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With the Christmas Season on its way, I proudly present to you the recording of Jingle Bell Rock on ABC that was recorded on tape on WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan.
A music-loving elf named Buddy (Sam Vincent) travels to Hollywood, enters a TV talent contest, and hopes to win the prize money to save Christmas.
A music-loving elf named Buddy (Sam Vincent) travels to Hollywood, enters a TV talent contest, and hopes to win the prize money to save Christmas.
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00:00Listen, kiddo, they don't call Jerry LaBello the miracle man of showbiz for nothing.
00:10But this time, I even outdid myself.
00:12I, me personally, saved Christmas.
00:16All right, all right.
00:17So I did get a little help from an elf.
00:20He came to Hollywood with a couple of his flaky friends.
00:24I wonder if people are gonna think we're weird, being elves and all.
00:30Oh, guess not.
00:32Nothing like that at the North Pole.
00:36How'd you like to get the halls with those, huh, Art?
00:41The elf wrote a song.
00:43It's cute, but it probably won't last.
00:49Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock.
00:53Of course Variety can have the exclusive, but I gotta get page one.
00:58You got a deal.
01:00It started at the North Pole.
01:11The ink on their books was redder than the fat man's suit.
01:17How long have I been telling you this was going to happen?
01:20But no, you never listen.
01:22Just spend, spend, spend.
01:23More toys, more books, more presents.
01:26You're broke.
01:27But Murray, I'm Santa.
01:30How can Santa be broke?
01:32When Santa owes more money than Santa has in the bank, Santa is broke.
01:36It's over.
01:37No Christmas.
01:38Oh, we can't cancel Christmas.
01:41Now you know why I've been telling you to expand the naughty list.
01:45No, not you.
01:47Mr. Forgiveness, you're still giving presents to Madonna.
01:50But that's what makes Christmas special.
01:53You don't see the looks on people's faces when they open those presents.
01:57The joy it brings them.
01:59Now if you'd worked with me and enforced your trademark like I told you to, I'd have a few billion more to work with.
02:05But no, you went public domain.
02:07I think Mrs. Claus has put aside a rainy day fund.
02:11History.
02:11Oh, we can't cancel Christmas.
02:18We'll continue after this.
02:28Shut the window.
02:29It's freezing.
02:30Will do, Art.
02:31Something ain't right.
02:36This is, what, three weeks before Christmas?
02:38And we ain't pushed one order through.
02:40I had lunch with Louie from Games and Puzzles.
02:43And he says they're in the same boat.
02:47Got the window.
02:50Richie.
02:51I think you're a few Christmas lights short of a tree.
02:56I'm losing circulation here.
02:58Where's Buddy with my mittens?
02:59Where he always is.
03:02Playing his dumb guitar.
03:04Again?
03:05Him and his stupid music.
03:06He's never around when you need him.
03:08I ought to fire him.
03:10That'll warm me up.
03:13Buddy!
03:17Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
03:19I'm Buddy Elf.
03:21And here's my new Christmas song.
03:29Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock.
03:39Jingle around the clock.
03:43Mix and mingle in the jingle and be...
03:46Buddy!
03:53Yeah, the second bar.
03:55That's a nice touch.
03:56Buddy!
03:58I'm being paged.
04:00Later, music fans.
04:03Finally!
04:05Sorry it took so long.
04:06I got every style, size, and color I could find.
04:08I've been waiting here, freezing my buns off,
04:12because you're dipping with that dumb guitar.
04:15What do you say I burn it for firewood?
04:18Sir, if you just hear my new Christmas song,
04:21you'd change your mind.
04:22It's great.
04:23It's like nothing you've ever heard before.
04:25A whole new sound for Christmas.
04:27What do I always say?
04:28No, no, and no!
04:31But you gave me your word.
04:33And it's almost Christmas.
04:35I don't want to hear about it.
04:36I'm telling you, we don't need no more Christmas songs.
04:40If we did, Santa would ask the head of the music department...
04:44Me!
04:45...for the new song.
04:46Now go check the stockroom for, uh...
04:48I don't know, harmonicas or something.
04:50Never mind, Piggy Sue.
04:52Art's gotta listen one day.
04:57So, I'm afraid you all know the situation we're in.
05:02Christmas is in jeopardy.
05:04Until I can find a way to restore our finances,
05:08I'm afraid I've no choice but to let you go.
05:11No Christmas?
05:12Oh, I feel terrible.
05:21Santa running in the red?
05:23Go figure.
05:24We could help out.
05:25Earn some money in the real world.
05:27Did I give you permission to talk?
05:29Did I give him permission to talk?
05:31This is our chance.
05:33We can sell my new Christmas song.
05:35How many times I gotta tell you?
05:37No!
05:40I'm not gonna stand around here and watch Christmas disappear.
05:44I'm gonna do something.
05:46Like he's gonna sell his song.
05:48Make loads of money.
05:50Save Christmas.
05:51And get a big promotion.
05:53Isn't that funny, Art?
05:55Huh?
05:55Huh?
05:56No, it's not funny.
05:58It's terrible.
05:59If anybody's gonna save Christmas and get a big promotion,
06:03it's gonna be me.
06:08Hey, pass over another blanket.
06:11You do know where you're going, don't you?
06:13Yeah.
06:14A place where people appreciate music
06:16and are full of the Christmas spirit.
06:18Nothing like that at the North Pole.
06:30Yo-ho-ho-ho!
06:31How'd you like to get the halls with those?
06:34Huh, Art?
06:35Woo-hoo-hoo!
06:36I wonder if people are gonna think we're weird.
06:38Being elves and all.
06:41Ha-ha.
06:42Guess not.
06:44Check these out, Richie.
06:45She'd get awfully cold at the North Pole.
06:55Oh, I hope we're in the right place, Peggy Sue.
06:59That's funny.
07:00It's gotta be 80 degrees above zero.
07:03You know, we got a sauna down the hall.
07:06And the cable actually works.
07:09I could get used to Christmas like this.
07:12So, what would you like from Santa?
07:14Beat it, you bound-shlyther.
07:19Where's that buddy with my refill?
07:22Buddy!
07:25I've got this can't-miss song to sell.
07:28Knock it off!
07:34I'm getting the feeling this is a tough town.
07:42Hey!
07:43Hey!
07:44Welcome to the special Christmas edition of Star Seekers.
07:51The premier talent show where stars are made overnight.
07:55Auditions for tonight's show will begin shortly.
07:58Please stay in line and kindly remember our rules.
08:02No shoving, backstabbing, sabotaging, undermining, plagiarizing, and of course, no smoking.
08:06Hey, buddy!
08:08You forgot my guitar pick!
08:10Oh, sorry, sir.
08:12I never knew you two wanted to be singers.
08:14Me?
08:15The head of the music department?
08:17You win this gig, and you're a star.
08:19Noelle, noelle, noelle, noelle.
08:20Record deals.
08:20Record deals.
08:21Concert tours.
08:22A pile of money.
08:25We're talking big time.
08:27Along with some other fringe benefits.
08:30But you're forgetting Christmas.
08:32If we win, the $100,000 prize will help Santa save Christmas.
08:37Yeah, yeah, yeah, that too.
08:43Look!
08:44I ain't worried.
08:45Tonight, we're gonna sing...
08:47You scared me.
09:01I didn't know anyone was listening.
09:03Sorry about that.
09:05You're good.
09:06Really good.
09:08Thanks.
09:09Nice costume.
09:11Are you auditioning for the show?
09:12Yeah, I've got a song.
09:14How about you?
09:15Well, I'm supposed to, but I can't.
09:19I'm too nervous.
09:20I'm a wreck.
09:21I love to sing, just not in front of people.
09:25Listen, you can't let the jitters stop a voice like yours.
09:28I'll let you in on my secret.
09:30Listen.
09:34Don't fax us.
09:35We'll fax you.
09:36Call me.
09:37Call my patient.
09:38Number 54, Holly LaBello.
09:42Ahem.
09:43The first no-well.
09:50Speak up, honey.
09:51They gotta hear you in the first row.
09:54I...
09:54Why not, Charlie?
10:01Why not?
10:03Imagining the audience in their underwear.
10:05Takes the edge off every time.
10:06The first no-well, the angel did say
10:18Was to certain poor shepherds
10:23In fields as they lay
10:26There.
10:27The first no-well, the angel does say
10:34No reply, no-what?
10:36The first no-well, the angel.
10:36Born is the dream
10:39Of his love.
10:43Beautiful, honey, beautiful.
10:49I knew you could do it.
10:50A nightingale, smooth as glass.
10:53Did you really like it, Uncle Jerry?
10:55Like it?
10:56I love it, baby.
10:57Love it.
10:59Our producer informs me that you've been selected for tonight's show.
11:05Please return tonight, 7 o'clock.
11:07Sharp.
11:08Oh, wow.
11:09No special treatment, right?
11:11Because I'm your niece?
11:13Listen, honey, I didn't become the producer of the number one talent show in the world
11:18by passing out favors.
11:20What are you doing, challenging my integrity?
11:23Why not?
11:24Everyone cheats on their taxes.
11:26Now, baby, go rest, please.
11:29Be ready for tonight.
11:31Make your uncle proud.
11:34Good luck, buddy.
11:35And thanks.
11:37Any time, Holly.
11:39Where do you think you're going?
11:41The thing.
11:42Hey, give her back.
11:47What I say is, Richie and me are the singers, and you are the roadie.
11:53But, sir, you can't do this.
11:54My new Christmas song.
11:56We got our own Christmas song, buddy boy.
11:59And it's a good one, too.
12:00Okay, who's next?
12:07Number 55, the elves.
12:10Oh, there's been a change.
12:12The artists formerly known as the elves, now known as two bad boys from way up north.
12:18Santa's trading his reindeer for a chopper.
12:22Can't afford the payroll for a reindeer flight.
12:25Rudolph was as quiet as a whisper.
12:27Now Santa's burning rubber through the silent night.
12:30While the elves lay the way, Santa's on the loop.
12:33With his red leather suit and his new tattoo.
12:35Oh, Peggy Sue.
12:43I can't believe it.
12:46Those two clowns robbed me of my chance to audition.
12:49It was my idea to come here in the first place.
12:51They don't even like to sing.
12:52Well, forget them.
12:54I got just as much right to audition as they do.
12:56I've been working on this song all year.
12:58I know it's good.
12:59He's a take-up where he got killed.
13:01There he is.
13:08He's a take-up where he got killed.
13:09There he is.
13:15Hmm.
13:18Well, it appears our producer has actually selected you as our final act.
13:23for tonight's show.
13:28This officially ends our auditions.
13:31Art and Richie don't need me, that's for sure.
13:34Say so long, Peggy Sue.
13:35We're going home.
13:40We'll continue after these messages.
13:43Or for your favorite holiday tradition, live Monday.
13:49We now continue with tonight's special here on ABC.
13:53We took up a collection, Santa.
13:57Ninety-eight dollars and twelve cents.
13:59Do you think it'll help?
14:01Sure it will, boys.
14:03Mrs. Claus and I will never forget this.
14:05Santa's on his way.
14:07I can't wait.
14:07It makes you proud to be Santa.
14:10But it's not enough to save Christmas.
14:12One word, Santa.
14:14Timeshare.
14:15We could make a fortune.
14:16Now, Murray.
14:17In commercial?
14:18I'm going to my grandma's for Christmas.
14:23Is that your guitar?
14:25Do you play?
14:26I used to.
14:28My mom makes me play piano.
14:31But I'd rather play baseball.
14:33We're all gonna play at grandma's.
14:35Sounds like fun.
14:37I'm the best one.
14:39That's because of my lucky glove.
14:41See?
14:41It's real old.
14:43Do you have a lucky glove?
14:45I don't have a lucky anything right now.
14:48I've run out of good luck.
14:50That's terrible.
14:53That's my bus.
14:55Bye.
14:58Here.
14:59What's this for?
15:01A Christmas present.
15:03I can't take this.
15:04It's okay.
15:06I asked Santa for a new lucky glove.
15:08He always comes through.
15:10Maybe.
15:11Merry Christmas.
15:12Christmas.
15:14Ooh.
15:15I know, Peggy Sue.
15:16What was I thinking?
15:18I've been all wrapped up in myself.
15:20I'm down here to save Christmas.
15:22Not give up on it.
15:24Ten to seven.
15:25There's still time.
15:26I've got the help, Santa.
15:27And my best chance to do that is to help...
15:30Ugh.
15:31Art and Richie.
15:34When I see that little punk,
15:36I'm gonna wring his neck.
15:38Bunny!
15:39Bunny!
15:39Sorry, I'm late.
15:43You're lucky I don't fire you.
15:45Look, it's gonna be tough out there tonight.
15:48Holly's got a real sweet voice.
15:50Look!
15:51I ain't worried.
15:52It's soup that Christmas is riding on this.
15:54I thought you could use my song.
15:56It's a can't miss.
15:58Sure.
15:59We'd be happy to take your song.
16:03No!
16:05You always wanted to know what I thought of it.
16:07Now you know.
16:08What's this?
16:17Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da.
16:20Hmm, catchy.
16:21I wonder who wrote it.
16:23Jingle bells swing.
16:24Hey, my song.
16:26Holly?
16:27Buddy?
16:28How'd you get my song?
16:30This is your song?
16:31It's the best Christmas song I ever heard.
16:34I'm glad somebody likes it.
16:35I didn't think anybody was ever gonna hear it.
16:38The world should hear it.
16:40Well, I'd be honored if you'd sing it tonight.
16:43I mean, if you really like it.
16:46Five minutes to showtime, Ms. LaBello.
16:48And remember, we're live, so no fainting, sweating, swearing, rude gesturing, and, of course, make sure you're all zipped up.
16:57Buddy, I've got a better idea.
16:59We should sing it together.
17:01Really?
17:02We've gotta tell my uncle.
17:04Sis, turn on your TV.
17:07Holly's gonna win.
17:09It's all set.
17:10Uh, Uncle Jerry?
17:12I know, because I picked the act she's up against.
17:15They are pathetic.
17:19How could you, Uncle Jerry?
17:21Didn't you think I was good enough to win on my own?
17:24Baby, you don't understand.
17:26You rigged the show.
17:28You didn't believe in me.
17:31Holly, wait!
17:34Pathetic?
17:35Does that mean we're not good?
17:37It means we stink.
17:38It means we can kiss the bedtime goodbye.
17:43Aw, I thought we sung like angels.
17:47You know something, Richie?
17:49Maybe we still can.
17:51And welcome to our very special Christmas edition of Star Seekers,
17:57the premier talent show where stars are made overnight
18:01for our first performers.
18:05Two bad boys from way up north.
18:08Asking through the snow
18:18In a one-horse open sleigh
18:22O'er the fields we go
18:25Laughing all the way
18:29Bells on bobtails ring
18:33Making spirits bright
18:36Bright
18:37Bright
18:38Bright
18:39What fun it is to write and sing a slaying song tonight
18:46Come on out, Holly.
18:49I've heard you sing, and you've got real talent.
18:51It doesn't matter what your uncle did.
18:53Right, tell it.
18:54I'm slime
18:55I'm scum
18:56I'm a producer
19:00I won't do it this way
19:03Oh, what fun it is to ride
19:07In a one-horse open sleigh
19:12Three judges give them a perfect score.
19:24Nobody's ever received a perfect score before.
19:28Unbelievable!
19:28Especially if you'd heard their audition.
19:36Looks like we're gonna win the dough and save Christmas.
19:40Yeah, sure.
19:41After we deduct our expenses, commissions, the new limo, and a little something for our time and services,
19:47there might be a few dollars left over for Saga.
19:50And that leaves a tough job for our next performer, Holly LeBello
19:59You need an act, Uncle Jerry?
20:02Here's your guide, Mr. LeBello
20:04Time, time
20:06Okay, you, elf
20:08Go, go
20:08Holly, I won't do it without you
20:11Go
20:13And now, please welcome warmly
20:16Buddy and Holly
20:18All right, regional.
20:48It's shining and jingle bell time, dancing and francing and jingling the square in the frosty air. What a bright time, it's a light time to rock the night away. Jingle bell time, it's a swell time to go right in one horse's leg.
21:12Giddy up a jingle when I pick up your feet, a jingler around the clock. We'll mix and mingle in a jingling beat. That's the jingle bell round.
21:25Go!
21:41What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night away.
21:47What a jingle bell time, it's a swell time to go right in one horse's leg. Giddy up a jingle when I pick up your feet, a jingler around the clock. We'll mix and mingle in a jingling beat. That's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell round.
22:15Jingle bell rock will continue after these messages.
22:27Apollo 13 flight controllers, give me a go, no, go for launch. Booster. Go.
22:31Metro. Go.
22:32Network. Go.
22:33Recovery. Go.
22:34We are go for launch.
22:36The holiday gift the entire family will enjoy. Buy it for $22.98 or less.
22:42Kids love Campbell's chicken noodle soup.
22:44Pass it down.
22:45And now we've added 33% more chicken.
22:47Not hard at all.
22:48So now there's more to go around.
22:50I never knew there was chicken in this soup.
22:54Ooh, Campbell's.
22:56Better.
22:58Silver bells.
22:59Silver bells.
23:01Silver bells.
23:03Silver bells.
23:04Look what's popping up at Burger King.
23:07Burger King.
23:08Toy Story puppets from Disney's latest adventure movie now in theaters.
23:11Get all four high-quality puppets for your kids.
23:14$1.99 each with any great-tasting value meal.
23:16Ring-a-ring.
23:18Ring-a-ring.
23:18Ring-a-ring.
23:20Hear them sing.
23:21Soon.
23:23Soon it will be Christmas Day.
23:27Happy holidays, Grandma and Grandpa.
23:29I'm getting things ready for your visit.
23:31I even helped with this shopping.
23:34We saw lots of great stuff at Target.
23:36Like the hit comedy The Santa Claus from Walt Disney Home Video.
23:39Does this look like a little way to you, pal?
23:41Where Tim Allen turns into Santa Claus.
23:43Funny, yet heartwarming.
23:45And just $12.95.
23:46I'm looking forward to your visit more than Santa's.
23:50And not just because you might bring me a dollhouse.
23:54Children of the world.
23:58I appreciate ABC for putting us in the holiday spirit.
24:01And in keeping with our theme of family appreciation,
24:03isn't it about time I got some appreciation?
24:05Ain't wrong.
24:06I want to take this time to appreciate my sweet mother.
24:09Oh, Lord.
24:10She's smart and she's beautiful.
24:12What about me?
24:13And she's patient.
24:14I'm impatiently waiting to see Step by Step.
24:17Tonight, Dana gets a date with Brad Pitt.
24:20Next, here on ABC.
24:25We now return to Jingle Bell Rock.
24:36And so that's how I save Christmas.
24:39What do you mean it sounds like I'm taking too much credit?
24:42That's what producers do.
24:50Tomorrow, it's a heartwarming holiday adventure
24:52as three four-legged friends journey to find the family they love.
24:55Starring the voices of Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and Don Amici,
25:00Disney Films presents...
25:01That's home.
25:01That's home.
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