
NBC The Hall of Fame 1934-12-23 - The Christmas Stocking Walt Disney and Friends
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Narrator/Host
What do you think makes the perfect snack?
Donald Duck
Hmm. It's gotta be when I'm really craving it and it's convenient.
Minnie Mouse
Could you be more specific?
Donald Duck
When it's cravinient.
Narrator/Host
Okay.
Donald Duck
Like a freshly baked cookie made with.
Narrator/Walt Disney
Real butter, available right down the street.
Donald Duck
At a.m. p.m. Or a savory breakfast sandwich I can grab in just a second at a.m. p.m.
Minnie Mouse
I'm seeing a pattern here.
Narrator/Walt Disney
Well, yeah, we're talking about what I crave.
Narrator/Host
Which is anything from AM PM what.
Donald Duck
More could you want?
Narrator/Walt Disney
Stop by AM PM where the snacks and drinks are perfectly craveable and convenient. That's cravenience.
Donald Duck
AM PM Too much Good stuff.
Narrator/Walt Disney
The hall of fame presented by heinz honey and almond cream. Tonight, the hall of Fame brings you Walt Disney and his gang. Yes, they're all here. Mickey and the Minnie Mouse.
Minnie Mouse
Hello, hello.
Narrator/Walt Disney
The Three Little Pigs.
Minnie Mouse
Hello everybody. Hello everybody.
Narrator/Walt Disney
Pluto the Pup, Clara Cluck, Donald Duck and all the others. And here's the original Silly Symphony Orchestra in a medley of silly symphony tunes featuring the voices of the original characters. First, the Three Little Pigs and the.
Donald Duck
Song which swept the world.
Minnie Mouse
It. I build my house of straw. I build my house of hay. I toot my flute. I don't give a hoot. And I play around all day. I build my house of spits. I build my house of sweet With a hey diddle diddle. I play on my fiddle And I dance all kinds of jigs. I build my house of stone. I build my house of bricks. I have no chance to sing and dance. Cause work and play don't make it. Who's afraid of a big bad wolf? Big dad wolf? Big dad wolf. Who's afraid of a big bad wolf?
Donald Duck
The world owes me a living.
Narrator/Walt Disney
From the grasshopper and the ant.
Donald Duck
Now the good book says the Lord provides. There's food on every tree. I see no reason to worry and work. No sir, not me.
Minnie Mouse
Oh, the world owes me a livin.
Donald Duck
The world owes me a living. You should soil your Sunday plants Like those other foolish ions. Come on, let's ply and sing and dance.
Narrator/Walt Disney
The waltz from lullaby land.
Minnie Mouse
Into love island of nowhere. Sleepy heads always go there. Sugar and pine and everything night can all define. In love I love this magic land is filled with joy and everything. Noise for girls and boys. You'll find all of childhood joy in all my love. All the. No.
Narrator/Walt Disney
You're nothing but a nothing. From the Flying Mouse.
Donald Duck
Ha. You're nothing but a nothing. A nothing. A nothing. You're nothing but a nothing. You're not a thing at all. To be a bat's a bum thing, a silly and a dumb thing. At least a bat is something. You're not a thing at all.
Narrator/Host
As.
Narrator/Walt Disney
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Donald Duck
That's enough.
Minnie Mouse
Whoa.
Donald Duck
Thanks, gang. Hello, everybody. How'd you like to be the father of my family at Christmas time? I mean, did you ever try to pick out a Christmas necktie for a horse? Or rubber boots for a young duck? Don't worry, Donald, you'll get your boots. Bless his heart. Well, we'll hear from him later in the program. Oh, Donald. Nice. Not yet. Nice little fellow. Now, our program tonight is to be a surprise party. It's the gang's Christmas present for Donald. Put it down. I told you not to bring that pop gun to the studio. Yes, you. And don't point it at people. Boys will be boys. Yes, the gang has gotten up the entire program by themselves. They've named it quite appropriately, the Christmas Stocking. And each one of them has put a surprise for us. Donald in the stock. Put it down, Donald. Don't point that gun at Clara Clock. Why? If it went off accidentally, you'd hit her. Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure. Give it to him, Clara. You bet she wants to fight. Sing them, Claire. Let him up, Claire.
Narrator/Host
You win.
Donald Duck
That's enough. You. You got just what you deserve. Shame on you. And if you hit anyone else with that gun, I'll break it right over my knee.
Minnie Mouse
Oh, that. Oh, yeah.
Donald Duck
Yes. Donald, give me that gun. So you don't think I meant it? Well, I'll show you. There. Let that be a lesson to you. And from now on, I want you to be a good duck. Say Mr. Disney to you. Donald. Donald, just one more word out of you and I'll call the boogeyman. How? Well, just clap my hands three times and they'll pop right out at you. Okay, I warned you. Here goes. We are the boogie, boogie, boogie men we will get you, get you if we can when we come out into the night Baby's always waking with the truth. Well, I guess we got rid of Donald Trump Duck for a while. And now Ms. Minnie Mouse will take the first surprise from our Christmas stocking. Here she is, Donald. Where'd you come from? Well, what do you want now? No, Donald, not now. Wait for your turn. Donald, give me those bells. Oh, I don't want to fight, but if I hear any more out of you, I'll sell you back to Joe Penner. Well, there goes Donald. And here comes Minnie.
Minnie Mouse
Hello, everybody. Merry Christmas.
Donald Duck
Minnie, I hear you have a big surprise for us in the Christmas stocking.
Minnie Mouse
Open your mouth and check your ride.
Donald Duck
Oh, no, not with Donald in the studio. Just tell us what the big surprise is.
Minnie Mouse
It's my two little birds, Jenny Wren and Kirk Robin.
Donald Duck
Are they going to sing for us? Minnie's going to play the violin while her two birds, Cock Robin and Jenny Wren, sing the love duet from their new silly symphony. Who Killed Cock Robin? And I might mention that this is our first mystery thriller. We defy you to guess who killed him. In fact, if you even suspect who.
Narrator/Walt Disney
Killed Cock Robin, we'll give you.
Donald Duck
Well, we'll give you Donald Duck. All ready, Minnie?
Minnie Mouse
Uh huh. Wait till I give my birds a tip. Sound your ray, Jenny. Min. Oh, no, no. Higher, Jenny, higher. That's right, precious. Come on, Cock Robin, hop up on Minnie's violin. Listen. Oh, that's perfect. All right, Sam.
Donald Duck
That was splendid, Minnie. I'm sure your little birds will be a sensation on the screen.
Minnie Mouse
Oh, thank you, Rob.
Donald Duck
And while we're on the subject of pictures, I suppose you Know that from now on all of Mickey's picture will be in Technicolor.
Minnie Mouse
And will Mickey's pants be red?
Donald Duck
Yes, indeed. And I think it's about time his face was red too. Let's get him up here to the microphone.
Minnie Mouse
All right.
Donald Duck
Yoo hoo.
Minnie Mouse
Oh, Mickey. Come on then. Bring your pig. Okay, Minnie, silly. Hello. I got a surprise. Many birds are okay, but I got something better than that. Wait a minute. Hey, wait till you hear my singing, Pig. First I gotta get them in pitch. Well, that's good enough. We two particulars. Minnie. Presenting Mr. And Mrs. Patty pig.
Donald Duck
Mickey, that one. Beautiful.
Minnie Mouse
Ain't heard nothing. Hand me that bucket of frogs, Minnie. There it is. Oh, she's afraid of frogs. I'll catch him. I got one. Hold him, Walt.
Donald Duck
Yes, Daddy. Boy, is there a blotter in the house?
Minnie Mouse
Hey, where's my tree frog?
Donald Duck
Here he is, Mickey.
Minnie Mouse
Thanks, Pooby. Introducing the Mill Pond brothers. Hopple, Purple and Purple. Heck. Must have been something you had hit. Well, here they are.
Donald Duck
Well, the old songs are always best. But let's see what the orchestra can do with a brand new tune called Heidi Hades. From a silly symphony the goddess of sp. Now, Pluto was the headman down in Hades But Pluto had a weakness for the lady. Go and get her with his little imps he went and caught her and quickly down to Hades and he brought her mama he put her on his throne and painted her for his own and she began to cry the aps began to hide in Haiti Queen of Haiti once again. Singer, singer serenade Heidi Hades, Heidi Haiti hiding Heidi Laura like the Queen of Haiti Sing a wicked little Heidi, Heidi Haiti wow. Here is your chance to sing and dance. Yeah, man. You play while you play. To take his son.
Minnie Mouse
Sam. Surprise. Surprise. We've got a surprise for you, Mr. Disney.
Donald Duck
Well, my pretty little pig. I thought you'd gone home.
Minnie Mouse
We just went across the street to get a soda. We've been lazy to the program.
Donald Duck
Have you? How am I doing?
Minnie Mouse
That's our surprise. You're simply too awful.
Donald Duck
Same old silly pig. Always clowning. Well, pig, now that you're here.
Narrator/Host
Darling.
Donald Duck
I said no.
Narrator/Walt Disney
Give me that cow bell.
Donald Duck
Well, pigs, what have you got to say for yourselves?
Minnie Mouse
Merry Christmas, everybody.
Narrator/Host
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Donald Duck
This is the time of the year we forgive our enemies. I want you to call the Big Bad Wolf on the phone and wish him a Merry Christmas.
Minnie Mouse
I wouldn't feel safe unless it was.
Donald Duck
A long distance call, sir. No, no, that's not the Christmas spirit. The poor wolf is down and out, friendless and he's hungry. What's more, the Big Wolf. The Big Bad Wolf is a fellow actor. He's always given the best he had to the cause of drama.
Minnie Mouse
Oh, drama. What big eyes you've got.
Donald Duck
I'm serious about this pig. Really I am. I'll dial his numbers and you wish him a Merry Christmas.
Minnie Mouse
Hello? Hello?
Donald Duck
Hello?
Minnie Mouse
Hello.
Donald Duck
Here he is. Take the phone.
Minnie Mouse
Hello. We're the Three Little Pigs.
Donald Duck
Yeah, so what?
Minnie Mouse
We want to sing you a Christmas carol.
Donald Duck
Oh, fine, fine. I'll be right over.
Minnie Mouse
No, you stay where you are.
Donald Duck
But I'd like to have you boys for dinner on Christmas. In fact, I've been counting on it.
Minnie Mouse
I was afraid of that.
Donald Duck
Well, where are you now?
Minnie Mouse
Never mind.
Donald Duck
We just want to sing you this Christmas song.
Minnie Mouse
Listen. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the day. We just got you on the phone because we want to say who's afraid of the Big Bad wolf? Big Bad wolf, Big bad wolf. Who's afraid of the Big bad wolf? Yang, yang, yang.
Donald Duck
Just the same foolish little pig. They'll never learn. Holy mackerel. What's that? Oh, Donald, for heaven's sake, stop it. Terrible. And anyway the three pigs have just finished singing that. I'm sorry, Donald. You're too late. No. Jingle Bells and now, here's a real surprise grand opera. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with the greatest pleasure that I unveil the all American opera written especially for this broadcast by Ms. Minnie Mouse.
Minnie Mouse
Thank you, everybody. Thank you.
Donald Duck
The principals will be Princess Leonora sung by by the barnyard nightingale, Madame Clara Clock. The role of Don Pepico will be sung by Pluto the Pup. And Man Rico, the Duke of Lysol, will be sung by Donald Duck. All right. Overture Our scene is a moonlit garden. It is spring. On a balcony overlooking the garden stands Leonora. She is in love, deeply in love. She sighs. She stretches out her arms. The moonlight has enchanted her. A song of love is on her lips. Leonora stops. She sees one of her lovers approaching. It is Manrico, the Duke of Lysol. Leonora greets Manrico, But they are interrupted. It is the other lover, Don Pedigo. Shoving Man Rico aside, Don Pepico pours out his heart. Hot words lead to blows. The lovers draw their swords. They come together. It is a battle to the death. And Don Pedico. Both fall to the ground. Mortally wounded. Leonora rushes to the ground beside them. She realized that she has lost both her lovers. So she takes out a vial of poison and drinks. Then she tries to revive the lovers so they can all die together. She bathes their wounds with Heinz honey and almond cream. They open their eyes. They see fair Leonora sinking to the ground. She is breathing her last. Her heart is pounding. All three are dead. But they struggle to their feet and sing as they have never sung before.
Minnie Mouse
Ro.
Donald Duck
Oh, Clara is her face. She was trying so hard to reach that high note.
Minnie Mouse
And she. She laid an egg.
Donald Duck
Before Christmas. And soon on his way, old Grandma will come with his reindeer and sleigh. The children are sleeping up quiet and still and the stockings are ready now horse hands are to fill with candy and blazing he'll fill everyone and up through the chimney he'll go when he's done With a laugh he will fall as he drives out of. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Narrator/Walt Disney
And the hall of Fame joins Walt Disney and his gang in wishing you all a merry, merry Christmas. We hope you've enjoyed this broadcast of Mickey Mouse and the other famous Disney characters. Screenland Magazine is offering prizes in a contest of letters telling why you like Mickey Mouse. You'll find all of the details of the contest in the February issue of Screenland magazine, which is now on the.
Donald Duck
Newsstands.
Narrator/Walt Disney
The hall of Fame is presented by the makers of Heinz Honey and Almond Cream, which throughout the bitterest weather keeps hard working hands smooth and comfortable. Lovely to look at and thrilling to touch. Next week, the hall of Fame brings a return engagement of those two celebrated personalities of the screen, Charlie Ruggles and Mary Bola. The hall of Fame has come to you from the NBC studios in Hollywood. John McIntyre speaking. This is the National Broadcasting Company.
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Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Original Air Date: December 23, 1934
Episode Reviewed: December 14, 2025
This episode is a delightful Christmas-themed variety show from the golden age of radio, featuring Walt Disney and his famous cast of characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Clara Cluck, and the Three Little Pigs. The central theme is a "Christmas Stocking" surprise party—each Disney character contributes their own musical or comedic segment, culminating in cheerful mayhem and community spirit.
[00:44]
Three Little Pigs sing “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”
[01:27 – 03:18]
"I build my house of straw. I build my house of hay. I toot my flute. I don't give a hoot. And I play around all day."
— Minnie Mouse as a pig, [01:28]
“The World Owes Me a Living” from The Grasshopper and the Ant
[03:18 – 03:38]
"Now the good book says the Lord provides. There's food on every tree. I see no reason to worry and work. No sir, not me."
— Donald Duck, [03:23]
Lullaby Land Waltz & Flying Mouse Tune
[04:14 – 06:11]
"You're nothing but a nothing. A nothing. A nothing. You're nothing but a nothing. You're not a thing at all."
— Donald Duck, [05:50]
Walt Disney wrangles Donald Duck and others in the studio
[08:13 – 10:30]
"How'd you like to be the father of my family at Christmas time? Did you ever try to pick out a Christmas necktie for a horse? Or rubber boots for a young duck?"
— Walt Disney, [08:16]
"If you hit anyone else with that gun, I'll break it right over my knee."
— Donald Duck (scolding himself), [09:33]
Minnie's Musical Birds
[12:02 – 14:14]
"It's my two little birds, Jenny Wren and Kirk Robin… going to sing the love duet from their new silly symphony."
— Minnie Mouse, [12:02]
Mickey’s Singing Pig and Frog Ensemble
[14:29 – 16:38]
"Presenting Mr. and Mrs. Patty Pig!"
— Mickey Mouse, [14:29]
Orchestra and Cast perform “Heidi Hades” Silly Symphony
[16:38 – 19:29]
"Here is your chance to sing and dance. Yeah, man! You play while you play."
— Donald Duck, [18:44]
Minnie's playful roast and soda shop joke
[20:21 – 20:37]
"That’s our surprise. You’re simply too awful."
— Minnie Mouse to Walt Disney, [20:32]
Disney and Pigs call the Big Bad Wolf to wish him Merry Christmas
[22:31 – 23:37]
"The poor wolf is down and out, friendless and he's hungry. What's more, the Big Bad Wolf is a fellow actor. He's always given the best he had to the cause of drama."
— Donald Duck, [22:39]
"We want to sing you a Christmas carol."
— Minnie Mouse as Pig, [23:14]
"No, you stay where you are."
— Minnie Mouse, warily, [23:21]
“I'd like to have you boys for dinner on Christmas.”
— Big Bad Wolf, [23:23]
All-American Opera by Minnie Mouse
[24:44 – 29:26]
"She was trying so hard to reach that high note… and she laid an egg."
— Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse, [29:26–29:30]
Classic seasonal poem, group sign-off
[29:40 – 30:46]
"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night."
— Donald Duck (narrates), [30:46]
Playful Puns:
"When it's cravinient."
— Donald Duck, inventing a word for craving and convenience, [00:06]
Minnie's Bird Direction:
"Sound your ray, Jenny... higher, Jenny, higher. That's right, precious!"
— Minnie Mouse, prepping her birds, [12:31]
Donald, every time chaos ensues:
“That's enough. You got just what you deserve. Shame on you.”
— Donald Duck, policing the studio madness, [09:33]
Big Bad Wolf’s dark dinner invitation:
"I'd like to have you boys for dinner on Christmas. In fact, I've been counting on it."
— Big Bad Wolf, [23:23]
| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------|---------------| | “Who’s Afraid of…” Song | 01:27–03:18 | | “World Owes Me a Living” | 03:18–03:38 | | Lullaby Land Waltz | 04:14–05:26 | | “You’re Nothing But…” | 05:50–06:11 | | Christmas Stocking intro | 08:13–10:30 | | Minnie's Birds Duet | 12:02–14:14 | | Mickey's Pig & Frogs | 14:29–16:38 | | “Heidi Hades” | 16:38–19:29 | | Big Bad Wolf Call | 22:31–23:37 | | Minnie’s Opera Parody | 24:44–29:26 | | Heartfelt Closing Poem | 29:40–30:46 |
The episode is lively, comedic, and full of vaudevillian humor, blended with musical performances and wholesome Christmas warmth. The Disney characters riff, squabble, and play for laughs, but always come together to remind listeners of the holiday season’s joy, community, and forgiveness. Walt Disney’s original hosting style is earnest yet wry, letting his animated family take the spotlight.
This episode is a rich window into radio’s golden age, bringing together iconic Disney characters for a heartwarming and chaotic Christmas celebration. Expect silly songs, zany skits, and plenty of holiday cheer, all in the unmistakably friendly and playful Disney tone.
Skip the ads and settle in for a charming, nostalgic journey—perfect for families or Disney history buffs yearning for a taste of 1930s holiday magic.