Santa & The Bookies episode:

[Frank Gannucci]

When Ralph & Ed dress as Santa nad his elf on the street, Ralph asks Ed to sing a Christmas carol. Ed starts to sing: "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Ralph stops him and asks him to sing a different song. Ed sings a "Christmas song" that I have never heard before or since.

What was the name of that song and is it considerated a Christmas song since storyline-wise Ed may have thought so?

[MrBand]

Originally Posted by Frank Gannucci

When Ralph & Ed dress as Santa nad his elf on the street, Ralph asks Ed to sing a Christmas carol. Ed starts to sing: "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Ralph stops him and asks him to sing a different song. Ed sings a "Christmas song" that I have never heard before or since.

What was the name of that song and is it considerated a Christmas song since storyline-wise Ed may have thought so?

It's actually Norton's version of the waltz "After The Ball is Over," written in 1891 by Charles K. Harris. The verse is

After the ball is over,
After the break of morn –
After the dancers' leaving;
After the stars are gone;
Many a heart is aching,
If you could read them all;
Many the hopes that have vanished
After the ball.


None of Norton's lyrics after the first line actually match the original. Carney may have been riffing until the passerby walked into frame. The confusion stems from the fact that Kramden tells Norton to sing a Christmas carol and he replies with "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." Ralph stops him and reminds him that a carol is an old song (unlike the at the time somewhat contemporary pop tune from the 40s). I'm guessing that Norton believes any old song will do based on Ralph's definition.

Does this qualify me for the Popular Songs category on the $99,000 Answer?

[Frank Gannucci]

Originally Posted by MrBand

It's actually Norton's version of the waltz "After The Ball is Over," written in 1891 by Charles K. Harris. The verse is

After the ball is over,
After the break of morn –
After the dancers' leaving;
After the stars are gone;
Many a heart is aching,
If you could read them all;
Many the hopes that have vanished
After the ball.


None of Norton's lyrics after the first line actually match the original. Carney may have been riffing until the passerby walked into frame. The confusion stems from the fact that Kramden tells Norton to sing a Christmas carol and he replies with "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." Ralph stops him and reminds him that a carol is an old song (unlike the at the time somewhat contemporary pop tune from the 40s). I'm guessing that Norton believes any old song will do based on Ralph's definition.

Does this qualify me for the Popular Songs category on the $99,000 Answer?

Thank you. Like I said, I never heard that song before, much less as a Christmas Carol.

Yes, it does qualify you for the Popular Songs category.