The operating system update on the Milleronia weather machine did not go well. So, the studio is snowed in until after the New Year when the streets will be plowed with hot lava. Please enjoy this New Year’s treat and we’ll see you in 1937 or 2017, whichever comes first.

Our annual Christmas Special is here with Larry’s traditional re-telling of his famous Christmas story, “Does He Drink Coffee?” in which Larry tries to “go clean” for Christmas with the help of an Indian shop keeper. And we’ve got a bonus story about Larry eating hot peppers at a new Vietnamese restaurant. Finally, Larry recites “Twas The Night Before Christmas.” Enjoy, thanks for listening, a hearty nominum quid geminus to you! We’ll see you in the new year! Quote of the week: “I looked like a lounge singer in the ’50s.” Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

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.” Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

In honor of Pearl Harbor Day, Larry talks about the movie “From Here To Eternity” and Pearl Harbor vets. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites “The Glory Of Age” by Edgar Albert Guest.