December 23’s tree is hiding Glenn Miller’s iconic theme, “Moonlight Serenade.” Composed by Glenn himself in 1938 during the band’s very first year, this timeless melody is considered one of the most romantic of the swing era—and was originally released as the B-side to “Sunrise Serenade.” Over 80 years later, we still open and close every show with “Moonlight Serenade,” just as Glenn did. This footage from Sun Valley Serenade is a beautiful time capsule of Glenn conducting his band and sharing

Sonja Henie, Sun Valley Serenade finale 1941 | Figure Skating Moments

Sonja Henie skates, Sun Valley Serenade finale 1941 8 April 1912 – 12 October 1969 Was a Norwegian figure skater and film star. She was a three-time Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in Ladies' Singles, a ten-time World Champion (1927–1936) and a six-time European Champion (1931–1936). Henie won more Olympic and World titles than any other ladies' figure skater. At the height of her acting career, she was one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood and starred in a series of box-office hits, in