Classic Christmas TV Special

[Mrs.Claus]

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

Feel free to share your choice.

[Noel+]

I need an "ALL" category! But if I have to choose its CB!

[Mrs.Claus]

Ya - I love them all too!! I choose Santa Claus is Coming to Town. I love the songs and Mickey Rooney is Santa

[Noel+]

Yes, and the one with Fred Astaire! I love them all!

[ChristmasFanatic]

That was a tough question! 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.

[Noel+]

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!

[Merry Sage]

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.

[Noel+]

Its so hard to choose!!! Luv the Peanuts' pic!

[Winterself]

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.

[gameshowguy2000]

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?).

[Stephanie]

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!

[Noel+]

thats how it is with me too Stephanie! I love them all but I CANNOT miss Charlie Brown! So....we bought the dvds!

[Pretjah]

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

[Mrs.Claus]

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!

[Mrs.Claus]

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.

[gameshowguy2000]

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?)

[XmasDVD]

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!)

[Pretjah]

the new one from disney Prep and Landing was very good

[Jolly O'Leary]

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.

[Noel+]

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!