John Denver, ‘Rocky Mountain Christmas’ TV Special (‘Cashbox’ magazine, December 11, 1976). Click to enlarge.

40 years ago, this is how we rolled for Christmas entertainment. It’s the John Denver Rocky Mountain Christmas TV Special!

Denver’s holiday special originally aired in December of 1975 and co-starred Olivia Newton-John, Valerie Harper, and Steve Martin. It appears the very successful show was re-run the following year and Denver’s Christmas L.P. was pushed along with it.

(Image source: Cashbox via American Radio History)

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