Local Cleveland, OH horror movie hosts Hoolihan & Big Chuck visit Santa Claus at the Sterling Lindner store in 1967. 1967 was also the 40th anniversary of having the nation's largest indoor Christmas tree in the store's atrium. By 1968, the store had closed. Bob "Hoolihan" Wells remained with the show until 1979, and Big Chuck Schodowski continued with new co-host Li'l John Rinaldi until June 2007. All are fine men, and this posting is a tribute to their work.
I remember this skit well.I saw it in 1967 and 1968.Hoolihan and Big Chuck were a fine team.When Hoolihan left in 1979 there was a void that Little John-for more reasons than one-could not fill!
BTW,Ghoulardi was in a class by himself and any comparrison with Big Chuck and either of his partners would be unfair.
RJRanke 1 year ago
Wow, thanks Hugo for posting this! I've never seen it before. What a neat little Christmas surprise. -- Dr. Alem
d1969mill 4 years ago
they remade this with Lil John, but I think this version is funnier.
candleburner 4 years ago