Name: Perry Como's Olde English Christmas
Genre: Music
Released: 1977-12-14
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 8.7
Cast: Perry Como, Petula Clark, Gemma Craven

Once upon a time, there existed true family television  viewing

Whenever I hear or see anything to do with Perry Como, my memories somehow always flash back to my childhood and his beautiful Christmas shows from the early 1970's, allowing me to somehow relive my childhood innocence. I vividly recall those old times when on Christmas day, these shows would always be televised and somehow they would also help create memories of precious quality time once shared with close family and friends.

Sadly, these type of family viewing shows have become extinct, due to changing fads and deteriorating family values, becoming far too common in the modern world. I may have been 11 or 12 when I recall this particular special being televised and somehow I do get teary when I reflect on times once shared with those who are now no longer with us.

I won't single out this particular special from all the other Perry Como shows as they were all exceptionally good, however, this one had an English feel to it. I recall Petula Clark or any of his guests were ever so perfect for the atmosphere of the show 

Perry Como had a certain brilliance about him and was always very modest in his typical cardigan outfit,with a welcoming feeling to the audience, always smiling and allowing them to feel part of his show as opposed to being just spectators.

Twenty seven years later, Christmas is again some three weeks away and although I am privileged to be part of it, I do feel so much emptiness, which somehow not only deprives me of sharing it with those dearly departed family and friends, but I am certain that the television stations will not be showing anything like those old Perry Como Christmas specials.

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The best friend a Christmas song ever had, the legendary and beloved Perry Como celebrated the yuletide season on television, radio and records for 50 years, delighting millions worldwide. In 1977, Mr. C traveled to England for his annual holiday TV special with much of the music and merriment taking place in an historic, festively decorated castle.

Petula Clark and Perry Como in Perry Como's Olde English Christmas (1977)

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Perry Como's Olde English Christmas (1977)

Perry Como in Perry Como's Olde English Christmas (1977)

Petula Clark, Perry Como, Gemma Craven, and Leo Sayer in Perry Como's Olde English Christmas (1977)

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