Discover the charming Christmas tale of a toymaker and daughter in the original holiday special, Cricket on the Hearth! Caleb, a poor toymaker, discovers a cricket on his fireplace which he hopes will bring good luck to him and his daughter, Bertha. A series of unfortunate events proves trying for everyone with the only hope being a Christmas miracle. Based on a story by Charles Dickens, the Rankin/Bass production of Cricket on the Hearth features unforgettable animation and is sung and told by Danny Thomas. It's pure holiday magic for the entire family! © 1967 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.