[SES1066]

And take note of the massive number of Christmas-themed shows. Not just variety shows, but ordinary sitcoms, anthologies, westerns and such. Even seemingly unlikely shows like “Have Gun Will Travel,” “77 Sunset Strip,” and “Dr. Kildare” would have episodes with a Christmas theme.

Other media too! My family was living in Chicago and the Chicago Tribune had this strip on the Sunday preceding Christmas;

Hipshot Percussion, in the Stan Lynde newspaper strip "Rick O'Sheay", was the local 'bad man' gunman, that was still the friend of Sheriff Rick! A former Confederate Officer, he did not tolerate fools or offense but stayed aloof and upright!

[greene66]

Ah, yes! I remember the “Rick O’Shay” strip in our local newspaper, when I was a kid!