Its intentions are pure, but benjis very own christmas story 1978 is one of the least essential holiday specials of its era. The doggie film star of the 1970s meets kris kringle. If youre like me and you love those often bizarre, frequently asinine christmas tv specials from the 1970swell, youve got a tough row to hoe, let me tell you, with benjis very own christmas story. I remembered enjoying the benji shows from the 1970s and 1980s, and thought my 6year old daughter would enjoy the christmas special. Benjis very own christmas story is a 1978 american christmas television special featuring benji the dog and. Patsy garrett and cynthia smith reprise their respective roles as mary and cindy. Benji, zax, and the alien prince 1983 documentaries. Ron moody, patsy garrett, cynthia smith, benjean, sadie corre, marcus powell, deep roy rezie. In this benji movie you will visit santas village in a differnt country with cindy and her housekeeper. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Benjis very own christmas story vhs 1978 best film. His son brandon camp helmed the 2018 reboot film for blumhouse productions. Ron moody, patsy garrett, cynthia smith, sadie corre, benji show embed code. While on a publicity tour in switzerland, benji, cindy smith, and patsy garrett convince kris kringle that his place on.
Benjis very own christmas story is a 25minute live action short film from 1978, so this one will have its 40th anniversary soon already and the title character benji is a dog that was included in quite a few films and projects back then. Benjis very own christmas story 1978 basementrejects. Benjis very own christmas story tv short 1978 imdb. Lovable canine benji leads her human owners on a journey to the north pole in this familyoriented television special. Ron moody, patsy garrett, cynthia smith, benji director. It is the first in a series of five films about the golden mixed breed dog named benji. Now it is time for benjis christmas special to get the bluray treatment on a bluray, dvd and digital combo pack. Showtimes for benjis very own christmas story 1978. Benjis very own christmas story netflix movie onnetflix. Benjis very own christmas story is a 1978 american christmas television special featuring benji the dog and is one of two such benji specials to have been nominated for an emmy award. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Joe camps benji benji motion picture benji off the leash motion picture. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The movie benjis very own christmas story was released in 1978 and lasts 24 minutes.
Story, which does not involve the titular dog desperately wanting a bb gun for christmas. The special was nominated for an emmy award for outstanding childrens program. Benjis very own christmas story trailer 1983 video. Benjis very own christmas story is a charming little tale, though it carries a subtle touch of 70s nostalgia as well for all those who are aware of it. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Benji has never been more lovable than in this magical musical holiday special. Benjis very own christmas story trailer 1983 duration. In this half hour 1978 abc christmas special, benji is on a press tour in switzerland to promote his newest film and be the grand marshall of a christmas parade. Joe camp,ron moody,patsy garrett,cynthia smith fdb.
But santa has a devastating secret, so its up to benji to save christmas. Watch benjis very own christmas story online 1983 movie. Benjis life story 1976 the phenomenon of benji 1989 video games. Directed by benjis creator and producer joe camp, benjis very own christmas story aired on december 7, 1978. Benji is back in europe because his owners have been invited to be the grand marshals of a swiss holiday parade. Benji, himself or herself, is a 70s icon to begin with, and the lovely miss cindy smith comes off as sort of a. Before the parade kris kringle steals benji and his two actress castmates away to the north pole for a tour and an education about how the santa claus character is different throughout the world.
The eponymous canine character is a small, lovable mixedbreed dog with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem joe camp is the creator and director of the benji film franchise. Filmed in and around mckinney and denton in texas, the story follows benji, a stray but friendly dog, who is adored by some of the townspeople, including two children named cindy and paul. Benjis very own christmas story is barely remembered as the holiday tv favorite of 1978. Seattle showtimes for benjis very own christmas story 1978. Benji is a 1974 american adventure family romance film written, produced and directed by joe camp. On december 7th 1978 abc broadcast an adventure featuring hollywood most lovable little pooch benji. Learn more about benjis christmas story and releases of this film on dvd, bluray, vhs and more on filmogs.
Benjis very own christmas story 1978 directed by joe. At the pole, they meet santa claus and, naturally, learn the true meaning of christmas. The special was broadcast on abc on december 7, 1978. The specials video release also includes the short documentary, the phenomenon of benji. The short film was written by joe camp and dan witt and directed by joe camp. Benjis very own christmas story, originally released in 1978, is the third film featuring one of the americas most popular canine superstars. In this 1978 special, nominated for an emmy as outstanding childrens program, benji encounters kris kringle, played by best actor oscar nominee ron moody oliver. Benjis very own christmas story 1978 video detective.
The film was released on march 16, 2018 by netflix. Benji s very own christmas story 1978 movie summary while on a publicity tour in switzerland, benji, cindy smith, and patsy garrett convince kris kringle that his place on christmas eve is delivering presents to all his families all over the world. While on a press tour, benji goes behind the scenes of santas workshop. It was originally a primetime tv special and was nominated for an emmy award. Filmmaygyaronline benjis very own christmas story film. First, it was a very short film, and second, benji is just a prop throughout the story, as he doesnt do anything except be carried around throughout the film.
Ron moody, cynthia smith, patsy garrett, dan witt, joe camp, joe camp, ben vaughn, joe camp. Deep roy, marcus powell, sadie corre, benji, cynthia smith, patsy garrett, ron moody director. Benjis very own christmas story 1978 christmas movies. While on a publicity tour in switzerland, benji, cindy smith, and patsy garrett convince kris kringle that his place on christmas eve is delivering presents to all his families all over the world. Benjis very own christmas story 1978 benji at work 1980 benji takes a dive at marineland 1981 tv shows. Benjis very own christmas story in this 1978 special, nominated for an emmy as outstanding childrens program, benji encounters kris kringle, played by best actor oscar nominee ron moody oliver. Benjis very own christmas story cast, crew and credits. Benjis very own christmas story trailer 1983 director.