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Saturday Cinema - Dec. 2, 2023

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, Lynne Warfel explores music from Christmas movies and TV shows, including selections from Miracle on 34th Street, two versions of The Grinch and The Bishop’s Wife. Listen now to two full hours of your favorite film and TV music.

Episode Playlist

The Apartment: Main Theme
Charles Williams
Motion Picture Classics, Volume 2
Boston Pops Orchestra
Arthur Fiedler, conductor
4:33

Little Women: Ice Skating
Alexandre Desplat
Little Women Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Alexandre Desplat, conductor
2:14

Little Women: Christmas Breakfast
Alexandre Desplat
Little Women Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Alexandre Desplat, conductor
2:34

Little Women: Christmas Morning
Alexandre Desplat
Little Women Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Alexandre Desplat, conductor
2:54

The Bishop's Wife: Main Title
Hugo Friedhofer
The Bishop's Wife Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Studio Orchestra
Hugo Friedhofer, conductor
1:31

The Bishop's Wife: Mrs. Hamilton and Lost April
Hugo Friedhofer
The Bishop's Wife Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Studio Orchestra
Hugo Friedhofer, conductor
4:15

The Bishop's Wife: Reconciliation, Sermon and End Title
Hugo Friedhofer
The Bishop's Wife Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Studio Orchestra
Hugo Friedhofer, conductor
3:44

The Preacher's Wife: Who Would Imagine a King
Mervyn Warren
The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album
Nativity Choir
Whitney Houston, vocals
3:31

Miracle on 34th Street: Suite
Cyril Mockridge
It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle On 34th St. & A Christmas Carol
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
David Newman, conductor
11:03

The Preacher's Wife: Joy to the World
Traditional
The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album
Georgia Mass Choir
Whitney Houston, vocals
4:41

Home Alone: Star of Bethlehem
John Williams
Joy to the World
Boston Pops Orchestra
John Williams, conductor
3:27

The Snowman: Walking in the Air
Howard Blake
Christmas With The Pops: Traditional Christmas Favorites
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, conductor
Stephen Van Dyck, treble
3:40

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Skating
Vince Guaraldi
Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas (Super Deluxe Edition)
Vince Guaraldi Trio
2:25

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Christmas Time is Here
Vince Guaraldi
Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas (Super Deluxe Edition)
Vince Guaraldi Trio
2:46

Lady and the Tramp: Bella Notte/Peace on Earth
Sonny Burke/Peggy Lee
Lady and the Tramp: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Disney Studio Chorus
Donald Novis, vocals
3:07

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Albert Hague
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 TV Soundtrack)
MGM Studio Orchestra
Thurl Ravenscroft, vocals
5:15

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: A Sleigh of Presents
James Horner
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
James Horner, conductor
5:59

Hugo: The Message
Howard Shore
Hugo Original Score
Studio Orchestra
Howard Shore, conductor
4:35

Hugo: The Chase
Howard Shore
Hugo Original Score
Studio Orchestra
Howard Shore, conductor
2:49

The Holly and the Ivy: Fantasy on Christmas Carols
Malcolm Arnold
Arnold: Film Music, Vol. 2
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Rumon Gamba, conductor
8:55

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