Codd's World December 2025

December Codd’s World was a mix of guests, holiday music, and a bit from radio archives in 1947 by the comedy team, Burns and Allen, about shopping for the perfect gift. Guests included: Andy Bathemess from Wabi Sabi and Isobel Lindsay from Grand County 4-H. Ella Fiztgerald’s musical portion was deleted after airing. Andy Bathemess (3:15) came on the show to discuss the Wabi Sabi Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner which was held at the Grand Center on Thanksgiving Day. Andy, a member of the Wabi Sabi Board of Directors, said over 900 meals were served at the dinner! He noted over 700 guests had dinner at the Center. Almost 100 volunteers helped set up, cook, serve, and cleanup following the dinner! Wabi Sabi along with several corporate sponsors provide the dinner free to all attendees. The dinner has become a celebrated tradition in Moab. Isobel Lindsay (9:23) joined the show to talk about Grand County 4-H and its upcoming holiday event, Posada. Posada’s roots are Hispanic; it is primarily observed in Mexico and other countries. Ms. Lindsay said the event, which runs for nine nights, commemorates Mary and Joseph’s nine-day journey to Bethlehem. Codd and Lindsay also discussed the benefits of 4-H in Grand County and talked about ways to get more people involved in the program. Burns and Allen Radio Show (24:25) The final segment of Codd’s World featured a rebroadcast from the Burns and Allen from December 1947. Burns and Allen were two of the most popular characters on the radio beginning in 1934. They worked together in vaudeville, film, radio, and television for over 40 years! In the spirit of the season, Codd played a clip titled “Gracie’s Last Minute Christmas Gift” which aired on December 18, 1947. The show follows George as he tries to decipher Gracie’s hints regarding the gift she wants Geroge to get her for Christmas. Nothing goes easily for George as he scrambles around New York City trying to figure out just what he’s supposed to buy for Gracie!