This audio clip from the Superman radio series, Superman (played by Bud Collyer) delivers a Christmas message.
Originally broadcast on Christmas Day, 1945, this is an inspiring and touching look at post-war optimism that still rings true.
Merry Christmas
“On this Christmas Day, let’s all determine to do everything we can to see that this remains a lasting peace on earth, through the everyday practice of ‘good will to men.’ You see, wars grow out of misunderstanding, hate and intolerance, all things that were preached against by the Prince of Peace, whose nativity we celebrate today. Now, if we try to understand our fellow man, if we avoid hate and banish intolerance, we would do away with the cause for war and this scourge would forever disappear from the earth…”
“Regardless of race, creed or color, we’re all humans, entitled to the same respect and privileges. Here in America, all of us — black and white, Catholic, Protestant and Jew — are all Americans, and we must live together peaceably at home if we are to live at peace with the world.”