CHRISTMAS IN THE BRONX/JEAN SHEPHERD'S RADIO VERSION OF A CHRISTMAS STORY Here it is: Tom's annual Christmas gift to all the P1s! In the first two hours, Tom tells about his lifelong relationship with the Christmas holiday. Then, Tom introduces you to his broadcasting idol growing up, Jean Shepherd, creator of the characters in the classic holiday film A Christmas Story.
You've probably seen A Christmas Story, but did you know that it began as a story told on the radio when Tom was a kid? Hear the story of Ralphie, his brother Randy, and the Red Ryder BB gun as it was originally told by one of America's all-time great storytellers...and Tom's biggest influence in his style of storytelling. An exact, unedited recording of the original aircheck from WOR/New York just as Tom heard it under the covers on the night of Christmas Eve! We recommend listening late at night, under your tree or under the covers, for the full effect.
NOTE: Super Premium subscribers will hear the original WOR commercials from the late 60s for the sake of authenticity on the Jean Shepherd segment. No paid commercials from The New Normal LLC can be heard here.
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Love you Tom!
Tom, I honestly do not know where I would be without listening to your wisdom. Like you, I grew up dirt poor but with your teachings, have made the proper decisions to put me on the right path. I got snipped a few months ago so no kids and I'm not married! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much...
...and have a Merry Christmas!
tom
Great stories,Tom. Brings
Great stories,Tom. Brings back memories.
Glad you like
Have a great holiday!
tom
Another year
Looking forward to listening to your Christmas show again. I wait for it every year. Even though I can listen to it at any time, I wait till you post it and it is always a treat. Cheers and beers to you and the rest of the crew.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for all your support, Sam!
tom
Cheers Tom
Appreciate you sharing the stories of your childhood xmas.
I know where you're coming from, believe me. Glad to have discovered your show and being able to listen to your sage advice. On to the next year, full of opportunities!
You're the best, wish you much holiday cheer.
Thanks so much, Tim...
I'm glad you enjoy. Have a great holiday season!
tom
Tom Your the Greatest
Thank you Tom for al the memories and countless hours you have out in this year. Thank you father
And thank YOU!
Have a great holiday...
tom
Motivation
Thank You for all the encouragement this holiday season. You pushed me to reach out and enjoy the holidays instead of just keeping to myself. You always have the right words Tom.
Merry Christmas.
So glad you're enjoying your holiday, Miguel!
Keep it going. New Year's is next!
tom
Santa down the trash chute
Feliz Navidad Tom
And...
...to YOU, Tony!
tom
What a treat
Hearing Tom again just makes it feel like home again.
Words of Wisdom
Dear Tom,
I’ve never written to you before, however, I would be remiss if I didn’t take a few moments to express my sincere words of gratitude for what you’ve done, telling one great story after another. It helped me gain perspective instead of being angry about my situation, I resorted to a more mature state of mind.
In all of my years as a father, I have always managed to spend time with my two children on Christmas. This year posed a challenge for me to accomplish this. I’ve been divorced for over two years now. My daughter, who just turned 16, spent Christmas with her mom and with her moms boyfriends family in Arizona. My son, 23 years old, was scheduled to work, he’s a host at The Odyssey, a restaurant in Granada Hills, CA. I managed to eat lunch with him before his shift. As soon as I left the restaurant, I had to accept that I would not be seeing my daughter. It was very hard. Normally, I’d seek some advice from my father, however, he passed away nearly 6 years ago. Instead, I sought some comfort from my mom. I delivered my gifts to her and brother, however, due to her hoarding, her house doesn’t bring the comfort I was seeking. I just had to get out of there.
On my way to spend the rest of the evening alone, I played your ‘Christmas Show.’ Your storytelling is simply captivating. Your words of wisdom helped me to snap out of my sadness. It was you that reminded me that I am not alone in feeling the way I did and that it is attitude, the right attitude that makes a life a positive one, regardless of those elements which are, often times, beyond our control. Those stories of how things were for you growing up, wow, just wow. It’s absolutely incredible how you managed to overcome all that bullshit.
Tom, thank you, sincerely, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. You must know that I have learned from your words of wisdom and I am very thankful that you have this incredible platform for you to continue to share with your biggest fans, your extended familia. Dare I say, with your adopted ‘children’?
We truly love you Tom, because you truly have love for us all. Thanks again for sharing!
Merry Christmas Tom and Happy New Year!
P.S. I am committed to apply the principles of your Money Monday show messages so that next year, I’ll have Christmas with my son and daughter in Europe, Mexico or Hawaii anywhere their mother can’t keep them from me.
The Perfect Show
The perfect show to enjoy while I wait for my twice-delayed flight at the airport. Thanks and Happy Holiday's, Professor!
Holiday Break -- From The Archives
Since Tom is deserving a well-earned holiday, I thought I'd post something from the archives since I've been re-listening to older shows.
https://www.premiumtom.com/library/daily-show/2012-04-13 -- Hour 4, about 43 minutes in, Tom tells us what he did on radio station KFI that got him fined by the FCC. Its hilarious, give it a listen!
Cheers!
christmas night for me
thank you tom. i enjoyed this coming home after keeping a good friend company on christmas day and just loved listening to it . hope you had a lovely christmas and prosper in the new year. thank you again
Thank you!!!
Some heavy stuff you talked about today Tom, especially the story about your parents and money. I guess it is true that life isn't fair and people create their own destiny. As always, you are a great inspiration for all of us and THANK YOU for sharing all of this today...
Woooo!
My xmuh tree has 7 different kinds of very cool LED lights. And there were ZERO arguments about it. Just me and my dog. Aaaaaaaah. Peace, solitude, and a very tokin' smokin' relaxing xmuh eve. Thank you thank you THANK YOU TOM!!!!!!!!!! Happy holidays and merry efing christmuh fellow P1's. Cheers and toke.
Have a safe holiday everyone :)
Thanks again Dad for all that you do to help us men. I hope everyone has a safe and great holiday, onward to 2022 and beyond :)
Merry Christmas, Tom and
Merry Christmas, Tom and fellow P1s. looking forward to another great year of the show :)
merry christmas but
merry christmas Tom Leykis
IM that guy Twilight Zone
I make my pop Corn and prepare for the twilight ZOne Marathon TOM. You know me like a book.
Tom could u do a MOney monday for DEcember?
Hello Tom Could u please do a Money monday? for December 2021. Ive been making good money and I remember how u helped on picking some good Dividend funds and looking for investments. What's is your portfolio like?
That was pretty good!
I do think that the Santa Deception which our whole society conspires in is responsible for there being so many atheists though. They teach kids to believe in something, and then later break it to them that everyone was in on the lie. And we are supposed to continue to believe in G d, after that deception?