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Happy Elf, The
SPECIAL: NBC, Friday 12/2 at 8:00p (60 minutes)


6.6

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Starring Carol Kane, Lewis Black, Rob Paulsen, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Mickey Rooney

Can Eubie the Elf save Christmas? In this new computer-animated musical, with original songs by Harry Connick Jr., he can.

GENRE(S):	Animation, Family, Holiday, Musical
FIRST AIR DATE:	December 2, 2005

Also available on DVD on Tuesday, December 6, 2005.

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Hollywood Reporter N.F. Mendoza

Director John Rice's animation is colorful and entertaining, even for the youngest of viewers.

Chicago Sun-Times Doug Elfman

Eubie's journey almost works well as a story. The computer animation is pleasant and sometimes quite pretty. Some characters become well-established, particularly Gilda, due to Carol Kane's sweet and strong voice acting. The dialogue is just a little weak.

Variety Brian Lowry

It ought to be hard to screw up a holiday special, but "The Happy Elf" manages that trick and then some.

The average user rating for this tv show is 6.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
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Cloud gave it a9:
If you liked The Polar Express, then you will enjoy this movie. This film is great for kids of all ages. Also, the DVD has lots of cheerful extras, among them printable elf games and holiday cards. The Happy Elf is the holiday film of the year.

Woo S gave it a10:
Very nice. No monsters. No scary stuff.

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Happy Elf, The SPECIAL: NBC, Friday 12/2 at 8:00p (60 minutes)

Happy Elf, The
SPECIAL: NBC, Friday 12/2 at 8:00p (60 minutes)