Christmas TV Episodes
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- 1955–195630mTV-PG9.0 (437)TV EpisodeDirectorFrank SatensteinStarsJackie GleasonArt CarneyAudrey MeadowsRalph sells his bowling ball to get a last-minute Christmas present for Alice.
- 1968–197026mTV-PG7.7 (49)TV EpisodeDirectorJay SandrichStarsHope LangeEdward MulhareReta ShawEach of those living at Gull Cottage has their own special Christmas dream thanks to the Captain. In Mrs. Muir's dream the Captain and her confess their love to each other and exchange a kiss.
- 1961–196630mTV-G7.7 (301)TV EpisodeDirectorJerry ParisStarsDick Van DykeRose MarieMorey AmsterdamIt's the first Christmas presentation of The Alan Brady Show where he turns the spotlight upon his talented staff to entertain the TV public.
- 1962–197130mTV-PG7.6 (150)TV EpisodeDirectorRichard WhorfStarsBuddy EbsenIrene RyanDonna DouglasMr. Drysdale's idea for Christmas presents are ones only fit for coastal California, like diving suits and a boat, and a television set, which Granny thinks is some kind of fancy washing machine.
- DirectorJames V. KernStarsJoey BishopAbby DaltonCorbett MonicaEllie promises Jillson that he can play Santa Claus for Joey Jr. at Christmas since Jillson plays Santa for all the children in the apartment building. Later, Joey comes home with a Santa suit and declaring he would play Santa for Joey Jr. to the dismay of Jillson.
- 1955–195925mNot Rated6.8 (36)TV EpisodeDirectorRod AmateauStarsRobert CummingsRosemary DeCampAnn B. DavisGrandpa Collins visits for Christmas and wreaks havoc during his stay.
- DirectorLawrence DobkinStarsDoris DayDenver PylePhilip BrownAt the office Christmas party, Myrna and Ron have a bit too much to drink and Doris sees how lonely they really are, so she invites them out to the ranch for a Christmas party.
- DirectorSidney LanfieldStarsCarolyn JonesJohn AstinJackie CooganMr. Thompson next door tells Wednesday and Pugsley there's no Santa Claus and the family volunteers Uncle Fester to play Santa for their benefit. But when he gets stuck in the chimney and is a no show, the whole family sets to work to prove to the kids that there is a Santa Claus.
- DirectorJon C. AndersenStarsDavy JonesMicky DolenzMichael NesmithIt's Christmas and the group has to teach a neglected boy about the magic and love of the season.
- DirectorBob SweeneyStarsAndy GriffithRon HowardDon KnottsCrotchety old businessman Ben Weaver wants moonshiner Sam Muggins locked up for Christmas but, after seeing the holiday spirit in Andy's jail, he tries to be arrested himself.
- DirectorPeter TewksburyStarsRobert YoungJane WyattElinor DonahueKathy is certain that the Andersons' Christmas Eve will be ruined by the visit of spinsterish Aunt Neva, but she learns a valuable lesson when she stops pouting long enough to listen to a Christmas story told by an elderly repairman.
- DirectorWilliam D. RussellStarsRobert YoungJane WyattElinor DonahueThe Anderson's are preparing for the holidays. As they decorate the tree, they recall the story of how they managed to get that particular tree.
- DirectorWilliam D. RussellStarsShirley BoothDon DeForeWhitney BlakeGeorge becomes a scrooge when he refuses to give in to the commercialism of Christmas.
- 1953–196130mNot Rated7.0 (26)TV EpisodeDirectorRobert FloreyStarsLoretta YoungChristopher DarkHugh CorcoranCharming holiday story about a small boy who frequents a postal station, chatting incessantly with a disillusioned laborer.
- DirectorRichard MorrisStarsLoretta YoungVaughn TaylorEugene MazzolaSister Ann touches the lives of numerous patients she attends to at a hospital.
- DirectorRalph LevyStarsBuddy EbsenIrene RyanDonna DouglasThe Clampetts prepare to go to Hooterville for Christmas.
- 1968–197525mTV-PG7.8 (150)TV EpisodeDirectorHollingsworth MorseStarsMartin MilnerKent McCordDick ForanOn Christmas eve Reed and Malloy make rounds distributing police department donation packages to needy families, and pull many heartstrings.
- 1954–195930m8.0 (16)TV EpisodeDirectorDouglas HeyesStarsLee AakerJames BrownJoe SawyerWhile searching for a Christmas tree Lt. Rip, Rusty & Rinty encounter an Indian couple who need their assistance.
- DirectorHarry KellerStarsLoretta YoungCliff ArquetteDon HaggertyAt a hospital and nursing home, everyone wants to stage Christmas parties for the sick children, but the event coordinator connives to get a party for the elderly residents.
- DirectorGeorge TyneStarsTony RandallJack KlugmanLarry GelmanAfter Oscar refuses to be Scrooge in a children's play, his poker buddies come to him in a dream giving him the Christmas Carol treatment.
- DirectorJohn RichStarsCarroll O'ConnorJean StapletonRob ReinerOn Christmas Day, Edith tells Gloria that she has found a lump in her breast and worries that she may have cancer.
- DirectorJoel ZwickStarsBronson PinchotMark Linn-BakerErnie SabellaLarry and Balki are going to visit Larry's family in Madison for Christmas, but a snowstorm threatens to ruin their plans.
- DirectorCharles BartonStarsBrian KeithSebastian CabotKathy GarverBuffy makes friends with another girl in the apartment building, and finds out the girl is very sick and may not live too much longer. Buffy asks Uncle Bill if they can have a Christmas holiday because Eve might not be alive in December.
- DirectorDon TaylorStarsJay NorthHerbert AndersonGloria HenryIt's Christmas time and Dennis is going around the house looking for his presents. Henry and Alice think they have the perfect place to hide them, The Wilson's house in Mr. Wilson's closet which works for a while but eventually Dennis figures it out when he goes over to the Wilson's house and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are over at his so Dennis opens the closet door and sees his gifts.
- DirectorArthur LubinStarsAlan YoungConnie HinesLeon AmesMister Ed tells Wilbur the story of how a horse was responsible for getting Santa Claus started in the gift-giving business. Meanwhile, Gordon talks Wilbur into entering a pact wherein they limit themselves to spending a mere $15 each on their wives.
- DirectorJack WebbStarsJack WebbHarry MorganHarry BartellFriday and Gannon investigate the theft of a statue of the baby Jesus from a church's nativity scene on Christmas Eve. The figure itself has little monetary value. Father Xavier Rojas explains this Jesus statue has been at the church for decades and has great sentimental value to the parishioners. The detectives pursue a lead but come up empty. As they return to Father Rojas, a small boy is pulling a wagon with the statue in it. The boy had prayed for a new wagon and promised the baby Jesus the first ride if he received it. The episode is a remake of "The Big Little Baby Jesus" from the original series, with three cast members (in addition to Jack Webb) reprising their original roles.
- DirectorGuy ScarpittaStarsBea BenaderetEdgar BuchananJeannine RileyThe Bradleys, Sam Drucker, Herby, Charlie and Floyd are decorating the Cannonball for it's annual Christmas Eve trip of caroling, gift-giving and merriment around the valley, but Homer Bedloe is determined to be a Scrooge and take possession of the train on Christmas Eve.
- DirectorGuy ScarpittaStarsBea BenaderetEdgar BuchananLinda HenningIt's the Christmas season, and those at the Shady Rest, among others, are decorating the Cannonball in preparation for their annual caroling and gift delivery runs. Their plans are placed into jeopardy with the arrival of Homer Bedloe, who states that what they are doing is against railroad policy. As such, he won't allow it. Since it's the Christmas season, Kate hopes that Bedloe will have some heart, and she tries to use her best Christmas spirit in treating Bedloe with kindness to change his mind. Only one person may be able to make Bedloe change his mind, but not without some bah-humbug grumbling from Bedloe.
- 1959–196330mTV-G8.5 (49)TV EpisodeDirectorCharles BartonStarsHerbert AndersonGloria HenryWillard WatermanDennis, Henry, and Mr. Wilson go out in search of the perfect Christmas tree to chop down. As problems arise, their quest turns into quite an odyssey.
- DirectorKirk BrowningGian Carlo MenottiStarsChet AllenRosemary KuhlmannAndrew McKinleyOne night in Judea, a disabled shepherd boy-turned-beggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. They are the Three Kings, and they are on their way to Bethlehem to visit the Christ Child, who has just been born.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersLily takes away her Christmas display after she finds out that Ted called her a bad name while she was broken up with Marshall, and Barney is too sick for his Christmas plans.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
- 2009–201030mTV-PG7.9 (98)TV EpisodeDirectorGail MancusoStarsJenna ElfmanJon FosterAshley JensenWorried that she'll ruin Christmas - as she has in previous years - Billie tries to hide from her parents the fact that Zack is living with her. Meanwhile, Abby's husband, Nick, tries to impress their father.
- DirectorLee Shallat ChemelStarsPatricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottMike is ecstatic knowing his in-laws are not visiting for Christmas. Frankie looks forward to Axl being home, but he has plans to spend all the time with friends. Brick has to sell fund-raiser items. Sue is allergic to the Christmas tree.
- DirectorJim McBrideStarsFred SavageDan LauriaAlley MillsWith the holidays approaching, the Arnolds get ready to host their annual Christmas party. However, this year's party will become memorable ... for all the wrong reasons.
- DirectorPhil BondelliStarsErik EstradaLarry WilcoxRobert PineThe Christmas season doesn't mean any less work for Jon and Ponch. At the community church, thieves run off with a 15th century bell that means a great deal to the local kids. They also operate a car theft ring and prey on unsuspecting car sellers by taking the cars for a test drive and not returning. When they get in an auto accident, their strange behavior gives them away and they are arrested.
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsKevin McKiddGretchen EgolfMoon BloodgoodDan must travel back to Christmas Eve 1979 to prevent layoffs at the job.
- DirectorBrian DannellyStarsLee PaceAnna FrielChi McBrideNed tries to make amends with Chuck after his confession, and Emerson finds a corpse in ice.
- 1966–197130mTV-G7.3 (62)TV EpisodeDirectorJames SheldonStarsMarlo ThomasTed BessellLew ParkerAfter buying tickets for her neighbors from a scalper, Donald mentions that sometimes people are robbed while they are at the show. Ann and Donald remove their Christmas presents from their apartment and get caught by the police.
- DirectorJack DonohueStarsLucille BallVivian VanceCandy MooreLucy, Viv and the kids are spending their first Christmas together and Lucy and Viv do nothing but argue over their family's special traditions. But, the kids show Lucy and Viv the true meaning of Christmas.
- DirectorJack SmightStarsArt CarneyJohn FiedlerRobert P. LiebAfter a derelict Santa Claus is fired on Christmas Eve, he finds a mysterious bag that gives out presents. With this bag he sets out to fulfill his one wish - to see the less fortunate inherit the bounties of Christmas.
- 1950–19588.8 (36)TV EpisodeDirectorFrederick De CordovaStarsGeorge BurnsGracie AllenHarry von ZellFor Christmas, Harry Morton invites his father and Blanche invites her brother. Unfortunately the hotel is booked solid - so Gracie attempts to create a vacancy. Meanwhile, Ronnie invites Jim so they can work on scripting a new play.
- 1964–199230mTV-G6.8 (261)TV EpisodeDirectorRod AmateauJohn RichStarsBob DenverAlan Hale Jr.Jim BackusGilligan's Christmas wish appears to be coming true when a radio broadcast tells them their rescue is imminent. While they wait, they recall the first days on the island when Gilligan lost the radio and transmitter.
- DirectorBill BurchStarsThe King Family ChildrenThe King FamilyAlyce KingJoin the King Sisters and their family for some Christmas fun.
- DirectorJohn ErmanStarsMarlo ThomasTed BessellLew ParkerWhile on a break from her job at a department store as one of Santa's helpers, Ann tells Donald about a Christmas she spent with one of her students while she was a teacher at a boarding school. A little boy name Tommy, who has always spent Christmas in hotels, is stuck at the school while his parents finish working on a movie. Since she's isn't allowed to bring him home with her, Ann stays at the school with him to give him his first happy Christmas.
- DirectorStephen HanleyStarsThe Irish RoversJohn McDermottWilcil McDowellJoin The Irish Rovers for their rollicking Christmas concert at Canada's historic Capitol Theatre. Then come along as the lads kick up their heels in the mountains and pubs of Banff National Park. They are joined onstage by old friends and guest musicians Gerry O'Connor, Patrick Davey, Morris Crum, Irish tenor John McDermott and guitarist Jason Fowler.
- StarsNorma ZimmerA stop-motion animated film version of the song "The Three Little Dwarfs"
- StarsDorothy ComptonBeatrice HagenTemple HandlesonBased on the hit 1951 jingle, this stop-motion animated short briefly follows the titular Suzy Snowflake as she brings joyful snowfall with her, heralding people to play with her before the chance is gone.
- DirectorRobert CannonJohn HubleyStarsDorothy ComptonBeatrice HagenTemple HandlesonAn animated musical number of the beloved classic song based off everyone's favorite snowman Frosty.
- DirectorWilliam R. Kowalchuk Jr.StarsRichard DreyfussJamie Lee CurtisRick MoranisWhen the Evil Toy Taker takes all of Santa's toys, it's up to Rudolph and his friends Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snowman "Bumbles" to stop him and bring Christmas to the children of the world.
- DirectorRichard KinonStarsRobert BrownBobby ShermanDavid SoulBen & Emily are expecting their baby to be born any day. When two little girls learn it is a Christmas baby, they fear the baby will have the same fate as Jesus who died at Easter. They steal the baby. The brides are homesick for family.
- DirectorJack HivelyStarsAnne BellamyRobert BrayLassieDelivering trees on Christmas Eve, Lassie and Corey find and free a dove tangled up in brush. The dove repays the favor by leading Lassie to a little girl's lost puppy so that Lassie can return it to the worried child.
- DirectorJack HivelyStarsRobert BrayNan LeslieChris WarfieldStuart arranges a trip to Washington for the White House Christmas tree lighting for a boy because the chosen tree is special to the boy and his missing in action father.
- DirectorJack HivelyStarsJon ProvostJune LockhartHugh ReillyTimmy befriends two poor children staying in a tool shed with the father who is fleeing authorities to prevent the children's placement in foster care so the Martins acts of charity include getting the man a job to support the children.
- DirectorJames V. KernStarsJoey BishopWarren BerlingerMadge BlakeJoey's mom buys Santa and reindeer lawn decorations at an auction and wants to leave them up year-round to remind everyone of the Christmas spirit.