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Classic Radio 12-19-25 - The Aldrich's Gifts, the Harris' Santa, and The Bishop's Wife
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Christmas shows on a Friday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone originally broadcast December 19, 1939, 86 years ago, Christmas Show. Henry Aldrich scrambles to find an affordable and impressive Christmas gift, only to create confusion and unintended trouble around town. His well-meant efforts backfire repeatedly.
Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 77 years ago, Jack Benny Plays Santa. Jack Benny plays Santa (for a price) for Phil's kids.
Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast December 19, 1949, 76 years ago, The Bishop’s Wife starring Tyrone Power and David Niven. David Niven reprises his role from the 1947 romantic fantasy motion picture. A distracted bishop praying for help with funding a new cathedral instead receives an angel whose real mission is to pull him away from his obsession and restore his family’s spiritual grounding
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 19, 1947, 78 years ago, Without Mama? Claudia must decide...Chicago without Mama? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
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Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone originally broadcast December 19, 1939, 86 years ago, Christmas Show. Henry Aldrich scrambles to find an affordable and impressive Christmas gift, only to create confusion and unintended trouble around town. His well-meant efforts backfire repeatedly.
Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 77 years ago, Jack Benny Plays Santa. Jack Benny plays Santa (for a price) for Phil's kids.
Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast December 19, 1949, 76 years ago, The Bishop’s Wife starring Tyrone Power and David Niven. David Niven reprises his role from the 1947 romantic fantasy motion picture. A distracted bishop praying for help with funding a new cathedral instead receives an angel whose real mission is to pull him away from his obsession and restore his family’s spiritual grounding
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 19, 1947, 78 years ago, Without Mama? Claudia must decide...Chicago without Mama? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html