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The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait

The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait

Genres

MusicTV Movie

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Richard and Karen Carpenter host a musical celebration of the holiday with celebrity guests Gene Kelly, Georgia Engel, and Jimmy & Kristy McNichol.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

19 December 1978

Country

United States of America

Cast

Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

Self

Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

Self

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Self

Georgia Engel

Georgia Engel

Self

Jimmy McNichol

Jimmy McNichol

Self

Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol

Self

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