Eight Is Enough Yes Nicholas, There Is a Santa Claus: Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 13)
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Eight Is Enough

Yes Nicholas, There Is a Santa Claus: Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 13)

TV-G

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

The family all have separate plans for Christmas Eve, and during the night, an old man appears to ruin their holiday. Part two reveals the reason for all the trouble.

Director

Harry Harris

Writers

Thomas Braden (based on the book "Eight Is Enough" by) | William Blinn (developed for television by) | Hindi Brooks (written by)

Producers

Gary Adelson | Greg Strangis

Composer

Earle Hagen

Cinematographer

Lester Shorr

Editors

David Blangsted | Howard Terrill

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 14, 1977

Release date

Dec 14, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Dick Van Patten Tom Bradford Tom Bradford See fewer	Spaceballs (1987)
Betty Buckley Abby Bradford Abby Bradford See fewer	Split (IX) (2016)
Grant Goodeve David Bradford David Bradford See fewer	F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon (2005)
Lani O'Grady Mary Mary See fewer	Eight Is Enough (1977)
Laurie Walters Joannie Joannie See fewer	Warlock Moon (1973)
Susan Richardson Susan Susan See fewer	American Graffiti (1973)
Dianne Kay Nancy Nancy See fewer	1941 (1979)
Connie Needham Elizabeth (as Connie Newton) Elizabeth (as Connie Newton) See fewer	Fame (1982)
Willie Aames Tommy Tommy See fewer	Eight Is Enough (1977)
Adam Rich Nicholas Nicholas See fewer	Code Red (1981)
Will Geer Sam Sam See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Nicholas Hammond Harold Harold See fewer	The Sound of Music (1965)
Larry Gelman Officer Bernstein Officer Bernstein See fewer	Dreamscape (1984)
Judy Strangis Noreen Noreen See fewer	Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976)
Michael Thoma Dr. Maxwell Dr. Maxwell See fewer	Fame (1982)
Virginia Vincent Actress Actress See fewer	The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Tim Haldeman Officer Foster Officer Foster See fewer	Dante's Peak (1997)
Casey King Actor Actor See fewer	Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)
Thad Geer Actor Actor See fewer	Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
Jennifer Darling Donna (uncredited) Donna (uncredited) See fewer	Aladdin (1992)
Darrell Larson Alan (uncredited) Alan (uncredited) See fewer	The China Syndrome (1979)
Hal Riddle Mailman (uncredited) Mailman (uncredited) See fewer	Johnny Dangerously (1984)