While newspaper writer Church struggles with the death of his wife, he receives a "special" assignment. He must answer a little girl's question about whether Santa Claus really exists.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard ThomasJames O'Hanlan | James O'Hanlan |
 Charles BronsonFrancis Church | Francis Church |
 Katharine IsabelleVirginia O'Hanlon | Virginia O'Hanlon |
 Ed AsnerEdward P. Mitchell | Edward P. Mitchell |
 Tamsin KelseyEvie O'Hanlan | Evie O'Hanlan |
 Shawn MacdonaldTeddy O'Hanlan | Teddy O'Hanlan |
 Garry ChalkGoss | Goss |
 Frank C. TurnerProduce Keeper | Produce Keeper |
 Massimo BonettiDonelli | Donelli |
 Colleen WintonAndrea Borland | Andrea Borland |
 Lillian CarlsonMrs. Goldstein | Mrs. Goldstein |
 Kerry SandomirskyCeleste | Celeste |
 William SamplesMr. Schuller | Mr. Schuller |
 Tom HeatonO'Hara | O'Hara |
 Tom McBeathSgt. Flynn | Sgt. Flynn |
 Peter BreckChambers | Chambers |
| AAndrew J. FenadyReporter | Reporter |