TV Recaps Reviews

Wondering what festive shows to watch as Christmas counts down? Here is a list of Christmas themed shows and children’s movies that are just right for the holidays, perfect for entertaining children, families or just about anyone who can’t get enough Christmas. Check your local listings for more information.

December 13
Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (ABCFAM) 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (ABCFAM) 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat (ABCFAM) 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (ABCFAM) 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (ABCFAM) 10:30 p.m.

December 14
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (ABCFAM) 6:00 p.m.
Pixar Short Films (ABCFAM) 6:30 p.m.
Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo (ABCFAM) 8:30 p.m.

December 15
A Chipmunk Christmas (ABCFAM) 6:00 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast (ABCFAM) 9:00 p.m.

December 16
Mickey’s Christmas Carol (ABCFAM) 6:30 p.m.
Christmas in Washington (TNT) 8:00 p.m.
The Bishop’s Wife (ABCFAM) 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in Connecticut (TCM) 10:00 p.m.

December 17
Disney Pixar’s Up (ABCFAM) 6:00 p.m.
Frosty the Snowman (CBS) 8:00 p.m.
The Story of Santa Claus (CBS) 9:00 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABCFAM) 10:00 p.m.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 11:00 p.m.

December 18
Disney Pixar’s Toy Story (ABCFAM) 6:00 p.m.
Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 2 (ABCFAM) 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.

December 19
Aladdin (ABCFAM) 6:30 p.m.
Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles (ABCFAM) 8:30 p.m.

December 20
Deck the Halls (TNT) 9:00 p.m.
The Polar Express (ABCFAM) 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Night Live Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (NBC) 9:00 p.m.

December 21
The Santa Clause 8:00 p.m. (ABCFAM)
Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (ABCFAM) 10:00 p.m.

December 22
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (ABCFAM) 9:00 p.m.

December 23
Scrooge (1970) (TCM) 6:00 p.m.
Olive, the Other Reindeer (CW) 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (ABCFAM) 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (CW) 9:00 p.m.

December 24
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (ABCFAM) 6:00 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABCFAM) 7:00 p.m.
Miracle On 34th Street (1947) TCM 8:00 p.m.
The Year Without a Santa Claus (ABCFAM) 8:00 p.m.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (ABCFAM) 9:00 p.m.
A Christmas Story (TBS) (marathon begins at 8:00 p.m.)
It’s a Wonderful Life (NBC) 9:00 p.m.

December 25
Disney Christmas Parade (ABC) 12:00 p.m.
The Polar Express (ABCFAM) 8:00 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (ABCFAM) 10:00 p.m.

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Looking for some family oriented television specials during the holidays? Forget the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take some time to sit down with the kids and remember how fun Christmas is through their eyes. There are a number of annual Christmas specials available in the coming week, perfect for kids and parents both to enjoy.

I Want A Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown!
ABC Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m.

This is a rarely seen Charlie Brown animated Christmas special, another Christmas themed show for the Peanuts gang joining the traditional annual A Charlie Brown Christmas special. I Want A Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown! follows Linus and Lucy’s younger brother ReRun’s quest for a dog as his special Christmas gift.

Scrooged
AMC Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.

An updated version of the old Dicken’s classic Christmas story, Scrooge, starring SNL alum and comic star Bill Murray, run back to back so you can fit in all the holidays shows in one evening.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
ABC Family Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 and 10:30 p.m.

If you are in the mood for a movie tonight, check out Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. This is the telling of the traditional Dr. Seuss story starring comic star Jim Carrey, with showings run back to back.

A Charlie Brown Christmas
ABC Thursday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Here’s a chance to watch the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Charlie Brown is dismayed over the commercialism of Christmas and seeks the true meaning of Christmas in this perennial favorite.

Yes, Virginia
CBS Friday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m.

This is a re-telling of the classic Christmas story as an animated special. Voice talent for the animated story includes Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Frosty The Snowman
CBS Friday, December 17 at 8:30 p.m.

The classic animated story follows the Christmas adventures of Frosty the Snowman.

Frosty Returns
CBS Friday, December 17 at 9:00 p.m.

This is a sequel to the original perennial favorite, Frosty the Snowman animated classic.

Enjoy the family TV shows this week, and be sure to check your local listings for show times in your area.

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