Two hours of Christmas shows

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 75 years ago, Irma’s Christmas Party. Irma wants to throw a party on Christmas Eve, but no one can attend. Irma is lonely on Christmas Eve.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 20, 1942, 81 years ago, Christmas Program. As Leila leaves for the South, Gildersleeve buys a present for Judge Hooker, the old goat!

Then The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast December 20, 1950, 73 years ago, Children’s Christmas Party. A heartwarming Christmas show as Honest Hal trusts an old bank robber with the job of playing Santa Claus for the kids.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 20, 1952, 71 years ago, Christmas Story. A Christmas story, told by Marshal Dillon to a stranger on a strange horse out on the prairie. Christmas in Dodge City.

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 20, 1954, 69 years ago, Babes in Toyland. Fibber and Molly visit a new toy store to buy a Christmas present for Teeny.

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