''Ziggy's Gift'' is a 1982 American animated
holiday
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television special based on the
''Ziggy'' comics. Directed by
Richard Williams, the special first aired December 1, 1982, on
ABC.
Production
Written by ''Ziggy'' cartoonist
Tom Wilson, the special includes animation by
Eric Goldberg and
Tom Sito. The original song "Give, Love, Joy" was composed by
Harry Nilsson
Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994), sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who reached the peak of his success in the early 1970s. His work is characterized by pioneering vocal overdub experi ...
.
Premise
Ziggy takes a job as a street Santa to raise money for the poor, accompanied by his faithful dog Fuzz. Surrounded by crooked Santas, sneaky thieves, and a suspicious cop, Ziggy remains honest and kind (while speaking no dialogue).
Accolades
''Ziggy's Gift'' won the
1983 Emmy Award for
Outstanding Animated Program.
''Ziggy's Gift'' : Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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See also
* List of Christmas films
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References
External links
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