1970s Christmas Television
Every year, during the holiday season I enjoy revisiting Christmas and holiday shows that I enjoyed while young. I find these programs reflect so much of what life was like during the final five decades of the twentieth century.
Back in the day I would re-watch the videos via VHS, eventually I was able to buy a box set of classic Christmas television, presently, YouTube makes it possible to share the nostalgia with all of you!
The following are some of my favorites from the 1970s.
Mary Tyler Moore – Christmas & the Hard Luck Kid – 1970
Mary finds herself working through Christmas Eve and day rather than enjoying the holiday.
WKRP In Cincinnati – Jennifer Home For Christmas – 1979
Jennifer has no plans for Christmas while everyone around the station are buzzing with holiday plans.
Cher Christmas Show – 1975
Cher hosts the Lennon Sisters, the Hudson Brothers, Redd Foxx, and Chastity Bono through skits and music.
The Walton’s Christmas Movie – The Homecoming – 1971
1933, Virginia and the family prepares for Christmas as they anxiously wait for John to arrive home as a heavy snowstorm hits.
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Johnny Cash & Family Christmas Show
Johnny hosts June Carter Cash, the Carter Family, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perekins, and the Statler Brothers.
Donny & Marie Osmond Christmas Show – 1979
The sibling duo hosts Erika Estrada, Cindy Williams, Adam Rich, and Dorothy Hamill.
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