Elgin Holiday Specials 48 12 25 7th Annual Elgin Christmas Show


Read by Don Ameche

The host of this 2-hour special, Don Ameche, introduces Lauritz Melchior who sings a Christmas carol, followed by Al Jolson who sings "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World". Al talks to Don about his visit to Santa. Danny Thomas shares his thoughts on the high cost of living in Beverly Hills.

Edgar Bergen has given Charlie McCarthy a horse for Christmas, but he can keep it only if he remains good. Al wants Charlie to sell the horse. Don performs in a story called "The Other Wise Man". Cass Daley tells about her search for romance.

Other stars include Jack Kirkwood, Jo Stafford, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Hilliard, Robert Armbruster, and Sandra Berkova.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.