Christmas/Holiday Specials

Neverending · 12-16-2010, 11:00 PM

It's that time of the year again. So, what are some of your favorite Christmas/Holiday TV specials?

Obviously, there's Charlie Brown and the Grinch but I've always been a big fan of the Hanna-Barbera ones. Yogi's First Christmas, in particular, is one I try not to miss every year. It's cool that HB made TV movies instead of the standard 30-minute special. Also, in the last few years I've come to enjoy American Dad's Christmas episodes. This year they had a good one with the Smith's in battle with Santa Claus and his elfs.

IanTheCool · 12-17-2010, 06:47 AM

I like the Charlie Brown special and Mickey's Christmas Carol. I hate the Rankin/Bass specials though. There, I said it.

Both Charlie Brown and Mickey have already been on this year.

Neverending · 12-17-2010, 06:43 PM

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Mickey's Christmas Carol.

I loved that one as a kid - especially since I was a huge fan of Ducktales. But I re-watched it last year and it doesn't hold up. They condensed the story into 20 minutes. So, it felt very rushed.

Fiverrabbit · 12-17-2010, 07:50 PM

Merry Madagascar and Shrek The Halls.

docstop · 12-20-2010, 08:58 AM

Where I come from they are going to play all 3 Shreks in a row on Christmas morning starting at noon. And another station is going to be playing Transformers on Christmas or New Years. What happended to the real classics!

Alien · 12-24-2010, 02:19 PM

I've seen so many versions of A Christmas Carol and I always think, what is the point? The Muppets did it and nothing has topped their take on it yet!

DaRkKnIgHtDeTeCtIvE · 12-25-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alien

I've seen so many versions of A Christmas Carol and I always think, what is the point? The Muppets did it and nothing has topped their take on it yet!

Actually my favorite version of A Christmas Carol is the 1984 made for TV movie starring George C Scott as Scrooge, never really cared for the Muppet's, although I love the Christmas album w/ John Denver. If we're talking Animated favorites, Charlie Brown and Frosty the Snowman are mine.

Neverending · 12-26-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Alien

I've seen so many versions of A Christmas Carol and I always think, what is the point? The Muppets did it and nothing has topped their take on it yet!

I used to love the Muppet version as a kid, but now I think it's kind of stupid.

Alien · 12-26-2010, 05:35 PM

It must be a brittish thing, I don't think I've met a single person who doesn't love The Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve.

IanTheCool · 12-26-2010, 09:43 PM

I remember Sesame Street having a Christmas special we would always watch Christmas Eve, but it does seem to be around any more. The Count sang "All I want for Christmas" and the whole gang sang "Silver Bells" at some point. Every time I hear Silver Bells I think immediately of Sesame Street.

Neverending · 11-20-2011, 03:08 AM

There's a new Charlie Brown special this year:

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Justin · 11-20-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alien

It must be a brittish thing, I don't think I've met a single person who doesn't love The Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve.

Nope, I love it.

devilzone84 · 07-17-2012, 05:34 AM

I like to watch movies like Bad Santa or Nutcracker in 3D

12-16-2010, 11:00 PM	#1
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,113	Christmas/Holiday Specials It's that time of the year again. So, what are some of your favorite Christmas/Holiday TV specials? Obviously, there's Charlie Brown and the Grinch but I've always been a big fan of the Hanna-Barbera ones. Yogi's First Christmas, in particular, is one I try not to miss every year. It's cool that HB made TV movies instead of the standard 30-minute special. Also, in the last few years I've come to enjoy American Dad's Christmas episodes. This year they had a good one with the Smith's in battle with Santa Claus and his elfs. __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

12-17-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
Fiverrabbit Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,039	Merry Madagascar and Shrek The Halls. __________________ Cheerilee: You can all see my cutie mark, can't you? Like all ponies, I wasn't born with a cutie mark. My flank was blank.

12-20-2010, 08:58 AM	#5
docstop Hockey Legend Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,495	Where I come from they are going to play all 3 Shreks in a row on Christmas morning starting at noon. And another station is going to be playing Transformers on Christmas or New Years. What happended to the real classics! __________________ Never deprive anyone of hope... it may be all they have.

12-24-2010, 02:19 PM	#6
Alien Space traveler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 314 Pi Avenue Posts: 20,823	I've seen so many versions of A Christmas Carol and I always think, what is the point? The Muppets did it and nothing has topped their take on it yet! __________________ Gamertag: Seraph31 \| Twitter: Seraph_31 Space travel's in my blood There ain't nothing I can do about it I always flirt with death I could be killed, but I don't care about it Je suis le roi des Dauphins!

12-26-2010, 05:35 PM	#9
Alien Space traveler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 314 Pi Avenue Posts: 20,823	It must be a brittish thing, I don't think I've met a single person who doesn't love The Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve. __________________ Gamertag: Seraph31 \| Twitter: Seraph_31 Space travel's in my blood There ain't nothing I can do about it I always flirt with death I could be killed, but I don't care about it Je suis le roi des Dauphins!

12-17-2010, 06:47 AM	#2
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,391	I like the Charlie Brown special and Mickey's Christmas Carol. I hate the Rankin/Bass specials though. There, I said it. Both Charlie Brown and Mickey have already been on this year.

12-26-2010, 09:43 PM	#10
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,391	I remember Sesame Street having a Christmas special we would always watch Christmas Eve, but it does seem to be around any more. The Count sang "All I want for Christmas" and the whole gang sang "Silver Bells" at some point. Every time I hear Silver Bells I think immediately of Sesame Street.

11-20-2011, 03:08 AM	#11
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,113	There's a new Charlie Brown special this year: VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

07-17-2012, 05:34 AM	#13
devilzone84 Banned Status Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 18	I like to watch movies like Bad Santa or Nutcracker in 3D