January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.
Highlights: Martha Scott opens with a tableau set in a small town in 1909. Townspeople gradually leave their still-frame poses, coming to life to sing holiday tunes. Melissa Hayden as the Snow Queen, and Jacques d'Amboise as the Prince, perform the "Snow" pas de deux from the "Nutcracker" with music by Tchaikovsky. The ensemble of Singers perform carols in "Grandma's house" followed by a Christmas message from Frederick R. Kappel. A church scene with the Columbus Boys Choir singing "Adeste Fideles," "The First Noel," and "Carol Of The Bells." Martha Scott reads a biblical passage from Luke. Gianna D'Angelo and The Boychoir close singing "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night."
Guests: John Raitt, Melissa Hayden, Jacques d'Amboise, Jane Morgan, The Columbus Boys Choir, Earl Wrightson, Gianna D'Angelo, Judi Rolin.
Hostess: Martha Scott
Announcer: Mel Brandt
