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from Hollywood Colgate Toothpounder presents the Mel Blank Show with Mary Jane Thorpe, Joe Kerns, Jerry Hausner, Hans Connery, the sportsman, Victor Miller and his orchestra and starring the creator of the voice of Bugs Bunny. What's up Dad? Yes, Colgate Toothpounder for a breath that's sweet and teeth that sparkle brings you the Mel Blank Show with Mel playing his new character Zookie. Hello everybody, hello everybody, hello everybody, ha ha ha, hi. And starring himself in…

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Synopsis

In Mel Plays Santa Claus, it's Christmas Eve, and Mel Blanc is in a bind. His girlfriend, Betty, thinks he might be seeing another girl, but the truth is far more innocent. Mel is busy trying to find the perfect gift for her while also managing his responsibilities at his fix-it shop. The atmosphere is filled with last-minute shoppers, and Mel's financial struggles lead him to pawn his watch just to scrape together enough money for a present.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Hans Conried

Jerry Hausner

Joseph Kearns

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Mary Jane Croft

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Mel Blanc

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Credits

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The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 17

Mel Plays Santa Claus

Tuesday, December 24, 1946 · 23:24

The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 17

Mel Plays Santa Claus

Tuesday, December 24, 1946 · 23:24

Summary

Mel plays Santa Claus for a young boy named Bobby while trying to keep his girlfriend Betty from thinking he's with another woman. The stakes rise as Mel juggles his secret mission and his relationship.

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