TV Guide (December 24, 1955)

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MORNING 8:00 G The Christophers—Religion “Washington Speaks for Himself,” featuring John Daly, Fred Allen, Thelma Ritter and Ella Raines. 8:30 @} Look Up and Live-Religion “The Christmas Carol Show” stars singer Merv Griffin, jazz expert Rey. Alvin Ker shaw, folk singer Bruce Buckley and the Mary Anthony Dancers. Songs to be sung include: “The Cherry Tree Carol,” ‘The Holly and the Ivy,” “The Coventry Carol,” ‘Gabriel’s Message” and “A Babe Is Born.” © Sunday Funnies—Kids The Ten Commandments 8:45 (4) Man to Man—Religion The Christophers-Religion 9:00 @} Christmas Party | SPECIAL | Lee Phillip emcees a party for children between the ages of four and seven, Special guests are Pat Scot, Bette Chappel, Len Dresslar, P. J. Hoff, and. the Hal Kartun Group. The children will receive toys from Mel Galliart, the Santa Claus for the occasion. (4) Church Services—Religion Today's service is from Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. The Rev. Robert Hobus conducts the service. @ Bible Time—Stories A special Christmas program will be presided over by Marcella Hein. @2 The World Tomorrow © MOVIE—Western “Thunder Pass.’ Two brothers unite to find their father’s killer. Charles Bickford. 9:15 G The Pulpit—Religion Rey. Stanley Borden, assistant pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oak Park, speaks on “The Seven Joys of Christmas.” 9:30 G American Forum—Panel Dr. Preston Bradley-Talk “The World at a Cradle” is Dr. Bradley's subject today. ; 10:00 MOVIE—Western “Bandits of the Badlands.” After his brother is killed by an outlaw, Sunset re TV GUIDE DECEMBER 25 signs from the Rangers to avenge his death. Sunset Carson. : 5 Christmas Day Service | The Holy Communion Service 7 at Washington Cathedral, Washington, © D.C., is seen in a 60-minute telecast. Celebrant: Bishop Angus Dun. Sermon: Dean | Francis Sayre, Jr. Organist and choirmaster: Paul Calloway. MOVIE—Drama “Alice in Wonderland.” (English; 1951) Le Live actors and toy puppets combine to | retell Lewis Carroll’s fanciful tale. ©) MOVIE—Western “Abilene Town.” A Kansas town becomes the scene of conflict between cattlemen and homesteaders. Randolph Scott. 11:00 (13) G4 Winky Dink & You Viewers decorate Jack’s room by drawing a Christmas tree. Carolers sing ‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls.” Then who should appear but jolly old Santa Claus himself! Youngsters also get a chance to draw Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. Jack’s a Jack of all trades. Story on page 13. (4) This Is the Life—Religion “The Christmas Story.” This week’s episode begins with a conventional Christmas celebration on the “night-before” in the Fisher house, until Grampa Fisher reads the true story of Christmas to little Freddie and the whole Nativity scene comes to life. Onslove Stevens stars. Pet Show—Ned Locke ©) MOVIE-— ma “Kid Monk Baroni.” (1952) A hard-hitting boxer becomes punch-shy in order to protect his new profile acquired by plastic surgery. Richard Rober, Bruce Cabot. 11:15 @ Industry on Parade 11:30 Hollywood on Broadway “Emergency.” An escaped convict is called upon to make a choice between his own freedom and the life of a little girl. Richard Conte, Randy Stuart. (4) To Be Announced Cowboy G-Men—Western “Woman Mayor.” Jackie Coogan stars. A-21