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tv star collector · 12-22-2005, 09:12 AM

Trivia note: Jack Albertson made his screen debut in the Christmas classic
"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET." He played the postal clerk, near the end of the
picture, who re-directs the Santa letters in the dead letter office to Kris Kringle
(Edmund Gwenn), at the courthouse. Thelma Ritter also made her motion picture debut as a Macy's customer, earlier in the picture.

Pitooey · 12-22-2005, 03:58 PM

Thanks for letting us know. It's been a long time since I saw that movie.

tv star collector · 12-22-2005, 07:53 PM

Interestingly, Jack Albertson is uncredited in that picture; and, although his
character is only onscreen for a minute or so, when you think about it what
he does has a profound effect on the ending of that picture!

comedyfreak · 12-23-2005, 06:45 AM

Jack Albertson was also in an episode of I Love Lucy in the 5th season when the Ricardos go to Europe, and Lucy gets left behind.

tv star collector · 12-23-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Jack Albertson was also in an episode of I Love Lucy in the 5th season when the Ricardos go to Europe, and Lucy gets left behind.

I also saw him on the short-lived Dean Jones TV sit-com ENSIGN O'TOOLE and,
as a reporter, in the Disney film "THE SHAGGY DOG." A fine comedic actor.

Luckymama58 · 12-23-2005, 09:19 AM

I remember when my husband pointed out Jack years ago when we were watching Miracle on 34th street. He was a handsome guy back then. It was a great little part too! I like when he starts to sing as he continues sorting the mail! LOL

Cheryl Harrell · 12-23-2005, 04:26 PM

I've seen him in Gunsmoke I think & some other shows too. I think I saw him in a Mr Ed ep too. It's neat what actors show up on other shows...

Danisel331 · 12-23-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl Harrell

I've seen him in Gunsmoke I think & some other shows too. I think I saw him in a Mr Ed ep too. It's neat what actors show up on other shows...

He was in at least two Mr Ed episodes. He was Kay's brother, a music biz exec. He helped to launch Mr. Ed's song "Pretty Lil Filly'

Cheryl Harrell · 12-24-2005, 02:24 AM

Thanks for the info! I knew I had seen him in a Mr Ed recently. I bet that was the one...

Joy · 12-29-2005, 09:15 AM

I kove that movie and i was thinking the same thing, about how his suggestion to reroute those letters saves santa they should have given him credit it was a major minor part

12-22-2005, 09:12 AM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Jack in "MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET" Trivia note: Jack Albertson made his screen debut in the Christmas classic "MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET." He played the postal clerk, near the end of the picture, who re-directs the Santa letters in the dead letter office to Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), at the courthouse. Thelma Ritter also made her motion picture debut as a Macy's customer, earlier in the picture.

12-22-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
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12-23-2005, 09:19 AM	#6
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	I remember when my husband pointed out Jack years ago when we were watching Miracle on 34th street. He was a handsome guy back then. It was a great little part too! I like when he starts to sing as he continues sorting the mail! LOL
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12-23-2005, 04:26 PM	#7
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I've seen him in Gunsmoke I think & some other shows too. I think I saw him in a Mr Ed ep too. It's neat what actors show up on other shows...
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12-22-2005, 07:53 PM	#3
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Interestingly, Jack Albertson is uncredited in that picture; and, although his character is only onscreen for a minute or so, when you think about it what he does has a profound effect on the ending of that picture!

12-23-2005, 06:45 AM	#4
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	Jack Albertson was also in an episode of I Love Lucy in the 5th season when the Ricardos go to Europe, and Lucy gets left behind.

12-24-2005, 02:24 AM	#9
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	Thanks for the info! I knew I had seen him in a Mr Ed recently. I bet that was the one...