Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And welcome to the final official episode of April! Can you believe that? We are officially a third of the way through the year! Time is flying!
This week, journey with the elves back to the wonderful world of Rankin/Bass to discuss the 1968 holiday special, "The Little Drummer Boy"! As is always the case when the hosts cover a Rankin/Bass special, opinions are all over the place with this one, with one elf defending the special, one elf enjoying it more than the other Rankin/Bass specials previously covered, and one absolutely hating it. Meanwhile, opinions voiced by our listeners are on opposite ends of the spectrum - people either really enjoy it, or really dislike it; there doesn't seem to be middle ground!
Discussed in this episode are the racist stereotypes perpetuated by character designs and historical (in)accuracy in this special; the origins of the traditional carol version of "The Little Drummer Boy"; Apple's recent unveiling event; Michael Keaton's officially announced return to the role of Batman in the upcoming "The Flash" movie; some fascinating Disney trivia that Anthony learned in a recent episodes of one of his favorite podcasts, "Dis-Order: Every Disney Film"; and much, much more! All of it together makes for a fun, fascinating episode you want to be sure you don't miss!
Enjoy, y'all! And keep your eyes on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next installment of "Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Thirteen, which will be read to you by the awesome and always hilarious Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House"!
This Is The City Of the Angels, And You Haven’t Got Any Wings. (L.A. Confidential)
An Old Friend Kissed The Bride. (Jack Frost [1979])
Sometimes Angels Rush In Where Fools Fear To Tread. (The Bishop’s Wife)
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus. (Yes, Virginia)
Hi! My Name Is Noël, And I Have A Happiness! (Noël)
Hey, He’s Not Talking About Our Shark, Is He? (Jaws: The Revenge)
If You Like Pastry And You’re In Europe, You Should Try The Galwickian Yule Cake. (One Royal Holiday)
It’s Going To Be The Best Barton Christmas Ever! (Marvel’s Hawkeye)
Oh I Could Write A Sonnet About Your Easter Bonnet, And Of The Girl I’m Taking To The Easter Parade. (The First Easter Rabbit)
Toyland, Toyland, We’re On Our Way To Toyland! (Babes in Toyland [1961])
It’s Just Not Christmas Without A Visit From Jolly Old St. Nicotine! (”Sabrina the Teenage Witch” - Second 3 Christmas Episodes)
I’m So Happy That Christmas Didn’t Suffer The Fate of Bobunk. (”Sabrina the Teenage Witch” - First 3 Christmas Episodes)
It’s A Nightmare! We’ve Been Visited By The Yutz Of Christmas Past! (”The Golden Girls” Christmas Episodes)
Remember, Michael: The Real Happiness Of Christmas Is Not Found In What We Get, But What We Give. (”Bewitched” Christmas Episodes)
You Have A Gift. You Have Power. And With Great Power, There Must Also Come Great Responsibility. (Spider-Man: No Way Home)
You’re The Worst Fake Boyfriend! (Single All The Way)
How About You Forget About ”Perfect” And Instead Embrace Each Day That This Life Grants You? (Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas)
What’s Christmas But A Time For Finding Yourself A Day Older And Not A Day Richer? (Scrooge 1970)
Over The River And Through The Woods, To Grandmother’s House We Go! (To Grandmother’s House We Go)
John, Darling, When You’re Kissing Me, Don’t Talk About Plumbing. (Christmas in Connecticut)
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