Greatest Christmas Specials & Telefilms
by BWRocks | created - 18 Aug 2016 | updated - 18 Aug 2016 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 94 min | Fantasy, Music
A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman and a witch.
Director: Henry Winkler | Stars: Dolly Parton, Lee Majors, Bo Hopkins, Dan Hedaya
Votes: 1,343
2.
The Frank Sinatra Show (1957–1960)
Episode:
Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
(1957)
Drama, Music
A special Christmas-themed musical-variety episode guest starring Bing Crosby.
Director: Frank Sinatra | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, The Ralph Brewster Singers, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra
Votes: 165
3. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez
Votes: 44,086
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon
Votes: 59,006
5.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
The I Love Lucy Christmas Show
(1956)
TV-Y | 26 min | Comedy, Family
On Christmas Eve, the Ricardos and the Mertzes recall past events in their lives, as seen in clips from past episodes.
Directors: James V. Kern, William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 558
6. A Garfield Christmas Special (1987 TV Short)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Garfield, Jon, and Odie go to Jon's grandmother's house for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
Directors: Phil Roman, George Singer | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Pat Carroll
Votes: 3,658
7. A Very Brady Christmas (1988 TV Movie)
Unrated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The entire Brady family manages to overcome personal obstacles to spend a happy holiday together.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 2,234
8. Frosty the Snowman (1969 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Jackie Vernon, Billy De Wolfe, Jimmy Durante, Paul Frees
Votes: 21,462
9. The Johnny Cash Christmas Special (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Clark, Andy Kaufman
Votes: 51
10. The Bob Hope Christmas Show and All-Star Comedy Special (1980 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Sid Smith | Stars: Bob Hope, Marcus Allen, Loni Anderson, Anthony Carter
Votes: 14
11. The Perry Como Christmas Special (1986 TV Special)
60 min | Family, Music
A Christmas special hosted by Perry Como featuring the culture, history and people of San Antonio, Texas. It highlights historic sites such as the Alamo, Mission San Jose, the Riverwalk and... See full summary »
Director: Bob Wynn | Stars: Perry Como, Julia Migenes, Angie Dickinson, George Strait
Votes: 13
12. The Smurfs Christmas Special (1982 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
At Christmas, the Smurfs and Gargamel cross paths with two children and a stranger out to kidnap them. Can the magic of Christmas prevail?
Director: Gerard Baldwin | Stars: Rene Auberjonois, Michael Bell, Lucille Bliss, William Callaway
Votes: 349
13. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.
Director: Burny Mattinson | Stars: Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan
Votes: 15,350 | Gross: $21.00M
14. A Flintstone Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Family
When Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.
Directors: Sid Marcus, Charles Nichols, Alex Lovy, Gerry Chiniquy, Hawley Pratt | Stars: Mel Blanc, Lucille Bliss, Henry Corden, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 996
15. The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Family
On Christmas Eve 1933, the Waltons prepare for the holiday, but they are becoming increasingly worried because John Walton, who was forced to take work in another part of the state, has not yet returned home.
Director: Fielder Cook | Stars: Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby
Votes: 2,113
16. Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The original cast of "Father Knows Best" returns for the second reunion movie. After learning that none of the children will be home for Christmas, Jim and Margaret decide to sell their house.
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray
Votes: 239
17. The Osmond Family Christmas Special (1980 TV Special)
60 min | Music, Family
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Greg Evigan, Peggy Fleming, Doug Henning, Donny Osmond
Votes: 36
18. A Chipmunk Christmas (1981 TV Short)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Swept up in a holiday mood, Alvin gives away his cherished harmonica to a sick little boy. Meanwhile, Dave has booked Alvin to perform a harmonica solo at Carnegie Hall. Alvin keeps the ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Monroe | Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, June Foray, Frank Welker
Votes: 732
19. The Andy Griffith Show Christmas Special (2015 TV Special)
Comedy, Family
This special provides two great Andy Griffith episodes from December of 1960 and 1961, respectively: "Christmas Story" and "The Pickle Story." The first is about an old curmudgeon. But ... See full summary »
Votes: 26
20. The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The star performs with guests.
Stars: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke, Bradford Craig, Mel Tormé
Votes: 461
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