Christmas Drama and comedy on a super-sized Christmas Day

First a look at the events of the day

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast December 25, 1947, 77 years ago, The Santa Claus of Bum Boulevard.  It's Christmas Day, and the guy who gives away money on skid row is robbed of his $300.

Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast December 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Christmas Adventure.  Nick Carter tries to reform a 20th century Scrooge.  

Then The Linit Bath Club Revue starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast December 25, 1932, 92 years ago,  The Mammoth Department Store.  A visit to Fred's zany department store. Roy Atwill's "malaprop" routine would later be appropriated by Doodles Weaver of Spike Jones' band.

And The Hotpoint Holiday Hour, originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 75 years ago, The Man Who Came to Dinner starring Jack Benny.  Sheridan Whiteside creates havoc once again. Jack Benny does quite well in the role made famous by Monty Woolley.
 
Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast December 25, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Story.  A man driving across the country with a stranger decides to impersonate him to collect his inheritance after the stranger dies suddenly. 

Finally,  The Orson Welles Theater, originally broadcast December 25, 1941, 83 years ago, Christmas Show.   A Christmas show as only Welles could do it, including The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.  

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