Classic Radio for December 24, 2023 - Jimmy Durante, Danny Clover, and around the world

Two hours of Christmas showsFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 76 years ago, Christmas Show. Guest Margaret O'Brien makes the rounds with jolly Jimmy Duranteclaus.Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 74 years ago, Nick Norman and Santa Claus. Nick Norman is just out of Sing Sing after fifteen years and is scheduled to play Santa Claus for the P.A.L. The day before the big day, Santa takes a powder, while a miserly landlord demands his rent! Then Christmas Eve at the Front, originally broadcast December 24, 1943, 80 years ago. An around the world broadcast. The program originates from Hollywood. Remote pickups from London, The Holy Land, Italy, North Africa, New Guinea, Guadalcanal, New Caledonia and (for the first time on radio) Munda. Also, remotes from China, India, Panama, Alaska (the circuit does not appear), Pearl Harbor and naval ships. Bing sings, "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen."Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 24, 1942, 81 years ago, Special Christmas Show. Lum, Abner, and a train on Christmas Eve. Thanks to Sean and Bob for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream