12. The Voice of Christmas

Carol is to sing in church on Christmas, but days before the event, she loses her voice. Later at the mall, a hopeful Cindy asks a Santa Claus to bring Carol's voice back by Christmas. Meanwhile, Alice and the kids find it a difficult task hiding Christmas gifts in the house.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

In the show's only Christmas episode, Carol comes down with laryngitis and may not be able to sing at the holiday service. Cindy asks a department-store Santa Claus ( Hal Smith ) for a miracle. The older children are also depressed by Carol's illness, prompting Alice to remind them of the true meaning of the holiday. Featured Song: " O Come All Ye Faithful " sung by Florence Henderson. It was later featured in the 1988 TV film A Very Brady Christmas, sung by the whole family.

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