All of Dickens' work, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, show the
inequalities of life between the poor and the wealthy. He was born in 1812. He was the
son of a government clerk who was later sent to prison. Because of family poverty he had
very little education. He started as a reporter on a newspaper and contributed articles to
monthly magazines. Then, at the age of 24, he wrote the Pickwick papers. It was an instant
success and made him financially secure. He was also an actor and a speaker and he toured
America in 1842 and amongst other things advocated the abolition of slavery. In 1843 he published
A Christmas Carol, which showed the horror of poverty and the emptiness of wealth so
splendidly.
Scrooge will return after these messages.
What are you going to present us every week? This year's send the very best so that's
someone special. A gift of health. A box of sweet crunchy Washington apples from McBray
to gift-gaff people. Make your holiday shopping easy. Pick up the phone and call 965-1010.
Or you can find us on the internet. Prices start at just $26.95. McBray's will include
a handwritten message inside. Call now to ensure a Christmas delivery. McBray's apples
have the snack. That will keep you coming back. Okay, let's try another singles ad.
Hot looking butterfly named Bob seeks other butterflies. What? Well, I'm going to be a
butterfly. And who? Okay, fine. Big desperate caterpillar needs date. Yeah, like that's
going to work. Visit Money Tree today for a payday loan. Just write us a post-dated
check and we'll hold it until you get paid. Money Tree, your cash solution. We've got
a branch near you. This is my mom. Another perfect holiday. I was seven and mom was amazing.
She always knew to make Chex party mix. The good stuff, all seasoned and toasted fresh
from the oven. I ate it with both hands. So did my uncle. You know what's great about
the holidays now? It's my turn to be mom. Making a big splash can make you pretty hungry.
So what do you give King Daddy Cannon baller and Princess belly flop for dinner? A meal
fit for royalty. Fettuccine Alfredo from Chicken Helper with an amazingly rich creamy sauce
and tender chunks of chicken your whole family will love, which makes you queen for a day.
Chicken Helper from Betty Crocker. What a great idea. This old mop makes me shake. That
old vac. You makes me ache. This old rag drags me down. This box rocks. The radical new Swiffer
Sweeper so simple to assemble. And it's built to last. Swiffer now in flight. And sweeping
the gliding. Here comes Swiffer Sweeper. Swiffer cloths use electrostatic action to attract
and trap hair crumbs and common allergens. When you're done, just toss the cloth. Here
comes Swiffer Sweeper. When Swiffer's the one, consider it done in the household cleaner's
aisle. How can parents help keep their kids from smoking? First of all, talk to us about
it. And once just isn't enough. Remember, we have to deal with smoking all the time. Tell
us that you don't approve of smoking. Remind us what smoking can do to our health. Don't
threaten and don't jump to conclusions. You can't decide for us, but you can help us make
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More power, more life. When Emily was born, I had never even been in the same room with
a baby. Having a baby completely changes your perspective. Lee came down with this stomach
thing and I of course got Emily. Suddenly I'm doing it all. I couldn't bring Emily near
me. The bed was pretty much off limits. Now when you need things really clean, there's
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of bacteria. That first time Emily smiled at me was pretty amazing. That's a smile that
she only gives her father. Alistair Sim. What are you doing Christmas? Everything. No way.
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Let's not push it. Honey Nud Checks. Welcome to Generation Checks.
Scrooge will return after these messages.
The first lightweight cordless boss upright ever from Eureka. Less than eight pounds.
A setting for bare floors and a brush roll for carpets. A supercharger battery to clean
up to 1,500 square feet on a single charge. Eureka headquarters for cordless cleaning.
With new Palm Olive Spring Sensations, every day is spring.
It's Spring Sensations.
Now Palm Olive brings you the scent of spring blossom, ocean breeze and botanical blend.
It's like spring cleaning for dishes. New Palm Olive Spring Sensations.
Springtime. Every time you do dishes.
They've taken our shirts, our razors, they've even taken our underwear. We don't wear their
undies. Well, sometimes but you know, just for fun. And they've moved in on our aftershaves.
Here's one that's definitely just for men. New Whitewater from Old Spice. It's fresh.
No, fresher than that. That's it. Sharing's fine. But with aftershave. Let's keep it his and hers.
Every evening, in every home, parents say good night in the same loving language.
And when your child has a cold, he needs the added touch of Vicks Vaporub.
The warmth of your touch releases the medicated vapors that quickly relieve congestion and calm coughing.
So you can cradle him in love and comfort all night.
Sweet dreams. Nothing feels better than a Vaporub touch.
Love!
People have fallen in love with the scent of game laundry detergent. A scent that's clean, bold, and invigorating.
And now that fresh scent is in bounce. Try new bounce with game fresh scent and fall in love with our boldest bounce ever.
And now, back to Scrooge.
Scrooge will return after these messages.
The Spot Lifter is thistles, wash it down, lift it up, get on with your life, cordless deep cleaner. Life's messy, clean it up.
Nana, what are you doing up?
You try sleeping with all this carpet.
But you took those tums before I left.
Honey, I've been taking tums since before you were born.
Nana, you could have stopped that heartburn before it started with pepsiDAC.
I do like eating your father's chili.
And you do like your sleep. So take one now. PepsiDAC controls acid all night.
Say, you ladies haven't finished the whole night. Chili. Oh, yeah.
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It's not about the longest hair or the straightest hair. It's about the best your hair can be.
Pantene, the best pro-vitamin technology to tick the hair you have and turn it into the hair you love.
Because I'm every woman. Everyone is all in me.
Pantene, the power of health, the power of Pro-V, the power of you.
Love your hair, Pantene.
Fighting, Tartar. Brushing may not be enough.
Try the only mouthwash that helps fight Tartar buildup.
Tartar Control Listerine. It's better than brushing alone.
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This winter, try something new.
Stay healthy. Introducing new Hall's Defense.
Each drop has 100% of the vitamin C you need every day.
Get new Hall's Defense and get going.
This is the story of the last-minute elves.
Two panicky elves ran into Big K. At first, they were frantic and filled with fear, so one of them yelled.
More toys over here!
Goldberg, Pokemon, Pikachu and more. One of them was obsessed with Nintendo 64.
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
What is with that voice?
Now, next year, we're going to shop early.
Oh, like it's my fault.
It really is. For the hottest toys, go to Big K. That was the lesson that they learned that day.
Look out for the book.
What book?
Ah!
Swiffer now, sliding, sweeping and gliding. Here comes Swiffer, Swiffer.
Swiffer claws use lift and lock pockets to attract and trap dust, hair and common allergens.
Here comes Swiffer, Swiffer.
When Swiffer's the one, consider it done.
There were some nice things about the good old days, and simpler and easier were two of them.
As part of an institution that's financed thousands of cars over the past ten years,
we've come up with a simpler and easier way for you to buy a used car.
We call it One Good Car, your quality, one-stop, used car solution.
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Enter to win a Polaris Indy 340 Winter Fun Machine at your participating Napa Auto Parts store.
While you're there, drive away with a Napa toy truck for just $24.99.
This holiday season, grab excitement by the throttle at Napa.
Winter time is Polaris time, and Owens Polaris has the largest inventory in the valley, including the new 2000 models.
Now is the time to make a deal on the 99s.
Owens Polaris, your winter fun headquarters.
This year, fill your holidays with savings from Bi-Mart.
Enjoy the quality of a Panasonic 4-Head VCR and save $10. It's just $89.99.
Or watch your favorite movies on a Panasonic 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR for only $129.88.
Keep valuables locked away in a Home-At-Gun cabinet with combination lock.
It's on sale now for $279.97 at Bi-Mart.
Give the great fragrances of body fantasies and juice bar products and save $2 off the everyday low price.
Sale prices end December 15th at Bi-Mart.
Taco Bell introduces the Chalupa.
Oh!
With a shell so crispy.
Aye, aye, aye.
So flaky.
Oh!
So chewy and tasty.
Hurt me.
You'll wonder why we put anything in them at all.
Por favor, drop the Chalupa.
Get your hands on one now for just 99 cents.
If you don't love it, we'll give you your money back.
Only at Taco Bell.
They're back.
Happy New Year, amigos.
Four new Chihuahuas are ready to party.
Get yours now at Taco Bell.