23 November, 2011

Holiday Film Adventure!

Every year in my house, we get excited for the holiday film collection. This year is no different, We are very much looking forward to spending time watching our favorites with our little girl. I have taken the liberty of composing a list of pure holiday enjoyment that will be airing, to get everyone in the spirit of the season! The only thing missing from the list is A Garfield Thanksgiving and Christmas - good thing I own them! So grab your family and remote and get ready to go on a fun family holiday themed adventure!

It's time to set your DVRs. Here's the highlights of the holidays:

Thursday-November 24th
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" (8 p.m., ABC): Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving feast is imperiled by the caterers, Snoopy and Woodstock, who make toast and popcorn as the main dish. With a bonus cartoon, "This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers."

"Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas" (8 p.m., Fox): Christmas quest amid the glaciers.


"Happiness Is A Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown" (8:30 p.m., Fox): Peanuts gang tries to break Linus of the blanket habit.

-Friday November 25th
"Jingle All the Way" (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel) It's the story of a homeless Husky pup trying to adopt a family, while dodging the dog-catcher's net.

"Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas" (8 p.m., CBS): Pink kitty Hoops and green bunny Yoyo become accidental stowaways on Santa's sleigh.


Monday November 28th
"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC): Dr. Seuss's classic children's book narrated by Boris Karloff.

"Shrek the Halls" (8:30 p.m., ABC): Everyone tries to cheer up a grumpy Shrek at the holiday.

Tuesday November 29th:
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (8 p.m., CBS, Channel 3): Burl Ives narrates the story of the oddball reindeer.

-Thursday December 1st:
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Mickey plays Bob Cratchit, Uncle Scrooge plays Ebenezer.

"Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too" (6:30 p.m., ABC Family): Pooh and Piglet rush to get Christopher Robin's letter to Santa.

"The Santa Clause" (7 p.m., ABC Family): Tim Allen stars as a single dad drafted into Santahood.

Friday December 2nd:
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC Family): Jim Carey's live-action adaption.


Saturday December 3rd:
"It's a Wonderful Life" (8 p.m., NBC): Guardian angel shows a suicidal man, played by Jimmy Stewart, why life matters in this 1946 classic.

"The Nightmare Before Christmas" (Midnight, ABC Family): Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's Pumpkin King, becomes fascinated with something called "Christmas."

Monday December 5th:
"Rudolph's Shiny New Year" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Rudolph must find the runaway Baby New Year.

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys" (7 p.m., ABC Family): Evil Toy Taker steals Santa's toys.

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC): Peanuts gang and a scraggly tree celebrate the holiday.

"The Polar Express" (8:30 p.m., ABC Family): Tom Hanks narrates the children's classic story.

Tuesday December 6th:
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Joel Grey narrates Clement Moore's poem.

"Home Alone 2" (8:30 p.m., ABC Family): Lost child finds crooks are planning a toy store heist.

Wednesday December 7th:
"A Very Pink Christmas" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Pink Panther gets in competition with Big Nose to sell trees.

"Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale" (8 p.m., ABC Family): Mouse family finds shelter on Christmas Eve.

-Thursday December 8th:
"Jack Frost" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Jack Frost becomes human.

"Frosty's Winter Wonderland" (7 p.m., ABC Family): Jack Frost tries to ruin Frosty's wedding.

"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" (8 p.m., ABC Family): Fred Astaire narrates the story of Kris Kringle, voiced by Mickey Rooney.


"Year Without a Santa Claus" (9 p.m., ABC Family): Santa says he won't do it; Mrs. Claus steps in.

Friday December 9th:
"Frosty the Snowman" (8 p.m., CBS): Magic hat enlivens a snowman in tale narrated by Jimmy Durante.

"Frosty Returns" (8:30 p.m., CBS): And he's back! Jonathan Winters narrates; John Goodman is voice of Frosty.


Saturday December 10th:
Flight Before Christmas" (9 p.m., CBS): Animated story of flying reindeer tryouts.

Monday December 12th:
"A Flintstone Christmas: (6 p.m., ABC Family): Fred steps in as Santa.


Tuesday December 13th:
"Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special" (6:30 p.m., ABC Family): Po faces a conflict as host of the Winter Feast.


-Thursday December 15th:
"A Chipmunk Christmas" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Alvin gives his harmonica to a sick boy.


-Friday December 16th:
"Mickey's Christmas Special" (6 p.m., ABC Family): Disney holiday tales.


Monday December 19th:
"Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation" (6 p.m., ABC Family Channel): Phineas and Ferb build a rest stop for Santa.


Tuesday December 20th:
"SNL: A Very Gilly Christmas" (9 p.m., NBC): Holiday sketches from "Saturday Night Live" including Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Kristen Wiig, Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg.


 Wednesday December 21st:
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" (9 p.m., CW): A child sets out to find his missing grandmother and show that Santa exists.

Saturday December 24th:
"A Christmas Story" (8 p.m., TBS): 24-hour marathon of the Jean Shepherd story about Ralphie and the Red Ryder BB gun.

2 comments:

  1. Good stuff Bam. Nice layout...all around nice blog.

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  2. I thought I joined this site once before...but apparently it didn't take. The one thing I don't like...and it's not your fault....is the verification that takes place when you comment.

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