Christmas In July?

by gregbell 5/14/2008 8:32:00 AM

Okay let's see if this democratic process works!

 

I first brought this up in the comment section last week, but let's put it out there for everyone to see.  

For all the folks who love the Christmas themed radio shows, each year I get some complaints as well.   I also have some listeners VEHEMENTLY opposed to Christmas In July, which is a shame, because I think the majority likes it.

So should I have an entire Christmas in July week this year? It has been a 5 year tradition but as this is an election year, we'll let the democratic process decide this time (although at the end of the day, I can always envoke my super-duper delegate status Smile ) 

Let the tallying of comments commence! 

 


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5/20/2008 9:02:05 PM

Steve

I really like the Christmas shows. Keep them!

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5/20/2008 9:28:27 PM

Ryan E

I like the democratic process. I always vote and I would like to cast my vote for the Christmas in July.

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5/20/2008 10:06:39 PM

Bill

Greg, it is one of my favorite times of the year. I have a Christmas Bar-B-Q with your show on my portable XM radio. I also hand out gifts to my family. I am BIG on Tradition. I vote YEAH for the Christmas in July Special.

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5/20/2008 10:07:47 PM

Bill

HEY, what happened to my picture. The Bugs are back LOL.

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5/20/2008 10:17:06 PM

Bob Conrad

Sue why not. We can't celebrate Christmas in December anymore, so lets do it in July

Bob C.

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5/20/2008 10:34:58 PM

Brian W.

Humbug. I vote no for Xmas in July.

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5/20/2008 10:37:19 PM

gregbell

Bill,

I don't know why the bugs are back. I will get my blog guy on it ASAP. I posted this one to see if I'm a bug again as well. Nope, I'm not, hmm? While I contact him, any of you expert types know why it's happening?

Greg.

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5/20/2008 10:49:40 PM

Mike G.

I say go for it!!! Christmas in July is cool!

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5/20/2008 10:51:38 PM

Frank

Hummmmmmm, well it has been going for a few years, Yeah why not? But how do you make snow angels in the grass in July?????

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5/20/2008 11:35:11 PM

Scott A. van Hoften

Greg, I am afraid I come down strongly on the side of NOT having Christmas
in July. I have listened to your show pretty much since the beginning and
always grimace at the Christmas shows in July. I am not really a scrooge,
but it really limits the enjoyment for that week.

Keep up the good work with your blog.

Scotty

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5/20/2008 11:50:00 PM

Matt

Greg,

Love the channel and love this blog as a new way of communicating with us out there. Sadly, I have to be the Scrooge of the board and vote No for the Christmas episodes.

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5/21/2008 1:12:07 AM

Doug

I, too, hate to be a scrooge, but my heart always sinks a little when this week comes around. Maybe you could sprinkle just a couple of Xmas episodes during the week--a pinch of variety rather than a heavy dose?

Doug

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5/21/2008 1:56:55 AM

Phil

First and foremost thank you for the wonderful job you do with all of the research and finding the old radios shows. I enjoy most all of the shows though lean toward the mystery/detective/western for the series and Fibber McGee which I never heard until XM radio...as to the Christmas in July shows I tend to like Christmas at Christmas but that's just me...keep up the excellent work.

PS: recent show about the end of war in Europe was outstanding as well as last years old reports about the D-Day landings in France...

a devoted listener, Phil Kosiba

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5/21/2008 2:23:12 AM

Robert

I am for Christmas in July. Keep them coming.

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5/21/2008 2:42:53 AM

Rosemary E. Lloyd

Hi, Greg! YES, YES, YES ... Christmas in July. That's a great idea. I'm all for it. I have much to tell you but my dog needs to "take a walk" so later on

LOVED the tribute to Eve Arden, Orson Wells and Joseph Cotton. Talk to you later. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Rosemary

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5/21/2008 2:58:55 AM

Tim Mincey

All for the Christmas in July.

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5/21/2008 3:47:50 AM

Mary Lynn

Keep the Christmas in July episodes.

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5/21/2008 4:49:43 AM

Scott

Sure, go for it. Just as long as I hear Jack Benny in there somewhere. Although maybe you might think about a few shows here and there that aren't totally tied to Christmas? Maybe a few detectives here and there?

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5/21/2008 5:30:43 AM

Chris

Definitely do Christmas in July!

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5/21/2008 5:54:54 AM

Shanda

Christmas in July should most definitely happen!!!

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5/21/2008 6:00:26 AM

Bill Cohen

Greg, By all means, do it. It is great fun.

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5/21/2008 6:11:18 AM

Cliff

Greg,
I even get upset before we have Thanksgiving! The Xmas music and stores start so earily anymore.
So I have to say no. Lets do the Xmas programs like they where when live many many years ago.. In December
Cliff

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5/21/2008 6:49:40 AM

mtgoat

I cast my vote for Christmas in July. Especially if there is a chance to listen to the Cinnamon bear.

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5/21/2008 7:43:04 AM

Craig

I enjoy the Christmas in July week, but would agree that sprinkling non-Christmas episodes there might calm some of the criticism!

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5/21/2008 7:59:05 AM

Patty

I say go for it. Would like to see a good variety of the types of shows!

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5/21/2008 8:20:57 AM

Mindy

Hi, Greg.

Thanks for the opportunity to chime in. I love Christmas in July, and would love it even more if you could include a few Chanukkah episodes (if they exist) as well! The episodes are great, so why restrict them to only the December holidays?

Cheers,
Mindy

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5/21/2008 8:42:11 AM

Dan B

I love the Christmas in July episodes. Keep it up. Just try not to repaeat the same shows around the actual Christmas week. Besides most people don't say Christmas around Christmas, but we can say Christmas in July.

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5/21/2008 8:50:33 AM

Dale

Keep the Christmas in July.

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5/21/2008 9:15:35 AM

Madeline

No, no, no! It is bad enough to have to hear these repeats every December, let alone doing it all over again in July. If I have to hear The Shadow helping the poor little girl get butter for her Xmas cookies one more time and delivering food baskets to the good little people, I will get diabetes from too much sugar. And if I have to hear about Matt Dillon and Kitty walking the streets of Dodge City enjoying the Xmas lights glowing from the darling little bar she works at once again, I think I will unlock all the cell doors at his jail house and release the prisoners. Now that would make a GOOD holiday story!

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5/21/2008 3:23:43 PM

Patty

I don't mind a few Christmas themed shows, but a whole week? How about only block off a few hours each day (alternate the time) for the Xmas theme.

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5/21/2008 4:49:46 PM

Bill

I have to say Greg, no matter how they are voting, you are getting a Huge Responce. I have just finished reading (again) "Earth Abides". What a great novel. I was wondering when you will be playing again the 2 episode (I think it is Suspense) version with John Dehner? Have you ever read the Novel?

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5/21/2008 5:19:08 PM

john

I took a vote here in NJ and everyone on route 78 East bound from 8am to 10am today voted.

The Tally was
570363 YES for Christmas In July
21 NO for Christmas any time
5 are still pulling splinters out of their posteriors from the fence they were on.

The Voting results are overwhelmingly in favour of Christmas In July.

Oh wait one last phone has just come in.... Some lady named Dolly has said We just need a little Christmas, right this very minute (or atleast in July).

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5/21/2008 5:38:11 PM

TLB

The Christmas shows are what originally got me interested in OTR. I would love to hear them anytime.

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5/21/2008 5:40:45 PM

Kyle Mc

I've gotta agree with Bob: we aren't allowed to celebrate Christmas in December any more, that's now just a "Winter Holiday." Why not have Christmas in July?

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5/21/2008 8:05:24 PM

Ken kolarik

Christmas in July, yes, yes, yes

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5/21/2008 8:13:52 PM

gregbell

Wow folks - keep the comments coming.

Great comment John, love the effort you took (wink,wink) to poll the Christmas In July fans and non-fans. Thanks.

Greg.

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