Sam Elliott withdraws from Prancer Celebration

(La Porte, IN) – Actor Sam Elliott has canceled plans to be in La Porte and Three Oaks, Michigan to help celebrate the 35th.^th the anniversary of the Christmas movie, Prancer.

Elliott, who starred in the film shot nearby, cited an unexpected professional commitment to pull out of the festivities dubbed “Prancer Palooza.”

Jessica Bruder Spoljaric, communications director for the city of La Porte, said next month’s festivities will continue as planned.

“We have a lot of exciting things planned,” she said.

Cast Rebecca Harrell Tickell, who played Elliott’s daughter in the film, Jessica, will be here, along with Rutanya Alda, who played her aunt, Sarah, and Mark Rolston, who played Herb Drier.

The film, directed by La Porte County resident John Hancock, will hit screens at the Vickers Theater in Three Oaks on Dec. 14 and the Civic Auditorium in La Porte on Dec. 15.

The activities of both communities will include a question and answer session after the screening of the film.

Spoljaric said Elliott not being here for the festivities is disappointing, of course, but the atmosphere will still be festive with an appearance by Santa adding to the spirit of the season.

“The celebration will continue and be a lot of fun,” she said.