Retro Rewind

The 1946 Proctor & Gamble Christmas special on NBC, titled 
Christmas in America," was a radio variety program that featured segments from P&G's popular soap operas (such as Ma Perkins & Pepper Young's Family) mixed with Christmas music, reflections, and historical context, providing a glimpse into post-WWII America, with hosts and music guests highlighting the holiday spirit of 1946 in America.

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In this Christmas episode of the old time radio classic Our Miss Brooks, Connie Brooks dreams of holiday fun after buying a tree from a boy, getting a magical Christmas miracle with her friends despite loneliness.   This episode originally aired on December 25th, 1949.

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The "Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny was a hugely popular radio comedy airing from the late 1930s to 1950s, famous for Benny's stingy character, his valet Rochester, singer Dennis Day, bandleader Phil Harris, and announcer Don Wilson, all sponsored by Jell-O gelatin.

This  classic Christmas episode features a festive holiday special with classic Benny humor, songs, sketches, and Jell-O product placement.

This episode originally aired on December 20th, 1936.

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The Shadow's 'Joey's Christmas Story'" is a classic Christmas episode of the suspense/superhero program The Shadow.  In thgis episode, Lamonte Cranston (The Shadow) and Margo Lane help a poor paperboy whose family faces hardship when the father commts a crime out off desperation.

This episode originally aired on December 22nd, 1940.

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The Mel Blanc Show was a radio program that aired on CBS from September 1946 to June 1947.  Mel Blanc was Known as "the Man of a Thousand Voices,".

In this Christmas episode of "The Mel Blanc Show," Mel tries to buy a Christmas present for his girlfriend, Betty, but doesn't have alot of money.  He plays Santa for the neighbor's son but wehen that committment interferes with his plans with Betty, he lies to her, telling her he has the flu.  This episode originally aired on December 10th, 1946.

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The 1959 Grand Ole Opry Christmas, aired on December 19th, 1959 and featured guest star George Morgan.

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My Favorite Husband was a 1948-1951 CBS radio sitcom starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning as a happily married couple, Liz and George Cugat.  The show's success led to the creation of the Lucille Ball's legendary and iconic TV series I Love Lucy. 

This Christmas episode, from December 23rd, 1949, features Liz (Lucille Ball) "borrowing" an antique sleigh from a store and convincing her husband, George(Richard Denning) to go Christmas caroling with her after her disappoints her with Christmas tree.  

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The Life of Riley is a classic old time radio program that aired in the 1940s.  It centered around the domestic life of a bumbling but lovable man, Chester A. Riley (William Bendix).  
 
In this classic Christmas episode, Riley is going crazy trying to guess what's in a mysterious Christmas present that came in the mail.

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The Jimmy Durante Show was a popular comedy/variety program featuring legendary performer Jimmy Durante.  

Originally a co-host, Durante took over solo after the departure of Garry Moore.  The half hour program feaurtred comedy, music, and guest stars such as Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, and Frank Morgan.

This Christmas episode aired on December 24, 1948 and featured guest star Rose Marie.

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The Jimmy Durante Show was a popular comedy/variety program featuring legendary performer Jimmy Durante.  

Originally a co-host, Durante took over solo after the departure of Garry Moore.  The half hour program feaurtred comedy, music, and guest stars such as Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, and Frank Morgan.

This Christmas episode aired on December 24, 1948 and featured guest star Rose Marie.

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Duffy's Tavern was a popular American old time radio program set in a seedy bar in New York City.  It aired from 1941 to 1951 and was known for the bar's manager, Archie, and his get-rich-quick schemes, as well as many notable guest stars.

This Christmas episode aired on December 22nd, 1944 and featured an appearance from Monty Woolley.

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The Burns & Allen Show was a popular old time radio program that featured George Burrns and Gracie Allen as well as a variety of recurring characters, including Bill Goodwin and legendary voice actor Mel Blanc.

This Thanksgiving episode features George Burns asking Gracie Allen to stop spending money on frivolous things and instead buy war bonds. 

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NBC's Good News of 1940 was a radio variety show that aired on NBC through July of 1940.  The program featured radio adaptations of MGM films as well as comedic sketches and interviews with stars of the day.   

This episode originally aired on November 23, 1939. and included segments from Edward Arnold, Raymond Walburn, Walter Huston, Arch Oboler, and a segment about Baby Snooks & Daddy.

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NBC Birds Eye Open House was a radio variety show in the 1940s hosted by Dinah Shore.  This 1946 episode featured a guest appearance by Marx Brothers legend Gorucho Marx and featured a Thanksgiving story where Marx brought a living turkey to Dinah Shore's party. 

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The Mel Blanc Show was a radio program that aired on CBS from September 1946 to June 1947.  Mel Blanc was Known as "the Man of a Thousand Voices,".  This Thanksgiving episode aired on CBS on November 26th, 1946. 

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The Jack Benny Program was an American comedy radio series that ran from 1932 to 1955 before transitioning to television in 1950.   This classic Thanksgiving episode aired on November 19th, 1939.

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From November 25th, 1943 - Bud Abbott and Lou Costello celebrate Thanksgiving Day on their iconic radio comedy program.

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