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Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas (1977)

This bittersweet special was recorded in September of 1977 in England, where Bing and his family had just completed a tour that included a two-week run at the London Palladium. A few weeks later, on October 13, 1977, Bing suffered a heart attack and died on a golf course near Madrid, Spain. The family decided the show should go on, and Kathryn does a brief intro explaining how much Bing enjoyed doing it. Guests include actress/singer Twiggy, Oliver! (1968) star Ron Moody, and impressionist Stanley Baxter (who plays multiple roles, parodying characters on Upstairs, Downstairs). But the iconic moment from this program is Bing’s duet of “Peace On Earth/ Little Drummer Boy” with David Bowie, which has since become a holiday standard. “Until next time,” Bing says to the audience, as he sings “White Christmas” for the last time. Have tissues standing by

English
  • Originally Aired November 30, 1977
  • Network CBS
  • Notes Is the series finale
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