Christmas Show 1967


It's been a lot of years since watching this back in the 60's and some re-runs in the early 70's, along with the fact the memory is maybe not as sharp as it once was, but after watching this episode on Antenna TV, it seems to me that during the scene of Melvin's dream in the toy department, the music has been changed. I can't say for certain, but I think it originally was Bert Kaempfert's "Holiday for Bells" that was used or some other rogue holiday instrumental from back in the day. If I am correct on the change, probably most likely due to permission not originally granted to use it, or a refusal by the show to pay a royalty fee to the song's owners and replace it with holiday songs that have no claim to ownership? Kaempfert's tune appears to fit the scene better. Any thoughts???

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That's a really interesting question. Honestly, I watched it not even a few days ago, and the only thing I can remember is Riu Chiu because it was so beautiful.

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