Red Skelton – Christmas Tree Story

Junior the mean little kid is the star of the community play, The Little Christmas Tree. Luraine Tuttle is his frustrated mom who helps get him ready. David Rose plays and Jean Truder sings, When the World Was Young.

Deadeye interjects some fun,and bank robbing humor. Will Deadeye get the Christmas spirit with taking a few fir trees to town to sell? In town, we find Clem selling the trees that were brought in to sell. Daisy June helps as Rod O’Conner stops by to pick up a tree. David Rose plays a medley of holiday tunes with an Irish flavor.

Junior, as the little tree who was taken from the hills, is sold, and now finds himself decorated in someone’s house continues the tale. He ponders his purpose in life as he watches those around him enjoying the day. What is it that brings true happiness? The gifts under the tree, Santa shares why he keeps coming back when people seem to be less than caring.

Will the little tree finally understand his purpose, and how he is part of the hapiness?