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MrBand · 11-30-2006, 07:49 PM

Those of you who are/were in the New York area undoubtedly remember the WPIX Yule Log, a yearly program of Christmas music played as a roaring log burned. It marks its 40th anniversary this year and WPIX is celebrating with an expanded, restored 3 hour edition as well as a one hour special "The Yule Log: A Log's Life."

So what does this have to do with the Honeymooners?

It's actually a wonderful piece of channel 11 trivia. In 2001, when WPIX decided to bring back the show after a several year hiatus, they searched frantically for the footage of the log only to find it hiding in their NJ archives in a film cannister labelled "The Honeymooners: A Dog's Life." Hence, the name for the special.

Since the original airing, WPIX has become a superstation and appears on cable thoughout the country. The show has also been syndicated to other Tribune Broadcasting stations across the country, including WGN. Here's a link to WPIX's press release about the log's 40th:

http://cw11.trb.com/about/station/wp...x-home-utility

Also, visit theyulelog.net, a definitive fan site with loads of trivia, vintage ads, video, and more.

Bill S. · 11-30-2006, 10:40 PM

Pretty cool, I haven't seen that special in a while. Any idea if the Honeymooners Marathon will be airing this New Years?

The Great One · 12-01-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBand

Those of you who are/were in the New York area undoubtedly remember the WPIX Yule Log, a yearly program of Christmas music played as a roaring log burned. It marks its 40th anniversary this year and WPIX is celebrating with an expanded, restored 3 hour edition as well as a one hour special "The Yule Log: A Log's Life."

So what does this have to do with the Honeymooners?

It's actually a wonderful piece of channel 11 trivia. In 2001, when WPIX decided to bring back the show after a several year hiatus, they searched frantically for the footage of the log only to find it hiding in their NJ archives in a film cannister labelled "The Honeymooners: A Dog's Life." Hence, the name for the special.

Since the original airing, WPIX has become a superstation and appears on cable thoughout the country. The show has also been syndicated to other Tribune Broadcasting stations across the country, including WGN. Here's a link to WPIX's press release about the log's 40th:

http://cw11.trb.com/about/station/wp...x-home-utility

Also, visit theyulelog.net, a definitive fan site with loads of trivia, vintage ads, video, and more.

Thanks for posting the info. It's very interesting.

Brian Damage · 12-01-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

Pretty cool, I haven't seen that special in a while. Any idea if the Honeymooners Marathon will be airing this New Years?

I hope so

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-02-2006, 01:46 AM

WGNO usedf to air The Yule Log but stoped airing it in 1995

11-30-2006, 07:49 PM	#1
MrBand Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 13, 2006 Location: USA Posts: 235	The WPIX Yule Log Those of you who are/were in the New York area undoubtedly remember the WPIX Yule Log, a yearly program of Christmas music played as a roaring log burned. It marks its 40th anniversary this year and WPIX is celebrating with an expanded, restored 3 hour edition as well as a one hour special "The Yule Log: A Log's Life." So what does this have to do with the Honeymooners? It's actually a wonderful piece of channel 11 trivia. In 2001, when WPIX decided to bring back the show after a several year hiatus, they searched frantically for the footage of the log only to find it hiding in their NJ archives in a film cannister labelled "The Honeymooners: A Dog's Life." Hence, the name for the special. Since the original airing, WPIX has become a superstation and appears on cable thoughout the country. The show has also been syndicated to other Tribune Broadcasting stations across the country, including WGN. Here's a link to WPIX's press release about the log's 40th: http://cw11.trb.com/about/station/wp...x-home-utility Also, visit theyulelog.net, a definitive fan site with loads of trivia, vintage ads, video, and more.

12-02-2006, 01:46 AM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	*WGNO usedf to air The Yule Log but stoped airing it in 1995*
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11-30-2006, 10:40 PM	#2
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	Pretty cool, I haven't seen that special in a while. Any idea if the Honeymooners Marathon will be airing this New Years?