Is there such a thing as sending Christmas cards too early? Find out what makes Putin smile and hear about Larry working on a special Christmas episode of a TV show. Plus a brief tribute to Alan Thicke. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites “The Cry Of A Lost Soul” by John Greenleaf Whittier and talks about “The Song Of Bernadette” on Magic Movie Moment. (FYI this episode is not on OPSEC.) Quote of the week: “Fall back, spring ahead and always bring a sweater.”

Hear about Larry’s tough friend Ali from Libya and a shopping bag full of cash! Larry will make you laugh, Ali could make you cry. Plus some fond memories of the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” And Larry recites “The Lover’s Petition” by Emerson. Quote of the week: “They were as blonde as vikings.”

What should you eat at Thanksgiving? Everything! Larry recounts Thanksgivings of this year and yesteryear, including tales of Uncle Joe always being late. And he also mulls over what is the sixth level of drinking if you live in a trailer park. Then he talks about the movie Exodus and recites the poem “A Golden Day” by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Quote of the week: “WE don’t need string beans. We eat those all week.”

Larry talks about why the best Thanksgiving meal is the one at midnight, when you’re sneaking into the fridge for leftovers for the first time! And why the simplest recipes are the best and why no vegetables are allowed!