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''Ziggy's Gift'' is a 1982 American animated
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based on the ''Ziggy'' comics. Directed by Richard Williams, the special first aired December 1, 1982, on ABC.


Production

Written by ''Ziggy'' cartoonist Tom Wilson, the special includes animation by Eric Goldberg and Tom Sito. The original song "Give, Love, Joy" was composed by
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Premise

Ziggy takes a job as a street Santa to raise money for the poor, accompanied by his faithful dog Fuzz. Surrounded by crooked Santas, sneaky thieves, and a suspicious cop, Ziggy remains honest and kind (while speaking no dialogue).


Accolades

''Ziggy's Gift'' won the 1983 Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.''Ziggy's Gift'' : Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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See also

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* * {{Richard Williams 1982 in American television 1982 television specials 1980s American television specials American Broadcasting Company television specials 1980s animated television specials Christmas television specials 1980s English-language films Films directed by Richard Williams American animated short films Television shows based on comic strips Emmy Award-winning programs American Christmas television specials Animated Christmas television specials Films produced by Richard Williams (animator)