Bing Crosby (NBC Kraft Music Hall) Christmas with Fay Bainter. 421224

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.

Playlist:

  • adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful). Bing
  • Janet Blair jokes with Bing, and is worried about inviting John Scot Trotter over for dinner. Ken Carpenter and Bing joke about resolutions and Christmas stockings.
  • The Steam is on the Beam. Janet
  • Jack Carson tells about his last minute shopping riots. A short sketch to demonstrate the lack of items stocked on shelles is presented.
  • red River Valley. Charioteers.
  • As Long As You’re Not in Love With Somebody Else. Bing
  • Francis Church’s Letter to Virginia. (Yes, there is a Santa Claus). Read by Janette.
  • Holy Child. Charioteers.
  • You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To. Bing and the whole cast.
  • A behind the scenes look at North Pole activities. Santa, Mrs Claus, and all the elves busily pack the sleigh. Santa hits the skies, but not after some nagging, and reindeer snafus.
  • Good Morning Mr Zip Zip Zip . Bing
  • christmas message from JL Kraft. Read by Ken Carpenter.
  • That Soldier of Mine. Janet
  • Time marches back to 1776, and a Colonial Christmas. Time staggers on to 1847, and more new Caroles are enjoyed. Namely, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. bing.
  • American Patrol. A Christmas Instrumental.
  • Parting seasonal words by Bing, and Fay.
  • Silent Night. Bing.

Note: Andrew Coombs is Santa.

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