Handling figures of the small nativity beneath his tree, Willy finds himself in the manger for the very first Christmas. He also finds the true reason to celebrate as he prayerfully thanks the infant Jesus for being his closest, finest friend who was with him during the first few hours after losing his wife Martha and at other difficult times.

Watching "Mr. Krueger's Christmas" meant that the holiday, around which the entire kid year revolved (to quote Jean Shepard), had finally arrived. Jimmy Stewart is wonderful in this understated and poignant show.

Narrator: "I love you." That's what Christmas is all about... Clarissa said it to Mr. Krueger; Mr. Krueger said it to Jesus; and Jesus in so many ways said it to all of us.

Mr. Krueger's Christmas (TV Movie 1980) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Mr. Krueger's Christmas: Directed by Kieth Merrill. With James Stewart, Beverly Rowland, Kamee Aliessa, Tamara Fowler. An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.

Clarissa : You hung them on the christmas tree ? Mr. Krueger : Well, you remind me of everything good about Christmas so I just couldn't think of a better place.

Mr. Krueger's Christmas (TV Movie 1980) - Awards, nominations, and wins

Mr. Krueger's Christmas: Directed by Kieth Merrill. With James Stewart, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Beverly Rowland, Kamee Aliessa. An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.

Mr. Krueger's Christmas (TV Movie 1980) - Goofs on IMDb - bloopers, mistakes, errors in continuity, plot holes, anachronisms, spoilers and more.

Mr. Krueger's Christmas (TV Movie 1980) - Writer/Producer Michael McLean took the final product to Jimmy Stewart's house to watch it with he and his wife Gloria.