Comments on: The TV Generation: What's Your Favorite Animated Holiday Special?

By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 11:40:50 +0000

I love all of the ones that you mentioned. I also love "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "The Year Without a Santa Claus" (Come on, that "Heat Miser" song is classic!). But, my all-time favorite is "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus". I'm looking forward to watching the remake, which airs, tomorrow. :) There was also one with a mouse and a clocktower --- I think the mouse's name was "Copernicus" that I always enjoyed as a kid, but haven't seen it in years nor can I recall the name of it. I think it was Rankin-Bass. If I recall, George Goebel did the voice of Copernicus' father. Maybe you know what it is?

By: Hakikah Shamsiden

Hakikah Shamsiden — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:04:18 +0000

I love this post! I love the Grinch and Rudolph. They win hands down!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 07:53:15 +0000

I loved that too, Elin. So funny! Anything Peanuts is so magical, too.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 07:52:38 +0000

So glad, Helene! They are pure magic. I think I won a box set of some of them last year. Maybe I should have a slumber party with you and break them out! 🙂

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 07:51:57 +0000

Oh, seeing them through your grandchildren's eyes, Doreen? Priceless! And pure magic.

By: Estelle

Estelle — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 03:37:35 +0000

My favorite was a toss-up between The Grinch and Rudolph!

By: Carpool Goddess

Carpool Goddess — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:16:53 +0000

All my faves!

By: Angela Weight

Angela Weight — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:46:11 +0000

I love the Grinch and Rudolph. But nothing beats Charlie Brown when Linus quotes Luke 2 10-14, reminding everyone of the real meaning of Christmas.

By: Doreen McGettigan

Doreen McGettigan — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:33:54 +0000

I love every one of these Christmas specials and get kind of teary watching them with my grandchildren, seeing them smile, laugh and sing.

By: Helene Cohen Bludman

Helene Cohen Bludman — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:52:27 +0000

Anything Peanuts was always my fave! I haven't watched any of these in such a long time but they bring back wonderful memories. I totally agree with your five favorites, Cathy!

By: Elin Stebbins Waldal

Elin Stebbins Waldal — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:04:42 +0000

For the hilarious song alone -The Grinch and I love Peanuts so Charlie Brown too. 🙂

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:34:51 +0000

I am shocked you didn't like them, Lois! Miss Entertainment Weekly? You are so funny cause you always keep me guessing. I guess that's why I love you so much - you are so much fun! I love Disney movies, too. I could watch "Lion King" and "Aladdin" over and over again. ("Lady and the Tramp" was the first movie I ever saw.) I first taught my son about "The Circle of Life" when he asked where babies came from!! :-) xo