Gifts for Madge and Guy

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005: Gifts for Madge and Guy
Season	1987
Album	01: The Adventure Begins
Aired	December 19, 1987
Written by	Phil Lollar and Steve Harris
Directed by	Phil Lollar and Steve Harris
Produced by	Unknown
Sound Design by	Bob Luttrell
Music by	Unknown
Prev: Connie Comes to Town Next: The Day After Christmas

[edit] General information

Theme: Giving

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 See more with this reference

[edit] Summary

Whit tells the people in Whit's End a story about Madge and Guy, who are willing to sacrifice their most treasured possessions for one another.

[edit] Plot

It's Christmastime at Whit's End. Whit, Tom, and Officer Harley are setting up the tree, and Connie is doling out hot chocolate. Two of the kids are arguing about the meaning of giving gifts. Whit tries to convince them that "it's not the gift but the thought that counts," and "it's more blessed to give than to receive."

When the kids scoff at this, Whit comically presents for them the O. Henry story, Gift of the Magi, told in the style of a "Fractured Fairy Tale." In it, Madge cuts off her lovely hair to buy "her guy, Guy," a new chain for his watch. But Madge doesn't realize that Guy has sold his watch to buy Madge some beautiful combs for her hair. Each of them sell their most prized possession to give the other a gift-much like God did for us when He sent His only begotten Son to die so that we may have eternal life.

[edit] Discussion Questions

1. Madge & Guy sacrificed their greatest possession for one another. Have you ever sacrificed to give someone a gift?
   1. Why is sacrifice important?
2. What is the greatest gift you have ever received?
   1. The greatest gift you’ve ever given?
3. Have you accepted God’s gift of eternal life?

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[edit] Trivia

• This is a Christmas Episode.

• This is one of only three episodes where our announcer, Chris (Lansdowne) Anthony, appeared as a character. The other two are AIO #92, "The Ill-Gotten Deed," and AIO #107, "Bad Luck."

• A longer discussion between Madge and Guy is used in some versions of this episode, such as in the 20th anniversary broadcast. The longer version is not included in the album releases.

[edit] Reviews

• Review by: Nathan Hoobler [1].

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