Cinnamon Bear 37 -12-10 13 The Wintergreen Witch

Summary

Podcast Summary:

Harold's Old Time Radio – The Cinnamon Bear #37: "The Wintergreen Witch"
Air Date: December 15, 2025
Host: Harolds Old Time Radio
Episode Description:
A classic serialized children’s radio adventure from the golden age, following Judy, Jimmy, the Cinnamon Bear, and their friends as they seek the magical Silver Star for their Christmas tree—a magical quest filled with whimsical characters, perils, and clever twists. In this episode, the group confronts the Wintergreen Witch in hopes of reclaiming the stolen star.

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Episode Overview

This episode is a pivotal chapter in the Cinnamon Bear saga. Jimmy, Judy, Crazy Quilt Dragon, and the Cinnamon Bear—accompanied by their gentle giant friend Fifo—make a daring attempt to retrieve the magical Silver Star from the powerful and unpredictable Wintergreen Witch. The adventure is filled with magical mishaps, clever escapes, and a twist ending that leaves our heroes with a new dilemma.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Developments

1. The Whistle Mishap & Fifo's Rescue

[02:08–05:49]

• The group remains lost in the Magic Forest after Crazy Quilt accidentally swallows the whistle meant to summon Fifo the Giant.
• Every time Crazy Quilt gets the hiccups, the whistle sounds, eventually summoning Fifo by accident.
  • Quote:

    Judy: "Now we'll just have to walk and walk and maybe we'll never be able to get out of this old forest." (02:50)

  • Memorable moment:

    Cinnamon Bear: "He's got the hiccups. And every time he hiccups, it blows the whistle." (02:59)

• Fifo arrives, amused, and retrieves the whistle from Crazy Quilt with a gentle pat on the back, then offers the group a ride back to the witch's house.
  • Quote:

    Fifo the Gentle Giant: "I'd be glad to. Only I'm sorry to see you leave the Magic Forest. It's awful lonesome here. Maybe you can come back and see me again, huh?" (04:47)

• The team says a bittersweet goodbye to Fifo after a rapid, giant-sized walk.

2. Confrontation With the Wintergreen Witch

[05:55–10:15]

• The party sneaks into the witch's house, only to be caught by the Wintergreen Witch, who proves as formidable as her reputation.
  • Quote:

    Wintergreen Witch: "Thought I wasn't here, eh?" (06:56)

• She demonstrates her magical prowess by literally making it "rain cats and dogs."
  • Memorable moment:

    Wintergreen Witch: "You've heard of it raining cats and dogs, haven't you? Now you've not only heard, but seen it." (09:18, 09:22)

  • The group is both impressed and frightened by her powers.
• The Witch announces her intention to keep the Silver Star for her own magical purposes:
  • Quote:

    Wintergreen Witch: "I want it for my magic forest. That's something I've never had before. I'm going to hang it in the sky over the black lake." (08:03)

3. Clever Escape – Outwitting the Witch

[10:15–11:13]

• As the Witch prepares to transform the children and their friends into household items (white mice, a pincushion, a doormat), Judy bravely offers her a shiny looking glass, knowing witches can't bear their own reflection.
  • Quote:

    Judy: "I have something much nicer than the Silver Star for you. And it's ever so much shinier. Look." (10:34)

  • Memorable moment:

    Wintergreen Witch (frightened): "Take it away. Take it away... I'll do anything you ask. Anything." (10:42, 10:51)

• In exchange for hiding the mirror, the Witch agrees to release them unharmed and return the Silver Star.
  • Quote:

    Jimmy: "And you've got to give us back our Silver star. Oh, even that. Here." (11:01)

4. Triumphant Return—And Surprise Disaster

[11:13–13:10]

• The group rushes to cross the Rootbeer Ocean, with Crazy Quilt offering the safest spot for the Silver Star—his waterproof, zippered hind pocket.
  • Quote:

    Crazy Quilt Dragon: "Pardon the suggestion, but I've an ideal place for it. My hind pocket... It's waterproof and has a zipper." (11:41)

• After a strenuous "swim" across the Ocean, they reach dry land, only to discover a devastating accident:
  • Memorable moment:

    Crazy Quilt Dragon (in shock): "Oh, I fear. Oh, my friends. Oh, I'm blushing red. I... behold the star." (12:40)

  • The Silver Star is shattered to pieces.
  • Quote:

    Judy: "It's busted in a dozen pieces." (13:03)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Crazy Quilt's hiccup whistle:
  Cinnamon Bear: "He's got the hiccups. And every time he hiccups, it blows the whistle." (02:59)
• Wintergreen Witch on color magic:
  Crazy Quilt Dragon: "She changed from green to purple to red." (04:20) Fifo: "That's bad. When she's all right, she stays green. But when she gets an ocean to practice magic, she goes all sorts of colors." (04:25)
• Jimmy's patriotism:
  Jimmy: "Well, I bet you can't do anything to Judy and me. Cause we belong to the USA. And I bet you can't magic any American citizens, so there." (08:24)
• The Witch is bested by her own reflection:
  Wintergreen Witch (panicked): "Take it away. Take it away... I'll do anything you ask. Anything." (10:42–10:51)
• Bittersweet triumph:
  Judy: "Oh, Jimmy, at last we've got it back." (11:07) Judy (moments later): "It's busted in a dozen pieces." (13:03)

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Structurally Important Timestamps

• [02:08–05:49]: Whistle mishap, rescue by Fifo, farewell.
• [05:55–06:56]: Entering the witch's house; confrontation begins.
• [07:26–09:22]: Wintergreen Witch shows her powers; “raining cats and dogs.”
• [10:22–11:13]: Judy offers mirror, group escapes, and retrieves star.
• [11:41–13:10]: Safe transport across Rootbeer Ocean; discovery of the broken star.

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Episode Tone & Style

Whimsical, fast-paced, and bursting with old-fashioned radio drama charm. The characters speak with warmth, humor, and a touch of melodrama, and the episode maintains a playful, suspenseful pace throughout, suitable for children and nostalgic adult listeners alike.

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Conclusion

A classic adventure episode packed with supernatural antics, clever trickery, and a dramatic cliffhanger. Our heroes win back the Silver Star with wits and courage—only to face a new heartache as it shatters in the final moments. Listeners are left waiting eagerly for the next chapter in Judy, Jimmy, and the Cinnamon Bear's enchanting Christmas quest.

Transcript

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[Cinnamon Bear]

And here's the cinnamon bell.

[Jimmy]

Ram. Sam.

[Narrator]

Well, Judy and Jimmy and the Cinnamon Bear were in a pretty pickle when we saw them last. They found the Crazy Quill dragon all right, but he'd been thrown into a short trance, as he called it, the by the Wintergreen witch who made off with the Silver Star. So there was nothing to do but to try and find her. But what do you think? Nobody knew how to get out of the Magic Forest and back into the witch's house. Then Jimmy remembered the little whistle which Fifo, the gentle giant had given him with instructions to blow it three times if help was needed. But Jimmy couldn't blow it loud enough. So Crazy Quilt volunteered for the job and took such a deep breath that he swallowed it. And as Jimmy says, this is the limit.

[Jimmy]

What'd you have to go and swallow the whistle for?

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Couldn't help it slip.

[Judy]

Oh dear. Now we'll just have to walk and walk and maybe we'll never be able to get out of this old forest.

[Jimmy]

What's the matter, Crazy Quilt?

[Cinnamon Bear]

He's got the hiccups. And every time he hiccups, it blows the whistle.

[Jimmy]

Quick, Crazy Quilt, do it again. That swell. You blew it three times. Good.

[Judy]

Maybe Fifo will come to our rescue.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Bless my stuffing, I can hear him now.

[Judy]

That's enough Crazy Quills. Fifo heard you can't stop.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

It just keeps.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Here I am, my little friends, just as I said I'd be. But my gracious, you don't have to blow the whistle so many times.

[Jimmy]

We're not doing it on purpose, Fifo. The Crazy Quill Dragon's got it caught.

[Judy]

In his throat and every time he hiccups, it whistles.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Well, well, I'll fix that. Just a pat on the back.

[Jimmy]

There it is.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, what an ordeal. Why does everything happen to me?

[Cinnamon Bear]

Because you're always sticking your Crazy Quilt nose in somebody else's business, that's why.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

So this is the Crazy Quilt dragon you were looking for. And did he give you back your silver star?

[Judy]

No, he Didn't Fifo? Cause the Wintergreen Witch did something magic to him and made him bring it to her.

[Jimmy]

Crazy Quilt says she's a terrible old witch. Does she scare you, Fifo?

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

It all depends on what color she is.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Mmm, that's right. Didn't you say she changed colors, Crazy Quilt?

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Definitely. And you didn't believe me, smarty. She changed from green to purple to red.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Oh, that's bad. When she's all right, she stays green. But when she gets an ocean to practice magic, she goes all sorts of colors.

[Jimmy]

Well, no matter what color she gets, we've got to find her.

[Judy]

Yes, and that's why we called for you, Fifo. We thought maybe you'd be real nice and take us back to the place where we came through the picture frame. We don't know which way to go.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

I'd be glad to. Only I'm sorry to see you leave the Magic Forest. It's awful lonesome here. Maybe you can come back and see me again, huh?

[Jimmy]

Willikers. I don't see how we can, Feefo. On account of we've gotta get our star and get back home before Christmas.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Oh, well, maybe someday you can. All right, everybody, I'll put the dragon on my left shoulder and the rest of you on my right.

[Narrator]

Up you go.

[Jimmy]

Whee. We're way up in the air again.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

My, my. This is something new for me. My, you are a whopper of a giant, Fifo. Simply a whopper.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Hold tight. Here we go. Here we are fol End of the trip.

[Narrator]

What?

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

So soon?

[Cinnamon Bear]

Sure. Fifo's no slowpoke. Only takes a few of his big steps to get you someplace in a hurry.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

All right, now, down you go.

[Jimmy]

Gee, we're right where we came in, too. I can see right through the trees into the Wintergreen Witch's house.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Sure enough, there's a fireplace and all the pots in front of it.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Well, my friends, I wish I were small enough to go through the picture frame with you. But that's impossible. So I'll just have to say goodbye and good luck.

[Judy]

Goodbye, Fifo. We'll never, never forget you.

[Jimmy]

You bet, and thanks a million.

[Fifo the Gentle Giant]

Goodbye. And I hope the witch stays green.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Goodbye.

[Cinnamon Bear]

All right, now, steel yourselves, everybody, and through the picture frame.

[Jimmy]

Okay, Cinnamon bear, here I go.

[Judy]

And me.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

And reluctantly, I.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Hmm. The room is empty. Not a soul here.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Splendid. Splendid. Oh, Green witch.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Right, my pretty dears? Right. Thought I wasn't here, eh?

[Judy]

Hold my hand, Jimmy.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Excuse me, but I just remembered I left the water running in the bathtub. I'll see you later.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Me, too. Come on, children. Out the door.

[Jimmy]

It closed itself.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Hurry back through the picture frame.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, it's nothing but a flat painted picture now.

[Jimmy]

Oh.

[Narrator]

Trapped.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Doomed. This is the end.

[Jimmy]

Jiminy Crickets. Look at the witch.

[Cinnamon Bear]

She's changing colors.

[Judy]

Green and blue and purple and red.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Sit down, my dainty. Sit down and make yourselves comfortable. Because you'll be here a long time.

[Judy]

A long, long time. What are you going to do, Mrs. Witch?

[Wintergreen Witch]

You'll find out. And don't call me Mrs. Witch.

[Judy]

Please, Mrs. Wintergreen, give us our silver star and let us go.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Yes, please give it back.

[Jimmy]

We've come an awful long ways to get it.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

And after all, madam, what does a wonderful sorceress with your great power want with a paltry Christmas tree ornament?

[Wintergreen Witch]

I want it for my magic forest. That's something I've never had before. I'm going to hang it in the sky over the black lake.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Well, if we can't have the star, would you mind if we just sort of moseyed along?

[Judy]

No, you don't.

[Wintergreen Witch]

I have other plans, my pretties. Other plans?

[Jimmy]

Well, I bet you can't do anything to Judy and me. Cause we belong to the USA And I bet you can't magic any American citizens, so there.

[Judy]

Besides, we don't believe in witches anyhow. They're just to scare people on Halloween.

[Wintergreen Witch]

So you don't believe the Wintergreen Witch can magic things, eh? I shall demonstrate. First, I open the door Now. See how beautiful and clear it is outside.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Indeed. And how I'd like to be outside.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Now I'll close the door and mumbo jumbo. Hubba dubba.

[Jimmy]

Oo.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Now I open the door again.

[Jimmy]

Gee willikers.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Look, it's raining cats and dogs.

[Jimmy]

There, there.

[Wintergreen Witch]

You've heard of it raining cats and dogs, haven't you?

[Judy]

Yes, yes, Mrs. Wintergreen.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Now you've not only heard, but seen it. Do you still think the Wintergreen Witch can magic things?

[Jimmy]

Oh, no, no.

[Judy]

You're truly wonderful. But won't you please let us go?

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Yes, pretty please. We haven't done anything to you.

[Wintergreen Witch]

No, but I'm going to do something to you. There are several things I need around the house or in the magic forest. And you pretties have come just at the right moment. First, I think I'll change you twins into white mice.

[Judy]

Oh, please don't. Not mice. I don't like them at all.

[Wintergreen Witch]

And this crazy quilt dragon will look beautiful after I've changed him into a pin Cushion.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, Aggle.

[Wintergreen Witch]

And as for this funny little bear, he'll make a lovely doormat with welcome on his tummy.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, me poor stuffins.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Now be quiet while I prepare my magic.

[Judy]

Jimmy, if we only had something to make her forget about us and the Silver Star. Have you got anything she might like?

[Jimmy]

Gee, I don't think she'd like my knife. And my swell wristwatch is home in my bureau drawer.

[Judy]

I've got it. Maybe she'd like my little looking glass. Mrs. Wintergreen.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Yes, my pretty dear?

[Judy]

I have something much nicer than the Silver Star for you. And it's ever so much shinier. Look.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Take it away. Take it away.

[Jimmy]

Don't you know witches can't stand to.

[Wintergreen Witch]

See their own faces?

[Jimmy]

Take it away.

[Cinnamon Bear]

What a break. Keep on showing it to her, Judy.

[Wintergreen Witch]

No, no, no. Take it away. I'll do anything you ask. Anything.

[Judy]

All right. First you've got to let us go.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

And promise not to do anything to us after we leave.

[Wintergreen Witch]

Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes. But take that dreadful looking glass with you.

[Jimmy]

And you've got to give us back our Silver star. Oh, even that. Here.

[Judy]

Oh, Jimmy, at last we've got it back.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Open the door, witch. And make it snappy.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

And fool for you. Mrs. Wintergreen. Come along, children.

[Jimmy]

Isn't it swell, Judy? We've got the star and everything.

[Judy]

Isn't it beautiful?

[Cinnamon Bear]

Yeah, but we can't stop to admire it now. We got to rush right down to the shore and get back across the Rootbeer Ocean.

[Narrator]

Come on.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Hurry, everybody.

[Jimmy]

Do you think you can swim us all the way back, Crazy Quill?

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Absolutely. I'm plenty full of corks to manage it. Climb aboard.

[Cinnamon Bear]

I think I'd better carry the.

[Judy]

But suppose a wave washes it away? Or another whale swallows it?

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Pardon the suggestion, but I've an ideal place for it. My hind pocket. The one under that big orange patch. It's waterproof and has a zipper.

[Jimmy]

Okay, Crazy Quilt.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Unzip with pleasure. And in it goes. Zip again and safe and sound. And hold on, my friends, for it's cheerio and into the root beer ocean.

[Cinnamon Bear]

You sure made good time, Crazy Quilt.

[Judy]

Here we are back on the Maybeland mainland. I can hardly believe it.

[Jimmy]

We're ever so grateful, Crazy.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, not at all. But now that we're all hunky dory, I must ask you to excuse me while I sit down and rest a bit from my strenuous swim.

[Jimmy]

Sure. You got it coming to you all right.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Uh huh. I think this would be a lovely spot right here. In the lee of this rock there. Now I'll just lean back and what was that? Oh. Oh, I fear. Oh, my friends. Oh, I'm blushing red. I well, behold the star.

[Jimmy]

Willikers.

[Judy]

It's busted in a dozen pieces.

[Narrator]

And that's what I call very, very bad luck. After all the perilous adventures our friends have been through in order to recapture their silver star, this is really a blow. A lost star is bad enough, but a broken one is terrible just the same. I'll be with you next time to see what they're going to do about.

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