Christmas Sing With Bing 61-12-24 07 1st Song - Joy To The World

Summary

Podcast Summary: Christmas Sing With Bing (Aired 61-12-24)

Podcast: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Episode: Christmas Sing With Bing 61-12-24 07: 1st Song – Joy to the World
Date: December 8, 2025 (re-broadcast)

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Overview

This festive radio special, presented by Bing Crosby and friends, celebrates the magic and tradition of Christmas through beloved carols and lighthearted conversation. Recorded on Christmas Eve as part of a long-running series, the program features spirited music, nostalgic family moments, and warm banter among legendary guests including Bing Crosby, Ken Carpenter, Jo Stafford, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Kathryn Crosby, Paul Weston, and the Norman Luboff Choir. Listeners are encouraged to join in the singalong from their own homes, fostering a sense of community and holiday cheer.

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Key Discussion Points & Musical Highlights

Setting the Stage for Christmas (00:17–02:15)

• Opening Remarks: Bing Crosby and announcer Ken Carpenter welcome listeners, noting that Christmas is for "children, grown-ups, dogs, cats, even our parakeets."

  “Christmas is for everybody. In fact, Christmas is for all.”
  — Bing Crosby (01:30)

• The event is described as INA’s (Insurance Company of North America) seventh annual Christmas singalong.

• The Norman Luboff Choir opens with Happy Holiday (00:53), establishing a joyful tone.

Carol Singing and Festive Banter (02:15–04:55)

• Joy to the World: The first carol, led by Bing Crosby and the Norman Luboff Choir.

  “Let’s launch the first carol before we lose our enthusiasm. Joy to the world, all you carolers out there now.”
  — Bing Crosby (02:15)

• Bing and Ken joke about the rejuvenating magic of Christmas, claiming everyone is a child for the night.

• Bing and Ken reminisce about past Christmases and the show’s tradition.

Welcoming Guests (04:55–06:47)

• Meet the Carolers: Jo Stafford, Edgar Bergen, and his puppet Charlie McCarthy join the party, with Katherine (Kathryn) Crosby entering next.
• Touching moment as Jo Stafford sends get-well wishes to Rosemary Clooney, who is absent due to illness.
• Light-hearted rivalry and jokes between Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy amuse Bing and the audience.

Christmas Songs & Scenes (06:47–11:42)

• Winter Wonderland: Sung by Jo Stafford, with playful interjections by the cast.
• Conversation about differences in Christmas celebrations, especially the lack of snow in Hollywood, leads to:
• Deck the Halls: Another classic carol performed with energy by the group.

Holiday Traditions and Organization (11:42–14:44)

• Playful dialogue about holiday shopping chaos and the virtues of being “organized” or “disorganized” at Christmas.

  “Ah yes, it’s panic and plum pudding.”
  — Kathryn Crosby (14:06) “It’s chaos and candy cane turmoil and turkey.”
  — Charlie McCarthy (14:09)

• Ken Carpenter discusses INA’s insurance “package” policies, using Christmas as a metaphor.

Songs for Children & the Young at Heart (14:44–19:10)

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Dedicated to newly arrived children that year; Bing and Kathryn Crosby duet.

• Bing encourages listeners of all ages to join in:

  “I really hope that you’re getting into the spirit of this Christmas Sing. … Singing is a lot more fun than you’ll ever know. Unless you give it a whirl sometimes.”
  — Bing Crosby (16:42)

• The First Noel: Another singalong moment, inviting listeners to hum or tap along if they don’t know the words.

Christmas Hits Medley (19:10–26:28)

• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town / Silver Bells / Here Comes Santa Claus: Bing Crosby and Jo Stafford lead the choir in a medley of modern Christmas favorites, engaging in playful banter as reindeer.
• White Christmas—perhaps Bing’s most famous holiday song—is performed with heartfelt nostalgia.

  “May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmases be white.”
  — Bing Crosby, singing (24:51)

Traditions and Reflections (26:53–31:17)

• Praise for INA’s tradition, with a historical note on its founding in 1792.
• Bing introduces the imported St. Michael’s Choir from London, England, noting the blending of old and new Christmas traditions.
• Ding Dong Merrily on High: Sung by the St. Michael’s Choir, London.

Memorable Anecdotes & Humor (34:11–41:09)

• Edgar Bergen discusses being a new father, prompting Charlie McCarthy’s classic wisecracks.

  “Crosby’s a new father every year.”
  — Charlie McCarthy (34:36)

• Edgar shares a heartwarming, comical memory of Charlie’s jealousy over Edgar’s daughter, Candy, and their attempt to recite “The Night Before Christmas” with humorous improvisation.

• The segment exemplifies the blend of family memories, comedy, and warmth that define the program.

  “Don’t you get it, Bergen? We both know the darn thing.”
  — Charlie McCarthy (40:02)

Closing and Farewell Songs (41:09–48:08)

• Jingle Bells: Performed with energy, meant for the enjoyment of “grown-up children,” not just kids.
• Reflections on the role of community helpers and “Santa Clauses” in everyday life (INA agents).
• Silent Night: The classic carol closes the show, with the choir and hosts inviting all listeners to join in.

  “Time’s drawn to a close. One more Christmas Eve added to our long list of get-togethers...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.”
  — Bing Crosby (45:02)

Parting Words (47:15–48:08)

• Bing thanks all guests and listeners, sending warm holiday wishes.

  “From Edgar, Joe, Catherine, Paul Weston, Norman Luboff, Rosemary Clooney...from yours truly, Bing Crosby, the best of everything tomorrow and in the new year.”
  — Bing Crosby (47:21)

• He ends by 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 (47:58)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

On Christmas Spirit:

“Christmas time is a great rejuvenator, isn’t it?” — Bing Crosby (01:22)
“All of God’s children are basking in the benefits of the season.” — Ken Carpenter (01:44)

On Family Christmas Traditions:

“It’s chaos and candy cane turmoil and turkey.” — Charlie McCarthy (14:09)

On the Community of Listeners:

“Singing is a lot more fun than you’ll ever know. Unless you give it a whirl sometimes.” — Bing Crosby (16:42)
“We all miss you.” (To Rosemary Clooney, absent) — Bing Crosby (05:10)

On Holiday Organization:

“Christmas is something that never gets done until it’s done.” — Bing Crosby (11:57)

On Tradition and Legacy:

“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 (27:32)

On Magic of Christmas:

“There’s so little magic in the world. Let us encourage it in our children just as long as we can.” — Bing Crosby quoting London Daily Express (47:58)

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Timeline of Major Segments

| Time | Segment/Event | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 00:17 | Official welcome; description of show’s purpose | | 00:53 | Opening carol: “Happy Holiday” | | 02:15 | “Joy to the World” led by Bing and choir | | 04:55 | Arrival of guests and greetings | | 06:47 | Jo Stafford sings “Winter Wonderland” | | 10:36 | “Deck the Halls” singalong | | 14:44 | “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” | | 16:42 | Bing’s invitation for listeners to join in the singing | | 17:21 | “The First Noel” | | 19:10 | Medley: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” etc. | | 23:42 | “White Christmas” | | 27:06 | Praise for tradition and introduction of St. Michael’s Choir| | 28:47 | Jo Stafford sings “The Christmas Song” | | 31:17 | “Ding Dong Merrily On High” by St. Michael’s Choir | | 34:11 | Comedy routine: “The Night Before Christmas” recitation | | 41:31 | “Jingle Bells” | | 45:23 | “Silent Night” and closing segment | | 47:15 | Bing’s final words and holiday wishes |

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Tone & Style

The episode exudes a nostalgic, cozy, and familial atmosphere, rich in classic mid-century banter and sentiment. Bing Crosby’s laid-back charm anchors the cast’s lighthearted jokes and gentle ribbing, all the while fostering a sense of warmth and togetherness among guests and listeners. The episode interweaves humor, sentiment, and musical excellence, celebrating the timeless traditions and simple joys of Christmas.

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For Those Who Haven’t Listened

This is a quintessential holiday radio special, evocative of a bygone era when families gathered around the radio for music, laughter, and stories. Perfect for fans of classic American music, old-time radio, or anyone looking to experience the warmth, camaraderie, and magic of Christmas through song and storytelling.

Recommended Highlights:

• “Joy to the World” kickoff (02:15)
• The comedic exchange between Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy (06:10, 34:11)
• Bing and Jo Stafford’s Christmas hits medley (19:10)
• “White Christmas” for pure nostalgia (23:42)
• The humorous retelling of “The Night Before Christmas” (36:38)
• Soulful closing with “Silent Night” (45:23)

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“There’s so little magic in the world. Let us encourage it in our children just as long as we can.” — Bing Crosby (47:58)

Merry Christmas from the cast of Christmas Sing with Bing!

Transcript

[Bing Crosby]

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[Charlie McCarthy]

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[Bing Crosby]

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[Ken Carpenter]

I did say everyone.

[Bing Crosby]

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[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 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.

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Ken Carpenter]

Oh, Bing, 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, may 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. Oh, yes, Ken.

[Bing Crosby]

But look back, think back. You 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?

[Ken Carpenter]

Oh, definitely. 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.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Joy to the world.

[Bing Crosby]

And if you don't mind, I'll take the solo part. I like to grab one. You Know while I'm still fresh.

[Edgar Bergen]

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.

Let every heart prepare him room and heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing and heaven and heaven and nature sing.

[Bing Crosby]

Alright, everybody, now in the family key, please.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Joy to the world the Savior reigns Let me their songs and more.

[Ken Carpenter]

What.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Fields and floods Rock, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy the sounding joy Sounding joy, the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy.

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

[Ken Carpenter]

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.

[Ken Carpenter]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Yes, it's a night of friendship and warmth and 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 as Joe Stafford.

[Jo Stafford]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Merry Christmas.

[Ken Carpenter]

Merry Christmas, Joe.

[Jo Stafford]

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.

[Edgar Bergen]

And next to arrive, I am Edgar Bergen, also a caroler.

[Bing Crosby]

Well then, enter Edgar Bergen.

[Edgar Bergen]

I am a caroler. 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 caroler too?

[Charlie McCarthy]

You darn tootin. I'm a caroler. I'm a tenor.

[Edgar Bergen]

Oh, Charlie, I think you're a soprano.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

No.

[Bing Crosby]

No beefs tonight, huh, Charlie?

[Charlie McCarthy]

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.

[Edgar Bergen]

Now, Charlie, you know that Santa left you something last year.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yes, he did.

[Edgar Bergen]

What?

[Charlie McCarthy]

He left me. He could have blown through the keyhole. A swallow could have dropped it off on his way to Capistrano.

[Edgar Bergen]

Oh, Charlie.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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 Katherine Crosby, isn't it?

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Well, move in. Carol or Catherine.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Say, she's cute.

[Edgar Bergen]

Charlie, that's Bing's wife.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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.

[Edgar Bergen]

Not getting a present from me.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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. Jo Stafford. Joe, take the solo part. Now it's your turn.

[Jo Stafford]

Thanks, Bing. And the song is Winter Wonderland.

[Paul Weston]

Sleigh bells ring.

In the lane Snow is glistening.

[Charlie McCarthy]

A.

[Paul Weston]

Beautiful sight where happy delight.

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 wither Wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman.

Then pretend that he is passing round.

He'Ll say, are you married? We'll say, no, man, but you can do the job when you're in town.

Later on we'll conspire.

As we dream by the fire.

To face unafraid the plans that we made Walking in a winter wonderland.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

In the meadow we can build a snowman.

Then pretend that he is parson Brown.

He'Ll say, I am married we'll say, no, man.

But you can do the job when you're in town.

Later on.

[Paul Weston]

We'Ll conspire.

[Kathryn Crosby]

As we.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Dream.

By the.

[Paul Weston]

To face unafraid the.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Plans that we made.

Walking in a wonderland.

Great.

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Jo Stafford]

Thanks again, Bing.

[Ken Carpenter]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Really sad? Yeah.

[Ken Carpenter]

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.

[Jo Stafford]

Oh, 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 back wood swimming hole in midsummer.

[Jo Stafford]

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 holly Fala 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 la to the ancient Yutai carol.

Hail the new Ye lads and lasses.

Sing, rejoice all together FA la la la la la la la la Heedless of the wind and weather La la la la la la la la la.

Ah, 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, Binge?

[Kathryn 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.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Why is that, Carpenter? Do INA agents get tied up all the time?

[Edgar Bergen]

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.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Well, it's home to me.

[Ken Carpenter]

Exactly, Charlie. 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 health, car and life.

[Charlie McCarthy]

I'll buy that carpenter. Or at least Bergen will buy.

[Edgar Bergen]

What, Charlie?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Some of that nice INA package insurance. You can put it in my stocking for Christmas, Dad.

[Edgar Bergen]

You like that, would you, Charlie?

[Charlie McCarthy]

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

[Bing Crosby]

That's a big order. Is anybody capable of taking care of Charlie, I and A or anybody else?

[Charlie McCarthy]

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.

[Jo Stafford]

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.

[Kathryn Crosby]

So do I. 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.

[Kathryn 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.

[Kathryn Crosby]

Ah, yes, it's panic and plum pudding.

[Charlie McCarthy]

It's chaos and candy cane turmoil and turkey.

[Jo Stafford]

But we love it.

[Bing Crosby]

Mm.

[Ken Carpenter]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Well, we gotta have a little fun, don't we? We gotta live. Now, while Mrs. Crosby's right beside me here at the mic, I think it's sort of a propitious time to join her in a song that while 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.

[Paul Weston]

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.

[Paul Weston]

Reindeer had a very shiny nose.

And.

[Kathryn Crosby]

If you ever saw it you would even say it glowed out of 60.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Water all of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names they never let poor Rudolph join in any.

[Paul Weston]

Reindeer games Then one Foggy Christmas Eve.

[Kathryn Crosby]

Santa came to say Hey, I say.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

There, Rudolph Rudy with your nose so brass how about guiding my slave then? How the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, you go down in history.

[Kathryn Crosby]

Ever since that Christmas Eve Children always.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Say Rudolph, with your nose so bright Please guide Santa's way tonight. That's why the children love him and they holler out with glee.

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, you go down in his story.

[Bing Crosby]

That was very nice, Catherine. Very handy.

[Kathryn 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. Sing. 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 as you know how. Gang, singing is a lot more fun than you'll ever know. Unless. Unless you give it a whirl sometimes. So come on now. Join me in the first Noel. If you don't know the words well, hum a little, tap your feet. Or gee whiz, do something. You ready?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

The first Noel the angel did say 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 Nowhere, nowhere, 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 nowhere.

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?

[Jo Stafford]

I'm with you, Bing.

[Bing Crosby]

Then we're off. We're off like Santa's reindeer.

[Jo Stafford]

Crack the whip ball.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Thank you, dear.

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Well, away we go.

[Jo Stafford]

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? And you can decorate me as I sing.

[Jo Stafford]

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

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

You better watch out but you better.

[Bing Crosby]

Not cry Better not pout.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town.

[Paul Weston]

He'S making a list, checking it twice Gonna find out who's.

[Jo Stafford]

Naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming.

[Paul Weston]

To town.

[Bing Crosby]

He sees you when you're.

[Paul Weston]

Sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been battered good so.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Be good for goodness sake. Oh, you better watch out, you better.

[Paul Weston]

Not cry, you better not part I'm.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town.

[Paul Weston]

Silver bells, Silver bells City Busy sidewalks, Busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style in the air there's a feeling of Christmas.

Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile and on every street corner you.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Hear.

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

[Bing Crosby]

City.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Ring a ling, ring a ling.

[Paul Weston]

Hear them ring, hear them rain soon.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

It will be Christmas day.

Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane Fixin and Blitzen in all his reindeer pulling.

[Paul Weston]

On the rain Bells are ringing, children singing all is merry and bright Hang.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Your stockings and say your pray Santa Claus comes tonight Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus way He got a bag filled with toys for the boys and girls.

[Paul Weston]

Again Here the sleepers jingle jangle what.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

A beautiful sight Jump in bed, cover up your head Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

[Bing Crosby]

That was jolly, Joel. Real jolly.

[Jo Stafford]

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, Dancer. That is, just for the moment. You know what I mean?

[Jo Stafford]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Prancer.

[Jo Stafford]

Hmm. Glad to know you, Prancer.

[Bing Crosby]

I'll see you around, Dancer.

[Jo Stafford]

I'll tell you one thing. 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.

[Jo Stafford]

Say, why don't you sing that?

[Bing Crosby]

Oh, I fully intend to.

[Jo Stafford]

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

[Bing Crosby]

Miami.

Tennessee twist either. Oh, I really love this song.

[Jo Stafford]

Well, now, who doesn't?

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

I.

Dreaming.

Of a white.

Christmas.

[Bing Crosby]

Just.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Like the ones I used to know.

Where the treetops glisten.

And children listen.

To hear.

Sleigh bells in the snow.

[Bing Crosby]

I.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Dreaming of the wild.

Christmas.

[Bing Crosby]

With.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Every Christmas card I rise.

May your days.

Be merry and bright.

And may all.

Your for Christmas and be wise.

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.

[Kathryn 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.

[Kathryn Crosby]

Well, it's selling big at our house.

[Bing Crosby]

Okay, that's enough for the commercial on White Christmas. Irving 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, Kathryn 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 to all of you assembled at home and at the fireside.

[Edgar Bergen]

Rejoice with us as we drag the yule log into the great hall.

[Kathryn Crosby]

We are carol singers, maskers and mummers.

[Jo Stafford]

Let us be gleeful, let us be gay. Let us be of good cheer and.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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 mean 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, which 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?

[Jo Stafford]

All I need's a small introduction from the orchest.

[Paul Weston]

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

Jack Frost nipping at your nose.

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir.

Folks dressed up like Eskimos.

Everybody knows A turkey and some mistletoe.

Help to make the season bright.

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight.

They know that sa.

On his way.

He'S loaded lots of toys and goodies on his slope.

And every mother's child is gonna spy.

To see if reindeer really know how to fl.

And so I'm offering this simple phrase.

To kids from 1 to 92.

Although it's been said many times many ways.

Merry Christmas.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

To.

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.

[Jo Stafford]

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

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Kathryn Crosby]

Oh, we have imported carols tonight.

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Kathryn 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 decoration. 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 building. This is St. Michael's Church, whose choir, directed by Dr. Harold E. Darke, sings Ding Dong merrily on high.

[Paul Weston]

Your mat in chines.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

May you beautifully rhyme. Your E time song is singing.

[Edgar Bergen]

Thank you.

[Bing Crosby]

Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. It was wonderful to have the privilege of hearing from you to. 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. What's up?

[Bing Crosby]

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.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Stop taking bows, Bergen. Crosby's a new father every year.

[Edgar Bergen]

Now just take it easy, Charlie.

[Charlie McCarthy]

I'm not going to make a slip Tonight? Don't worry about that.

[Edgar Bergen]

I wish every night were Christmas Eve.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Oh, I couldn't stand the strain. I'd crack up sooner or later.

[Edgar Bergen]

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?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yeah. Now what? Now, wouldn't that make some wonderful duet?

[Bing Crosby]

Gee.

[Kathryn 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.

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Bing Crosby]

I don't know.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Kids. Kids. Why do we need more kids on this show?

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Charlie McCarthy]

Well, no, Mrs. Crosby. There's not a jealous bone in my body.

[Edgar Bergen]

Now, just a moment, Charlie. If I recall correctly, you used to be quite jealous of your sister, Candy.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Me?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Jealous?

[Edgar Bergen]

You know, being 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.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

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 in front of the audience.

[Bing Crosby]

That 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]

Gosh, I wish I could hear it.

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Edgar Bergen]

On this night of nights, I'd need an audience, Bing.

[Bing Crosby]

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

[Edgar Bergen]

All the good and stage with lights.

[Bing 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?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Well, I did, yes. Part of it.

[Edgar Bergen]

Part of it?

[Charlie McCarthy]

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

[Edgar Bergen]

Yes, I. Which part?

[Charlie McCarthy]

The title.

[Edgar Bergen]

Oh, the title.

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Charlie McCarthy]

Why don't you get lost.

[Edgar Bergen]

Now, wait a minute. So you memorize the whole poem, Candy. Well, now, she may be young, but she's way beyond her years in intelligence.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yeah. I hate middle aged kids. Yeah.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

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 would be interesting. You started, Candy?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Oh, of course.

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

Charlie.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Huh?

[Bing Crosby]

Yeah.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Oh, there's more. Yes.

Hey, pal. Hey, buddy. Hey, kiddo. What's it. Next line.

[Kathryn Crosby]

Not a creature was stirring.

[Charlie McCarthy]

I got it.

[Ken Carpenter]

I got it.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Charlie McCarthy]

Leave knee de room could stand some fresh air.

[Edgar Bergen]

No. In hopes that saint. Saint Who?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Saint Vitus?

[Edgar Bergen]

No. No.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Saint Bernard?

[Edgar Bergen]

No.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Saint Paul?

[Bing Crosby]

No.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Minneapolis?

[Edgar Bergen]

No.

[Charlie McCarthy]

I'm on the wrong track.

[Bing Crosby]

You certainly are.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Well, I try. Gee whiz.

[Edgar Bergen]

Continue.

[Kathryn Crosby]

The children were nestled all snug in.

[Charlie McCarthy]

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

[Edgar Bergen]

No.

Please, Charlie, think of me.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Oh, bald head.

[Edgar Bergen]

No.

Now, Charlie, you know the part about Santa Claus where he rides through the sky?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Oh, yeah. Yeah. He flies through the air with the greatest of these. The jolly fat man with the red dvd.

[Edgar Bergen]

That is completely wrong.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Well, few of us are perfect.

[Bing Crosby]

Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

Candy, will you help him out?

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Charlie McCarthy]

I tore open the shutter and threw up the sash.

[Edgar Bergen]

And now comes the reindeer. What about the reindeer?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yeah, what about them? Yeah, what were their names?

[Kathryn Crosby]

There were Dancer and Prancer.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yeah. Dancer, Prancer, Dandruff and Blintzes.

[Edgar Bergen]

No, no.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Thunder and lightning.

[Edgar Bergen]

No. What did Sandra say? You know, on Dancer. On Prancer.

[Kathryn 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.

[Charlie McCarthy]

I taught her that. Yeah.

[Edgar Bergen]

You taught her that.

[Bing Crosby]

Yes. Yes.

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, it'd been better if you'd spent a little more time learning the poem instead.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Don't you get it, Bergen? We both know the darn thing.

[Edgar Bergen]

Oh, you know it?

[Kathryn Crosby]

We were only teasing you, Daddy.

[Bing Crosby]

I see.

[Edgar Bergen]

Well, you two are always thinking of some monkey business.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Yeah, we're busy.

[Edgar Bergen]

Yeah. You should have greater respect for your father.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Why?

[Edgar Bergen]

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

[Charlie McCarthy]

You have?

[Bing Crosby]

Yes.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Why do you hide it.

[Edgar Bergen]

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 stage if I wish.

[Charlie McCarthy]

Is that so?

[Ken Carpenter]

Yes.

[Kathryn Crosby]

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

[Paul Weston]

Candy?

[Charlie McCarthy]

Oh, no, not you.

[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 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 bobtails ring Making spirits bright what fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight hey. Jingle 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.

Ah. 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 In a one horse open sleep slay.

[Ken Carpenter]

Wow. Bing, 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?

[Kathryn Crosby]

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.

[Norman Luboff Choir / Chorus]

Yes, sir.

[Ken Carpenter]

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.

[Ken Carpenter]

Very goodly. 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.

[Jo Stafford]

Yes, and very Santa Claus.

[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.

[Jo Stafford]

Did it come down the chimney?

[Ken Carpenter]

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

[Jo Stafford]

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?

[Jo Stafford]

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.

[Jo Stafford]

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, well, 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 calm all is bread.

Round yon virgin Mother and child.

Holy infant so tender and mild.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night.

Holy night.

Shepherds quake.

At the sight.

Glory stream From heaven above.

Heavenly H.

Christ the Savior is born.

Christ.

The Savior is born.

[Bing Crosby]

Edgar, I'd like to thank you for dropping by to join us tonight on this session. 7th Christmas Sing.

[Edgar Bergen]

It was very pleasant. Bing.

[Bing Crosby]

And thanks 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 us in spirit. All the lads and lassies in the choir and the orchestra 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.

While the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish.

[Ken Carpenter]

Come true 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 that 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.

Sa.