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Actually the date is 1965, as Criswell's appearance consumed the last 15 minutes of the year before 1966 started. Interesting to see that a network was not yet airing a special on a holiday, but rather just another episode of one of its most popular shows. The whole episode sounds amazing, the other guests including Woody Allen and the Muppets, both soon to become major figures in the pop culture. As for Criswell, he milked this schtick for all it was worth for decades, but his appearances in films by Ed Wood (a close friend and drinking buddy) would ultimately cement his legend.



A brilliant time capsule!

- September 1, 2015New Year's Eve 1965