MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, December 23, 1995

FIBBER McGEE AND MOLLY (12-25-45) Fibber gets a Christmas gift from Doc Gamble, but he and Molly – and everyone else – can’t figure out what it is!

HALLMARK PLAYHOUSE (12-16-48) “The Desert Shall Rejoice” starring John Hodiak. The miracle of Christmas is relived in our day as a cynical tourist camp owner gives a room to Marie and Jose.

GREAT GILDERSLEEVE (12-24-47) Gildy goes shopping for Leory’s model airplane and makes plans to play Santa at church.

CAMPBELL PLAYHOUSE (12-24-39) “A Christmas Carol” starring Lionel Barrymore in his fourth appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge in this broadcast of Charles Dickens’ story. Orson Welles narrates this radio classic.

BING CROSBY SHOW (12-25-52) Guest Gary Crosby joins his father and Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires in this traditional Christmas program. Lots of holiday music (including “White Christmas”) and no commercials!