Good News Of 1939 (NBC) Christmas Show with Robert Taylor and Rita Johnson. 381222

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Robert Taylor introduces the opening song, Honolulu. Tony Martin tells about his dressing room to Robert, and band leader Meredeth Willson. Tony sings, Christmas Night in Harlem. Baby Snooks and daddy are next
to share Christmas frustrations as daddy tries to get her primed on proper etiquette in visiting the department store Santa. Snooks manages to show generosity to an under privileged boy.

Learn the story behind a beloved Christmas Carole, Silent Night. The orchestral singers perform the tune.

Frank Morgan is on hand to complain about his new suit. He brags about his boyhood in Switzerland, and mountain climbing. His storytelling includes being an Olympic champion. Skiing, skating, and athletic prowess.

Baby Snooks is back to recite, the Owl and the Pussy Cat. Robert Taylor and Rita Johnson perform a dramatic short, Rendezvous at Dawn. The couple meet for a romantic moment at their favorite cafe. Happy times turn into clashes with soldiers, and the need for an escape, if that’s possible. Years pass, but is there hope of a rekindled romance?

Tony Martin is back, and sings, Old Man River.

Baby Snooks and the cast have time for some more musical Christmas fun, What Makes the World Go Round.