The House Without a Christmas Tree is a 1972 television movie, based on a children's book written by Gail Rock, that centers on the relationship between Addie Mills (Lisa Lucas), a bright and energetic only child, and her melancholy father, James Mills (Jason Robards). James had never recovered from the death of his wife (Addie's mother), and is bitterly against ever having a Christmas tree in the house. The videotaped production was seen regularly on CBS between 1972 and 1977.
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