Televised the night of December 19, 1968 on Detroit NBC WWJ-TV (Channel 4), 10:00 p.m., 53 years ago. Guests: Dom DeLouise, Bob Newhart and Dennis Weaver.
PLUS: Cameos by dozens of celebrities, including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra Jr. William Holden, Johnny Carson, announcing the sending of gifts of toys to children in hospitals and through various charities at end of show.
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Source: The Detroit Free Press; Thursday; December 19, 1968
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Album recording audio remastered by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
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“Merry, Merry Christmas Baby” is a Christmas song recorded by Dodie Stevens (born Geraldine Ann Pasquale on February 17, 1946), an American rock and pop singer, notably in late-50s and early 1960s. She is best known for her 1959 song “Pink Shoe Laces.” It debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 when Stevens was one day short of 13 years old, and eventually peaked at number 3.
Stevens’ only Holiday single, “Merry Christmas Baby” was released on Dot Records (16166) in November 1960. Studio orchestration for the recording was conducted by Milt Rogers. The selection continues to enjoy popular airplay during the Christmas season.
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Source: Wikipedia
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