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A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Campbell’s Playhouse, originally broadcast December 24, 1939, 86 years ago, A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore.  The Dickens classic produced by Orson Welles.  

Followed by Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Diamond’s Christmas Carol.   The famous story by Charles Dickens, but done by Richard Diamond, the private detective, and his friends. 

Then, Treasury Star Parade,  originally broadcast December 24, 1942, 83 years ago, A Modern Scrooge starring Lionel Barrymore.    A wartime "Christmas Carol."

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 24, 1953, 72 years ago, Laura the Lopsided Christmas Tree.   Fibber tells Teeny the story of, Laura, The Lopsided Pine.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 78 years ago, Christmas Eve.   Partners of Christmas eve!   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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