The originals shows have not been topped.
New stuff doesn't come close to the genuine sentiment the originals exuded. I agree with Polaraman on that new stuff except for his compliments to the new singers which I see as copycats without genuine heart and soul.
I love the Smothers Brothers! I never saw the Christmas specials that I know of. Maybe my mom had me there when I was too young to remember. I hope to buy them someday soon.
The holidays are a big reason I had hoped to have a restored old color set to watch. I am still working on getting two old ones but the hurricane mess set me back a bit.
I want to buy all those beautiful classic specials, color and B/W! Last year I saw a Tennesee Ernie Ford special when his 2 year old was going nuts at certain parts of a song and Tennesee was as cool as the coolest dad could be. A recent special on that I saw part of had the older brother remembering that moment.
.I always like to see that original Rudolf special. I have always liked that part where the beautiful girl sings: "There's always tomorrow, for dreams to come true..." I have often wondered if that influenced me to take forever to accomplish important things. Now I am starting to wonder if that song is as true as it sounds.
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