Christmas Sing With Bing 61-12-24

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio – Christmas Sing With Bing (61-12-24)

Episode Overview

This seventh annual “Christmas Sing With Bing,” originally broadcast on December 24th, 1961, radiates the warmth, joy, and nostalgia of classic mid-century holiday celebrations. Hosted by Bing Crosby, joined by Ken Carpenter, Catherine (Griffith) Crosby, Joe Stafford, Edgar Bergen (with Charlie McCarthy), and the Norman Luboff Choir, the show features beloved carols, lighthearted banter, and themes of tradition, family, and community—perfectly capturing the Golden Age of Radio’s holiday spirit.

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Main Discussion Points & Key Segments

1. Welcoming Christmas Eve (00:32–02:24)

• Opening greetings: Bing Crosby and Ken Carpenter set a jovial, inclusive tone. The show is a dedication to families, togetherness, and the spirit of Christmas.
  • “It's Christmas Eve and time again for the Christmas Sing with Bing.” – Ken Carpenter (00:32)
• Emphasis on how Christmas rejuvenates everyone, not just children.
• Bing notes this is their seventh Christmas sing for INA (Insurance Company of North America):
  • “Do you realize this makes our seventh Christmas sing?” – Bing Crosby (02:04)

2. Kickoff Carol: “Joy to the World” (02:33–04:44)

• Bing leads the first carol with encouragement:
  • “Joy to the world, all you carolers out there now. Joy to the world and if you don't mind, I'll take the solo part.” – Bing Crosby (02:33)
• Supported by Paul Weston and the Norman Luboff Choir, and with Catherine Crosby's contribution.

3. Cozy Conversations and Special Guests (04:44–08:23)

• Nostalgic banter among Bing, Ken, and guests, with jokes about Christmas chaos.
• Joe Stafford arrives and sends greetings to absent Rosemary Clooney, ill with the flu.
  • “Rosie girl, I'm sorry you're bedded down with that flu bug and can't be here tonight. But I hope you're listening. Cause we all want to say get well and Merry Christmas.” – Catherine Crosby (05:20)
• Edgar Bergen arrives with Charlie McCarthy, infusing humor:
  • “You know, Bergen has been known to start a little trouble on Christmas Eve so he could sort of hold back in the gift department.” – Charlie McCarthy (06:02)

4. Solo Performances & Classic Carols

“Winter Wonderland” – Joe Stafford (08:38–10:43)

• A gentle, cozy rendition highlighting the show’s musical talent and family appeal.
• “You're in wonderful voice tonight, Ms. Stafford.” – Bing Crosby (11:09)

“Deck the Halls” – Group (12:15–13:23)

• Bing’s playful encouragement to all listeners:
  • “Deck the halls with boughs of holly so why don't you all join me out there, huh? Sing out loud and clear now.” (11:46)

5. Lively Banter & Christmastime Chaos (13:23–16:27)

• Discussion about last-minute Christmas preparations and differing approaches to gift wrapping and holiday organization.
  • “There are some individuals who just insist upon confusion.” – Catherine Crosby (15:38)
  • “Yes, it's panic and plum pudding.” – Catherine Crosby (15:48)
  • “It's chaos and candy cane, turmoil and turkey, but we love it.” – Edgar Bergen & Catherine Crosby (15:51–15:53)
• Lightly veiled advertisement for INA package insurance, woven into the conversation.

6. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (16:27–18:12)

• Sung joyfully by the group, with special dedication to all the “newly arrived children of the year.”
• Playful back-and-forth as the cast assigns singing roles.

7. Engaging the Audience and More Carols (18:26–21:27)

• Bing encourages listeners everywhere to sing along—“gang singing is a lot more fun than you'll ever know unless you give it a whirl.”
• "The First Noel" performed in communal spirit.

8. Christmas Hit Parade Medley (21:15–25:00)

• Bing and Joe Stafford lead “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” “Silver Bells,” and “Here Comes Santa Claus”—iconic 1940s and ‘50s Christmas favorites.
  • “Incidentally, Bing, you can be the lead reindeer.” – Catherine Crosby (21:37)

9. “White Christmas” & Reflections (26:37–29:56)

• Bing gives his famous rendition.
  • “May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmases be white.” – Bing Crosby (27:32)
• Recognizes “White Christmas” as a modern Christmas standard and playfully jokes about its commercial popularity.

10. A Nod to Tradition & History (30:29–31:47)

• Bing shares the show’s tradition with the Insurance Company of North America and underscores the reassuring presence of tradition.
  • “This is the seventh year that I've been singing on Christmas Eve for the insurance company of North America. Now that's tradition.” – Bing Crosby (30:56)

11. “The Christmas Song” (31:47–34:08)

• Sung tenderly by Joe Stafford, providing a memorable emotional moment:
  • “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose…”
• Bing: “It was lovely. Makes a wonderful gift for all of us, your rendition of this Christmas song.” (34:18)

12. International Touch: St. Michael’s Choir from London (34:54–37:48)

• London’s St. Michael’s Choir sings “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” bringing global and traditional flair.
  • Bing paints a vivid scene of London’s Christmas Eve atmosphere.

13. Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Family Traditions (39:03–46:00)

• Discussion about new fatherhood and memorable stories of past Christmases.
• A deeply humorous and heartwarming segment as Bergen remembers Charlie’s reluctant poetry recital with his daughter Candy, including a hilariously botched “Night Before Christmas.”
  • “Which part? The title.” – Bing Crosby (41:44)
  • “Not a creature was stirring. Not even a louse nor a mouse?” – Charlie McCarthy (42:41)

14. Curtain Carols: Jingle Bells, Closing Reflections, “Silent Night” (46:24–52:15)

• Lively group performance of “Jingle Bells” (46:24). Banter about its appeal to both children and adults follows.
  • “I think everybody ought to like that.” – Bing Crosby (48:06)
• Ken Carpenter delivers a heartfelt reminder that the real “Santa Clauses” are the INA agents serving families year-round.
• Bing invites all to join in “Silent Night,” culminating in a signature, moving close to the program.

15. Parting Thoughts and Farewell (52:15–53:51)

• Bing thanks guests and listeners, sending warm Christmas wishes.
  • “It’s our way of wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas… The best of everything tomorrow and in the new year.” – Bing Crosby (52:21)
  • Quoting the London Daily Express:
    • “There’s so little magic in the world. Let us encourage it in our children just as long as we can.” – Bing Crosby (52:58)
• Norman Luboff Choir reprises “Happy Holiday” (53:08).

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Bing Crosby: “Christmas time is a great rejuvenator, isn't it?” (01:39)
• Catherine Crosby: “It's chaos and candy cane, turmoil and turkey, but we love it.” (15:51–15:53)
• Bing Crosby: On White Christmas – “That's one I don't really have to fake.” (29:38)
• Charlie McCarthy: “Dancer, Prancer, Dandruff and Blintzes.” (44:22)
• Bing Crosby: “There’s so little magic in the world. Let us encourage it in our children just as long as we can.” (52:58)

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Notable Musical Numbers with Timestamps

• Joy to the World – (02:33–04:44)
• Winter Wonderland – (08:38–10:43)
• Deck the Halls – (12:15–13:23)
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – (16:27–18:12)
• The First Noel – (19:34–21:15)
• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town / Silver Bells / Here Comes Santa Claus medley – (21:54–25:00)
• White Christmas – (27:02–29:56)
• The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) – (31:47–34:08)
• Ding Dong Merrily on High (St. Michael’s Choir) – (36:25–37:48)
• Jingle Bells – (46:24–47:53)
• Silent Night – (50:21–52:15)
• Happy Holiday – (53:08–53:21)

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Lasting Spirit

The “Christmas Sing With Bing” perfectly embodies the nostalgia, humor, and sentimentality of classic radio’s holiday specials. Amidst jokes, familiar carols, and heartfelt wishes, Bing Crosby and friends remind listeners—both then and now—of the unchanging joys of Christmas: gathering, singing, and sharing the season’s magic with loved ones.

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For first-timers or nostalgic fans alike, this episode is the essence of a family Christmas radio celebration—full of warmth, laughter, classic music, and timeless togetherness.

Transcript

[Announcer]

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[Bing Crosby]

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[Edgar Bergen]

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[Bing Crosby]

Cut the camera.

[Ken Carpenter]

They see us.

[Announcer]

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[Bing Crosby]

Liberty.

[Joe Stafford]

Liberty.

[Announcer]

Liberty Savings vary unwritten by Liberty Mutual.

[Bing Crosby]

Insurance Company and affiliates Excludes Massachusetts Merry Christmas, everybody.

[Ken Carpenter]

It's Christmas Eve and time again for the Christmas Sing with Bing. Presented by the Insurance Company of North America as a tribute to the more than 20,000 independent agents and brokers who represent INA.

[Bing Crosby]

Yes, Ken. And is always affectionately dedicated by INA to the happiness and security of families.

[Ken Carpenter]

Everywhere, including our good friends in Canada. Christmas Sing with Bing is heard across the country, Alaska and Hawaii, all over the CBS radio Network and throughout the world over the Voice of America and the Armed Forces Radio Network.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Happy holiday. Happy holiday While the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish come true. Oh, yes, indeed.

[Bing Crosby]

Ladies and gentlemen, it's the big night again. Isn't it magnificent?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Oh, Bing.

[Ken Carpenter]

Christmas is for children.

[Bing Crosby]

Well, we are children for the night, aren't we, Ken?

[Ken Carpenter]

That's what I mean.

[Bing Crosby]

I know that's what you meant.

[Ken Carpenter]

And Bing. Me? I say, you don't look a year older than you did last Christmas Eve.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, I'd be very grateful if you would. I'll tell you something, Ken. Christmas time is a great rejuvenator, isn't it?

[Ken Carpenter]

Yes, sir. And I'm for it.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, everybody's for Christmas. And Christmas is for everybody. In fact, Christmas is for all. It's for children. Grown ups, dogs, cats, even our parakeets.

[Ken Carpenter]

I know our bird cage is really decorated this year.

[Bing Crosby]

Why not?

[Ken Carpenter]

All of God's children are basking in the benefits of the season.

[Bing Crosby]

As it should be too. And Ken, do you realize this makes our seventh Christmas sing? Our seventh Christmas get together for Ina.

[Ken Carpenter]

Seven years? Golly, it doesn't seem that long.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, yes, Ken. But look back, think back, you'll see. It makes seven.

[Ken Carpenter]

That's right, Bing.

[Bing Crosby]

So tonight I think we should get in a mellow mood. Sort of, you know, sentimental. Don't you think, Ken? Oh, definitely.

[Ken Carpenter]

After all, we've been singing together here with people from around the world for all these years. And we have some wonderful friends and neighbors dropping in to sing with us again tonight.

[Bing Crosby]

I'm glad you mentioned singing, Kenneth, because that's what we're here for. So stand back. Let's launch the first carol before we lose our enthusiasm. Joy to the world all you carolers out there now. Joy to the world and if you don't mind, I'll take the solo part. I like to grab one, you know, while I'm still fresh. Okay?

[Ken Carpenter]

It's okay by me.

[Bing Crosby]

Okay, then join me, whoever and wherever you are, on this Christmas Eve. And that includes Paul Weston and the Norman Luboff Choir. Everybody sing out now.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Joy to the world the Lord is come Let earth receive her king.

[Catherine Crosby]

Let.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Every heart prepare him room and heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing and heaven and heaven and nature sing.

[Bing Crosby]

All right, everybody, now in the family key, please.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Joy to the world the Savior reigns Let man as long and long what hills and floods rock Hills and ways repeat the sound Rejoice. Joy to the world the Lord is come Let earth receive Let every heart prepare him room and heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing and heaven and heaven and nature sing Ah.

[Ken Carpenter]

That was a rouser, Bing. A fitting opening for this wonderful night.

[Bing Crosby]

Yes, it's a night of friendship and warmth, Some good fellowship. And a deeply devout night, too, of course.

[Ken Carpenter]

Well, tonight then, Bing, I think we ought to get real nostalgic. Maybe even maudlin.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, I think we might. Yeah. I'm for the sentimental touch, you know. Every time. Then let's say this is the night for sentiment and singing. And now to present our friends and neighbors who join with us tonight. First caroler on hand, because she arrived with her husband is Mrs. Paul Weston. Known to you devotees of the show world is Joe Stafford.

[Catherine Crosby]

Merry Christmas, Bing. Ken. Merry Christmas, everybody.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Merry Christmas, Joe. Joe.

[Catherine Crosby]

And a special word to Rosemary Clooney. Rosie girl, I'm sorry you're bedded down with that flu bug and can't be here tonight. But I hope you're listening. Cause we all want to say get well and Merry Christmas.

[Bing Crosby]

That's sure right, Rosie, take care of yourself now. We all miss you. And next to arrive, I am Edgar Bergen, Also a caroler. Well, then, enter Edgar Bergen. I am a caroler.

[Edgar Bergen]

Frosty, spangled and chilled. Anxious to join in the celebration.

[Bing Crosby]

Well, warm yourself at the fire, Edgar. And who's the little fella with you there? Is he a carol?

[Edgar Bergen]

You darn tootin. I'm a caroler. I'm a tenor. Oh, Charlie, I think you're a soprano. I still think I'm a tenor, but Merry Christmas, Bergen, I'm not going to start a fight with you tonight. You know, it's tough enough to get a present out of you when we're chums.

[Bing Crosby]

Now, no beefs Tonight, huh, Charlie?

[Edgar Bergen]

No, sir, Mr. Crosby. You know, Bergen has been known to start a little trouble on Christmas Eve so he could sort of hold back in the gift department.

[Ken Carpenter]

No.

[Edgar Bergen]

Charlie, you know that Santa left you something last year. Yes, he did. What? He left me. He could have blown through the keyhole.

[Commercial Narrator]

He.

[Edgar Bergen]

A swallow could have dropped it off on his way to Capistrano.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, Charlie.

[Edgar Bergen]

You see, Mr. Crosby, you see how he's trying to pick a fight?

[Bing Crosby]

Here comes another strolling player. And I think her name. I think it's Captain Crosby, isn't it?

[Catherine Crosby]

Right you are, sire. I am a caroler. Eager and merry and anxious to join this happy hijinks of hilarity.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Well, move in.

[Bing Crosby]

Carol or Catherine.

[Edgar Bergen]

Say she's cute. Charlie, that's Bing's wife.

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[Catherine Crosby]

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[Bing Crosby]

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[Announcer]

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[Catherine Crosby]

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[Edgar Bergen]

Well, that doesn't prevent her from being cute, does it? Now listen, Bergen, I warned you not to start a fight or you're not going to get your present. Well, I thought you were worried about not getting a present from me. Well, I am. I'm worried about everything. Tonight. Tension is running very high.

[Bing Crosby]

Simmer, simmer. Simmer down if you will. Now, Charlie, it's time for a song from one of our top carolers, Ms. Joe Stafford. Joe, take the solo part. Now. It's your Turn.

[Catherine Crosby]

Thanks, Bing. And the song is Winter wonderland.

[Joe Stafford]

Sleigh bells ring Are you listening? In the lane snow is glistening.

[Catherine Crosby]

A.

[Joe Stafford]

Beautiful sight we're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Come to stay is a new bird he sings a love song as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland in the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is passing he'll say, are you married? We'll say, no, ma', am, but you can do the job when you're in.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Town.

[Joe Stafford]

Later on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire to face unafraid the plans that we may Walking in a winter wonderland.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Mars and brown he'll say, are you married? We'll say no, man, but you can do the job when you're in town.

[Joe Stafford]

Later on.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

As we dream by the fire.

[Edgar Bergen]

To.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Face unafraid the plans that we made Walking in a winter wonder.

[Bing Crosby]

Great.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Great.

[Bing Crosby]

You're in wonderful voice tonight, Ms. Stafford.

[Catherine Crosby]

Thanks again, Bing.

[Ken Carpenter]

You know, when I hear songs like that, it sort of makes me feel a little sad.

[Bing Crosby]

Really. Sad?

[Ken Carpenter]

Yeah. Sad that out here where we live there isn't any snow and there aren't any sleighs or sleigh bells.

[Bing Crosby]

It's more than evident that you haven't tried to cross Hollywood Boulevard around 7 o' clock in the evening recently.

[Catherine Crosby]

Well, you're so right, Bing.

[Bing Crosby]

Only in Hollywood can you find traffic backed up a half a mile on both sides, while the genuine Santa Claus rides down the boulevard on his sleigh with more small fry packed along the curbs per square inch than you'd find at a backwoods swimming hole in midsummer.

[Catherine Crosby]

Ah, Bing, that's pure poetry.

[Bing Crosby]

Isn't that sweet?

[Ken Carpenter]

But there's no snow.

[Bing Crosby]

No use, Joe. Kid's a purist, I guess, all the way. But, you know, talking about snow and Santa and all the things that fit the Courier and Ives prints of Christmas puts me in mind. Well, it puts me in mind to have a. Have a go at another old carol that paints a busy picture of this happy time. Deck the halls with boughs of holly so why don't you all join me out there, huh? Sing out loud and clear now. Deck the halls, everybody.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Deck the halls with boughs of polly FA la la la la la la la la Tis the season to be jolly FA la la la la la la la la Don we now are gay apparel FA la la la la la la la to the Ancient, you Thai carol La la la la la la la la la. That's the way the old year passes FA la la la la la la la la Hail the new ye lads and lasses FA la la la la la la la la Sing we joyous all together FA la la la la la la la Heedless of the wind and weather FA la la la la la la la la la yes.

[Bing Crosby]

Deck the halls and dedicated to all of you out there who are still decking your halls and your trees. To all you last minute harassed tree trimmers. Package wrappers.

[Ken Carpenter]

That frantic group will always be with us, won't they, Bing?

[Catherine Crosby]

Some people are still doing their Christmas shopping. I'll bet.

[Bing Crosby]

You can bet that Katherine you'd win, too, you know. Christmas is something that never gets done until it's done.

[Ken Carpenter]

Speaking of Christmas packages, Bing, and I guess you were. I'd like to inject a word or.

[Bing Crosby]

So at this time, this time or anytime, Kenneth.

[Ken Carpenter]

Oh, that's what I mean, Bing. This time or anytime. That word package is mighty important to ina agents.

[Edgar Bergen]

Why is that, Carpenter? Do ina agents get tied up all the time? Charlie, you're interrupting Mr. Carpenter.

[Ken Carpenter]

That's all right, Edgar. Let the little fellow speak. Everybody should ask about ina package insurance because it's so handy to have around the house. And economical.

[Edgar Bergen]

Sure, like roller skates, cookies, and frogman equipment for taking baths and all that jazz.

[Bing Crosby]

Charlie. Charlie, you. You certainly live in a cozy little world of your own.

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, it's home to me.

[Bing Crosby]

Exactly, Charlie.

[Ken Carpenter]

And the whole point of ina package insurance is to protect everything in that home or to protect the life or the health of the people in it. There are ina package policies for home.

[Bing Crosby]

Health, car and life.

[Edgar Bergen]

I'll buy that, Carpenter. Or at least Bergen will buy what, Charlie? Some of that nice INA package insurance. You can put it in my stocking for Christmas, Dad.

[Bing Crosby]

You like that, would you, Charlie?

[Edgar Bergen]

Yeah, sure would. After all, you're getting along in years, and nobody lives forever. If you can't take care of me.

[Bing Crosby]

In a will, that's a big order. Is anybody capable of taking care of Charlie?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

I na.

[Bing Crosby]

Or anybody else?

[Edgar Bergen]

Mr. Crosby, sir, if I might suggest you make with the music, and I'll ask the questions.

[Bing Crosby]

Well, that certainly sounds like a square deal, Charlie.

[Catherine Crosby]

You know, Bing, there's another thing about Christmas. Some people take an organized viewpoint on Christmas, and some people take a disorganized viewpoint. Now, I prefer to be organized myself. So do I. I like to get everything done and wrapped and delivered so I can sit down and Relax. Three or four days before Christmas.

[Bing Crosby]

Are you listening, Ken? How these two carry on?

[Ken Carpenter]

Yeah, they're taking a pretty smug attitude, if you ask me.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, they're cool now, but wait till they discover all the little things they forgot.

[Catherine Crosby]

Well, all Joe and I were trying to say was that there are some individuals who just insist upon confusion.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, but such wonderful, wonderful confusion, you must admit.

[Catherine Crosby]

Yes, it's panic and plum pudding.

[Edgar Bergen]

It's chaos and candy cane, turmoil and.

[Catherine Crosby]

Turkey, but we love it.

[Ken Carpenter]

And I think it's wonderful at this season to see how the grown ups, especially the men, appreciate the children's toys.

[Bing Crosby]

Well, we got to have a little fun, don't we? We got to live. Now, while Mrs. Craw's right beside me here at the mic, I think it's sort of a propitious time to join her in a song that. Well, we've rehearsed this thing a little bit, I think, adequately. This is a very large item with the nursery set and a happy one for us all too. But let's dedicate it to all the newly arrived children of the year.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer.

[Joe Stafford]

And Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

But do you recall that most famous reindeer of all Rudolph the red nosed.

[Joe Stafford]

Reindeer had a very shiny nose and.

[Catherine Crosby]

If you ever saw it you would.

[Bing Crosby]

Even say it glowed out of 60 water.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

All of the other reindeer use to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer game.

[Catherine Crosby]

Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

I say there, Rudolph Rudy with your nose for brass.

[Bing Crosby]

How about guiding my sleigh tonight then?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

How the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. You go down in history.

[Catherine Crosby]

Ever since.

[Joe Stafford]

That Christmas Eve children always say Rudolph.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

With your nose so bright, Please guide Santa's way tonight. That's why the children love him and they holler out and with glee. Rudolph the red nose reindeer, you go down in his story.

[Bing Crosby]

That's very nice, Catherine, very handy.

[Catherine Crosby]

It was wonderful to sing with you, darling. Happy to be your guest.

[Bing Crosby]

Say, friends, wherever you are tonight, whether you're in the snows of New England or up in the Northwest or on the warm tropical beaches of the Florida coast. I really hope that you're getting into the spirit of this Christmas scene. I don't mean just sitting back in your easy chair listening to us have all the fun. I mean throwing back your heads, opening up your hearts, singing as loud or as pretty. Pretty as you know how gang singing is. A lot more fun than you'll ever know unless. Unless you give it a whirl sometime. So come on now, join me in the first Noel. If you don't know the words, why hum a little tap your feet or gee whiz, do something. You ready?

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[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Book [e-mail] the first Noel the Angel did said was too certain for shepherds in fields as they lay in fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Noel. Nowhere, nowhere Born is the king of Israel. They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far and to the earth it gave great light and so it continued both day and night. Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere. Well, born is the king of Israel.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, that was fine. Now, Joe Stafford and I want to take over with some of the Christmas songs that found their way into the hearts of boys and girls and, well, men and women, too, via the hit parade. You with me, Joe?

[Catherine Crosby]

I'm with you, Bing.

[Edgar Bergen]

Then we're off.

[Bing Crosby]

We're off like Santa's reindeer.

[Catherine Crosby]

Crack the whip all.

[Edgar Bergen]

Thank you, dear.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, we had to give him a line. He read it well, too. He projects nicely. Well, away we go.

[Catherine Crosby]

Incidentally, Bing, you can be the lead reindeer.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, thank you. You're sweet. Drape a little tinsel over my antlers, will you? You can decorate me as I sing.

[Catherine Crosby]

All right, here we go with the last minute trimming and decorating.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

You better watch, shout, you better not.

[Bing Crosby]

Cry, better not pout, I'm telling you.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Why Santa Claus is coming to town.

[Joe Stafford]

He's making a list, checking it twice going to find out who's naughty and I. Santa Claus is coming to town.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

He sees you when you're sleeping, he.

[Joe Stafford]

Knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been bad or good so be.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Good for goodness sake. Oh, you better watch out, you better.

[Joe Stafford]

Not cry, you better not part I'm.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town. Silver. Go, Silver bell.

[Joe Stafford]

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style in the air There's a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, meeting Smile after smile, smile. And on every street corner you hear.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Silver bell, Silver bell, Silver bell, Silver bell. It's Christmas time in the city.

[Joe Stafford]

Ring a lane, ring a lane, Give them ring.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Soon it will be Christmas day. Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane fixing and blitzing and all his reindeer falling.

[Joe Stafford]

Down the rain bells are ringing, children singing all is merry and bright Hang.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Your stockings and say your prayers Cuz.

[Bing Crosby]

Santa Claus comes tonight.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Here comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus Right down to Santa Claus.

[Bing Crosby]

He got a bag filled with toys for.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

The boys and girls again Here the.

[Joe Stafford]

Sleepers jingle jangle what a beautiful sight.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Jump in bed, cover up your head Cuz Santa Claus comes tonight.

[Bing Crosby]

That was Jolly Joe. Real jolly.

[Catherine Crosby]

Thank you, Bing. Rosie Clooney told me to be like this, but may I say that you're the nicest reindeer this reindeer ever worked with.

[Bing Crosby]

Okay, well, cut out then.

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[Bing Crosby]

Moment, you know what I mean?

[Catherine Crosby]

Oh, yes, yes. We'll be back again. By the way, I didn't get your name.

[Bing Crosby]

Prancer.

[Catherine Crosby]

Hmm. Glad to know you, Prancer.

[Bing Crosby]

I'll see you around, Dancer.

[Catherine Crosby]

I'll tell you one thing, I. We had a hard time pulling that sleigh with no snow.

[Bing Crosby]

That's the way it is at Christmas time, Joe. Sometimes there's just no snow. But in some localities, the land is blanketed with it. You know, the ideal coloring really, I think for Christmas. But in our minds, I actually, I think we can all picture a white Christmas.

[Catherine Crosby]

Say, why don't you sing that?

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, I fully intend to.

[Catherine Crosby]

In other words, you weren't doing all that build up to sing Moon Over Miami.

[Bing Crosby]

I wasn't? Oh, I really love this song.

[Catherine Crosby]

Well, now, who doesn't?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

I Dreaming of a white Christmas.

[Ken Carpenter]

Just.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten.

[Bing Crosby]

And children listen.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

To hear sleigh bells in the snow. I Dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write. May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmases be wise. Dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write. May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmases be wise.

[Ken Carpenter]

Ah, beautiful. Being beautiful, you sang it like you knew it.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, Ken, there's one. I don't really have to fake that one.

[Catherine Crosby]

If I may cut in here, Ken. I'd like to say that White Christmas is just about a standard Christmas carol by now.

[Ken Carpenter]

Certainly rate such status. Say, I wonder how White Christmas is selling.

[Catherine Crosby]

Oh, well, it's selling big at our house.

[Bing Crosby]

Okay, that's enough for the commercial on White Christmas. Serving Berlin will be very grateful, I'm sure.

[Ken Carpenter]

We'll be back with more of our seventh annual Christmas Sing with Bing. As soon as we've heard from all the lads at the locals across the nation. This is the CBS Radio Network. Here we are now back to the Christmas Sing with Bing and Edgar Bergen. Joe Stafford, Catherine Griffith Crosby, Charlie McCarthy, Paul Weston. The Norman Luboff Choir from London, the St. Michael's Choir. And yours truly, Ken Carpenter.

[Bing Crosby]

Merry, merry Christmas to all listening and to all of you assembled at home and at the fireside.

[Edgar Bergen]

Rejoice with us as we drag the yule into the great Hall.

[Catherine Crosby]

We are carol singers, maskers and mummers. Let us be gleeful, let us be gay. Let us be of good cheer and.

[Edgar Bergen]

Let us open to presents.

[Bing Crosby]

Let us be grateful and devout in appreciation of the traditional spirit of Christmas.

[Ken Carpenter]

You know, bang. That word tradition is getting to me a good deal on this program.

[Bing Crosby]

You're quite right, Ken. This is the seventh year that I've been singing on Christmas Eve for the insurance company of North America. Now that's tradition. Ah, yes, and Ina itself means a good deal in the way of tradition too. You know, they're the oldest, strongest stock fire and marine insurance company in America. Born in Philadelphia back in 1792. It's. It wasn't too long, I guess, after this country got underway. And personally, I find such a well established tradition mighty reassuring when it comes to such a Vital thing as insurance. So congratulations to the Insurance Company of North America and The more than 20,000 local independent agents and brokers who represent it. Long may they flourish. Along with the wonderful reputation for service that INA has gained for itself over the years. Well now, ladies and gentlemen, Joe Stafford's gonna take over here with another Christmas standard, the Christmas Song. You quite ready, Joe?

[Joe Stafford]

All I need's a small introduction from the orchestra. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

[Catherine Crosby]

Jack.

[Joe Stafford]

Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carol being sung by a and folks dressed up like Eskimos Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe Help to make the season bright Tiny tots with their eyes Eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight they know that San is on his way he's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleeve and every mother's child dad is gonna spy to see if reindeer really know how to fly and so I'm offering this simple phrase to kids from one to 90 although it's been said many times many ways Merry Christmas.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

To.

[Joe Stafford]

You.

[Bing Crosby]

Thank you, Joe. Thank you. It was lovely. Makes a wonderful gift for all of us, your rendition of this Christmas song. All done up in a big red ribbon with sprigs of holly and bright ornaments.

[Catherine Crosby]

I'm overwhelmed at your beautifully gift wrapped compliments. Your most cordial this evening being was.

[Bing Crosby]

A little wordy, wasn't it? It's a night for cordiality, Joe, and close fellowship and friends fondness for one another. Now to present our guest singers for this auspicious evening, the St. Michael's Choir from London, England.

[Catherine Crosby]

Oh, we have imported girls tonight.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, imported domestic, my dear. Taped right in jolly old England. You know me, nothing but the best.

[Catherine Crosby]

You are in an expansive mood this evening, aren't you?

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, I go all the way. Got carried away, you know, by Christmas, like everyone else. But now to Christmas Eve in London. London is bobbled, bangled and bedecked with Christmas decorations. The Thames reflects tinsel and lights of many colors. Well, almost all of London, except in the city. Down on Threadneedle street and Cornhill, all is darkness and silence. This is the financial district. In these cold, deserted canyons, warm lights glow from the windows ahead of us. Windows of an ancient edifice that is almost swallowed up by the big buildings. This is St. Michael's Church, whose choir, directed by Dr. Harold E. Darke, sings Ding dong merrily on high.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

To you my. May you beautifully rhyme your net in shiny ringles May you beautifully rhyme your he time song is singing sa.

[Bing Crosby]

Thank You. Thank you very much ladies and gentlemen. It was wonderful to have the privilege of hearing from you tonight.

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[Edgar Bergen]

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[Bing Crosby]

And our thanks to Dr. Dark for his organ accompaniment. Say, Edgar Bergen. Just a minute here. Could I have a word with you?

[Edgar Bergen]

You certainly can.

[Bing Crosby]

What's up? Well, it just occurs to me that you and I have something pretty much in common. You're. You're a new father this year.

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, yes, thank you for mentioning it, Bing. Yes, I am a new proud father this year. Stop taking bows, Bergen. Crosby's a new father every year. Now just take it easy, Charlie. I'm not going to make a slip tonight. Don't worry about that. I wish every night were Christmas Eve. Oh, I couldn't stand the strain. I'd crack up sooner or later. You know, next year, Bing, maybe we could have some of the new children on the show. I could bring along my son Chris to gurgle and coo. And you could bring your new son Nathaniel to make some sounds and gleeful utterances. You suppose? Yeah. Now what? Now wouldn't that make some wonderful duet?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Gee.

[Catherine Crosby]

Well, Bing, I don't know about Nathaniel, but certainly Mary Frances and Tex would be ready for an appearance next year.

[Bing Crosby]

You're brave.

[Catherine Crosby]

I think they could get up a carol, don't you think?

[Bing Crosby]

I don't know.

[Edgar Bergen]

Kids, Kids. Why do we need more kids on this Show.

[Catherine Crosby]

You're not jealous of other children, are you, Charlie?

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, no, Mrs. Crosby. There's not a jealous bone in my body. Now just a moment, Charles. If I recall correctly, you used to be quite jealous of your sister, Candy. Me, Jealous? You know, Bing, back when my little daughter Candy was about nine years old, I had a terrible time with Charlie.

[Bing Crosby]

No, he was jealous of Candy.

[Edgar Bergen]

You wouldn't believe it. I remember that for her ninth birthday, I promised her she could come on my radio show with me.

[Bing Crosby]

And Charlie flipped.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yes, he was no help to her, that's for sure. I asked her to learn that wonderful Christmas poem, the Night Before Christmas. And since Charlie was so upset about it, I told him he could learn it too. And he and Candy could recite it. And in front of the audience.

[Bing Crosby]

Well, it was very understanding, Edgar.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yes, it was more than that, Bing. With Charlie, it was self defense. But I'll never forget what happened when Candy and Charlie finally stood up in front of that vast audience on Christmas Eve in 1955.

[Ken Carpenter]

Guys, I wish I could hear it.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, you can can it. You can indeed. This is Christmas. Miracles are yours for the asking.

[Edgar Bergen]

On this night of nights, I need an audience being.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, you'll have one, Edgar. The same one, in fact, that you had then. Oh, good.

[Edgar Bergen]

And stage with lights.

[Catherine Crosby]

Yeah.

[Ken Carpenter]

Look, Bing, I can almost see it.

[Bing Crosby]

You can see it, Ken. Just use your imagination and listen very carefully to A Christmas Eve in 1955.

[Edgar Bergen]

Charlie and Candy. Remember I asked both of you to learn that wonderful poem, the Night Before Christmas? And Charlie, did you memorize it? Well, I said yeah. Yes. Part of it.

[Bing Crosby]

Part of it.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yes. I've been sick a good deal, but I worked on it. Yes, I see.

[Bing Crosby]

Which part? The title. Oh, the title.

[Catherine Crosby]

Yes, Daddy, I studied hard and memorized the whole thing.

[Edgar Bergen]

Why don't you get lost? Now, wait. So you memorize the whole poem, Candy?

[Bing Crosby]

Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

Now, she may be young, but she's way beyond her years and intelligence.

[Catherine Crosby]

Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

I hate middle aged kids.

[Bing Crosby]

Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

I'll tell you, children, I'm going to give you each a very wonderful present if you will recite the poem right now on this program.

[Bing Crosby]

Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

And you can take alternate lines. I think that will be interesting. You start it, Candy. Oh, of course.

[Catherine Crosby]

All right. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yes.

[Bing Crosby]

Charlie.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Huh?

[Bing Crosby]

Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

What? Oh, there's more. Yes. Hey, pal.

[Bing Crosby]

Hey, buddy.

[Edgar Bergen]

Hey, kiddo, what's the next line?

[Catherine Crosby]

Not a creature was stirring.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yeah, I got it.

[Catherine Crosby]

I got it.

[Edgar Bergen]

Not a creature was stirring. Not even a louse nor A mouse?

[Catherine Crosby]

Andy, my dear, the stockings were hung by the chimney with care and the.

[Edgar Bergen]

Lean eater room could stand some fresh air. No.

[Ken Carpenter]

No.

[Edgar Bergen]

In hopes that Saint. Saint. Saint who? Saint Vitus? No, no. Saint Bernard? No. Saint Paul?

[Bing Crosby]

No.

[Edgar Bergen]

Minneapolis? No. I'm on the wrong track.

[Bing Crosby]

You certainly are.

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, I tried. Gee whiz. Continue.

[Catherine Crosby]

The children were nestled all snug in.

[Edgar Bergen]

Their bed and shoot if you must, his old gray head.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

No.

[Edgar Bergen]

Please, Charlie, please think of me. Oh, bald head.

[Catherine Crosby]

No.

[Edgar Bergen]

Now, Charlie, you know the part about Santa Claus where he rides through the sky? Oh, yeah, yeah. He flies through the air with the greatest of these. The jolly fat man with the red dvd. That is completely wrong. Well, few of us are perfect.

[Bing Crosby]

Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

Candy, will you help him out?

[Catherine Crosby]

When out on the lawn There arose such a clatter I sprung from my bed to see what was the matter.

[Edgar Bergen]

I tore open the shutter and threw up the sash. And now comes the reindeer. What about the reindeer? Yeah, what about them? Yeah, what were their names?

[Catherine Crosby]

There were Dancer and Prancer.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yeah, Dancer, Prancer, Dandruff and Blintzes.

[Bing Crosby]

No, no.

[Edgar Bergen]

Thunder and Lightning.

[Catherine Crosby]

No.

[Edgar Bergen]

What did Santa say? You know, on Dancer.

[Bing Crosby]

On Prancer.

[Catherine Crosby]

Oh, yeah. On Dancer. On Prancer. And what do you know? Prancer came in and paid 220 to show.

[Bing Crosby]

Candy.

[Edgar Bergen]

Not my little Candy. I taught her that.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

You taught her that. Yes, that. Well, it'd been better if you'd spent a little more time learning the poem instead. Don't you get it, Bergen? We both know the darn thing. Oh, you know it?

[Catherine Crosby]

We were only teasing you, Daddy.

[Bing Crosby]

I see.

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, you two are always thinking of some monkey business. Yeah, we're busy.

[Bing Crosby]

Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

You should have greater respect for your father. Why?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Why?

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, I've been given a very rare talent. You have?

[Bing Crosby]

Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

Why do you hide it? No, I don't. I. I am a great ventriloquist.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Oh, yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

I am one of the few people in the world who can throw their voices. You see, I can throw my voice upstairs. I can throw my voice under the.

[Bing Crosby]

Stage if I wish.

[Edgar Bergen]

Is that sounds good.

[Catherine Crosby]

You mean like this? Daddy? Hello, Joe? You down there? What do you want? Candy?

[Edgar Bergen]

Oh, no, not you, Jo.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Ah, yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

That brings back a lot of memories.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Yes.

[Bing Crosby]

Memories of the time when everyone in America planned their Sunday afternoon around Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. That was a warm experience, Edgar, and thank you for bringing it to us. Now, if I may, I'll join the Norman Luboff Choir and Paul Weston in the orchestra in Jingle bells.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride, ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O' er the fields we go laughing all away Bells and bobtail rings making spirits bright what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight hey. Jingle bells, bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh hey. Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bell Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

[Edgar Bergen]

Wow.

[Ken Carpenter]

Bang. That was real great.

[Edgar Bergen]

I'll tell you.

[Ken Carpenter]

I'll bet kids throughout our whole vast audience love that.

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, just the children.

[Ken Carpenter]

I mean, the grown up children. Like us too.

[Bing Crosby]

You mean everybody enjoyed it? Is that it, Ken?

[Ken Carpenter]

Well, yes, Bing, if you insist.

[Bing Crosby]

I do indeed. You know how touchy I am about Jingle Bells. I. I think everybody ought to like that.

[Ken Carpenter]

Oh, come on now, Bing. You don't fool me for a second.

[Bing Crosby]

I don't?

[Edgar Bergen]

No.

[Ken Carpenter]

You like to act touchy and petulant sometimes.

[Bing Crosby]

Petulant?

[Ken Carpenter]

Yeah. But even without the white beard, you're a Santa Claus at heart.

[Bing Crosby]

You found me out.

[Ken Carpenter]

Yes, sir. Come to think of it, there are plenty of other Santa Clauses. But you have to know how to recognize them. Usually they don't sport white beards either. They almost never sport a red suit. And they work almost all the time, not just Christmas Eve.

[Bing Crosby]

That's interesting, Ken. How many would you say there were at last count?

[Ken Carpenter]

I should say upwards of 20,000.

[Bing Crosby]

A goodly company. I might say very goodly.

[Ken Carpenter]

They're the independent agents and brokers who represent INA and can usually be spotted by that big letter I posted in the windows or walls of their offices. Your neighbors who provide insurance protection in your community. You know, this is really their program. And a very nice Christmas gesture, if I may say so.

[Catherine Crosby]

Yes, and very Santa Clause.

[Ken Carpenter]

Ish. Too true, Joe. And they have the same amazing capacity as Santa Claus for getting there when they're needed and wanted.

[Catherine Crosby]

Did it come down the chimney?

[Ken Carpenter]

Well, no, not usually. They can pop in the door just as quickly.

[Catherine Crosby]

I guess that's just as good.

[Ken Carpenter]

That sure is. Joe, how many families do you suppose are waiting for Santa Claus tonight?

[Catherine Crosby]

Oh my goodness, I have no idea.

[Ken Carpenter]

Me either. And in the same way, it would be impossible to guess how many families this evening are having a happier Christmas simply because sometime during the past year an INA agent exactly the same as Santa Claus came around at the right time.

[Catherine Crosby]

I know a lot of people out my way who couldn't agree more. Especially after that fire last month.

[Ken Carpenter]

You can always depend on an INA agent to come a running when you need him. He may not arrive on a reindeer sled, but he'll be there and quick to help you any way he can.

[Bing Crosby]

Wise words, Ken. Very sage. But now, according to my watch, time's drawn to a close. One more Christmas Eve added to our long list of get togethers friends. So will you all join me on our closing selection? And to me it's the most fitting song of all to celebrate the festival of the birth of Christ.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Silent night Holy night All is come all is bright Round yond Virgin Mother and child Holy innocent so tender and.

[Bing Crosby]

Mild.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Sleep in heaven Heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Sight and night Holy night Shall shepherds quake at the sun Glory spring from heaven O go heavenly W Singh. Christ the Savior is born.

[Catherine Crosby]

Christ.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

The Savior is.

[Bing Crosby]

Edgar. Like to thank you for dropping by to join us tonight on this seventh Christmas Sing.

[Edgar Bergen]

It was very pleasant being and thanks.

[Bing Crosby]

To all you nice friends and neighbors for dropping in to help us enjoy our annual sing. It's our way of wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas on behalf of the more than 20,000 agents and brokers who represent the Insurance Company of North America. From them, from Edgar, Joe, Catherine, Paul Weston, Norman Luboff, Rosemary Clooney, who I'm sure is with a sincere spirit. All the lads and lassies in the choir and the orchestra and from yours truly, Bing Crosby. The best of everything tomorrow and in the new year. Now just one last minute thought in closing, one of the. Well, one of the Christmas quotes of the year I think comes from the London Daily Express. There's so little magic in the world. Let us encourage it in our children just as long as we can.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Happy holiday. Happy holiday. All the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish come true.

[Ken Carpenter]

We hope you enjoyed this seventh annual Christmas Sing with Bing and that you all have the merriest Christmas yet. Until next year. This is Ken Carpenter saying a Christmas Sing came to you from Hollywood and London, England. Written and produced by Sam Pierce and Bill Morrow, directed by Myrtle Mackenzie and has been presented over the combined facilities of the CBS Radio Network and the Dominion Network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and will be broadcast over the Armed Forces Radio Network and the Voice of America.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Happy holiday to you.

[Edgar Bergen]

Sa.

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