Entries by e_xander

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Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Part 2: Getting Macy’s to Agree, Filming the Parade and Store, a Christmas Film in Summer and Santa Wins an Oscar

“I Believe… it’s silly but I believe” The holidays are upon us! And what a better way then finish our dive into Miracle on 34th Street. Now it’s time to see how Fox managed to get Macys and Gimbels to agree to use their names for the movie. Learn how the movie’s filming of the […]

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Episode 64 – Big In Japan, Pt. 1: Janet Lynn’s “A Joyful Christmas With Janet”

Welcome to episode 64 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In the first of my “Big In Japan” episodes, I’ll be discussing American figure skater Janet Lynn’s 1973 album, “A Joyful Christmas With Janet.” I’ve always been intrigued by the “Big In Japan” phenomenon. It wasn’t something I gave a lot of thought to when I first […]

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Guitarist Al Pitrelli On Upcoming Tour And More

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Al Pitrelli about TSO’s upcoming tour. They also talk about the history of the band, as Al was there from the very beginning (actually, before the very beginning). They talk about Paul O’Neill’s legacy, and some of the unfinished projects Paul was working […]