Sunday, December 19, 2010

What do shoelaces and blindness have to do with Christmas?

Everything in this Christmas-themed episode of the Old Time Radio Express.  We chug back through history and view Christmas through two very different lenses.  One is more traditional, as we bring you a Jack Benny classic, as Jack debates what to buy for his cast for Christmas.
 
No dames were harmed
in the recording of this
radio program.  At least not
on Christmas.
The other is an example of how mystery and thriller programs celebrated a holiday that by its very nature seemed contrary to their blood curdling programming.  Some didn't even attempt to bridge the gap and continued with their straightforward mystery progamming.  Others made an effort, as you will see on this Mysterious Traveler episode, entitled "Christmas Story".  I think it's got enough of a mix between Christmas and mystery that a fan of either will appreciate it.

OTR did Christmas in such a big and spectacular way, that I have so much more to share with you.  Next week on the OTRExpress we'll stay in the spirit, despite what the calendar says.

Until then, happy eggnogging...

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