Tag: Christmas

AWR0089: Suspense: The Cave

Amazing World of Radio

Two young boys encounter a world of pirates, danger, and adventure in a cave on Christmas.

Original Air Date: December 20, 1955

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AWR0087: New World A’Coming: The First Noel

Amazing World of Radio

A program of Christmas music and speeches by Black American leaders on public policy issues.

Original Air Date: December 24, 1944

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Audio Drama Review: The Holly Tree Inn

While Charles Dickens is beloved for his novel A Christmas Carol, that’s far from his only Christmas work. He wrote several Christmas stories. This is the fifth one that Colonial Radio Theater has adapted.

“The Holly Tree Inn” is a short story about a man caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and taking refuge at the Holly Tree Inn where he wiles away time talking with the people at the Inn. As soon as the storm lifts, he’s continuing on his efforts to leave the country as he believes his sweetheart has jilted him for his best friend..

The Holly Tree Inn is a dialogue-heavy story. There’s little movement which can be a challenge with an audio drama. However, this is helped by the fact that the dialogue is by Charles Dickens which means there are some fun turns of phrases, stories told within the story, etc. In addition, Colonial does a superb job adapting it with its typical professionalism and a nice score.

The Holly Tree Inn is a sweet little story. It’s not much more than people sitting around during a snowstorm talking but it has a moral that is well-taken, if not earth-shattering. If you’d enjoy a relaxing story while wrapping presents or de-stressing from the Holidays, this is a bit of comfort listening.

Rating:3.25 out of 5

Video Theater 0145: Racket Squad: The Christmas Caper

A lovable old man is roped into working for a fraudulent charity Santa ring.

Original Air Date: December 25, 1952

Season 3, Episode 15

EP2390:Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Jack Webb

Friday and Smith try to find a stolen statue of the child Jesus before Christmas Eve mass.

Original Air Date: December 22, 1953

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EP1760: Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Jack Webb
Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a statue of the child Jesus from a local church.

Original Air Date: December 22, 1953

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EP1759: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carmen Kringle Matter

Bob Bailey
On Christmas Eve, an eccentric miner wants to change the beneficiary of his life insurance to his beloved burrow.

Original Air Date: December 22, 1957

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