Merry Christmas, everybody. It's Christmas Eve.

And time again for the Christmas, Sing with Bing,

presented by the Insurance Company of North America,

as a tribute to the more than 20,000 independent agents and brokers who represent INA.

Yes, Canon is always affectionately dedicated by INA to the happiness and security of families everywhere.

Including our good friends in Canada.

Christmas Sing with Bing is heard across the country, Alaska, and Hawaii over the CBS Radio Network

and throughout the world over the voice of America and the Armed Forces Radio Network.

Happy holidays! of America and the Armed Forces Radio Network. Happy holiday, happy holiday,

while the merry bells keep ringing,

may your every way it's come true.

Oh, yes indeed, ladies and gentlemen, it's the big night again. Isn't it magnificent? Oh, Bing. Christmas is for children. Well, we are children. For the night, aren't we, Ken? That's what I mean. I know that's what you meant. And Bing, I say you don't look a year older than you did last Christmas Eve. Oh, I'd be very grateful if you would. Oh, I'll tell you something, Ken. Christmas time is a great rejuvenator, isn't it? Yes, sir, and I'm for it. Oh, everybody's for Christmas, and Christmas is for everybody. In fact, Christmas is for all. It's for children, grown-ups, dogs, cats, even our parakeets. I know, our birdcage is really decorated this year. Why not? All of God's children are basking in the benefits of the season. As it should be, too. And, Ken, do you realize this makes our seventh Christmas sing? Our seventh Christmas get-together for INA. Seven years? Golly, it doesn't seem that long. Oh, yes, Ken, but look back, think back. You'll see it makes seven. Well, that's right, Bing. So tonight I think we should get in a mellow mood, sort of, you know, sentimental, don't you think, Ken? No, definitely. After all, we've been singing together here with people from around the world for all these years, and we have some wonderful friends and neighbor is dropping to sing with us again tonight. I'm glad you mentioned singing, Kenneth, because that's what we're here for. So stand back, let's launch the first carol before we lose our enthusiasm. Joy to the world. All you carol is out there now, joy to the world. And if you don't mind, I'll take the solo part. I like to grab one, you know, while I'm still fresh.

Okay?

It's okay by me.

Okay, then join me.

Whoever and wherever you are on this Christmas Eve.

And that includes Paul Weston and the Norman Luboff Choir.

Everybody sing out now.

Joy to the world The Lord is come

Let earth receive her king

Let every heart

Prepare him room.

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