Favorite Holiday Special

**TonyH** · 12-23-2008, 11:04 AM

Hey all.

Being two days before Christmas, I thought it would be fun to see what everyone's favorite TV specials are. I'm partial to Charlie Brown and Rudolph of course, but I really enjoy Robbie the Reindeer for the newer shows. What do you all like?

**masonjarjar** · 12-23-2008, 11:09 AM

Every year I cannot escape shedding a few tears at the end of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.

I'd also like to watch the version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with George C. Scott, but I haven't seen it on tv yet.

-Mason

**castlecraver** · 12-23-2008, 11:11 AM

Watching at least 6 complete showings within the non-stop, 24 hour "A Christmas Story" marathon has become a new tradition in our family.

**thirdeye** · 12-23-2008, 11:12 AM

I think my avatar pretty much tells the story!

**DaveAri** · 12-23-2008, 11:30 AM

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=yon2Yu...eature=related

**arghblech** · 12-23-2008, 12:18 PM

I really enjoy the World Junior Championship tournament and the fairly new Winter Classic. Winter means hockey!

**kestrel** · 12-23-2008, 12:19 PM

The Grinch, definitely. I'd also like The Homecoming again.

Best Regards

Graham

**velvetgoldmine** · 12-23-2008, 12:29 PM

For us Brits, it was always Morcambe and Wise. Their show just about made Christmas. I don't know if they were popular in the US, or elsewhere. Sadly, they are no longer with us. Their unforgetable signature song.

**TonyH** · 12-23-2008, 12:41 PM

I didn't mention movies, but you can't beat It's a Wonderful Life.

**canman23** · 12-23-2008, 01:18 PM

The Polar Express. We got see it at the IMAX every year (4 years now) and love it every time we go see it, a try classic. Of course we watch all the classic Christmas shows on TV. Charlie Brown is my fav.

**TimmyBoston** · 12-23-2008, 01:19 PM

Definitely Charlie Brown Christmas for me.

**Doc4** · 12-23-2008, 01:25 PM

Well, I've got a Christmas Special fever ... and the only cure is ... Boris Karloff!

**thirdeye** · 12-23-2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Doc4

Well, I've got a Christmas Special fever ... and the only cure is ... Boris Karloff!

Bingo!!!!

**galopede** · 12-23-2008, 03:57 PM

The Dr Who Christmas Special and the new Wallace & Gromit this year I reckon. Not much else worth turning the telly on for.

**Intruderdriver** · 12-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Sentimentally, "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Lot's of childhood memory rushes with that one.

Modern me loves "The Strike" Seinfeld episode, which introduced us to a new holiday for the rest of us.

**Limey** · 12-23-2008, 07:30 PM

I like watching the Polar Express with my family especially the kids. I personally like to watch Bing Crosby in White Christmas!

**Handy** · 12-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Canadian World Junior Hockey Championship.

Then of course "A Christmas Story"

**kwk285** · 12-23-2008, 08:06 PM

I make my wife watch Its a Wonderful Life and she makes me watch White Christmas. For each of us those were the movies that we remember the most growing up.

**PKHammer** · 12-24-2008, 04:00 AM

Charlie Brown Christmas and The Grinch can not be beat.

**Black Adder** · 12-24-2008, 10:03 AM

There are a lot of good ones...

The one that sticks in my mind is "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol." I had not seen this one in a VERY long time, and when I finally did, a lot of memories came back. I finally got it on DVD, and it gets played every year around this time.

Don