The Texaco Star Theatre starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast December 18, 1940, 83 years ago. Texaco News Of The Week: The case histories of child geniuses. Jack Benny is the only person to ever mail in a tea bag for a refill. Stuart Canin, the fourteen-year-old violinist who played, "The Bee" and started the Benny-Allen feud returns. Once again, he plays Schubert's, "The Bee." The Texaco Workshop Players present, "Santa Claus Sits Down, or, "Jingle Bells Shall Not Ring Tonight."

EDIT: Apologies for the horrible editing job on the original copy. I wasn't the butcher...

Two hours of Christmas shows

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 76 years ago, Christmas Show. Guest Margaret O'Brien makes the rounds with jolly Jimmy Duranteclaus.

Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 74 years ago, Nick Norman and Santa Claus. Nick Norman is just out of Sing Sing after fifteen years and is scheduled to play Santa Claus for the P.A.L. The day before the big day, Santa takes a powder, while a miserly landlord demands his rent!

Then Christmas Eve at the Front, originally broadcast December 24, 1943, 80 years ago. An around the world broadcast. The program originates from Hollywood. Remote pickups from London, The Holy Land, Italy, North Africa, New Guinea, Guadalcanal, New Caledonia and (for the first time on radio) Munda. Also, remotes from China, India, Panama, Alaska (the circuit does not appear), Pearl Harbor and naval ships. Bing sings, "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 24, 1942, 81 years ago, Special Christmas Show. Lum, Abner, and a train on Christmas Eve.


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Two hours of Christmas shows

First a look at this day in History.

Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 67 years ago, All Is Bright. The story of how "Silent Night" came to be written and became world famous.

Followed by The Adventures of Red Ryder, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 75 years ago, Christmas Story. Little Beaver is demanding cash for Christmas. Does it have anything to do with a couple of his classmates who are orphans?

Then Sealtest Variety Theater, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 75 years ago, Christmas Show. Guest Victor Moore and Dorothy Lamour appear in a Christmas skit. Guest Pat O'Brien appears in a comedy skit, as a football coach.

Followed by Tales of the Texas Rangers Starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 72 years ago, Christmas Payoff. Dr. Hartley is murdered in his office on Christmas eve. The killer had a bandaged hand.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 23, 1941, 82 years ago, Mousy Beats Up Snake Hogan! Mousie and Gussie are eloping after Mousie knocked Lum cold and broke Snake's jaw.

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Two hours of Christmas shows

First a look at this day in History.

Then Good News of 1939, originally broadcast December 22, 1938, 85 years ago, Christmas Show. Baby Snooks and Daddy visit Santa Claus. Frank Morgan, the mountain climber. Baby Snooks recites, "The Owl and The Pussycat." A radio drama, "Rendezvous At Dawn," with Robert Taylor and Rita Johnson. Robert Young hosts.

Followed by Stars Over Hollywood, originally broadcast December 22, 1951, 72 years ago, A Christmas Carol starring Edmund Gwenn. The Christmas classic in a good "condensed" version.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 70 years ago, Big Little Jesus. A Los Angeles Mission reports the statue of Jesus has been stolen the day before Christmas.

Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 70 years ago, The Plot to Murder Santa Claus. There's a plot to murder Santa Claus, believe it or not!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 22, 1941, 82 years ago, Mousy Knocks Out Lum. Mousey gets into his first fight...and knocks out Lum!

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Two hours of Christmas shows

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast December 21, 1952, 71 years ago, Christmas Eve with the Family. It's the day before Christmas and Eleanor Wentworth is giving Henry an expensive wallet. Henry tries to buy a battery-operated Christmas tree pin for Eleanor.

Followed by The Fitch Bandwagon starring Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 21, 1947, 76 years ago, the Annual Christmas Show. When Phil offers to pay $10 for a Christmas Eve Santa Claus, guest Jack Benny shows up!

Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 73 years ago, Christmas for Carole starring Dennis Day. A serious drama about a bank teller determined to get some needed cash, by dealing with a notorious criminal.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 65 years ago, Out for Christmas starring Raymond Burr. Santa Claus has a gun and is out for revenge. He's really an ex-con out to get the rat who testified against him, and his girl who ran off with the rat!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 21, 1944, 79 years ago, Christmas Letter Set. Lum would like a leather desk set for Christmas and drops several not-too-hints to Abner.

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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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Two hours of Christmas shows

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 19, 1954, 69 years ago, Christmas in Palm Springs. Jack and the gang have a Christmas party in Palm Springs.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 19, 1944, 79 years ago, Early Christmas Presents. Fibber gets a preview of his Christmas presents...from out of the closet!

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast December 19, 1946, 77 years ago, Christmas Shopping. Casey uses the nimble fingers of a pick pocket and a 10 ton truck to catch a pair of murderers.

Followed by Life with Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast December 19, 1950, 73 years ago, A Christmas Present For Pasquale. Luigi plans a special Christmas present for Pasquale. Pasquale makes it difficult by taking Luigi's $50 savings.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 19, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum to Dine with Mousy. Snake Hogan has forced Lum to have supper with Gussie.

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Two hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 18, 1934, 89 years ago, The Moving Picture Murder. A hold-up and murder has taken place in San Diego.

Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast December 18, 1947, 76 years ago, The Life of the Party. An art student stabs himself in the chest and commits suicide right in front of Casey and Ann!

Then Candy Matson YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast December 18, 1950, 73 years ago, San Juan Bautista. Candy and Lieutenant Mallard visit the old Mission at San Juan Bautista. They find the friendly Father Paulino and a dead body too!

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 18, 1948, 75 years ago, The Case of the Appointment with Death. A policeman traps a cop-killer.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 18, 1941, 82 years ago, Mousy Gray is Mad at Lum. Abner "helps" Lum out of his mess by telling Gussie that Lum doesn't love her. Mousie is very angry with Lum.

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Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast December 17, 1947, 76 years ago. Guest Victor Moore helps Jimmy's political aspirations (he's running for vice president)

Followed by Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 73 years ago, Buying Alice a Christmas Present. What to get Alice for Christmas? Maybe Alice can help pick out her gift...for “Phil’s mother”...

Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 73 years ago, A Suit for Christmas. Miss Brooks is in charge of the used clothing drive for the needy. Mr. Conklin's new suit winds up as a contribution.

Followed by the Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast December 17, 1944, Lucky Partners starring Herbert Marshall and Jane Wyman. A man and a woman partner to purchase a lottery ticket. But there’s a catch...

Finally Front Page Drama, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 73 years ago. A couple goes to Africa to search for diamonds, but it’s bee difficult.

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Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 16, 1951, 72 years ago, Breaking up Andy’s Wedding. Madame Queen has sabotaged Andy's wedding plans with Theresa Thompkins and has "waddled back into Andy's life." So has "Junior," the big, tough son of Madame Queen. Andy is schduled to marry both Theresa and Madame Queen!

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 16, 1940, 83 years ago, Gracie Writes a Play. Gracie is starting a newspaper and sings the lead in a play about it. She gets her star reporters (Burns, Hiestand and Shaw) smuggled into prison.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 16, 1941, 82 years ago, Fibber Cuts His Own Tree. Fibber has chopped down his own Christmas tree and "trims-it-to-size" himself.

Followed by the Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 78 years ago, Night at the Opera. After the opera, Gildy runs through a little aria, "Evening Star."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 16, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum forced to marry Gussie. Squire Skimp has a plan to put $20 bills in five loaves of bread each day to stimulate sales. Grandpappy Spears has his own ideas about the plan.
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