Cinnamon Bear 37-12-21 22 Santa Claus

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-21 #22 "Santa Claus"

Date: December 22, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio

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Episode Overview

In this classic episode of "The Cinnamon Bear," a beloved children's radio series from the Golden Age of Radio, Judy, Jimmy, and their magical friends finally reach Santa Claus's palace in their quest to repair the broken Silver Star for their Christmas tree. This episode centers on their magical meeting with Santa, a whimsical tour of his workshops, and an encounter with Jack Frost, who promises to mend their star — only for it to mysteriously disappear once again. The episode encapsulates the holiday spirit and timeless wonder characteristic of vintage radio storytelling.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Breakdown

1. Arrival in the Land of Ice and Snow

• Judy, Jimmy, Cinnamon Bear, and Crazy Quilt Dragon arrive via magical flying hat, following Queen Melissa's instructions (02:39).
• They meet Nicky Froodle, a friendly snowman elf, who leads them to a palace and the person who can help with their star.

2. Meeting Santa Claus

• The door opens to reveal Santa Claus himself.
  • Judy (03:13): “Santa Claus.”
  • Jimmy (03:14): “Willikers, you don’t mean the real Santa Claus, do you, Mr. Froodle?”
• The children are awestruck and a bit nervous to meet him in person.
  • Santa Claus (04:02): “Now, don’t you know that I love children better than anything in the world?”
• Santa welcomes them warmly, invites Judy to sit on his lap, and Jimmy on the arm of his chair.

3. Magic of Santa and the Silver Star

• They discuss why Santa is never seen ("If they're awake, they can't see me at all" - 04:38).
• Santa received their letters and knows about their problem with the silver star, having talked with Queen Melissa “by short wave” (05:18).
  • Santa Claus (05:18): “Radio is my hobby when I have time to spare.”

4. Organizing Help and North Pole Logistics

• Santa can't repair the star himself, but knows someone who can — and will take the children there personally.
• Practical preparations: he orders the sleigh and fur suits for Judy and Jimmy, notes Crazy Quilt’s need for tailoring, and delegates tasks to Nicky Froodle (06:01-07:42).

5. Tour of Santa’s Workshop

• As they prepare for the trip, Santa highlights the candy factory, doll factory, and mechanical toy factory, emphasizing the hard work of elves and brownies (09:15-09:41).
• Santa Claus (09:29): “I have a crew of specially trained brownies and elves in each of these factories and they're busy all the year out.”

6. Meeting Jack Frost

• The group is introduced to Jack Frost, “the world's most famous painter” who “deals in winter fixtures” (10:13).
  • Jack sings his frosty, humorous theme song about his wintry talents and the wish to learn how to frost a cake (10:13-11:30).
    • Jack Frost (10:13): “I can paint a million pictures with my brushes and my mixtures, but I like the work much better if my feet were not so cold.”
    • Jack Frost (11:30): “This may sound rather silly, but I'd buy a radiator if I thought I would not melt.”

7. Repairing the Silver Star

• The children present their broken star; Jack Frost is confident he can fix it.
  • Jack Frost (12:06): “Oh, that'll be easy. I'm extra good at stars.”
  • He says stars are his specialty and even jokes about needing lessons from Judy’s mom to frost a cake.
• Jack uses “magic snow cement” to fix the star and sets it on his windowsill to harden in the cold north wind (12:46).
  • Judy (12:56): “Our silver star is all beautiful again, just like it was before.”

8. The Star Goes Missing — Another Cliffhanger

• As the group admires Jack’s frost designs and discusses their love of stars, Judy notices something alarming.
  • Judy (13:33): “A star. It's not on the windowsill. It's gone.”
• The episode ends with the recurring theme: another complication in their adventure.

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Memorable Quotes and Moments with Timestamps

• Santa Claus's Warmth:
  • “Now, don’t you know that I love children better than anything in the world?” (Santa Claus, 04:02)
• Fun with Santa's Logistics:
  • “Santa, the service is extra good today.” (Judy, 08:03)
• Jack Frost’s Humorous Lament:
  • “This may sound rather silly, but I'd buy a radiator if I thought I would not melt.” (Jack Frost, 11:30)
• Magic of the Holidays:
  • “Oh, that'll be easy. I'm extra good at stars.” (Jack Frost, 12:06)
  • “Our silver star is all beautiful again, just like it was before.” (Judy, 12:56)
• Cliffhanger Discovery:
  • “A star. It's not on the windowsill. It's gone.” (Judy, 13:33)

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Important Segments with Timestamps

• 02:39 – Narrator recaps the journey and sets up meeting with Santa.
• 03:29 – Santa warmly greets the children.
• 04:38 – Explanation of why children can’t see Santa when awake.
• 06:10 – Santa organizes fur suits and sleigh preparations.
• 09:15 – Tour of Santa's factories.
• 10:13 – Jack Frost’s theme song.
• 12:06 – Jack Frost fixes the silver star.
• 13:33 – Judy discovers the star is missing.

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Style and Tone

In keeping with classic children’s adventure radio, the episode’s tone is warm, whimsical, and suspenseful. The friendly banter between Judy, Jimmy, Santa, and their magical friends, along with Jack Frost’s musical interlude, maintains an air of holiday magic and playfulness while moving the plot briskly toward its cliffhanger ending.

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For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a wonderful showcase of the joy and suspense that made "The Cinnamon Bear" an enduring holiday favorite for families. The magical adventure, charming character interactions, and the holiday spirit are all on full display as Judy and Jimmy meet Santa, get a tour of his amazing North Pole home, and put their quest in the hands of Jack Frost. But just when all seems well, the mystery deepens — leaving listeners eager for the next episode.

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Transcript

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[Jimmy]

And here's the cinnamon bear.

[Narrator]

Well, the most magical and enormous flying hat landed Judy and Jimmy and their friends in a wonderful land of ice and snow. Just as Queen Melissa instructed them. They asked the first person they met where to find Nicky Froodle. He was a snowman. And told them that Mr. Froodle could be found in a white palace. Up the steps they went and were met by Nicky Froodle, a little elf dressed all in white fur. Nicky invited them in and led them to a door. A door which is just about to open on the gentleman who can tell them how to get their broken silver star fixed. And who do you think it is? Well, I'll let Judy tell you.

[Judy]

Santa Claus.

[Jimmy]

Willikers. You don't mean the real Santa Claus, do you, Mr. Froodle?

[Judy]

Of course, Jimmy. And no one else.

[Jimmy]

Honest Injun.

[Judy]

Honest Injun. All right, here we go. Oh my goodness.

[Jimmy]

Gee, Willikers.

[Santa Claus]

Welcome, welcome, my children. Come right in. I've been expecting you.

[Judy]

Thanks, Santa. Don't mind if I do.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Your invitation is most acceptable.

[Narrator]

Thank you.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Come on.

[Santa Claus]

Come on, Judy and Jimmy. Now don't be bashful.

[Judy]

Go ahead. There's nothing to be frightened about. I guess maybe I'm silly, but it's kind of exciting to meet the really, truly Santa Claus.

[Jimmy]

Yes. You see, we never thought we would and, well, it's kind of like shaking hands with the president or something.

[Santa Claus]

Well, well, don't you feel that way. Now, don't you know that I love children better than anything in the world? I guess now there's nothing to be frightened of. Come on and sit up on my lap while I finish reading a Few letters.

[Judy]

Thank you, Santa Claus.

[Santa Claus]

There. Ups. Daisy. Comfy?

[Judy]

Oh, yes. Thank you, Santa Claus.

[Santa Claus]

Now, Jimmy, suppose you sit on the arm of my big chair. How about.

[Jimmy]

Okay, Santa Claus.

[Santa Claus]

You know, this is quite a treat for me, Judy and Jimmy. The most I ever get to see of children is when they're sound asleep.

[Judy]

Don't they ever see you?

[Santa Claus]

Oh, no. If they're awake, they can't see me at all.

[Jimmy]

That's it. Judy and I wondered why we didn't see you that Christmas. We stayed awake all night and watched. But our presents were there Christmas morning just the same.

[Santa Claus]

I remember that time. I fooled you youngsters, didn't I? Oh, by the way, I got your letters this year, too.

[Judy]

You did?

[Santa Claus]

That's well, and I hope you'll be quite satisfied. Now, let's see about your silver star.

[Judy]

Did Melissa tell you what happened to us?

[Santa Claus]

Oh, yes, indeed. I had quite a talk with her about it. Oh, it's too bad you had so much trouble.

[Jimmy]

How did she talk to you?

[Santa Claus]

Santa Claus, by short wave. Oh, I'm quite a fan, you know. Radio is my hobby when I have time to spare. Now, will you put the star on my desk so I can look it over?

[Judy]

You bet. There it is.

[Santa Claus]

My, my, my. Certainly is all smashed, isn't it? But that can be fixed. Oh, yes, easily fixed.

[Judy]

Can you fix it in time for Christmas? Of course. You understand how important it is for us to have it by then.

[Santa Claus]

Ho, ho, ho, ho. Indeed I do. I'm not going to fix it myself. No, that's a little out of my line. But I will take you personally to a man who specializes in that sort of work. Oh, Nicky.

[Jimmy]

Yes, Santa?

[Santa Claus]

Have my sleigh and reindeer ordered, will you, please? And, oh, yes, have a couple of fur suits sent up for Judy and Jimmy. It's pretty cold out.

[Judy]

How about Crazy Quilt and me?

[Santa Claus]

What? Ho, ho, ho. You were so quiet, Patio Cinnamon, that I almost forgot about you. Well, you're pretty well fixed by nature for the cold country. But I don't know about the crazy quilled dragon.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Why not, Santa Claus?

[Santa Claus]

Well, you look as if you were just a bit the worse for wear. Let's see, a number of seams ripped and. Oh, quite a tear over there.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, yes, I did that when I.

[Narrator]

Tobogganed down to your palace.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, gracious.

[Santa Claus]

Well, I think a bit of tailoring wouldn't be amiss. Oh, Nicky, call the tailoring establishment and arrange for a complete overhaul for the Crazy Quilt Dragon.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, thank you, Santa Claus. I'm not too Vain, I hope. But I don't feel my sartorial best when I've got so many rips and tears.

[Judy]

Is that all, Santa Claus?

[Santa Claus]

Yes. Yes, I think so.

[Judy]

All right.

[Jimmy]

Send up two fur suits to Santa Claus's office immediately.

[Santa Claus]

And what size?

[Judy]

He wants to know what size, Judy. I don't know. I guess about like yours. Size 91 3/4.

[Santa Claus]

91 3/4. Okay.

[Judy]

Have the sleigh and reindeer out in front of the palace.

[Santa Claus]

Sleigh and reindeer. Okay.

[Jimmy]

And tell the tailor shop to expect.

[Judy]

One Crazy Quilt Dragon for a complete overhaul.

[Santa Claus]

Complete overhaul for Dragon. Right. All right. Now, come along, Judy and Jimmy and Cinnamon Bear and follow me. Nikki Froodle will show you where to go. Crazy Quilt.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Oh, thanks ever so much, Santa. Complete overhauler.

[Santa Claus]

Not bad.

[Judy]

This way, Crazy quilt.

[Santa Claus]

Well, goodbye, all.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

When I see you next, I promise a complete revelation.

[Santa Claus]

Now, just a second while I button up my coat.

[Jimmy]

You're the fur suit.

[Judy]

Santa, the service is extra good today.

[Santa Claus]

Oh, fine. Help yourself, children. You need any assistance with the fastenings?

[Judy]

No, thank you.

[Jimmy]

Gee willikers, we look almost like Cinnamon Bear.

[Santa Claus]

Well, all set. Oh, it's pretty chilly out.

[Judy]

We don't mind it.

[Jimmy]

Now, I don't see the snowman.

[Santa Claus]

Well, I expect he's gone to lunch.

[Judy]

Oh, look, Judy, here come the reindeer. Oh, my goodness, Aren't they pretty?

[Jimmy]

Gee, they're swelling. Would you let me hold the reins a while, Santa?

[Santa Claus]

Oh, I'm afraid not, Jimmy. You know, these reindeer are funny. They won't obey anybody but me. You see, they're my own special private reindeer. And this is the sleigh in which I make my yearly visit to the world. All right, everybody, Here we go. Hi, Dunham Blitzen.

[Judy]

My goodness. Can you get everything into this one sleigh, Santa?

[Santa Claus]

Well, not as much as I used to. I have to tie on a couple of trailers now. Oh, see that building over there?

[Jimmy]

Sure. What is it?

[Santa Claus]

That's the candy factory.

[Judy]

Oh, it's a good thing the candy pirates don't come up here.

[Santa Claus]

We take care of them all right? Now, over there's the doll factory, Judy. And that one back there is the mechanical factory.

[Jimmy]

What are you making there, Santa?

[Santa Claus]

Oh, toy trucks, engines, bicycles, electric trains, all sorts of things. You know, I have a crew of specially trained brownies and elves in each of these factories and they're busy all the year out.

[Judy]

Do you ever have anything made in the big palace where you live?

[Santa Claus]

Oh, a few special things. But that's where the toys are stored when they're finished. And Every day there's an inspection in the grand hall. Oh, maybe you'd like to see one of the inspections. After your star's fix. How about.

[Judy]

You bet. Who is it you're taking us to visit? Santa.

[Santa Claus]

Oh, you'll see in just a minute, Judy. His house is right over here. O boys. Oh, this is one of my best friends. Listen to him sing. That'll tell you who he is.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

I'm Jack Frost, the world's most famous painter. And I deal in winter fixtures that are lovely to behold. I can paint a million pictures with my brushes and my mixtures. But I like the work much better. If my feet were not so cold.

[Judy]

Brr.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

I'm colder than November. I'm colder than an Eskimo. I'm colder than a clam.

[Judy]

Brr.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

I'm colder than December. It's impossible to realize how cold I really am. I'm Jack Frost, the world's most famous painter. And according to the senses, I'm the only one who knows how to frost the roofs and fences with such gorgeous consequences. But I'm feeling most despondent cause my nose is almost froze. I'm really rather chilly. I'm colder than a hundred polar bears have ever felled. This may sound rather silly, but I'd buy a radiator if I thought I would not melt.

[Jimmy]

Bless my stuffing.

[Judy]

So that's Jack Frost. I felt his fingers many a time, but I've never seen him. Look at all the icicles on his cage.

[Santa Claus]

Hi, Jack. Some friends to meet you. Here's Judy, Jimmy and the cinnamon bear.

[Jack Frost]

How do you do? Come in, won't you?

[Jimmy]

Thanks. Mr. Jack Frost.

[Jack Frost]

I'm glad you dropped in. I'm on my vacation now. Nothing for me to do out into the world after the snow comes.

[Santa Claus]

Jack. My little friends Judy and Jimmy have had a bit of trouble with a silver star which belongs on top of their Christmas tree. It's been badly smashed and needs fixing. Show it to him, Jimmy.

[Jimmy]

Here it is, Mr.

[Judy]

Frost.

[Jack Frost]

Oh, that'll be easy. I'm extra good at stars.

[Judy]

I've often admired your work on the windows, Jack Frost.

[Jack Frost]

Thanks, thanks. Yes, I do fairly good work. But I'll never be really satisfied until I learn how to frost a chocolate cake.

[Judy]

Oh, Mother can frost cakes like everything. Maybe she'd teach you good.

[Jack Frost]

Next time I'm down your way, I'll try to find time for a lesson. Now, if you'll just step this way into my laboratory.

[Judy]

My, my.

[Jimmy]

Just look at all the brushes and things. Willikers. It's Wonderful.

[Santa Claus]

This is where Jack does all his research work. Plans all the designs for his window displays.

[Judy]

It's beautiful.

[Jack Frost]

Now, let's see about the star.

[Crazy Quilt Dragon]

Hmm.

[Jack Frost]

This won't take a second. Just a bit of magic snow cement here and here and here and there.

[Judy]

Oh, why look, Jimmy.

[Jimmy]

Well, dress my stuffing.

[Judy]

Our silver star is all beautiful again, just like it was before. Can I touch it, Mr. Frost?

[Jack Frost]

Oh, not for a minute. I'll put it here on the windowsill for a bit. It has to be exposed to the cold north wind to get good and solid. Now, while we're waiting, I'd like to show you a few of the designs I'm working on for next year's frostings.

[Judy]

Mmm.

[Jimmy]

There's a big star. One of your designs. Do you like stars, Jack Frost?

[Jack Frost]

Better than anything.

[Judy]

How many points do you put on your stars? He puts five, Judy. You can count them for yourself. I wonder how many there are on our star. I'll look and see. Jimmy. Santa.

[Santa Claus]

Why? What's happened? Judy?

[Judy]

A star. It's not on the windowsill. It's gone.

[Narrator]

Well, if it isn't one thing, it's two others. I was positive Judy and Jimmy had the star for keeps this time. But that's where I was mistaken. One thing is certain, however. If they don't get it mighty soon, it'll never be on top of their Christmas tree by December 25th. Let's be sure to listen next time and see what's happened.

[Judy]

Ram.

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