First this month’s Twenty Fifthmas we are re-airing our FIRST ever Christmas Episode on OTGO! We're diving headfirst into the magical world of the Muppets, that lovable gang of fuzzy, felt-covered characters who've been tickling our funny bones for decades. If you haven't heard of the Muppets, you're in for a jolly ride! Created by the legendary Jim Henson, this franchise is a delightful mix of puppetry, comedy, and heartwarming moments that have captured the imaginations of folks of all ages.

Now, let's deck the halls with a big, warm welcome for our spotlight topic today – the 1987 Christmas TV Special, "A Muppet Family Christmas." It's a yuletide extravaganza where the Muppets, Sesame Street characters, and even the Fraggles from Fraggle Rock all come together for the most Muppetational holiday celebration you can imagine!

Join us as we journey back to that special time when Muppet chaos meets Christmas cheer in a way that only the Muppets can deliver. So, grab your favorite fuzzy friend, pour yourself some eggnog, and get ready to relive this classic holiday gem.

But hey, before we dive down that chimney, remember to subscribe to our podcast on all your favorite platforms and leave us a review – it's the gift that keeps on giving!

So, whether you're snuggling up by the fire or hitting the road to Grandma's house, join us as we unwrap the magic of "A Muppet Family Christmas." Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and sing along – after all, 'tis the season to be Muppet-y!

If you haven’t seen it lately here is one of my favorite copies of it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3gAniAEQrak?si=tqvx_SRZHECisNZW

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Today, we’re going all the way back to 1965 for a true original — A Charlie Brown Christmas. The very first television special based on Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip, and one that somehow did something completely different. No laugh track, no flashy animation, just quiet moments, simple music, and a story about a kid trying to figure out why Christmas doesn’t feel like Christmas anymore.

With Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable jazz score, that little scraggly tree, and a group of kids who somehow managed to be both hilarious and brutally honest, this special carved out a place in holiday history that still holds up today. It didn’t just entertain — it said something. And in the middle of all the commercialism and chaos, it reminded us to slow down and actually think about what the season means.

So whether you're putting on your Christmas Play, or trying to find that perfect Christmas Tree, this one’s for you. Tonight we’re rewinding to a time of Beagle's Showing off their Figure Skating Skills, Children being brutally mean to each other, and a Christmas special that reminds us — "What Christmas is all about Charlie Brown"

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Ttoday, we’re heading back to 1988 for Scrooged, starring Bill Murray and directed by Richard Donner. This isn’t your traditional Christmas Carol — it’s louder, funnier, a little sharper around the edges, and completely soaked in late-’80s energy. Murray plays Frank Cross, a fast-talking, ratings-obsessed television executive who’s forgotten just about everything that makes Christmas… well, Christmas. That is, until he gets the full Ebenezer Scrooge treatment, courtesy of three ghosts determined to show him where his life went wrong — and where it could still go right.

What makes Scrooged such a perfect retro holiday movie is how it takes Charles Dickens’ timeless story and filters it through neon lights, big personalities, and that uniquely ‘80s mix of cynicism and heart. It’s funny, it’s chaotic, it’s occasionally weird — but underneath it all is the same message that’s been passed down since Dickens first wrote it: that kindness matters, redemption is possible, and sometimes it takes a wake-up call to remember what really counts.

So whether you're flipping through the Sears wish book, or trying to record the annual showing of It's a Wonderful Life, this one’s for you. Tonight we’re rewinding to a time of big sweaters, big laughs, and Christmas movies that reminded us — sometimes loudly — what the season was really all about. Let’s talk Scrooged, right here on RadioWayne’s Twenty Fifthmas…

God Bless Us, Everyone!

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