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The Joy of Christmas
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The setup
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The premise
Here’s the bit.
Mary Gross, bundled in a red beret and an SNL News microphone, opens a syrupy holiday feature from Rockefeller Center about what Christmas means to children. The kids she stops have other ideas: they grumble that the stores are crowded, the decorations appear months early, the specials are dreadful and the family gatherings are the worst part, and one just wants cash. Undeterred, she signs off with a sentimental line about the spirit of Christmas shining in children's faces.
The funny people
Meet the cast. 1
Say it with us
Highly quotable.
It's so commercialized.
The people are just out to make a buck.
Script
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- 00:00
Mary Gross
Christmas, a time for joy, a time for love, a time for sharing. It's a special season with a special meaning for us all, especially the young. I'm here at Rockefeller Center to find out what Christmas means to children.
- 00:16
Speaker 1
It's a major headache. The stores are crowded, and there's traffic.
- 00:20
Speaker 2
It's so commercialized. I was in Macy's a few months ago, and they already had their Christmas decorations up.
- 00:28
Speaker 3
It has no religious significance. The people are just out to make a buck.
- 00:33
Speaker 4
It just isn't what it used to be. I remember in, uh, 77, 78 was Christmas.
- 00:44
Speaker 5
And those dumb Christmas specials. Give me a break.
- 00:47
Speaker 2
You know who I hate the most? Perry Coleman.
- 00:53
Speaker 3
The worst thing about Christmas is having to get together with your family.
- 00:57
Speaker 6
It doesn't matter what they give me. I'm just going to return it anyway.
- 01:02
Speaker 1
Lucy, just give me cash.
- 01:03
Mary Gross
The spirit of Christmas mirrored in the smiling faces of children. This is Mary Gross saying, Merry Christmas, one and all.
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