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nsingman

The Yule Log

Dec 25, 2003 11:37

For decades, channel 11 in the New York area (WPIX) has run a program on Christmas Day called the Yule Log. Essentially, the television screen is filled with an image of logs burning in the fireplace, and Christmas- and winter-themed music is played. For hours and hours ( Read more... )

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mactavish December 25 2003, 09:29:51 UTC

We've had that log for years. I think it's the silliest thing in the world, yet somehow I like it. I enjoy watching the Magic Hand come add logs as it burns down. :)

soundwave106 December 25 2003, 21:05:49 UTC

I guess its a pleasant way of giving the TV staff a day off. :)

joezilla December 25 2003, 14:04:58 UTC

As a former copywriter, I wold like to commend the person who wrote that description. Succinct and accurate - everything you could hope for from a program guide.

sharkbait December 25 2003, 16:53:43 UTC

How cool! Now there's yet another thing I'd like to see on my cable system :)

ertchin December 26 2003, 00:42:30 UTC

"Respondent enjoys pithy TV show descriptions."

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crystalgee December 26 2003, 13:30:57 UTC

One of our local stations did that for a while, they don't any longer...

Btw got the gift today.. Many many thanks to you and Connie *SMOO*