I had never heard this tale before, and was surprised as it is such an obvious choice for this holiday.

Ironically, with all the hoo-ha in the US regarding the whole approach to this holiday season and what people are "supposed" to say rather than what people "do" say, the RMT didn't have to worry about that at all even in 1980... it just wasn't an issue (ie, Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays).

As for the show, I was very pleased. I was hoping it wasn't going to be too much of a holiday show, and though the underlying theme was Christmas, it was more a pure RMT show, echoing the old Twilight Zones.

The story kept its pace nicely and I never lost interest. In fact, without being forceful, the story kept me guessing and wondering. Even in the end, I was totally surprised at the outcome. Not floored, mind you, just surprised... I didn't expect it.

I gave it a 5 for being so well done, and for being so on key with the season, despite giving in to an overdone theme. I really liked that it originally aired on Christmas day.