In the Nick of Time is a 1991

1991 in television

For the American TV schedule, see: 1991-92 United States network television schedule.The year 1991 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1991.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:...

 Christmas television film directed by George T. Miller.

Plot

The old Santa Claus (Bridges) has seven days to find the new Santa Claus (Tucker) and pass the torch to him. The only problem is the new Santa Claus is a curmudgeon who lost his wife and his will to live. He works as a reporter for The Chicago Sun Times, which is a throwback to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Is There a Santa Claus? was the title of an editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897, edition of The New York Sun. The editorial, which included the famous reply "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore in the United States and...

, and has to rediscover the joy of Christmas. At the last minute, he realizes what is important and becomes the new Santa Claus.

Cast

• Lloyd Bridges
  Lloyd Bridges
  Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. was an American actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. Bridges is best known for his role of Mike Nelson in Sea Hunt, the most-popular syndicated American TV series in 1958...
  
   - Santa Claus
  Santa Claus
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• Michael Tucker
  Michael Tucker (actor)
  Michael Tucker is an American actor and author, most widely known for his role in L.A. Law, a portrayal for which he received Emmy nominations three years in a row....
  
   - Ben Talbot
• Cleavon Little
  Cleavon Little
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   - Freddy
• Conrad Bergschneider - Louie
• Matt Birman - Window Dresser
• Richard Blackburn
  Richard Blackburn
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   - William
• Steve Cliffe
  Steve Cliffe
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   - Gang Member #1
• Jessica Di Cicco
  Jessica Di Cicco
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   - Aimee Misch
• Lucy Filippone - Sheila
• Elvira Graham - Tough Chick
• Ted Hanlan - Ward Santa
• Thomas Hauff - Figgus
• Ken James
  Ken James
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   - Ridley
• Phillip Jarrett - Cop
• Jamie Jones
  Jamie Jones
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   - Nick
• Michael Lamport - Godfrey
• Alison LaPlaca
  Alison LaPlaca
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   - Susan Rosewell
• Corey Macri - Gang Member #2
• A Martinez
  A Martinez
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   - Charlie Misch
• Martin Martinuzzi - Bartender
• Jenny Parsons - Melina Liviakis
• Adrian Paul
  Adrian Paul
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   - Interviewer
• Bryan Renfro - Folksinger
• Jackie Richardson
  Jackie Richardson
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   - Nurse
• Wayne Robson
  Wayne Robson
  Wayne Robson was a Canadian television, film and stage actor best known for playing the part of Mike Hamar, an ex-convict and sometime thief, on the Canadian sitcom The Red Green Show from 1993 to 2006, as well as in the 2002 film Duct Tape Forever.Robson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia...
  
   - Melvin
• Roland Smith
  Roland Smith
  Roland Smith is an American author of young adult fiction as well as nonfiction books for children.-Early life and education:...
  
   - Messenger
• Audrey Webb - Sheila
• Thick Wilson - Street Santa