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Twenty-Five Days of December -- Day Fourteen


AC Benus

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On the evening of December 14th, 1949, Harold Peary read Why the Chimes Rang by Raymond McAlden (1906) to his radio audience, live. The premise of this episode has Peary’s character – The Great Gildersleeve – trying to out-Christmas his rival for the attentions of his nurse girlfriend. However, the tale of Pedro and his brother changes his intent entirely. Please listen, because this is magic.


 

First, Harold Peary’s recitation of the tale (December 14, 1949):

https://youtu.be/qpovDigCf9w?t=982

 

Then, the 1906 first edition of the story:

https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/stories/why-the-chimes-rang.htm

 

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That was when Radio played programs that made you feel good, and not ranting gasbags who just try to make you angry. Thank you for that recollection from a different era. 

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I love listening to these old radio shows.  It bring back memories.   Not only did they play stories like this, there were various theatrical groups that performed plays on the air, using sound effects to repllace the things you couldn't see.  There were also comedians that had their own shows, as well as musical groups.  There was a large variety, and well as listening to sporting events.  I remember every Saturday night I would lay on my bed in the dark and Listen to The Lone Ranger on the radio.   Thanks for sharing this, AC. 

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