Jack Benny Program 44-12-24 Trimming the Christmas Tree

Mary and Jack are trimming the Christmas Tree before the party, but Jack keeps getting shocked by the Christmas lights. A Policeman arrives to see Jack about a complaint against him from an incident at a department store. After the gang arrives for the party, Jack gives a toast to all the servicemen fighting overseas. An AFRS program.

Running time - 30:00 min

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The Six Shooter 53-12-20 Britt Ponsett's Christmas Carol

On a cold winter's night, Britt is seated by his campfire when a young boy rides up asking to warm his horse. The boy tells Britt he's running away from home and that he's learned to hate Christmas, so Britt decides to teach him the true meaning of Christmas by relating a story about an old miser who also hated Christmas but was visited by ghosts that changed his whole outlook on life and the Spirit of Christmas.

Running time - 28:58 min

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Bob Hope Show 51-12-25 Christmas Show from Long Beach, CA

Bob is broadcasting from the Veterans hospital in Long Beach, and relates what happened when he overheard guest Bing Crosby buying Bob a present. Bob and Bing perform skits about their childhood at Christmas through the years, and their rise to stardom. Frank Sinatra makes a very brief, surprise visit.

Running time - 22:14 min

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Jack Benny Program 40-12-22 Christmas Shopping

Jack and the gang are in New York at the Ritz Theater, where Jack argues with Rochester who hasn't been around since they arrived in New York. Jack, Mary, and Phil go Christmas shopping and meet Kenny Baker who likes working for Fred Allen better than he did for Jack.

Running time - 29:30 min

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Jack Benny Program 44-12-17 Jack Meets Frank Sinatra in a Drug Store

Rochester tries to hint about Christmas presents to Jack. Jack meets Frank Sinatra at the drug store. Jack and Mary go Christmas shopping, when Jack gets into trouble with a man looking for a gift for his wife.

Running time - 29:20 min

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Martin and Lewis Show 49-12-19 Christmas Show

Dean and Jerry are disappointed they haven't been invited to the mayor's Christmas Ball, but they still try to find a way to get invited. Dean sings "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas."

Running time - 30:10 min

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Our Miss Brooks 49-12-18 Connie's Letter To Sandy Clawss

Mrs. Davis is helping out with a contest being held by the local department store by collecting letters to Santa from children so that one of them will win a prize, but sends in one letter too many, and Mr. Conklin is asked to play Santa at the contest. Mr. Boynton breaks a date with Miss Brooks to take Miss Enright out on her birthday.

Running time - 29:32 min

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Burns and Allen Show 45-06-25 George To Entertain Troops

George and Gracie are making arraignments for their tour of camps and hospitals to entertain the troops. George gets aggravated when they go to Harry Von Zell's house to have Harry and his mother watch their home while they're away, and later Gracie fears George will be executed for spilling a military secret.

Running time - 24:19 min

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The Judy Canova Show 46-10-19 Judy at the Radio Audition

Radio needs new talent, so Judy decides to audition for a radio play. At the audition, Judy tries singing and dramatic acting and then goes into a drama about her family life back on the farm to try and impress the sponsor.

Running time - 29:16 min

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Philco Radio Time with Bing Crosby 46-11-27 Judy Garland

Bing sings "Old Buttermilk Sky," and "Somebody To Love," then Skitch Henderson plays the Cole Porter song, "I've got You Under My Skin." Judy Garland sings a lullaby for her 8 month old daughter Liza. Bing and Judy do a skit about hunting for a Thanksgiving turkey. Bing sings "All By Myself."

Running time - 27:26 min

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Bob Hope Show 45-12-04 Guest Jimmy Durante

Bob jokes about the Santa Clause Parade in Hollywood, then takes a call from Jerry Colonna. Bob, Jerry, and Frances Langford perform a skit about a pair of pen pals meeting for the first time. Jimmy Durante shows Bob how to be ritzy by taking him to an exclusive social event.

Running time - 29:48 min

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Abbott and Costello Show 44-04-06 Guest Cary Grant

Costello needs talent for his new radio station, and Cary Grant tries to help by bringing in a man who he claims is "the most talented man in the country," who is a juggler and a writer.

Running time - 17:54 min

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Our Miss Brooks 50-11-05 Burial Grounds

Mrs. Davis is in charge of collecting for the Christmas Toy Drive. A genuine Indian artifact has been found by one of the students and received 300 dollars for it, then Miss Brooks believes she has also found an artifact worth a fortune, and may have found a lost Indian burial ground. At the end of the program, Eve Arden is presented with a Certificate of Recognition honoring her during National Education Week, by the Executive Secretary of The California Teacher's Association.

Running time - 29:32 min

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