The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration (2024)
A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation's history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/
Director: Jeff Carter
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Mike Stoudt as Narrator |
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Debbie George as National Christmas Tree Designer |
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Kathy Presciano as National Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008 |
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Sue Hart Jolly as Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart |
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Marie LaGiusa Carr as Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa |
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Kathy Hargrove Kelly as Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr |
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Mary Beth Gotti as GE Lighting Engineer |
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Terry McGowan as GE Lighting Engineer |
| Production | Jeff Carter | Producer |
| Directing | Jeff Carter | Director |
| Writing | Jeff Carter | Writer |
