Today in 1977, it was the premiere of Bing Crosby's final TV Christmas special, Merrie Olde Christmas, which featured a performance with Crosby's unlikeliest duet partner ever: David Bowie. Here's the story of how it came together. Plus: for Mark Twain's birthday, the story of the note he put on his front door for any potential burglars.
When Bowie Met Bing: Mary Crosby Relives Their Iconic Duet (Dangerous Minds)
Courtesy (Futility Closet)
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