O Tannenbaum O Tannenbaum "" (; "O fir tree", English: "O Christmas Tree") is a German Christmas song. Based on a traditional folk song, it became associated with the traditional Christmas tree by the early 20th century and sung as a Christmas carol. The modern lyrics were written in 1824, by the Leipzig organist, teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz. A "Tannenbaum" is a fir tree. The lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas, or describe a decorated Christmas tree. Instead, they refer to the fir's evergreen quality as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. Anschütz based his text on a 16th-century Silesian
Thomas D. Tannenbaum as David Gerber, Valerie Harper’s TLC Productions and Fred Silverman, who he would later bring into Viacom Productions. After leaving MGM, in 1980, Tannenbaum went to Centerpoint Productions where he stayed until 1982. In 1984, Tannenbaum became the first president of the newly formed Viacom Productions. Tannenbaum brought together Fred Silverman and Dean Hargrove to produce the "Perry Mason" movies. The three were also responsible for "Matlock", "Jake and the Fatman" and "Father Dowling Mysteries". He served as president until 1991. Tannenbaum was married once and divorced. He had three children, Audrey, Eric and Madelyn. He also had four grandchildren.