The Fourth Day of Christmas – Naughty or Nice
It's like Santa Claus.
As a suspect.
On Dateline.
In the South.
Richie Buck returns to the correctional facility for a second conversation with Santa Claus — now stripped of his iconic beard, dressed in a red jumpsuit, and looking more like a weary small-town umpire than the mythic keeper of Christmas. As Richie presses him on how the presents were delivered after his arrest, Santa leans close to the glass and offers only two words: Christmas magic. But the way he says it makes Richie wonder whether that’s an answer… or a warning.
Determined to understand Santa’s behavior, Richie turns to expert help. First up is Dr. Peter Vimsickle, a forensic psychologist with a velvet mustache, seersucker suit, and enough ego to fill a sleigh. He breaks down possible explanations for Santa’s compulsive “ho ho hos,” shifting demeanor, and emotional responses — including the possibility of neurological or personality disorders.
But a second opinion paints a very different picture. Over tacos and margaritas, Dr. Myra Abernathy — blunt, brilliant, and absolutely uninterested in holiday sentimentality — insists Santa is guilty and cracking under the weight of the identity the world forced onto him. To her, this isn’t magic gone wrong… it’s pressure finally breaking.
While Richie wrestles with conflicting evaluations, a barrage of online ads leads him to a bizarre new idea: a crowdfunding platform that might just be the key to financing Santa’s defense — and maybe even his bail.
With expert opinions clashing, Santa withholding answers, and a new plan forming in Richie’s mind, the line between naughty and nice has never felt blurrier.
Cast:
Richie Buck - Jason Usry
Santa Claus - Pat Picone
Dr. Peter Whimsickle - Scott Musgrove
Dr. Myra Abernathy - Cherry
Bail Buddy - Elon Muskrat
Head Elf, Jason Usry
Co-Executive Elves: Rebekah Sebastian, Dr. Shiloh Catanese, Dr. Scott Musgrove, and Michelle Kaz.
Santa Maybe, a Criminal is written and produced by Jason Usry
Music and Sound FX sourced through Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe, Audiio, Universal Music for Creators and more. Additional music and atmospheres provided by Captain Fathands.
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Until next time: BE NICE
