Classic Christmas TV Special

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What's your favourite Classic Christmas TV Special?

A Charlie Brown Christmas
8
44%
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
4
22%
Frosty the Snowman
1
6%
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
0
No votes
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
2
11%
Other (please share)
3
17%
 
Total votes : 18

Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Mrs.Claus » Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:30 am

By Classic I mean one that was created in the 1960s or thereabouts.

Feel free to share your choice.
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Noel+ » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:44 pm

I need an "ALL" category! But if I have to choose its CB! :jump:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Mrs.Claus » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:31 pm

Ya - I love them all too!! I choose Santa Claus is Coming to Town. I love the songs and Mickey Rooney is Santa :santa1:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Noel+ » Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:25 pm

Yes, and the one with Fred Astaire! I love them all! :jump:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby ChristmasFanatic » Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:47 pm

That was a tough question! :wink: I love them all, too, but if pressed, I'd choose Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, because I love Sam the Snowman and the tunes in this one, too. :smilecc:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Noel+ » Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:58 pm

That proves it! The poll is split 25% for each one -- so they're ALL our favorites! And we have to watch everyone at Christmas time! :jump:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Merry Sage » Fri May 16, 2008 4:33 am

Its a real close 1 - 2 between A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Both are wonderful examples of the true meaning and Spirit of Christmas, but I chose Charlie Brown.

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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Noel+ » Sat May 17, 2008 9:47 pm

Its so hard to choose!!! Luv the Peanuts' pic! :flake:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Winterself » Wed May 21, 2008 12:14 am

well i put other.because i love them all .but if i have to pick one i would say its a wonderful life or scrooge.
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby gameshowguy2000 » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:15 pm

I like each of the first 3..but my top favorite is Rudolph (isn't it wonderful that Hermey and Rudolph get some privacy time away from the shop by running away together?).
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Stephanie » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:16 pm

I chose Charlie Brown. I try to watch as many specials as possible during Christmas, but Charlie Brown is the only one that I CAN NOT miss! :jump:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Noel+ » Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:57 pm

thats how it is with me too Stephanie! I love them all but I CANNOT miss Charlie Brown! So....we bought the dvds! :smilecc:
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Pretjah » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:15 am

while i absolutley love a charlie brown christmas, it's my second favorite christmas cartoon, i have to say twas the night before christmas (the one with the mice and the clock) is my favorite!

if pressed this would be my top 5

1- twas the night before christmas
2- charlie brown christmas
3- a garfield christmas
4- frosty the snowman
5- the little drummer boy

as for movies it's

1- a christmas story
2- christmas vacation
3- home alone 2
4- it's a wonderful life
5- polar express
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Mrs.Claus » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:45 am

Pretjah wrote:while i absolutley love a charlie brown christmas, it's my second favorite christmas cartoon, i have to say twas the night before christmas (the one with the mice and the clock) is my favorite!


I like that one too - "even a miracle needs a hand" - great song!
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby XmasDVD » Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:40 pm

Yeah I LOVE the Charlie Brown Christmas one - and they even have a 'sequel' - I found it last year but it went away and I have yet to find it this year.
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby gameshowguy2000 » Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:14 pm

Actually, there are 3 sequels to the Charlie Brown Christmas special:

1. It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992, CBS; has only aired once and is available on VHS/DVD)

2. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002, ABC; has aired after A Charlie Brown Christmas)

3. I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003, ABC; airs as a stand-alone special, anyone confirm that?)
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby XmasDVD » Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:06 pm

I chose Charlie Brown though I make sure to watch them all every year! Once December hits, we're non-stop TV Christmas movies and shows every day! (of course we watch Christmas shows ALL year long!)
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Pretjah » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:38 pm

the new one from disney Prep and Landing was very good
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Jolly O'Leary » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:16 am

Leprechaun's Christmas Gold is another 60's era Rankin/Bass special that always gets overlooked. I have a DVD-burn copy of a VHS from another online friend, but it is impossible to find commercially. Such a loss.
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Re: Classic Christmas TV Special

Postby Noel+ » Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:00 am

jwlundgren wrote:Leprechaun's Christmas Gold is another 60's era Rankin/Bass special that always gets overlooked. I have a DVD-burn copy of a VHS from another online friend, but it is impossible to find commercially. Such a loss.


I loved Prep Landing last year but I've never heard of this film. I'm certain my children would enjoy it -- so I'll order it from Amazon.com. Thanks! :smilecc:
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