RADIO TO TRIM THE TREE BY
Originally Broadcast WNIB
Saturday, December 22, 1984
THIS IS MY BEST (12-19-44) “The Plot To Overthrow Christmas” by Norman Corwin. Orson Welles stars as Nero, who proposes “jazzing up” Christmas caroles to do away with goodwill at Christmas. All the baddies in Hell vote to poison Santa Claus (Ray Collins) and Nero is elected to travel to the North Pole to do the deed! Cresta Blanca, CBS. (15:18; 14:59)
BING CROSBY SHOW (12-20-50) A not-so traditional holiday show as Bing is joined by his wife Dixie Lee Crosby and their four sons, Gary, Phillip, Dennis and Lindsay. Chesterfield Cigarettes, CBS. (7:45; 20:25)
GREAT GILDERSLEEVE (12-22-48) Harold Peary as Gildersleeve who wants to have a quiet, simple family Christmas this year. Kraft Foods, NBC. (16:05; 14:15)
FAMILY THEATRE (12-21-49) “The Littlest Angel” starring Loretta Young. Charles Tazewell’s story of a small boy who became the littlest angel in God’s Kingdom. Holy Cross Fathers, MBS. (10:41; 19:08)
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES (12-20-47) Ralph Edwards plays a holiday trick on an unsuspecting contestant, then switches to the Long Beach Veterans’ Hospital where he brings warm-hearted Christmas cheer to a World War II veteran. Duz Soap, NBC. (7:02; 22:23)
HALLMARK PLAYHOUSE (12-23-48) “Silent Night” presents the story of the origin of our most played Christmas Carol and how it came to be written. James Hilton hosts. Hallmark Cards, CBS. (16:45; 12:25)
Updated: 12/20/24 10:45 Pm C.S.T.
Coming Next Week – “HAPPY NEW YEAR!“ – December 29, 1984
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