Cinnamon Bear 37-12-23 24 The Parade

Summary

Podcast Summary: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-23 – “The Parade”

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: December 24, 2025
Episode Title: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-23 24 The Parade

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Episode Overview

This enchanting episode from the classic “Cinnamon Bear” radio series continues the magical adventures of siblings Judy and Jimmy as they seek the missing Silver Star to top their Christmas tree. With Christmas close at hand, the children, accompanied by the Cinnamon Bear, Crazy Quilt Dragon, and other friends, are welcomed into the heart of Santa Claus’s domain. This installment centers on their thrilling visit to Santa’s dazzling workshop, culminating in a spectacular Christmas Tree Parade and a hopeful new lead on their quest.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ominous News from Snowland (02:11–03:22)

• Santa Claus receives a warning about the Wintergreen Witch, who has escaped with help and is heading toward Snow Country.
  • Quote:

    “Warning citizens of Snowland, Santa Claus, Judy and Jimmy, be on lookout for Wintergreen witch...Beware, she is dangerous.”
    — Santa Claus (02:43)

• The children realize their journey may face new supernatural threats, heightening the tension.

2. Santa’s Surprises and the Journey to Wonder (04:08–06:23)

• Santa prepares a surprise for Judy and Jimmy, asking everyone to close their eyes and follow him.

  • Memorable Moment:
    The playful back-and-forth between characters as they navigate sightless through Santa’s workshop.

• They arrive at a breathtaking hall beneath a domed roof with a gigantic, beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

  • Quote:

    “Oh, how beautiful...What a big [hall]!”
    — Jimmy (06:23)

3. In the Heart of Santa’s Workshop (06:24–09:03)

• The group marvels at the lavish sights: dazzling lights, a throne for Santa, and rows upon rows of exquisite toys. Judy and Jimmy’s awe and excitement set a magical, childlike tone.

  • Quote:

    “It’s the most gorgeous thing I ever saw.”
    — Jimmy (07:09)

  • Santa shares the sentimental story of his ornate throne, a gift from his factory workmen.

• Santa suggests a tour via his personal miniature train, with Jimmy invited to drive ("Gee, that's swell!" — 08:21). The group embarks joyfully.

4. The Grand Christmas Tree Parade (09:04–12:56)

• As the train whirls past toys: soldiers, dolls, bicycles, band instruments, and wild animals, the children exclaim at every sight.

  • Quote:

    “Look at the hundreds and hundreds of beautiful dolls. Gee…”
    — Jimmy (09:35)

• Judy notices that all the toys seem frozen, as if awaiting something.

  • Santa explains:

    “That’s right, Judy. They are waiting for something...the Christmas Tree Parade.”
    — Santa Claus (10:37)

• The Parade Begins:

  • Major Muffy blows the bugle.
  • The toys come to life in a musical procession, described in festive, rhythmic rhyme.
  • Quote & Song Sample:

    “Now the General is giving commands all in...And everyone is ready for the Christmas Tree Parade.”
    — Major Muffy (11:41)
    “Rub a dub dump and click-a-tick clack and umpity umpty ump…”
    — Parade Chorus (12:08)

5. Good News: The Silver Star Located (12:56–13:17)

• The joyful moment is interrupted by Nikki’s return with urgent news.
  • Quote:

    “Captain Tintop is waiting in your office.”
    — Nikki (13:06)
    “And he’s got the Silver Star.”
    — Nikki (13:09)

• Santa shares his hope that the children's quest is finally nearing its end, with Captain Tintop ready to hand over the stolen Silver Star.
  • Quote:

    “Well, that’s the nicest news Judy and Jimmy have heard in a long time...But I’m not going to congratulate anybody until I’ve seen Captain Tintop return it in person.”
    — Santa Claus (13:17)

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Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Green Creature Warning:
  “Warning citizens of Snowland...be on lookout for Wintergreen witch.” — Santa Claus (02:43)

• Dazzled by Santa’s Workshop:
  “Oh, how beautiful...What a big [hall]!” — Jimmy (06:23)
  “It’s the most gorgeous thing I ever saw.” — Jimmy (07:09)

• Ride on the Miniature Train:
  “Did you hear that, Judy? I’m gonna drive the train!” — Jimmy (08:21)
  “If you're referring to me, apple size…” — Crazy Quilt (09:35)

• Christmas Tree Parade Announcement:
  “They are waiting for something...the Christmas Tree Parade.” — Santa Claus (10:37)
  “Now the General is giving commands...And everyone is ready for the Christmas Tree Parade.” — Major Muffy (11:41)

• Silver Star News:
  “Captain Tintop...and he’s got the Silver Star.” — Nikki (13:09)
  “That’s the nicest news Judy and Jimmy have heard in a long time.” — Santa Claus (13:17)

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Episode Flow & Tone

The episode is whimsical and heartwarming, maintaining a childlike sense of wonder throughout the journey in Santa’s workshop. The tone balances excitement, humor (in the banter between Crazy Quilt and Cinnamon Bear), and suspense, especially with the return of a threatening witch and the possible recovery of the Silver Star. Listeners are immersed in a magical world where Christmas magic and old-fashioned storytelling delight every minute.

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 02:11–03:22: Santa’s warning about the Wintergreen Witch
• 04:08–06:23: The surprise journey to see Santa’s Christmas tree
• 06:24–09:03: Exploring the workshop, boarding the miniature train
• 09:04–12:56: Touring the toy hall and the Christmas Tree Parade
• 12:56–13:17: News of the Silver Star’s recovery

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Transcript

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[Jimmy]

And here's the cinnamon bear. Ram. Ram.

[Santa Claus]

With Christmas so near at hand, it's hard not to worry about Judy and Jimmy and their search for the Silver Star. And after the bad dolls made off with it, Santa Claus sent a detachment of tin soldiers to the rescue. But the tin soldiers had met with unexpected reversals because the bad dolls were being led by someone never before seen in the snow country. A strange green colored creature whose identity was unknown. But let's listen to Judy, who seems to have some definite ideas on the subject.

[Jimmy]

Oh, Green. My goodness, that sounds like. Oh, no, Judy. That just couldn't be possible.

[Santa Claus]

Santa Claus calling Santa Claus. Yes, yes, what is it now? A maybe grand just received from Queen Melissa of Maybeland. Quote, warning citizens of Snowland, Santa Claus, Judy and Jimmy, be on lookout for Wintergreen witch.

[Jimmy]

Oh, Jimmy, I was right.

[Santa Claus]

Escape from Looking Glass Valley, assisted by another witch with black cat tattooed on left elbow. Wintergreen last seen flying over bottomless abyss on broomstick headed for the snow country. Beware, she is dangerous. Unquote.

[Jimmy]

Oh, dear. Are we going to have trouble with that awful old witch again? I thought Melissa had gotten rid of her for good.

[Santa Claus]

Oh, come, come. Don't get upset, my friends. I think we can take care of the lady. Lady. And Nicky, run over to the airport and order them to send out 10 airplanes. And tell them to communicate with me if they need additional manner supplies. And oh, yes, one more thing, Nikki, I want you to.

[Jimmy]

You do? Well, what about the run then?

[Santa Claus]

Oh, that. That'll be easy. You just tell them what goes on here. You'll find out soon enough, friend. Crazy quilt.

[Jimmy]

Is that all, Santa Claus?

[Santa Claus]

Yes, yes, I think so, Nicky. You sure you have everything straight?

[Jimmy]

I think so.

[Santa Claus]

And you'd better hurry. I have a little surprise for Judy and Jimmy and I'll need you.

[Jimmy]

Right. I'll be back in a jiffy.

[Santa Claus]

Now, of course, you children may not care for surprises. Or do you?

[Jimmy]

Of course we Do, Santa?

[Santa Claus]

Well, if you're sure you do. Close your eyes, all of you. Am I to be included in this? What do you think is going to happen? Business? Why, certainly. And Patio Cinnamon, too.

[Jimmy]

Oh, my, I do hope it's Cinnamon buns.

[Santa Claus]

Always thinking of your tummy. How materialistic. Now, now, now, no peeking there, Crazy Quilt. Keep those purple patch eyelids closed tight now. I'll take hold of your hand, Judy. And yours, Jimmy.

[Jimmy]

Well, how about me, Santa? It's dark in here.

[Santa Claus]

In where?

[Jimmy]

In here. Well, what I mean is, it's dark inside me when I got my eyes closed.

[Santa Claus]

Well, you and Crazy Quilt can hang on to Judy and Jimmy's free hands. Just a minute. There we are. They all set? All right, now, come along.

[Jimmy]

My goodness, but this is exciting. Where do you suppose he's taking us?

[Santa Claus]

I've no idea, Judy. Utterly no idea.

[Jimmy]

Oh, I bumped into a step or something that time. Do we go up, Santa?

[Santa Claus]

Yes, Jimmy, just a few steps. Easy there. Take it easy, everybody. There we. Here we are. Now we can all sit down.

[Jimmy]

My extra special stuffing. What's the matter, Cinnamon Bear? Did you fall? No, I just sat down where there wasn't anything to sit on, that's all.

[Santa Claus]

Oh, just a minute, Patio Cinnamon. Just a minute. There. There you are. You comfy?

[Jimmy]

Yes, thanks. That's something like it.

[Santa Claus]

Would it be permissible to open our eyes now, Santa Claus? No, no, no, not just yet. I'll tell you when. All right, Major Muffy, carry on. You can open your eyes now and open them wide. My word.

[Jimmy]

Oh, how beautiful. Chopping chi willikers. Bless my stuffing. What a big hawk.

[Santa Claus]

My sainted crazy quilt. Aunt, I've never seen anything like this.

[Jimmy]

That great big Christmas tea. Why, it's bigger than the one in the store downtown. It sure is. Lots bigger. Gee, I have to put my head way back to see the top of it. And all those colored lights. Why, there must be a million of them.

[Santa Claus]

A million and a half to be exact.

[Jimmy]

Judy, that big domed roof with the lights on it, would that be made of glass now?

[Santa Claus]

Well, not exactly something quite like it, but stronger, more substantial. One of my own inventions.

[Jimmy]

It's just so big and so beautiful with all the lovely toys and lights and everything. Well, it just kind of takes your breath away.

[Santa Claus]

You like it, children?

[Jimmy]

You bet. It's the most gorgeous thing I ever saw. Is this your throne we're sitting next to, Santa? It's such a fancy looking chair.

[Santa Claus]

It is fancy, isn't it? Frankly, I wouldn't have had such an elaborate one. With all these jewels and carvings. But the workmen in my factory made it for me last year on my birthday. And of course, I wouldn't hurt their feelings for anything. Would you mind, Santa, if I went down there where you have the electric trains? And I hesitate to admit it, but I have a perfect passion for them. Never could resist anything mechanical.

[Jimmy]

That's not hard. You can't resist. Don't you let him do it, Santa Claus, or you'll find something else missing for sure.

[Santa Claus]

Pay no heed to this glorified bath mat, Santa. It's Paddy O Cinnamon who needs watching. Why, he's had his eyes those rubber elephants and toy giraffes ever since he opened them.

[Jimmy]

Indeed, and I have not. I was only staring at the big Christmas tree.

[Santa Claus]

Now, now, boys, you must stop your quarreling. I think the best way for us to see all the toys is to take a little ride in my miniature trail.

[Jimmy]

Gee williker, Santa, have you got a train you can ride in and everything?

[Santa Claus]

I certainly have, Jimmy. And what's more, I'm going to let you drive it for us. Hmm. Come along now.

[Jimmy]

Gee, that's swell. Did you hear that, Judy? I'm gonna drive the train. Oh, it's wonderful. Everything's wonderful. Hurry up, Cinnamon Bear. I'm coming, Judy. Hey, Crazy Quilt. Keep away from those toy steam shovels. You're apt to get your face lifted.

[Santa Claus]

All right. Here's the train, Jimmy. Right over behind the Christmas tree.

[Jimmy]

Gee, it's a pip. Why, it's just like a locomotive almost. How does it run?

[Santa Claus]

Well, I'll show you in a minute. Now, Judy, you just get in the cab with Jimmy. I'll sit right behind you. And Patty O Cinnamon can share the back seat with Crazy Quilt.

[Jimmy]

Oh, I have to sit with him? Too bad you haven't got a caboose, Santa Claus. That's where crazy belongs.

[Santa Claus]

Is that so? Well, I'll have you. All right. Everybody ready?

[Jimmy]

I'll say we are. Will you show me how to drive it now?

[Santa Claus]

You bet I will. Jimmy, you see that lever?

[Jimmy]

Uh huh.

[Santa Claus]

You push that just as far as it will go, then step on that pedal by your left foot. That starts the motor.

[Jimmy]

Like that?

[Santa Claus]

That's right. Now the pedestrian.

[Jimmy]

Boy, oh boy. We're off.

[Santa Claus]

Now, when you want to stop, Jimmy, just pull the lever back. You got it? You bet.

[Jimmy]

Hey, how you doing back there, Crazy Quill?

[Santa Claus]

Just so. So bit stuffy. You never know what you'll meet up with on a train.

[Jimmy]

If you're referring to me apple size. Oh, Jimmy, look at the hundreds and hundreds of beautiful dolls. Gee. And we'll just take a look at all those bicycles and scooters and the toy tractors.

[Santa Claus]

And there's the toy band we saw in the storeroom. And over here's the military division. Some of the best tin and wooden soldiers we ever turned out. I'm very proud of them.

[Jimmy]

Just look at those Roly Poly dolls. They remind me of that Roly Poly policeman we we had on the island of Obi.

[Santa Claus]

Now we're passing the animal kingdom. Elephants and camels and monkeys on sticks. Animals of every description. No crazy quilt. Dragons, however.

[Jimmy]

I should hope not one is enough. Santa Claus.

[Santa Claus]

Santa Claus. Oh, here's Nicky Fruitli back again. Stop the train, Jimmy.

[Jimmy]

All right, Santa Claus.

[Santa Claus]

All right, all out now. Come on. Easy there. Everything ready now, Nikki?

[Jimmy]

All ready, sir. Do you know what Santa Claus.

[Santa Claus]

No. What, Judy?

[Jimmy]

I was just noticing. All the little dolls and soldiers and toy animals are standing perfectly still. Just like they were waiting for something.

[Santa Claus]

That's right, Judy. They are waiting for something.

[Jimmy]

What?

[Santa Claus]

Well, just to make certain all my toys will know how to behave when I take them out into the world. I put them through a special rehearsal under the big Christmas tree. And while they're marching, my supervisors inspect them. So that's what my toys are waiting for, Judy and Jimmy. The Christmas Tree Parade.

[Jimmy]

A parade? Jiminy Cricket, Santa, are we going to see it?

[Santa Claus]

You are, Jimmy. And right this very minute, O Major Muffy, Proceed with the Christmas Tree Parade. The bugle has blown and summoned us into line oh, the buttons on our uniforms Are polished till they shine Are polished till they sang now the General is giving commands all in. And the call for attention is made Head shot. And everyone is ready for the Christmas Tree Parade.

[Jimmy]

Sa.

[Santa Claus]

Rub a dub dump and click a tick clack and umpity umpty ump Boom boom boom Round the Christmas tree and back in marching form we come in marching farm we come to the beak of the little bass Ground to the toot of the little tin horn we'll make a lot of children sing and shout On Christmas morn.

[Jimmy]

Oh, Santa Claus that was wonderful. Excuse me, Santa, but an important message came in while the parade was on.

[Santa Claus]

Yes. Yes, Nikki, what is it? What is it?

[Jimmy]

Captain Tintop is waiting in your office.

[Santa Claus]

Captain Tintop?

[Jimmy]

Yes, sir. And he's got the Silver Star.

[Santa Claus]

Well, that's the nicest news Judy and Jimmy have heard in a long time. The Silver Star is safe and sound. At least we hope it is. But I'm not going to congratulate anybody until I've seen Captain Tintop return it in person.

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