https://www.metv.com/stories/art-carney-was-the-perfect-santa-claus

Art Carney was a three-time Santa Claus.

Yes he certanly is! (Ralph knew it also)

Yes he certanly is! (Ralph knew it also)

Funny thing is in the Color episode entitled “Run Santa Run”, Ed asks this to Ralph:

Ed: “Why can’t I be Santa?”

(Ralph gives him a stern look.)

Ed: “ok. You are Santa.”