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Batman Christmas Record

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Gather round, kids, it’s story time!

Today is the Batman story, "Christmas Carol Caper" – 

Batman receives an ominous singing telegram on Christmas Eve but dismisses it as the work of a crank.  He and Robin go off to a Christmas party at the South Side Mission downtown, but soon learn the telegram was no prank when attempts on his life are made by Rudolph the Red Nose Hitman, and then Maxie the Minstrel and Sammy the South Side Santa.

OK, everyone sitting pretzel style? Hands folded? Let’s listen!

Wonder Woman Christmas Record

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Gather round, kids, it’s story time!

Today is the Wonder Woman story, "The Prisoner of Christmas Island" – 

As the world prepares to celebrate Christmas, a powerful nuclear submarine sails under the polar ice cap to the North Pole.  A laser drill cuts a hold up through the ice, through wich Von Richter, captain of the sub, enters the village above and kidnaps Santa Claus, taking hiim to Christmas Island, a barren atoll in the mid-Pacific.  Only Wonder Woman can Rescue him.

OK, everyone sitting pretzel style? Hands folded? Let’s listen!

Superman Christmas Record

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Gather round, kids, it’s story time!

Today is the Superman story, "Light Up the Tree, Mr. President" – 

The Annual tree-lighting ceremony on the White House Lawn is about to begin.  As the President speaks of peace on earth and good will toward men, he and all around him are unaware that a vengeful, deranged scientist has secretly connected the button that turns the lights on the tree to the button that launches missiles that can start World War III.  Only Superman can prevent the greatest tragedy of all time.

OK, everyone sitting pretzel style? Hands folded? Let’s listen!

You’re On My iPod, Charlie Brown!

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A BIG thanks to Comics Reporter for this!

Charles Schultz wrote this entire album, expanding themes that are drawn from the comic strip. The voice-actors are comedy writer Arthur Siegel as Charlie Brown and stage and screen actress Kaye Ballard (later of “The Mothers-In-Law”- thanks, Larry!) as Lucy. The music that surrounds the comedy bits was composed and orchestrated by the great Fred Karlin, famous for his work with Benny Goodman, Harry James, and Raymond Scott. The album was produced by John Hammond and released on Columbia’s Harmony imprint (HS11230). This is one of the toughest “Peanuts” records to find. Unfortunately, my vinyl is hindered by surface noise and a skip on Track 4. Nevertheless, it predates all of the TV specials and was a landmark event in the history of America’s greatest comic strip.

Unless you’re a blockhead, go download it!

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