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1983: Follow one Christmas card’s journey around Indianapolis

On this day 40 years ago, reporter Derrik Thomas told the story of one Christmas card's journey around Indianapolis.

By: Michael Hartz

Posted at 5:28 AM, Dec 21, 2023

and last updated 2023-12-21 05:28:06-05

INDIANAPOLIS — ‘Twas on this day, some 40 years ago, a reporter named Derrik, appeared in the show.

An 11 p.m. newscast for all to see, Derrik Thomas a legend, right on your TV.

A reporter by trade, a proponent of prose, Thomas delivered each line, right on the nose.

In less than two minutes, Thomas told the tale, of a very special Christmas card’s trip in the mail.