Bings special guests include Kate Smith, Cyd Charisse, and Bob Newhart.

THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW

Welk's Christmas Show is a homey affair, with performances of
Christmas songs by members of his family.

HEART OF CHRISTMAS

The program features seasonal music from host/conducter
Skitch Henderson and harpist Robert Maxwell

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1967

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

Ed celebrates the holiday season with his guests Arthur Godfrey,
Bobbie Gentry and the Cowsills

THE GI'S CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL

American servicemen send messages to their loved ones and show
how the season is being observed in Vietnam.

AND ON EARTH, PEACE

An hour of Christmas music native to Central and Eastern Europe,
hosted by Margaret Truman.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1968

JULIA

In the first American network television series to feature a
nonwhite protagonist, star Diahann Carroll is joined by Marc Copage
and Michael Link in an episode entitled "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas

THAT'S LIFE

Robert Morse, Leslie Uggams, and the Doodletown Pipers
share thoughts on "Our First Christmas"

60 MINUTES

Harry Reasoner offers his essay "What Christ Looked Like."

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1969

THE FLYING NUN

Sally Field stars in the Christmas episode "Winter Wonderland."

MUSIC HALL

Wayne Newton hosts a seasonal celebration with his guests
Julie Budd and the Singing Angels.

Space Cantata

A musical special set to official NASA footage
from theApollo 8 mission.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1970

THE FLIP WILSON SHOW

Flip and his guests Burl Ives and Sha Na-Na
present a holiday program of comedy and music.

BOUGHS OF HOLLY

Host Pete Seeger shares some memorable Christmas songs.

STORY THEATER

Five fairy tales from the works of the Brothers Grimm,
staged by the Yale Repertory Theater Company.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1971

J.T.

Jane Wagner and Kevin Hooks star in this drama about a shy
black youngster whose closest friends are a cat and a transistor radio.

THE ODD COUPLE

Tony Randall and Jack Klugman star in the
Christmas episode "Scrooge Gets an Oscar."

BEETHOVEN'S BIRTHDAY

Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic celebrate
the anniversary of the composer's birth.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1972

CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING FAMILY

The Kings offer an evening of wholesome
musical fun and seasonal celebration.

THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir offers traditional Christmas favorites.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY

The Christmas episode "A present for Donald" is featured.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1973

GUNSMOKE

James Arness and Amanda Blake star in
the Christmas episode "P.S., Murray Christmas."

AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS IN WORDS AND MUSIC

Burt Lancaster hosts this celebration of the American Christmas.
His guests are James Earl Jones, Peter Yarrow, and Linda Lavin.

A DREAM OF CHRISTMAS

A southern minister has trouble adjusting
to his new home in Los Angeles.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1974

HOLY YEAR JUBILEE

Pope paul the VI celebrates Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

CHRISTMAS AT POPS

Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra celebrate
the season with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus.

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS

The Westminster Ensemble joins the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
for an evening of seasonal music.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1975

TONY ORLANDO AND DAWN

Carroll O'Connor and the International Children's Choir are guests
on the Christmas episode of the popular variety show.

A BICENTENNIAL CHRISTMAS

The American Christmas tradition is reviewed in
anticipation of the nations 200th birthday.

THE ORAL ROBERTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Oral Roberts offers inspirational messages for the season.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1976

DONNY AND MARIE

Guests Sonny and Cher, Edgar Bergen, and
Paul Lynde help the duo celebrate the season.

THE HOMECOMING: A CHRISTMAS STORY

Patricia Neal stars as the mother of a
rural American family in the 1930's.

THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

Doc Severinsen and his orchestra play holiday favorites.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1977

THE JEFFERSONS

In this holiday episode, George is sending gifts
and cash to a mysterious address.

A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS WITH MR. ROGERS

The children's television personality and his friends including
King Friday and Mr. McFeely celebrate the season.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

Seasonal celebrations from several countries are broadcast live via satellite.

THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

Doc Severinsen and his orchestra play holiday favorites.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1978

THE NUTCRACKER

Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gelsey Kirkland star in Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.

IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS

Cloris Leachman and Wayne Rogers play supporting roles in this
remake of Frank Capra's holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life.

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITOR.

Teresa Stratas stars in a new rendition
of Menotti's holiday operetta.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1979

A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH LOVE MAC DAVIS

Mac is joined by Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Robert Urich,
and the choir of St. Mary's Church in Van Nuys, California.

CHRISTMAS EVE ON SESAME STREET

Big Bird and the rest of the gang get
together for a celebration of the season.

FAMILY

The holiday spirit takes a turn for the worse when
Kate learns that Doug is keeping something from her.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1980

A HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE

A young girl's desire for a Christmas tree meets with
opposition from her no-nonsense father.

A FAT ALBERT CHRISTMAS

The Cosby kids help a family in distress.

REAL PEOPLE

The program profiles "the nation's official Santa Claus."
Also; A woman who dresses up as a Christmas tree, and
The story of Hanukkah as told by hand puppets.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1981

HIGH HOPES: THE CAPRA YEARS

Lucile Ball, Carl Reiner, and Burt Reynolds review the
career of the man who directed It's a wonderful
life and other classic films.

20/20

Hugh Downs offers a profile on the Salvation Army.

THE MAN IN THE SANTA CLAUS SUIT

Fred Astaire stars in this film about a mysterious man
who changes the lives of three people.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1982

PINOCCHIO'S CHRISTMAS

This animated holiday special is based on the classic tale.

THE NATIVITY

Princess Grace of Monaco hosts this recorded musical-drama
production set in St. Patricks Cathedral.

THE MUPPETS MOVIE

Kermit and Miss Piggy star in a special holiday
broadcast of the popular film.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1983

DIFF'RENT STROKES

Arnold invites a streetcorner Santa home to share the holiday.

CHRISTMAS WITH LUCIANO PAVAROTTI

The world famous tenor sings Christmas classics.

THE LOVE BOAT

On Christmas Eve, Mickey Rooney makes an "otherworldly"
visit to the ship's passengers.

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1984

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Christopher Reeve and Bernadette Peters star in a made
for cable adaptation.

CAGNEY AND LACEY

Chris, Mary Beth, and company search for a quick
exit from work on Christmas Eve.

SCARECROW AND MRS. KING

Amanda and Lee find themselves spending the night before
Christmas with Soviet agents.