December, 2010 | Movies For the Blind

Episode 154 – Ozzie and Harriet: The Fruitcake

Posted in comedy, television on December 28th, 2010 by admin

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In an episode from the classic tv series, the Nelsons play themselves as dad Ozzie tries to help his sons write thank-you notes after Christmas, though he puzzles over what to do about a gift he didn’t like from his best friend. First aired 1955.

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Episode 153 – The Snow Queen part 2

Posted in fantasy on December 20th, 2010 by admin

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Gerda (voice of Sandra Dee) goes from riding in a golden chariot to walking barefoot in a blizzard in her tireless search for Kay (voice of Tommy Kirk) as he is held captive by the Snow Queen. Part 2 of 2.

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Episode 152 – The Snow Queen, part 1

Posted in fantasy on December 13th, 2010 by admin

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In this animated adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story, little playmates Gerda (voice of Sandra Dee) and Kay (voice of Tommy Kirk) are separated by the vengeful Queen of winter. 1959. Part 1 of 2.

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The original Snow Queen @Wikipedia
Story translated by Jean Hersholt @Hans Christian Andersen Center
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Art Linkletter obituary @NYTimes.com

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