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Classic Radio - 12-20-25 - Miracle on 34th Street, Soldier in Hospital, and Children's Christmas Show
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Christmas shows on a Saturday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 77 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwenn. An adaptation of the 1947 motion picture with Edmund Gwinn reprising his role as Kris Kringle, who changes a lot of lives between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Followed by Truth or Consequences starring Ralph Edwards, originally broadcast December 20, 1947, 78 years ago, Soldier in Hospital. A heartwarming Christmas show with a wounded soldier in a veterans hospital.
Then, The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast December 20, 1950, 75 years ago, Children’s Christmas Party. A heartwarming Christmas show as Honest Harold trusts an old bank robber with the job of playing Santa Claus for the kids.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 20, 1954, 71 years ago, Babes in Toyland. Fibber and Molly visit a new toy store to buy a Christmas present for Teeny.
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First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 77 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwenn. An adaptation of the 1947 motion picture with Edmund Gwinn reprising his role as Kris Kringle, who changes a lot of lives between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Followed by Truth or Consequences starring Ralph Edwards, originally broadcast December 20, 1947, 78 years ago, Soldier in Hospital. A heartwarming Christmas show with a wounded soldier in a veterans hospital.
Then, The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast December 20, 1950, 75 years ago, Children’s Christmas Party. A heartwarming Christmas show as Honest Harold trusts an old bank robber with the job of playing Santa Claus for the kids.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 20, 1954, 71 years ago, Babes in Toyland. Fibber and Molly visit a new toy store to buy a Christmas present for Teeny.
Thanks to Debbie B. 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!
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day