Aldrich Family Christmas
Yuletide greetings from the home of Henry “Henreeee” Aldrich! This charming collection brings together thirteen episodes of vintage comedy and holiday warmth, spanning from Halloween and Thanksgiving right through Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Featuring beloved characters like Henry, his long-suffering mother, and best friend Homer Brown, these broadcasts capture the innocent, slightly mischievous spirit of the season as seen through a young boy’s eyes. With over five hours of playtime, this audio collection is a treasure for fans of classic radio and anyone who loves hearing the holidays through the laughter of a bygone era.
Collection Highlights
- Classic Christmas Episodes: Includes rare gems like the 1942 episode where Henry and Homer try to sell Christmas cards in June, and the 1944 appearance on the Kate Smith Variety Hour (featuring Jackie Gleason)—the very show where The Aldrich Family first caught the nation’s ear before becoming a summer replacement for Jack Benny.
- Henry’s Holiday Misadventures: From dropping subtle hints about Christmas presents (the episode “Subtle Hints For Xmas Present” is a perennial favorite) to the 1952 broadcast where Henry wants to break family tradition and attend a Christmas Eve party instead of staying home—only to learn what really matters.
- Seasonal Variety: The collection isn’t just Christmas—it includes Thanksgiving episodes (“Thanksgiving Dance and Turkey Run” and “Thanksgiving Turkey”) and a New Year’s Eve party episode, making it a perfect seasonal listening set for the entire holiday stretch.
- Timeless Comedy: The Aldrich Family’s gentle, family-friendly humor is on full display, whether Henry is scheming to borrow four dollars for a gift or navigating the special chaos of the holidays with his ever-present mother calling out, “Henreeee! Henree Al-drich!”
Track Listing
Show all 26 tracks (5 hours, 50 min)
- Aldrich Family 401031 Aldrich Family Halloween
- Aldrich Family 420618 Aldrich Family Selling Christmas Cards
- Aldrich Family 441224 Kate Smith Variety Hour Jackie Gleason
- Aldrich Family 471211 Aldrich Family Henry Wants School Ring
- Aldrich Family 481125 Thanksgiving Dance and Turkey Run
- Aldrich Family 481223 Subtle Hints For Xmas Present
- Aldrich Family 481230 Aldrich Family New Years Eve Party
- Aldrich Family 491216 Aldrich Family Homers Party
- Aldrich Family 520000 Aldrich Family Selling Christmas Cards
- Aldrich Family 521123 Aldrich Family Thanksgiving Turkey
- Aldrich Family 521214 Aldrich Family Roadside Stand
- Aldrich Family 521221 Christmas Eve With Family
- Aldrich Family Hinting For Christmas Present
- Aldrich Family 401031 Aldrich Family Halloween
- Aldrich Family 420618 Aldrich Family Selling Christmas Cards
- Aldrich Family 441224 Kate Smith Variety Hour Jackie Gleason
- Aldrich Family 471211 Aldrich Family Henry Wants School Ring
- Aldrich Family 481125 Thanksgiving Dance and Turkey Run
- Aldrich Family 481223 Subtle Hints For Xmas Present
- Aldrich Family 481230 Aldrich Family New Years Eve Party
- Aldrich Family 491216 Aldrich Family Homers Party
- Aldrich Family 520000 Aldrich Family Selling Christmas Cards
- Aldrich Family 521123 Aldrich Family Thanksgiving Turkey
- Aldrich Family 521214 Aldrich Family Roadside Stand
- Aldrich Family 521221 Christmas Eve With Family
- Aldrich Family Hinting For Christmas Present
