Stubby Pringle's Christmas (1978)

[@thomastesh1639]

Why Can't Hollywood Make "em" Like This Now??-Heartwarming Movie-Thank You Nathan-Tom Tesh-Germanton N.C. 27019

[@suzsezsotoo]

Wonderful to find this on You Tube! I have a DVD made from a VHS tape from a station in Hawaii during the original broadcast. It is especially meaningful to me as the cabin exterior scenes of the woman chopping wood are actually the cabin in Alice, Colorado that my great grandparents built in the 1880's, and is still standing... although remodeled a bit over the years. And the character of 'Mrs. Harper' is based on my great grandmother, and is in her spitting image: Emmarilla Josephine Frisbie Harper. She was the post mistress of Alice after my great grandfather died, from 1900 until 1913, and was a legend in her time.... as she had once been engaged to marry Buffalo Bill Cody prior to meeting my great grandfather. Coincidentally, I met Beau Bridges in 1977 in Los Angeles about the time the filming had wrapped on this TV movie.

[@ArmenianBishop]

Chill Wills (1902-1978) did a small acting role as the Janitor, in this Hallmark TV movie. He died on December 15th, a few days before Stubby Pringle's Christmas was aired, on December17th, 1978.

[@JohnDavis-w2n]

I read the summary on KZbin. I'm 60 years old and never seen the film until tonight. I collect holiday films for my family and this will be a wonderful new addition to the collection. God bless you for saving this film. It restores my faith in the human soul a little bit to know a couple of people worked so hard to save it and make it available to everyone.

[@donnanichols6838]

An oldie but goodie...sweet heartwarming tale of generosity and sacrifice. It IS better to give than recieve!!! 🍃🤗🍃

[@janiebernard1987]

saw it along time ago...never for got it ...thank for bring it back

[@TheRickie41]

This coming Christmas will be difficult for many families. Even if you have next to nothing, share Christmas joy. This precious movie tells you how to...Blessings to all, and thanks to all of truly good will.

[@melmomma6]

I so wish at the end of the movie that they showed the look on the children's faces when they saw the Christmas tree all decorated and the presents beside it. Christmas is soon upon us once again. Happy Holidays everyone. May all your Christmas's be Merry and Bright! 🎄

[@gardengnome3249]

I am 7 minutes in and wondering why people can not talk to each other like this any more. It is so blessed refreshing to hear it again. Now ain't that a pretty thought "the smell of roses on a summer day"?

[@tammyshirks6948]

I have never seen this Christmas movie before.. I sure enjoyed it.. Need more movie's like this.. Merry Christmas.. God bless one and all..

[@pamlongclu]

I have remembered and been looking for this sweet film for many years. Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@gigib8849]

This is such a gem. We watched this as a family that Christmas in 1978 and it has to be one of my favorite family/Christmas memories. My parents are long passed now, but I was able to locate a copy after Mom died. Was able to watch it with Dad his last Christmas. Thank you for sharing this treasure.

[@pjb2773]

This is the first time I have ever seen or heard of this wonderful film. Now that I have, you're right. It will never leave my heart.

[@carolineclampett8601]

One of my favorite Christmas movies

[@jessl6595]

What a score to find...I found this by way of the book Shane by Jack Schaefer ..was looking at other books he wrote and found pringle..then was fascinated when I found out it hadn't been aired on tv but once maybe twice...I am thoroughly enjoying this ..I'm 34 years old curious if anyone my age or younger cares about these old gems like I do.. just curious speak up if your under 34 I feel like I'm alone looking into these thing my gf doesn't get the charm of these older gems before our time

[@emptypocketsandiego]

I'm 35 & I really enjoyed it as well!

[@KRUGE67]

i have never seen this, but so glad i did, thanks for sharing it.

[@cks57youto53]

Never saw this before what a pleasant movie it surely was ! Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS !

[@jukes243]

What a tender movie. The true spirit of Christmas. TY!

[@roses9roses]

A new favorite Christmas movie!

[@michaelgmoore5708]

One of the best movies ever made! Great actors, the women are all so beautiful and fit the parts played so perfectly. I watch this movie at least 6 times every Christmas! Strother Martin is one of the greatest actors ever , and all of the others are so well known. Beau Bridges is the real stubby Pringles.

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Stubby Pringles Christmas warms the heart more as I watch it over and over every year. Shows us how some people do wonderful things for people but never talk about it. We can be so wrong judging someone we don't even know.

[@chasekitty7227]

Such a heart warming Christmas movie! I have never seen it before but I tend to make it a part of my movies to watch come Christmas in the future! 🎄

[@cgrable8342]

Simple and sublime & Chill Wiils last performance (as the janitor cleaning up after the party). Thanks for this, it's one of those that you know you never forget.

[@lindadoerger6923]

I definitely saw this movie in 1984. My mother passed away that year, and this movie had a big emotional impact on me at Christmas when I saw it. I was able to get a VHS copy from someone through the mail and have watched it every year. I never get tired of it!

[@kamakaokalani7056]

Mele Kalikimaka ... Good on ya' mate for posting this wonderful flick. Mahalo Nui !!

[@DAquingil]

This movie only aired once in 1978, and was then put away for decades. Thanks to the efforts of two men who tried for years to have it re-aired and then digitally remastered it is now free on KZbin for all to see. It’s great to see Beau Bridges, Julie Harris, and Strother Martin in such a touching film.

[@MichelleMC6067]

I appreciate you sharing this Amazing movie❤ I love classic movies and tv !!

[@northwestprof60]

The last appearance of Chill Wills.

[@debrakilgore4381]

This was such a sweet story, don't believe I saw it before. Thank you for sharing !!

[@maryjoe8554]

This is such a beautiful movie. A first for me, Loved it, Actually shows what giving at Christmas means!

[@Aomajc6]

My parents used to read me this story every year before Christmas. This is my first time seeing the movie, thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@brianmorger2174]

I was told about the movie last night and watched it here. This was the first gift of Christmas this year; a very precious story and a definite classic.

[@gulfgypsy]

First time to watch this lovely gem of a film --- But Stubby Pringle's Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas short story's ... Wherever you are, alone or in the company of those you love, may you be blessed and have a wonderful Christmas.........

[@tuckermoreland147]

i remember reading an old cowboy poem many years ago this is that poem put on screen.research it and prove me wrong. great poem- great flick.

[@brooksbott3229]

What an excellent movie

[@jojo-tz2ym]

Thank you!

[@Imsohallie]

This is wonderful. I have been waiting 30+ years to see this movie again. Sometime in the early 80's it was broadcast on a random channel in the Bay area and I watched it with my husband and 4 little ones. (Those little ones are now all in their 30's with little ones of their own.) You made my day!!

[@jakerbo]

What a precious little gem! And love everyone's touching memories too. Never saw this but just so glad to have found it now. Thank you & Merry Christmas!

[@floydswydan6507]

I've never heard of this film. I love it!

[@pattymahon437]

Watched this movie for the first time. Was thirteen when this first was released but never saw it. It is the best movie I have seen in a long time. The cast was excellent

[@joycewilliams5231]

Oh my this is what xmas movies should be like always x

[@tonytune4342]

Recorded this on vhs when first broadcast.Loaned tape and never saw it again. Drat!!!! Thanks for posting.

[@dbtfamily3187]

Excellent moving it shows what Christmas spirit really is about☺

[@tonyclarke9650]

this has become a tradition for me...watching this on KZbin during the season!!! Strother Martin's perfomance is classic!!!! this is so dang good!!!!

[@judyozburn1618]

Lovely little movie

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Beautiful singing the meaning of Christmas and doing kind things to help others.No bad language or anything indecent.

[@mattcoonce2713]

My Dad video taped this one Christmas and we fell in love with the show. I watch it every year!

[@candicechristian7344]

Amazing. . Thank you. . Heart touching 😍😍😍

[@rogergrace2976]

Truly one the my favorites and I just watched it for the 1st time. Wonderful feeling you'll get from this movie.

[@carolmiettinen324]

Lovely movie!

[@hrukshanakhan221]

I LOVE this movie! Thank YOU!

[@MrDominickpal]

Oh my Gosh! Why isn't this on every year! Thank you so much for posting this! I'm grateful!

[@larryhurley2314]

Wow !!! I haven't saw this since the early 80's at my grandparents house. Brings back so many memories. Thank you for posting this.

[@brianmurphy9606]

Thanks for posting this Movie.... Been waiting so many years to see it again~Loved it as much today as i did back then~

[@vikkischifano963]

Thank you for the upload, Merry Christmas

[@Gordiemaster]

Wonderful thankyou

[@Joannakathryn]

This is one of our favorite movies to watch at Christmas. Luckily, I taped it years ago and was able to move it to DVD. I'm glad you posted it so everyone can see it.

[@jt414]

You can tell just by who's in it -- that it will be decent! Chill Wills in a Christmas movie!😁😊

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Julie Harris and Kim Hunter were very beautiful! The pretty lady who sung the Christmas songs at the party, I would have married in a minute back in 1910!!

[@suzykquart8728]

I've been looking for this for a very long time - thank you!

[@gablefan]

One of my all time favorites. I wish it was released !

[@patriciawickholm3617]

You can buy it on Classic Movie Reel.com.

[@sewsewsewist785]

What a sweet movie!

[@cowboykelly6590]

😊 Awesome. Thank you.

[@HansvanderVeen]

Thanks, Buddy!

[@dorothykelley1881]

This is Christmas...

[@patriciasenn8029]

Very sweet story

[@arita52]

How handsome Bo Bridges was in his youth!! : )

[@suzsezsotoo]

He sure was! I met him in 1977 in Los Angeles, and he gives the greatest bear hugs, too!

[@emarel]

Nathan, thank you, thank you (!!) for uploading the video. For years I provided copies to others searching for it! Great that it's on KZbin! I think the copy you uploaded was made from a friend of mine, which he copied onto a Pioneer DVD machine. Anyway, thanks, again!

[@DebsDollRoom]

Thank YOU for making copies available...and not making money from it. So kind.

[@mattcoonce2713]

Mike you made me a copy and mailed it too me around 10 years ago!!! VERY nice of you. Thanks again.

[@vickicervantes1817]

MICHAEL LOVERIDGE How do I get a copy of this warming, heart felt Christmas Movie? I'm I really a day late and a dollar short? I remember this movie from 1978. I was less than 1 month waiting to have my first baby watching this beautiful Christmas Movie!

[@Gio_Vanni6143]

@@vickicervantes1817 You can go to y2mate.com/youtube-converter And convert to mp4 to computer and then burn to disc, or leave on your hard drive.

[@nolanbowen8800]

Old Santy Claus comes in many forms. Our Savior is behind them.

[@SK56McEntyre]

Chill Wills died a few days before this was released.

[@jimcat11]

I Believe it was first featured on the Hallmark Hall of fame series in 1978

[@michaelpiazza25]

I guess Santa Claus is really inside us.

[@kimflanery916]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE 🎄🎅✝️🎁

[@vangcamps]

The old fellow at about 9 minutes in has such distinguished voice. I recall it from his being the Charleston Cheifs owner in the movie SLAPSHOT.

[@ZokieZok]

Any other movie suggestions along this line?

[@gablefan]

Too bad the close caption is way off. I would love to share with my Mom

[@Bayousunshine]

While I really enjoyed it, I was rather disappointed at the ending... He should've gotten the girl... and his buddy should have married the widow in the cabin. Very touching though.

[@Bayousunshine]

@alison webster I hadn't thought about spoiling it... note taken... lesson learned.

[@patriciawickholm3617]

@alison webster This one is on you. That is what happens when you take a chance and scroll down.

[@patriciawickholm3617]

There is always next year to go to the dance!!!

[@emarel]

He WILL get the girl! He just has to wait until next year!

[@vickicervantes1817]

wait a minute! There wasn't no widow in the cabin? The one that he made a beautiful Christmas for, her husband was sick in bed! And his Boss's wife in the kitchen that was stuffing the turkey wasn't a widow, so I'm lost!!!!! I loved this wonderful Christmas movie, how can I get a copy of this movie?????

[@ruthbailey7333]

Very disappointing in the end very disappointing

[@davidcastelli7893]

Is it me or has Beau Bridges been over shadowed by his dad and brother, both great actors in their own right? But dam Beau Bridges has been in some special movies. I even remember him in an episode of the Fugitive