Allen’s everyman TV persona slid perfectly into Scott Calvin, a regular guy thrust into an extraordinary role - Santa Claus.
The film grossed nearly $190 million worldwide, but the real story was behind the scenes.
Disney produced it under one banner, released it under another, and marketed it relentlessly on ABC during Home Improvement. Same star. Same audience. Closed loop.
This wasn’t accidental. It became the model.
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