Christmas_Trees – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Fibber McGee and Molly (NBC) – Fibber Cuts His Own Tree. 411216

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio skips plague the episode, a little bit at the beginning, but they come and go throughout the show.. Driving downtown, Fibber and Molly go to pick out their Christmas…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Family Christmas. ep307, 481222

By Keith December 22, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve is as jolly as can be as he and the kids make some final preparations for Christmas. As Leroy and Gildy head out to get the tree,…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Looking For a Christmas Tree. ep383, 431221

By Keith December 21, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has been holding off buying a Christmas tree, thinking he'll get a bargain as the date draws near, and salesmen want to offload their stock. Downtown, the McGee's talk to uncle Dennis about his tree shopping exploits. If he lives with them, why does uncle Dennis need a tree? Alice Darling thinks that being a last moment tree shopper is a stupid thing to do. The only thing she needs is a well placed bit of mistletoe.

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

My Little Marjie – Santa Claus Killer

By Keith November 21, 2020Comedy, My Little Margie

The cast spend a few moments in casual joking and generally cracking wise with each other. As Marjie and her friends visit, jokes on Christmas trees, and all things Christmas…

Our Miss Brooks – The Magic Christmas Tree. ep110, 501224

By Keith December 24, 2017Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Putting up her tree, Connie Brooks corrects her landlady, and informs her its called a Friendship tree, instead. Mrs Davis tells about her absent minded sister Angela. What does Connie…

Gene Autry – Christmas Party 1949 (retro408) Plenty of musical fun with everybody’s favorite singing cowboy on the Melody Ranch.

By Keith December 16, 2012Retro Original, Western

Plenty of musical fun with everybody's favorite singing cowboy on the Melody Ranch. Gean Autry sings, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. O Little Town of Bethlehem. Gene and his…

Red Skelton – Christmas Tree Story

By Keith November 27, 2012Comedy, Red Skelton

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…

Burns and Allen – Playing Santa Claus. 431221. (retro296)

By Keith January 12, 2011Comedy, Retro Original1 Comment

Burns and Allen - Playing Santa Claus. 431221. (retro296) Gracie gets sentimental as she puts up the Christmas tree. Gracie breaks the news that she has recruited George to play…