Segment 1: Ron Magers and Carol Marin open the broadcast, which is followed by the opening of the December 24thm 1950 opening of the "Garroway at Large" show. Jack Haskell, Bette Chapel and Cliff Norton sing "I've got my Love to Keep me Warm". Korean War veteran Carl DiGrazia desribes what it was like to be in Korea during the Christmas season of 1950. We witness the 1989 breeching of the Berlin Wall and a Christmas greeting from President Geoge H.W. Bush.

Segment 2: Ray Suarez takes us to the uppermost reaches of Mitchell Tower on the University of Chicago campus where the bell-ringers are in fine form. Connie Russell sings Cole Porter's "Where, or Where?" Warner Saunders introduces us to Chicagoan Clara Collins who brightens the lives of those in need.

Segment 3: Rich Samuels grapples with the ghosts of Christmas past.

Segment 4: Dave Garroway presents a Christmas story conceived by Charlies Andrews (who makes a brief appearance). Jack Haskell, Connie Russel, Cliff Norton and Bette Chapel sing. Jimmy Russell and Aura Vainio dance. Dave Garroway introduces us to some of those who work behind-the-scenes on the "Garroway at Large" show. And Ron Magers and Carol Marin introduce us to some of those who work behind the scenes at WMAQ-TV.

Segment 5: Bette Chapel signes "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and Carol Marin introduces us to some young people who will be spending the Christmas of 1989 in the hospital. Dave Garroway wishes a merry Christmas to the "Garroway at Large" cast. And, in 1989 (from California and Connecticut), Connie Russell, Jack Haskell, Clif Norton and Bette Chapel wish WMAQ-TV viewers a happy holiday season.

Segment 6: Carol Marin and Ron Magers reintroduce Dave Garroway who ends the broadcast with his classic call for peace.