Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 June LockhartSelf - Host | Self - Host |
 Bonnie BedeliaClara | Clara |
| GGeorge BalanchineDrosselmeyer | Drosselmeyer |
| KKenneth PetersenThe Mouse King | The Mouse King |
 Diana AdamsSugar Plum Fairy | Sugar Plum Fairy |
| AAllegra KentDewdrop | Dewdrop |
| JJudith GreenMarzipan Shepherdess | Marzipan Shepherdess |
| AArthur MitchellCoffee | Coffee |
| BBarbara WalczakChocolate | Chocolate |
| RRoy TobiasChocolate | Chocolate |
| DDeni LamontTea | Tea |
| EEdward VillellaCandy Cane | Candy Cane |
| DDebbie PaineClara | Clara |
| RRobert MaioranoHer Prince | Her Prince |
| UUna KaiFrau Silberhaus | Frau Silberhaus |
| RRoland VazquezDr. Silberhaus | Dr. Silberhaus |