Classic Radio for December 22, 2023 -Good News, Christmas Carol, Big Little Jesus, and more

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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