On this day in 1978, Perry Como's Early American Christmas aired on ABC, featuring John Wayne in one of his final TV appearances. Filmed on November 5 in Colonial Williamsburg, the special included carols, songs, and Diana Canova, and went on to earn a prime-time Emmy nomination. Celebrate the holidays by touring the life of John Wayne at John Wayne: An American Experience in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Open daily, 9 AM–6 PM. Tickets available via the link in our bio. #JohnWayne #JohnWayneExperience #ClassicHollywood #HolidayHistory #ColonialWilliamsburg