King Family Christmas Special 1974

[@ji8044]

There is no equivalent today to the great Christmas specials of my youth, like this one. Some things gained and some things lost with the passing of the years.

[@jubalcalif9100]

So true! There were so many wonderful annual Christmas specials when I was growing up in the 60s & 70s (Bob Hope, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, the King Family of course, etc). All so entertaining & heartwarming.

[@mikeowens3164]

This Family has Been Bless By God with with Talent Amen God bless them all

[@edifice2773]

The Al Burt referenced at 29:00 is now one of the most famous American carol composers in history. I believe he finished the harmonies on "Star Carol" just a day or two before he died.

[@BarbaraMorlock]

The king family brings back memories of Christmas when I was a little girl. My grandparents and my parents were alive. I have so many fond memories thanks for sharing

[@Football-Sidelines-NO]

Amazing, I learned about the King Family Singers from my father for I believe they had their own weekly primetime show on ABC around 1964, sometimes as many as 39 family members would appear on a show. Greatly appreciate this special being posted. Reminds me how much I miss Christmas as a kid.

[@erinoneill2194]

This was wonderful. I've had a hard time this holiday and loved this reminder of Christmas' past. I lost my mother 8 days ago and was not near any family. Thank you Jen for sharing this. Happy and Blessed New Year to you and yours.

[@MissJennifee]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love your way.

[@erinoneill2194]

@@MissJennifee Thank you. Keep your dad and family in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💗

[@ToniHunterOne]

🥰 I'm so very sorry for your dear mother's passing. I've lost both of my tas well. The grief that you feel is in some way a testament to the love you feel for the absence of your mother. She will be with you every time you think of her. Please don't distress. Look for the beauty like these old shows. Find . what helps to fill your heart. If there are days when this doesn't feel possible, talk to her, she will hear you. Bless you.

[@ToniHunterOne]

@@MissJennifee Very kind of you to reply. Bless you.

[@courtneycarter4493]

Great shows you all did! Just hearing about the family

[@vanharrington2790]

I sang the "Star Carol" in High School and had a solo part. 197? So many memories!!

[@Avatar610]

I watched the DVD of this and the 1967 special Sunday and thought of your dad- hope things will be better in 2023 for him.

[@MissJennifee]

Thank you :)

[@katieandterryhollinger9662]

Thank you! These were the best of times and the most cherished memories.

[@ToniHunterOne]

I wrote a note on the other hour long special from 65 that "we" watched the live broadcast of the King Family's Special every Christmas. I came from a large family but I don't recall that the King's were of the Mormon faith. I only mention this because of the light way they shared their Faith wth the rest of the world. No heavy handed proslitizing and yet very true in their love of their family and their faith. Their open hearts allow everyone watching at home enjoy their celebration without causing self conscious awkwardness or cyncism . Merry Christmas to you, Jennifer and to you Erin and to anyone who might read my message.

[@MissJennifee]

Thank you for your lovely thoughts. :)

[@gardenplots283]

I'm happy to see this posted. I couldn't find my dvd.

[@ginnas944]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I wanted to see the whole show and I was looking for it. My Mom and I enjoyed watching it.

[@F1478963]

Wow - it's about time. Up until recently, the only You Tube videos of this TV show was one where they sang A Soalin and one where they sang Silent Night. I was wondering if one of the entire episode was ever going to get posted. Thank you!!!!!

[@JamesWilliams-gp6ek]

Thank you for posting this.

[@brendaray1571]

Thank you for posting. I enjoyed watching it so much. Prayers for your dad! 🙏

[@MissJennifee]

Thank you :)

[@moonoggin]

A very calming show .. not one upbeat number and I miss that!

[@ToniHunterOne]

Happy New Year, Moon. I'm a little confused by you note. Are you saying that you miss not having upbeat Christmas music or are you saying you prefer the mellow, slow Christmas music?

[@bethburrafato3606]

Loved this never seen by me in its entirety..there was one lady dressed in white holding a baby who was playing with her earring standing behind Vonnie at the end .. I didn’t recognize..I just couldn’t place her ?? Rsvp .. again .. loved this & thank you Jennifer, for sharing this treasure of a treasured family ❤

[@MissJennifee]

The ladie's name was Jean, and she was married to the King Sister's brother Karlton briefly before he passed. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@tamarahaislip1730]

I remember one show that there were a whole lot of grandchildren

[@bethburrafato3606]

Thank u Jen .. I know all, grew up with & consider myself an honorary King .. I hope your handsome talented Dad is doing ok .. he’s such a force in the family .. prayers to him for healing & you for continuing the family stories, recipes & videos .. lovingly appreciated by me 🥰

[@OsbornTramain]

boy, that was convenient that everyone arrived at the exact same time!!!!!

[@jubalcalif9100]

I was thinking the same thing. Talk about punctual people! 🤩

[@Michaelbos]

When shows were shows and Christmas shows were Christmas. Grew up Listening the King family.

[@F1478963]

What's really strange is that just a few months before this TV Special aired, I was wondering "Whatever happened to the King Family?" because it had been years since they were last seen on TV, as they use to be all the time. Then, low and behold, this show came on in 1974 and put an answer to that question. BUT after this, as fast as they had reemerged to the public, they quickly disappeared all over again. Was this a one-time TV reunion? Did they ever perform after this? And have they stopped performing altogether today?

[@mattloving4812]

I know this says it's from Matt Loving, but that's my grandson. 😊

[@bobbykonis5783]

Just found these videos you posted and they are so great. Not sure I caught her name but the woman playing the harp does she still play the harp and are there any other videos of her playing? Such a beautiful instrument and she plays it so well. Thanks so much for sharing. Just lost my Mom and this brings her back this Christmas.

[@mattloving4812]

How is your dad? I pray for him often.

[@MissJennifee]

Thank you. He's not doing really well right now. Hoping for some healing. Thanks for your prayers

[@bethburrafato3606]

@@MissJennifee🙏❤️

[@mattloving4812]

I'm so sorry to hear that. My cousin and I were The King Family's biggest fans growing up. We watched the same show 3 times a week. One out of Washington, one out of Richmond and my father would go outside and turn the antenna with a wrench to watch it out of Baltimore. 😄 Your dad was our favorite! Please keep us posted and give him my best. Betsy Miles

[@rayeisenstein4245]

Thank you for the video. How is Ric

[@MissJennifee]

He's not doing real well right now. He's been really sick this month. Thanks for asking.

[@rayeisenstein4245]

@@MissJennifee sorry to hear that he has been sick. Will keep him in my prayers. Happy New Year.

[@ZACHERYalderton-s3h]

Christmas is on Monday

[@sharonolsen3814]

Who's the redheaded child?

[@MissJennifee]

That is King Cousin Cathy’s daughter Jamie.

[@rayeisenstein4245]

Jennifer are you in this video

[@MissJennifee]

Nope. I wasn't born yet.

[@Avatar610]

@@MissJennifee I don’t think your parents were married yet - or am I mistaken?

[@MissJennifee]

@@Avatar610 They were engaged when this was filmed

[@brendaray1571]

Jennifer you said your parents were engaged ,was your mother in this show?

[@MissJennifee]

@@brendaray1571 no. She wasn't in the show

[@carolinezervan6301]

Where's xan and steveo.

[@MissJennifee]

Xan wasn't in this show. Steve-o was. The final number he's behind his mother Phyllis.

[@SimirJohnson]

Hippie music

[@ji8044]

There is no equivalent today to the great Christmas specials of my youth, like this one. Some things gained and some things lost with the passing of the years.