War Era
Which singer was surprised by her son home from war during the Korean/Vietnam war era?
I'm asking for a little help; I haven't been able to find anything online. I remember watching years ago, an archival video of a Christmas special where an older, female singer was singing "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Towards the end of the song, her son (whom she thought was still at war) surprises her on tv. Does anyone know that name of the singer or special it was on?
Ah, yes, that would be Alyce King of "The King Sisters", part of the larger "King Family". These singers, who were quite good, were ubiquitous in the 70's. Only "I Love Lucy" got more airplay. There were so many kids, cousins, and other relations that it made the Osmonds look like an ad for prophylactics.
That scene, from the 1967 "Chirstmas with the King Family", featured Alyce singing as her son walks on stage. However, it was about as spontaneous and as much of a surprise as the outcome of "Survivior". Bringing family members on stage like that was a trademark of the King Family. So EVERYBODY knew, except the audience.
I'm wondering if you caught that on "The Christmas Special Christmas Special". As the name implies, it was a Christmas special about Christmas specials.
Quite an odd category. This really belongs in the TV forum.
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