Night of the Meek (1986)

"Night of the Meek" is the first segment of the thirteenth episode from the first season (1985-1986) from the television series the The Twilight Zone. Henry Corwin, a department store Santa Claus, is fired from his job after coming to work while drunk, by the store owner, Mr. Dundee. Dundee claims Corwin ruined Christmas for the kids. But, Corwin says that the kids in the store aren't going to disappointed, but the kids who can't afford to shop a... more

"Night of the Meek" is the first segment of the thirteenth episode from the first season (1985-1986) from the television series the The Twilight Zone. Henry Corwin, a department store Santa Claus, is fired from his job after coming to work while drunk, by the store owner, Mr. Dundee. Dundee claims Corwin ruined Christmas for the kids. But, Corwin says that the kids in the store aren't going to disappointed, but the kids who can't afford to shop at the store are the real losers this Christmas. Corwin spends his Christmas eve depressed and collecting his garbage together, when he hears the beautiful voices of children below: some carolers on the street singing "The First Noel". He proclaims that he wishes he had something to give them, but they kindly understand and move on. As Corwin brings his garbage to throw out to the street, he notices a radio controlled vehicle coming out of the garbage bag, along with some stuffed toys. He begins to realize the bag is filled with toys and other... less