Summaries

The United Nations General Assembly Hall was filled with children for this Unicef special hosted by Julie Andrews.

The United Nations General Assembly Hall was filled with children for this Unicef special hosted by Julie Andrews. Celebrities including Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Bill Cosby, Shirley MacLaine, Richard Burton and Harry Belafonte appeared to describe Christmas traditions in their native or adopted homelands. In Rome, Audrey explains the legend of "La Befana," which plays a prominent role in Italian Christmas festivities.—alfiehitchie

Details

Keywords
  • christmas
  • tv special
  • united nations
  • reference to charles dickens
  • united nations international children's fund
Genres
  • Family
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Dec 21, 1970
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations United Nations - First Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Brentwood Television Production Patricia Enterprises

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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