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The Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure

By: Eric Gilliland
Narrated by: full cast, Sarah Vowell, Alan Cumming, Milo Manheim
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Ah, remember ye olde days when the family would gather around the giant Philco radio and listen to serials? You don’t? We don’t either. But apparently that’s how Cinnamon Bear was born on November 26, 1937, as the star of a holiday season cliff-hanger-style children’s radio series. We hear it was quite the rage!

Well, that was then. Now a whole new series, The Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure is being brought to life by an all-star cast, and it ain’t your grandpappy’s spiced eggnog. For starters, Jimmy and Judy, those ridiculously naïve kids from the original, are now skeptical, savvy, and sarcastic little buggers (hey, parents - sound familiar?). They follow the magical Cinnamon Bear (Alan Cumming) on an out-of-this-world trek to find their lost (or stolen!) tree-topping star. Along the way, they’ll encounter some bizarre (and hilarious) characters, including Mr. Presto the Magician (John Goodman), the Crazy Quilt Dragon (Stephen Root), and - spoiler alert! - Santa Claus himself (Ryan Reynolds). Mix in a playful score by cofounder of the Pogues James Fearnley, and you’ve got a deliciously rich and rewarding holiday experience kids and parents will love.

Performed by a full cast, including:

· Michael Arden

· Craig Bierko

· Rocky Carroll

· Alan Cumming

· Rachel Dratch

· Bridget Everett

· Dan Finnerty

· Johnny Galecki

· Ana Gasteyer

· Nancy Giles

· Eric Gilliland

· John Goodman

· Marcia Gay Harden

· Ed Herbstman

· Melanie Hoopes

· Helen Hunt

· Catherine Keener

· Thomas Lennon

· Camryn Manheim

· Milo Manheim

· Ari Melber

· Andy Mientus

· John Cameron Mitchell

· Chris Parnell

· Martha Plimpton

· Ryan Reynolds

· Stephen Root

· Romy Rosemont

· Lakshmi Singh

· Sarah Vowell

©2021 Cinnamon Bear (P)2021 Cinnamon Bear
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  • Trailer
    Nov 18 2021

    Ah, remember ye olde days when the family would gather around the giant Philco radio and listen to serials? You don’t? We don’t either. But apparently that’s how Cinnamon Bear was born on November 26, 1937, as the star of a holiday season cliff-hanger-style children’s radio series. We hear it was quite the rage!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Episode 1: Where Is It?
    Nov 29 2021
    While hunting for their Christmas tree-topping silver star, twins Judy and Jimmy Barton meet Paddy McCinnamon, a four-inch-tall stuffed bear who magically comes to life.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 2: Feel My Neck
    Nov 29 2021
    In Maybeland, Weary Winnie the stork gets our friends into - and out of - a difficult situation.
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    13 mins

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I am thrilled this is available. Can't wait to hear these NEW versions. My younger brother and I listened to the original stories in the early 1950s on the radio when we were very young. This is a fantastic addition to my list of Christmas favorites. I can't wait to introduce these to my grandchildren! Thank You!

Happy to hear my old friends and their story!

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Who am I kidding? I have no kids. It is I who love it to bits. And I'm not even a Christmas person

My kids love it

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An instant holiday classic! Fantastic cast and charming AF. Going to add it to our holiday traditions !

Charmed

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This series is fun! I look forward every day to a new episode. Well done and great for adults and kids.

Fun for Christmas!

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I keep singing, “Here is the Cinnamon Bear” to myself randomly throughout the day! I was looking for Christmas productions to listen to, and this one was wonderful. I wish I could have finished it before Christmas but it’s still super sweet! Please everyone take your time, and listen to the music and the story, it’s really wonderful for everyone of all ages. I’m not a child and haven’t been for years but I still love the holidays and I love the Audible “radio show” performances! It’s really odd how tv completely replaced radio so fast, and this reminds me of what it must have been like years ago for people when they would gather around the radio rather than the tv. I love Audible because I can keep my hands and eyes available to drive and do chores while also being entertained. Audible needs more of these storied performances. I still stand by my review title though, this would be a great movie, because a lot of kids can’t sit still to listen to it and parents won’t even try so I hope someone picks it up and makes it into the production it deserves. It would awesome if done like Jim Henson, I can see the characters like characters from Labyrinth. Ryan Reynolds as Santa also was a hilarious choice. This is literally packed full of celebrities voices who you will recognize immediately if you miss the credits in the beginning. So I hope everyone enjoys the Cinnamon Bear as much as I did! It really is still a good story for this time of year. Enjoy!

This would make such a sweet Christmas family movie

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We have listened to this several times through. So well made, fun, and sweet. Couldn’t get over the cast lineup— loaded throughout with beloved actors & actresses.

A family fave

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I love this story especially when the dragon said “do you have any friends young Judy?” and then Judy said “not really” and the dragon said “hmmm” it was sooo funny!

Great story!

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Listened to first seven today and can’t wait for next one to release on Monday! Whole family enjoying these including kids ranging from 6-12 and both adults. Recommend for an enjoyable listen on quick car trips or sitting by fire before bedtime.

Family is loving these!

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I can't understand all of the negative reviews. I think people are too busy comparing it to an old version of this story. I loved it! It takes you on a fun adventure and you get to meet a lot of interesting characters. It was snarky, amusing and sweet! I highly recommend it! I thought it was an excellent cast as well!

Delightful adventure full of fun characters!

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Wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I’m enjoying it so far. Lots of humor and fun. Give it a try. Each episode’s only 10 minutes.

So far, so good

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