The Mel Blanc Show

The Mel Plays Santa Claus

English · Radio, Humor

Mel Blanc stars as himself in this radio comedy, bringing the voice work and comic timing that made him one of radio’s most recognizable performers. The series centers on Mel’s life and ambitions as a radio actor, with his work and everyday situations providing the setting for the humor.

The program mixes situation comedy with sketches and character voices, giving Blanc room to shift among the many distinctive voices for which he was known. Its comedy draws on the contrast between the performer’s professional world and the mishaps and complications of ordinary life.

Blanc’s lively delivery and quick changes in voice give the show its particular character. This episode is titled “The Mel Plays Santa Claus,” a seasonal premise that places the star in a Christmas setting.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.