The Yule Log (TV 1966)

A burning yule log fireplace accompanied by a soundtrack of Christmas songs performed by Percy Faith, Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Ed Ames, Arthur Fiedler & ... See full summary »

Writer:

Fred M. Thrower (creator)

Stars:

Richard N. Hughes

Cast

Credited cast:
Richard N. Hughes	...	Christmas Message

Storyline

A burning yule log fireplace accompanied by a soundtrack of Christmas songs performed by Percy Faith, Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Ed Ames, Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops, David Rose, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Harry Simeone Chorale, Frank DeVol & The Rainbow Strings, Henry Mancini, Ray Conniff, Robert Shaw Chorale, Mantovani, Living Strings, Al Hirt, The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Eddie Dunstedter, The Norman Luboff Choir, The Pete King Chorale and Andre Kostelanetz.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | yule log | fire | time loop | holiday

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Genres:

Family | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 December 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

The WPIX Yule Log

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tribune Broadcasting Company, WPIX

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original log was filmed at New York City's Gracie Mansion, but when a spark set a priceless rug aflame, WPIX-TV was not allowed to use that particular fireplace. A lookalike fireplace was used in California, and that 1970 filming is the one that now airs every Christmas.

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Connections

Followed by The WPIX Yule Log: A Log's Life (2006)

User Reviews

Best of the season!

It's not Christmas at my house without the Yule Log! I remember as a boy, living in Jersey City--no fireplaces here-watching the log & listening to the great music every Christmas Eve. The Log would be a background for my family's Christmas celebrations, as well as giving us excellent holiday tunes while we were opening presents. I was saddened when it was pulled from the air (during the 80's?), but was amazed when I found a great group of "loggers" online the past few years. The past few years, the log has returned due to overwhelming demand. Some might say it's corny, but to me, it's not Christmas without the WPIX Yule Log. Hopefully they will have it on again this year!