Classic Radio for December 21, 2023 - Christmas Eve and Suspense!

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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