Neil Haley Show – November 29, 2025: 20th Anniversary of Elf on the Shelf, Kel Mitchell, Salvation Army, Bum Phillips Doc, Omaha Steaks & Mo

Neil Haley Show – November 29, 2025: 20th Anniversary of Elf on the Shelf, Kel Mitchell, Salvation Army, Bum Phillips Doc, Omaha Steaks & MoreChanda Bell & Christa Pitts (Co-creators of Elf on the Shelf) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the beloved tradition that started in their own family. They discussed how the original 2005 book became a global phenomenon, the explosive growth of “Santa-Verse” characters (including the new chapter book The Rise of Nicholas the Noble and the preschool YouTube series Scout Elf Squad), exciting partnerships (Beaches Resorts Elf Suite, Swarovski crystal edition, Light-Brite, and Nora the Arctic Fox balloon in the Macy’s Parade), and how listening to fans and taking “steps of faith” turned a self-published book into a full lifestyle brand.Kel Mitchell (Actor, Nickelodeon star) joined to promote Giving Tuesday with World Vision. He explained how the World Vision Gift Catalog lets donors buy goats, clean water, emergency food, and more that directly help families worldwide and in the U.S. Kel also teased his new Nickelodeon/Paramount+ series Play It Forward: Game On, where he surprises under-resourced youth with gym makeovers, and shared life advice: “Renew your mind daily” and “spread love like confetti.”Commissioner Merle Heatwole (Salvation Army) highlighted the 135-year-old Red Kettle Campaign (the world’s most successful fundraiser) and how donations stay local to provide year-round services: 28 million people served, 183 million meals, and 10 million nights of shelter last year. He encouraged volunteering at RegisterToRing.org and online/virtual kettle donations at SalvationArmyUSA.org.Vance Howard (Producer, “Love Ya Bum” documentary) discussed his new film about legendary Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips. Featuring over 30 interviews (Terry Bradshaw, Jerry Jones, Peyton Manning, Robert Brazile, Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, and more), the documentary captures the “Luv Ya Blue” era, Bum’s unique humorous coaching style, and the intense Steelers–Oilers rivalry of the late 1970s/early 80s. It releases digitally November 25, 2025.Chef David Rose (Omaha Steaks) shared Thanksgiving hosting tips: plan ahead, prep desserts and sides early, and let Omaha Steaks handle the heavy lifting with pre-brined turkeys, hams, fully cooked sides, and desserts so hosts spend less time cooking and more time with family. He promoted current holiday gift packages at OmahaSteaks.com.