The Magic Garden Christmas Special

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The Magic Garden Christmas Special

1981

0h 49m

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Overview

This once-lost 1981 holiday special has now become a WPIX holiday tradition!

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Carole Demas

Carole

Paula Janis

Paula

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Directed by: Lenore Bode
Steve Gerbson
Written by: Carole Demas
Paula Janis

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