While Frosty the Snowman may not have been feeling very merry in this heat, you can make the season bright with Christmas in July, a weeklong special featuring hit Christmas songs, radio renditions of your favourite seasonal movies, and holiday episodes from classic comedies and dramas. You better watch out because Santa Claus is comin’ to town on Holiday Traditions (Ch. 776) or anytime on the SiriusXM app.
Spread Christmas cheer as you sing along to traditional holiday recordings from the ’40s through ’60s by artists such as Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Ray Conniff, and Nat King Cole.
Tune in for the 20th annual Christmas In July week on Radio Classics (Ch. 148). The special returns July 11-17, bringing back truly classic Christmas radio programs, including offerings from the top comedies and dramas.
Series being featured include the following:
Jack Benny Program
Bob Hope Show
Father Knows Best
Gunsmoke
George Burns & Gracie Allen
Dragnet
Suspense
Tales Of The Texas Rangers
Sherlock Holmes
Nero Wolfe
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Escape
Bing Crosby Show
Our Miss Brooks
The Life Of Riley
My Favorite Husband (with Lucille Ball)
Highlights include radio adaptations of the following holiday films:
It’s A Wonderful Life
Miracle On 34th Street
Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol
Remember The Night
Christmas In July
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