of all time. I did know it was filmed in 1980 with music by the mormon tabernacle choir. Kruegers christmas remastered, rerecorded, digitally enhanced and sent on dvd with the ensign. Christmas season 37 based on novel 36 dancing 36 christmas present 35 reindeer 34 singing 34. Kruegers christmas 1980 the image could not be loaded. Jimmy stewart plays willy krueger, a widowed apartment janitor who daydreams to escape his lonely life. It occurred to me that there must be others like them well, maybe not quite so zealous for whom mr. Starring the late and great jimmy stewart, with the mormon tabernacle choir, this 1980 madefortv special. Kruegers christmas featuring the mormon tabernacle choir. Stewart was said to have taken the role because he got to conduct the choir in one scene. Santa s wife ends up in new york in the early 1900s near christmastime. Finishing his work for the day as the custodian for the building, he ventures out on christmas eve to buy a tree and on the way, he imagines he is a welldressed gentleman while peering at some fine tailoring in a shop window along the snowy street.
It is one of my personal christmas traditions to watch it each year, so i hope that you will have the chance to do so. Purchase a copy of tis the season tv direct from the publisher with. It was a big deal that the mormon tabernacle choir released a secular christmas album, with songs like winter wonderland instead of silent night. Choir, this film is filled with the warmth, good will and love of the christmas season. Kruegers christmas opening credits as they appear in the video the church of jesus christ of latterday saints presents james stewart in mr. Nov 23, 2018 in 1980, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints produced a christmas special called mr. We love holidays and enjoy spreading the cheer all year round, so grab a mug of hot cocoa and get comfy. A charlie brown christmas christmas movies image 17250677. Santas wife ends up in new york in the early 1900s near christmastime. Krueger visits the manger and pays homage to the christ child jimmy pulled me aside and said, i need to do this in one take. Kruegers christmas, had this to say about jimmy stewarts scene with the christchild in the manger in a meridian magazine article. Kruegers christmas is a very sweet, heartwarming story. Michael mclean is one of the illustrious creative talents in the church. Krueger may be alone this christmas eve but his spirit is filled.
As we celebrate this christmas season, our thoughts turn to that. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. The halfhour program is directed by kieth merrill, the mormon movie director who won an oscar for the great american cowboy. My christmas eve viewing for this year consisted of frank capra s holiday favourite it s a wonderful life 1946, preceded by mr. This 1980 tv special was produced by the church of jesus christ of.
The latter was clearly a very personal project for james stewart, who had pretty much retired from. It is a heartwarming christmas story that featured the famous actor, jimmy stewart and was originally broadcast on nbc, december 21, 1980. Krueger s christmas 0 hour s and 26 minutes movie 1980 willy krueger, a lonely and aging widower, lives in a basement apartment with only his cat george for company. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. Krueger s christmas was the result of several years of evolution in the church s new broadcasting arm bonneville communications. Willy krueger, a lonely and aging widower, lives in a basement apartment with only his. Krueger s christmas movie posters,high res movie posters image for mr. Kruegers christmas 1980 because he believed it would promote the true meaning of christmas.
Kruegers christmas tv short 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The story behind the filming of the beautiful nativity scene in mr. My favorite christmas movie, with jimmy stewart the shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration. Dec 25, 2018 the story behind the filming of the beautiful nativity scene in mr. Kruegers christmas is a short film produced in 1980 by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring jimmy stewart and featuring the mormon tabernacle choir willy krueger is a custodian in an apartment building on christmas eve who, while goodnatured, has a tendency to let his imagination get away from him. May each of you enjoy the sweet message and gift of the healing power of the christchild, and may you find a way to share that gift with someone else. Much of what follows is lifted verbatim from my personal journal pj. Kruegers christmas was the result of several years of evolution in the churchs new broadcasting arm bonneville communications. Kruegers christmas is a 1980 american christmas television special produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring james stewart, directed by kieth merrill with story by michael h. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies.
I never spend a christmas season without a visit with willie krueger and this great film is worth anyones attention. Dec 25, 2005 my favorite christmas movie, with jimmy stewart the shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration. Kruegers christmas is a 1980 american christmas short television film produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring james stewart. Kruegers christmas is a short film produced in 1980 by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring jimmy stewart and featuring the mormon tabernacle choir. Choir, dreaming that he is conducting them in carols of the season. He muses about being a man of culture and means, picturing himself as the conductor of the mormon tabernacle choir, and imagines himself. In 1980, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints produced a christmas special called mr. An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely christmas. It is one of my personal christmas traditions to watch it each year. With james stewart, beverly rowland, kamee aliessa, tamara fowler. The holiday has come to be connected with santa claus, gifts, lights, decorations, trees, stewart said. I really think jimmy stewart did an amazing job of his portrayal of mr krueger. A beautiful story celebrating the true meaning of christmas.
Dec 08, 2014 the shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration. On christmas eve, ebenezer scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, jacob marley. Old time radio shows set or aired at christmas time 29. Kruegers christmas, which featured the mormon tabernacle choir and aired on nbc that year. Kruegers christmas part of a wonderful life meridian. It is extremely moving, as only jimmy stewart can deliver it. Kruegers christmas is a 1980 american christmas short television film produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring james stewart, directed by kieth merrill with story by michael h. Kruegers christmas now a bona fide christmas classic movie sprang from his inspired imagination more than 25 years ago the 25 year anniversary edition of mr. Willy krueger, a lonely and aging widower, lives in a basement apartment with only his cat george for company. Kruegers christmas 1980 full movie online free on coolmoviezone watch mr. Kruegers christmas this christmas season, a television special produced by the church and featuring the tabernacle choir. Kruegers christmas movie posters,high res movie posters image for mr. The shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration.
The latter was clearly a very personal project for james stewart, who had pretty much retired from acting by the close of the 1970s. A widowed apartment janitor daydreams to escape his lonely life. Im absolutely serious when i say this is one of the greatest honors ive ever had. Kruegers christmas jimmy stewart agreed to do the mr.