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Holiday Special, 'A Very Carillon Christmas'

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The Emmy®-Winning Holiday Special, A Very Carillon Christmas, Starring WKRP in Cincinnati's Gary Sandy

and Dayton History President & CEO Brady Kress,

Airs on Nov. 25, 26, and 29


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DAYTON, Ohio — Earlier this year, A Very Carillon Christmas, Carillon Park's 35-minute holiday special, won an Ohio Valley Emmy® Award. The film will air again on Channel 7 this Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m., the opening night of A Carillon Christmas. It will also air on MeTV on Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 5 p.m.


Co-starring Dayton native Gary Sandy — best known as Andy Travis on the classic TV series WKRP in Cincinnati — and Carillon Historical Park President & CEO Brady Kress, A Very Carillon Christmas was produced and directed by Michael Webber, CEO of MainSail Productions.


Conceived by Kress, A Very Carillon Christmas is a fast-paced holiday adventure that begins with a chance encounter between him and Sandy. The meeting launches a whirlwind mission to save Christmas, all while highlighting Dayton’s rich legacy of innovation.


In addition to its leading actors, the special stars Dayton’s landmark innovations and cultural touchstones — among them the airplane, cash register, automobile starter motor, Cheez-It, and the first NFL game. And of course, Dayton’s own Gary Sandy — who has also starred on Broadway, in soap operas, and numerous TV shows — shines as one of the city’s great talents.


Contact:

Leo DeLuca

Carillon Historical Park

1000 Carillon Blvd.

Dayton, OH 45409


About Dayton History

Dayton History, a privately funded nonprofit organization, owns and operates Carillon Historical Park, Hawthorn Hill, and Patterson Homestead. Serving as Montgomery County’s official historical organization, its mission is to inspire generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton and the world. For more information, visit daytonhistory.org.


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Dayton History • 1000 Carillon Blvd. • Dayton, OH 45409 https://www.daytonhistory.org 

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NPS website contact page at https://www.nps.gov/daav/contacts.htm

Parking:

From W. Third St., turn south on Williams St and then turn left on Fourth St. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the Visitor Center parking area.

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