''The Magic of Herself the Elf'' (also known by its on-screen title, ''The Special Magic of Herself the Elf'') is a 1983 American animated television special that premiered in the United States on July 30, 1983 in

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. The special was produced by the Canadian animation company, Nelvana Limited,

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, and

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, and distributed by

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. Directed by John Celestri (credited under first name Gian) and Raymond Jafelice, it stars the voices of Jerry Orbach, Georgia Engel and

Priscilla Lopez Priscilla Lopez (born February 26, 1948) is an American singer, dancer, and actress. She is perhaps best known for creating the role of Diana Morales in ''A Chorus Line''. She has had the distinction of appearing in two Broadway landmarks: one o ...

. The music was sung and performed, though not written, by

Judy Collins Judith Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer-songwriter and musician with a career spanning seven decades. An Academy Award-nominated documentary director and a Grammy Award-winning recording artist, she is known for her ec ...

. The special is based on the American Greetings/ Mattel property, Herself the Elf, starring Terri Hawkes. It was released once on video by Scholastic/ Lorimar (later Karl-Lorimar). There are no home video releases to date, except old tapings of the special.

Cast

Denny Dillon Denise Dillon (born May 18, 1951) is an American actress and comedian best known for starring as Toby Pedalbee on the HBO comedy '' Dream On'' from 1990 to 1996. Dillon was first known for her stage work and was nominated for a Tony Award on Bro ...

as Meadow Morn (voice) * Georgia Engel as Willow Song (voice) * Ellen Greene as Creeping Ivy (voice) * Terri Hawkes as Snow Drop (voice) * Jim Henshaw as Wilfie - a Wood Sprite (voice) *

as Herself the Elf (voice) * Jerry Orbach as King Thorn (voice) * Susan Roman as Wood Pink (voice)

References

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* * * 1983 films 1983 television specials 1980s animated television specials Films based on Mattel toys Canadian animated television films Nelvana television specials 1980s Canadian films {{canada-tv-film-stub