Kraft Television Theatre A Christmas Dinner (1947–1958) Online

Kraft Television Theatre A Christmas Dinner (1947–1958) Online

A homeless man (Barton) and his friend are wandering down Park Avenue on Christmas Day when they encounter a dog. Barton takes the dog in tow and tries to talk the owner of a nearby diner (Bob) into giving him a free meal while the friend waits outside. After obtaining a cup of hot water from a very reluctant Bob, Barton pours catsup into it to make tomato soup and Bob gives him some crackers. In wanders a lonely boy whose wealthy parents are separated. He befriends Barton and invites him home to Christmas dinner. The boy takes Barton to a luxury apartment on Park Avenue (the friend doesn't make it past the doorman) and shows Barton the key that is always kept under the mat. Barton pockets the key intending to sneak back later and break into the apartment. Naturally the boy's parents are shocked when their son introduces them to Barton but his storytelling ability wins them over. In fact, Barton is more uncomfortable in this situation than the boy's parents are. Barton overhears the ...