The first of Perry Como's Christmas specials includes appearances by Rich Little and figure skater Peggy Fleming as well as performances by the Carpenters and by Perry Como himself. Also featured a reenactment of the Birth of Jesus Christ.
Acting
Rich Little doing five impressions while visibly sweating.
Production
Peggy Fleming skating circles around budget limitations.
Director
Nick Vanoff
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This special aired when variety shows were dying — it's essentially television's last gasp of monoculture before fragmentation.
Jack Benny's Santa cameo was his final television appearance; he died weeks after filming.
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