I enjoyed this because it is based on a true story. I thought it was entertaining and well done, though yes, it was sponsored by Macy's and does contain some non-verbal references to their store. I don't have an issue with that.
As I recall, this originally aired immediately after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade years ago, but I'm not sure if they still air it on network TV. I ran across it on Tubi this year.
Another reviewer mentioned a version by Bill Melendez...a king of holiday specials in the 60s and 70s...that they said was better. I will definitely look for it since I'm a fan, but for now, I think this version is worth watching and I appreciate the story being told.
There was mention of this being a bit too dark in both ambience and story, but I found it fit fairly realistically with what 1897 NYC would be like. While Virginia got upset at the prospect of no Santa, she regains her belief and spirit, and so do her friends...so it does have a happy end.
As I recall, this originally aired immediately after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade years ago, but I'm not sure if they still air it on network TV. I ran across it on Tubi this year.
Another reviewer mentioned a version by Bill Melendez...a king of holiday specials in the 60s and 70s...that they said was better. I will definitely look for it since I'm a fan, but for now, I think this version is worth watching and I appreciate the story being told.
There was mention of this being a bit too dark in both ambience and story, but I found it fit fairly realistically with what 1897 NYC would be like. While Virginia got upset at the prospect of no Santa, she regains her belief and spirit, and so do her friends...so it does have a happy end.