White Christmas is without a doubt one of my favourite ever christmas movies. Also fun fact the part where Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are doing the sisters routine it was entirely improv, they where messing around on set and the director found it hilarious so he kept it in so the laughing is entirely real.

It was especially true from the vaudeville era through the glory years of the musical, but even into the early '70s it was encouraged for up and coming entertainers to make themselves a triple-threat acting/singing/dancing. Either that, or you better be able to ride a horse.

One of the male dancers is George Chakiris, who played the gang leader of the Sharks, Bernardo, in West Side Story, 1961.

The photo @ 8:00 supposedly showing the girls' brother is actually that of famous child star Carl Switzer, who played the role of Alfalfa in the Little Rascals series/films. Interestingly, Carl had a small role in It's a Wonderful Life (featured here a couple weeks back) where he played the annoying kid trying to talk to Mary at the school dance just before George whisks her away.

That’s cool. You mentioned Edith Head. Nobody on these channels acknowledge her contributions in being the preeminent Wardrobe guru back then. Well done.

@dr.burtgummerfan439

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Yep, she's a Hollywood legend in her own right.

Rosemary Clooney is George Clooney's aunt, I believe. In her "break up song" performance, one of the dancers is George Chakiris, who would go on to win an Oscar for West Side Story.

One of my mothers favorite Movies around the Christmas season she and My dad use to sit side by side watching this First time I saw him Cry over this Movie Bing Crosby Danny Kay . Now its My Favorite Movie.

Bing was best friends with Bob Hope and they made a lot of old radio shows together and notably the famous “Road” movies. You would love them!

24:36 The red color is so dominant in the final scene. Absolutely resplendent. 24:50 The final song opens the floodgates of nostalgia. Every time.

You left out one of my favorite (and convicting) quotes: "When what's left of you gets around to what's left to be gotten, what's left to be gotten won't be worth getting whatever it is you've got left."

You may not know this, but the actress who played Emma, Mary Wickes, was a well known actress who acted almost until her death in 1995. She played Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act with Whoopie Goldberg

LOL Tonight is the right way to spell it. Tonite is a different word referring to some kind of explosive compound. I watch this movie every year, it was a little odd seeing it in such short version but still fun to watch with you. Merry Christmas.

If you want to see a couple of other good Bing Crosby movies where he mixes his acting with singing, please try "Holiday Inn" (the movie in which Irving Berlin's song "White Christmas" was first introduced, and/or "The Bells of St Mary's" with Ingrid Bergman. They were shot in black & white, but they are still classics.

I had to come back and watch this reaction again. Did you know "White Christmas" is the best selling song of ALL TIME? Also, you might want to check out a rather special duet...it's Bing Crosby and David Bowie doing a song together, "Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy." They did it on a Christmas TV show Bing did, not long before Bing passed away. It's truly epic, and very underappreciated!

If you want to see more Bing Crosby films then check out “The Bell’s of St. Mary’s” “The Country Girl” “Going My Way” “High Society” “Holiday Inn” “Pennies from Heaven” “Riding High” The Road to movies he did with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour “Road to Bali” “Road to Morocco” “Road to Singapore” “Road to Zanzibar” and the film he was in with the Rat Pack “Robin and the Seven Hoods”.

I grew up loving Bing Crosby movies, especially the "road pictures " with Bob Hope. You really should check out The Bells of St. Mary's. Loved your reaction and the trip down memory lane.

I had a big smile on my face the whole reaction. Thank you for sharing this. Ever since I first watched this film, I like to count my blessings when I go to bed. I love that song.

😎👍 If it's of interest, this was not the first time that Danny Kaye was paired up with Vera-Ellen. They were also a couple in "The Kid From Brooklyn" (1946). 😉

bing crosby teamed up with bob hope and dorothy lamour in a very successful series of 7 comedy movies called "the road pictures" beginning with 1940's "Road to Singapore" and ending with 1962's "The Road to Hong Kong." crosby was in many movies, sometimes in straight dramatic roles, and even won an oscar for "going my way.' thanka for the video and merry christmas all you filthy animals!

The song White Christmas actually came from an earlier version of this d movie called Holiday Inn.

Such a wonderful film. If you tell a good story, it will stay a good story forever.

I enjoyed this movie when I was a kid. Rosemary Clooney is related to George Clooney. Another good Bing Crosby movie is Going My Way. It had a sequel with The Bells of St Marys. Did you notice the waistline of the girl who played Judy? I don't know if there are any women who are that slim.

I had no interest in this movie until I was treated to see the musical on stage at one of NJ's two biggest stages and I was sold. Heck, they made it snow in the theatre! The movie is a little different from the movie but after the show, I immediately purchased the original cast album on CD and the White Christmas movie on DVD. Since then, White Christmas is a December must-watch for me. I loved the Florida club setting, the train scenes and especially that wonderful Columbia Inn. There is definitely a ton of music in this that could be removed as it doesn't advance the story but the movie is extremely fun to watch. The ending with the general is extremely moving. I especially like the way his granddaughter looks at him in his old uniform. And Mary Wicks is always wonderful. Back to the stage version, the audience first sees the show beyond the open barn doors, then it's snowing on the stage, then it actually snows onto the audience members. Outside of seeing a performance of The Nutcracker Suite at that very same theatre, White Christmas truly made it feel like Christmas.

Loved this, Madison! Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this, and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🌲

Vera Allen was a great dancer. Rosemary Clooney, George Clooney's aunt, was at the height of her game. Her wealth went south later in life but she still had a terrific voice.

such an iconic movie. My wife and I watch this every holiday season.... I still get mad at the nosy lady at the Inn however..... lol.

Tonite is often used in advertising in the entertainment industry in the United States, for example on signs outside theaters displaying the evening's performances.

Madison, here’s a bit of trivia for you. The actress/singer playing Bing Crosby’s love interest is Rosemary Clooney who is actor George Clooney’s Aunt. Great reaction!

I hit the like button as soon as you thanked us all for spending millions of minutes watching your reactions 😀. Merry Christmas from south Australia! PS don’t worry about the world ending today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia!!

@dr.burtgummerfan439

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Not only is it tomorrow, it's also Summer

I wonder if anyone else noticed how tiny Vera Ellen's waist was. The cast was great, the songs were great, and the story was great. I wish I could watch it every Christmas.

Thank you for making not just my holiday season special but the entire year a very special year.

Great reaction. I love White Christmas I watch it every year on Christmas eve.

Madison, as others have said, if you enjoyed _White Christmas_ , you'd probably enjoy the "Road To ..." comedies, typically starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour. Crosby and Hope play off each other wonderfully. I don't care much for the first one ( _Road to Singapore_ , 1940), but by the time they get to _Road To Morocco_ (1942), they've found their formula for success. (Note, most are black-and-white.)

My favorite Christmas movie. Thanks for posting this!

Great film, great dancing, singing, wardrobes and storyline!

Just so you know, "White Christmas" was not just a one-off for Bing's acting; he'd been doing films for years, a lot of them classics. -several Catholic priest films ("The Bells of St Mary's", "Going My Way", "Top o' the Morning", etc) -seven "Road" movies with Bob Hope ("The Road to Hong Kong", "The Road to Morocco", etc) Bing had appeared in at least 27 films. In musicals, you DON'T sing every line; that's opera. In a musical, people sing when the situation gets so full of emotion that they burst into song, but mostly the dialogue is normal speech. By the way, Percy Helton played the train conductor in "White Christmas" as well as the drunken Santa Claus who gets fired in the 1947 "Miracle on 34th Street". One of the male chorus dancers, the one most prominent in Betty's NYC single act, is George Chakiris, who played Bernardo (Maria's brother) in the 1961 "West Side Story". Rosemary Clooney, who plays Betty, is George Clooney's aunt. Hearing you go on about Edith Head's costuming, I had to wonder whether anyone has ever held a costume party where people were asked to come as their favorite movie character, especially a Christmas or New Year's Party dressed as a holiday-specific film character...

Great movie! Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen!!!

Still one of my top three favorite Christmas movies! Wonderful reaction, and you are right and Edith Head put together stellar costumes for this movie, especially those dresses in the Santa scene. If you get one of those style dresses you'd better show us how wonderful you look in it! 🙂 I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

Bing Crosby acted in movies almost as long as he had been a singer. He was nominated 3 times for an academy award and won once. You should definately check out his movie "Going My Way”. It is one of my favorites.

This is my favourite christmas movie! I usually watch it every year

Rosemary Clooney is the mother of Miguel Ferrer. He starred in Twin Peaks TV series also Stephen King's The Stand. And he had other parts elsewhere. Rosemary Clooney is a well-known singer was married to Jose Ferrer. That's it. Rosemary Clooney professional singer, come ona my house, is my favorite of hers but she did plenty more very popular songs. Rosemary Clooney is Bing Cosby's girl in this movie.

Great reaction to one of my favorite holiday films! It has been a great year watching movies with you this year, I look forward to see what else you put out for years to come!

My favorite Danny Kaye dance number is Make Em Laugh, from Singin' In The Rain. Another classic.

@deedee67888

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That was Donald O'Connor

@dr.burtgummerfan439

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@@deedee67888 Yes, you're right! 🤣

Danny Kaye was an institution on his own... his comic abilities are legendary. His film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" was remade by Ben Stiller, is amazing on its own and worth a look.

Hi Madison. Enjoyed your reactions, thank you. I'm sure somebody has mentioned this, but Going My Way is an excellent film, one of Crosby's best performances, iconic and won many awards. Have a nice weekend and holiday.

Tonite was just an alternate spelling used mostly for signs outside a venue. I assume to save a tiny bit of space, and to save on cost for things like neon signs. I saw it on occasion as a child, but seems it's not used as much anymore.

The 'misunderstanding' is a staple among romance movies.

Hi Madison. Congrats in advance on your upcoming announcement. Bing was indeed a very talented actor. He was nominated in successive years for best actor for his role of Father O'Malley in 2 great films. Going my way and The Bells of St. Mary's. Even if you don't react, you should watch them. There was also Holiday Inn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Country Girl and a movie he did with Frank Sinatra and Frank's Rat Pack buddies called Robin and the 7 Hoods. BTW not sure if you knew who she was but Betty was played by Rosemary Clooney who was a huge singing star and the aunt of George Clooney. Hope the new year brings your novel much success!

It's such a lovely movie. I miss thus type of movies.

Great reaction, Madison. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Merry Christmas, Madison! 🎄🎅

Tonite: Tonite is how the word was spelled and used when it was first derived from Old English, which occurred in the early 1300s. Tonight: Tonight is the adapted and later, more commonly known English version that came about as a result of the colonization of the United States.

Too late now but another classic Christmas movie starring Bing Crosby is Going My Way, followed by the sequel, Bells of St. Mary's with Ingrid Bergman. Holiday Inn is another great Christmas movie with Fred Astair and Crosby and the first time White Christmas is performed.

Hi Madison, I`m really glad you enjoyed this film, I still find it hard to believe so many younger people have not seen these Xmas classics. As mentioned by (David B), Bing was also well-known for his Series of Comedy films with Bob Hope. Danny Kaye also has a rich comedy film history starting in 1944. But perhaps you would like to explore his 1945 (Wonder Man), a musical/comedy alongside Vera Ellen, his "partner in crime" in this film. :)

@bossfan49

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Most young people are not interested in films/music from before they were born. In this case, White Christmas was made probably before her parents were born! If I didn't have older brothers and sisters I'm sure I wouldn't be aware of most the cultural things I'm aware of.

For a little extra Bing Crosby Christmas fun look on KZread for his duet with David Bowie on Little Drummer Boy.

Great movie and great movie reaction. Merry Christmas!!!

i have had this movie on blu ray for a long time...one of these days......one of these days,,i will watch it

Merry Christmas (belated) !!! Congratulations 🎊on whatever the news about your book is. I am in infrequent watcher, so I may not catch that announcement until sometime down the road, but I am excited for you. “Tonight” is the proper spelling. “Tonite” is an abbreviated form usually used for messaging, posters, newspapers, etc. where the cost of each word, in labor and precious space was calculated by the letter, or "type", or more specifically, the NUMBER of letters required to state something clearly. So, "tonite" was used to save a couple letters worth of space. It allowed you to fit more words IN, and ON (newspapers and/or posters) media that had a finite amount of space to place your message. They are interchangeable today, but "'tonite" is not acceptable in any kind of formal writing.

@GarthKlein

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The "tonite" spelling was part of a misguided attempt at spelling reform, which ignored the structure of English orthography.

@StevesFunhouse

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@@GarthKlein I believe I was QUITE specific about it's origins and reasons for. If you want to included it use in messaging and the like fine, but its origins had nothing to do with "a misguided attempt at spelling reform". That's like saying Ebonics was created for the same reason ... it wasn't !!! Shortening words of all types was used for brevity and commonly on signs and posters to save space ... like using Xmas instead of Christmas. There was no attempt to change the language.

Lady you look spectacular. Great review / reaction. Another great Christmas film. Y'all be safe and have a wonderful Christmas!!

Merry Christmas, Madison!

Not a Christmas movie, but I have to recommend High Society, a musical remake of The Philadelphia Story with Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong. I believe it was Grace Kelly's last film before she became Princess Grace of Monaco.

I know I am a year late, but if you like Crosby's acting in this, you should check out the Road pictures with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Very entertaining.

Wow Madison! You've dressed in the spirit of this movie. Red cape or something would have been even more so but probably a little too much. While I love this song it's intro in "holiday Inn" is my favorite version. Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds. Twice in the movie outstanding. Check it out. I found out a while ago,that as disappointing as it was, that Martha Mears was the voice behind M Reynolds and from my hometown, born near Mexico and moved to Moberly Mo while in grade school graduated from my high school and JuCo, then MU and then got into singing professionally and dubbed lots af actresses. Apparently died in Versailles in 1986. You'd think that the schools would want that publicity but nooooo. Anyway, Danny Kaye, "Hans Cristian Andersen, court jester, a song is born, the kid from Brooklyn" are my favorites. George Clooney failed to get the singing gene from his father's family. Too bad, has to get by on his looks. Vera Ellen, wow. Love how she moves. Made a bunch movies to show us. Dean jagger started doing his movie thing in the 30s and worked regularly for decades. Mary Wickes "Emma" beautiful as wisecracking assistant throughout her career. Oh yeah, and Bing Crosby. My favorite bit is Bing and Danny as sisters. Thanks for watching this. Merry Christmas

The dance scene was filmed in one take.

I often thought there must be two sts of fans as they had them for their frst performance, but the guys had them after they left.

Benny Haynes was Alfalfa.

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁☃

Whenever I watch this movie all that happens is I get freaked out by Vera-Ellen’s waistline.

I want to agree with what has already been said or implied. The Bing Crosby film, _Holiday Inn_ had a better story, better actors and acting, and superior musical renditions, especially of the primary number, _White Christmas._ I hope you take the time to watch it.

I'm so happy to hear about your successes, I totally think you're a absolutely beautiful person ❤️ Marry Christmas 🎄⛄ and a very blessed New Year 🙏💯

A great Christmas movie!

17:21 "It's a TRAP!"

Tonight is still "tonight." If you like crooners, look up the old "Mac Tonight" campaign that McDonald's ran back at the end of the 1980s.

IT TOOK 15,000 MEN TO TAKE MY PLACE!!! 😂😂😂

Untimely interruptions is a constant in my life.

As far as I know, tonite & tonight have co-existed as apposed to one replacing the other. FYI Rosemary Clooney is the aunt of George Clooney.

My guess would be that "TO-NITE" was first used during the "Roaring '20s" economic boom enabling new social and cultural trends.

If you're looking for veterans moviews, the best ever made about returning veterans is The Best Years of Our Lives made just after WWII. Won 6 Oscars, including Best Picture. Would love to see your reaction to it.

The sister Betty is Rosemary Clooney George Clooneys aunt..Georges father's sister.

Correct spelling is "tonight." Always has been. Did you notice George Chakiris (of West Side Story fame) in nightclub scene with Rosemary Clooney? BTW she was George Clooney's aunt.

You were so frustrated by the misunderstanding between Bob and Betty -- but that's a part of every plot of every bit of entertainment for decades. Without the conflict we don't get the satisfaction of the final resolution. I do it too, though - get frustrated with characters who don't act sensible. But, sensible is boring in entertainment.

Did you notice George Chakiris dancing in the Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me number?

@MyraJean1951

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Sorry, but my phoe won't let me text that address!

Rosemary Cluny is a great singer, and George Cluny' aunt.

I never saw the colorized version, only the black and white. Sort of like watching it brand new.

@bossfan49

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Black and white? White Christmas was filmed in Technicolor.

A girly girl enjoying girly movies is definitely something I need in my life.

It's always been "tonight"

If you liked Danny Kaye you've got to see The Court Jester.

😍

I was about to say how pretty that bow in your hair looks! Oops! You still look pretty though!

I think Madison would love the movies Some Like It Hot and Tootsie.

Correct spelling is tonight.

You so pretty all ready for our Lords Birth! More westerners! 👍🎄🙏✝️❤️ Holy Moly...you didn’t know Bing didn’t act. The 40’s arguably, was the greatest decade of movies!

It didn’t change Night is the correct way. Nite is a slang way to spell Night! 🤨 It’s accepted, but you kids are living the novel 1984🤨

You would like High Society, then.

Vera-Ellen has the most beautiful legs!

"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:7-14

Madison, As a dude, I must ask the constant, Hollywood nepotism question. George Clooney is a good looking man. But because George is the nephew of Rosemary Clooney (Betty), did this give him ANY preferential treatment towards the success he enjoys in Hollywood today? Coming from a Hollywood family ALMOST always opens many doors in Hollywood other aspiring actors/singers just CAN'T break through. I realize my inquiry will bring MANY conflicting opinions. Me? Yes, it indeed helped George that he was related to a Hollywood connected family. Having a Hollywood name on your headshot picture will give casting directors/agencies one more reason to look closer at your headshot picture than the average competition. Just asking....

@bossfan49

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Maybe...he had a lot of crappy roles before his career picked up. Even after his role on Roseanne (which was only 11 episodes) he still remained in obscurity until the series 'Sisters' which did well enough to get him the role on ER. And his first notable film role wasn't until 1996's From Dusk Till Dawn. There's been many actors not nearly as good looking and with less talent thrust into the spotlight faster than that.

@dr.burtgummerfan439

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@@bossfan49 One of my coworkers is a BIG George Clooney fan/crushgirl. For her birthaday one year I gave her a copy of Return Of The Killer Tomatoes. She'd never heard of it. 😂

Please relax Madison. The spelling of the word never "... changed to g-h-t." It has always been properly spelled as "t-o-n-i-g-h-t". See below for comments as to how "tonite" derived; similarly, there is no letter "z" in the proper spelling of "show business" regardless of its shortened spelling and usage as "show biz".

Merry Christmas madison.

It was a good reaction I am a little disappointed on the length of the reaction and some of the stuff that was skipped !!!! But I am glad you did this wonderful holiday classic !!!! If you liked this classic then you must critique it's amazing sister classic the Holiday Inn !!!! Another very wonderful Christmas classic with Bing Crosby !!!!! This is where he composed the song "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" !!!! Very Very heart warming and feel good movie !!!! Also the awesome dancer Fred Astaire is a big and wonderful part of this highly entertaining classic !!!! It is a MUST see !!!!!