Howdy Doody's Christmas (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Howdy Doody's Christmas is a family film, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Christmas Eve and Santa hasn't come yet, so Buffalo Bob Smith, Howdy, and Clarabell The Clown decide to take the Rocket Doodle as transportation and head for the North Pole to see what's happened to Santa. When they get there they find out that Ugly Sam thinks that Santa is the Bearded Bandit and has captured him. So, it's up to Howdy and the Crew to prove differently.
Who’s in it. Howdy Doody's Christmas stars Lew Anderson as Clarabell the Clown, Buffalo Bob Smith as Howdy Doody (voice) and Robert Keeshan as Clarabell the Clown.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Howdy Doody's Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Howdy Doody's Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Howdy Doody's Christmas tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Howdy Doody's Christmas (1951)?
- In US, Howdy Doody's Christmas is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Howdy Doody's Christmas worth watching?
- Howdy Doody's Christmas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Howdy Doody's Christmas?
- Howdy Doody's Christmas stars Lew Anderson, Buffalo Bob Smith and Robert Keeshan.
- When was Howdy Doody's Christmas released?
- Howdy Doody's Christmas was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.