Everybody loves the Rankin Bass Christmas specials and the Charlie Brown Christmas special. Do you think any of the modern day stuff will end up being considered classics like those?

Not even close! Give me the classics any day!!

Not even close! Give me the classics any day!!


I agree with you wholeheartedly, but I wonder what the kids of today will say when they become adults?

I agree with you wholeheartedly, but I wonder what the kids of today will say when they become adults?
Well, I know my 3 1/2-year-old nephew likes the older stuff (Garfield, Rudolph, Charlie Brown)...so who knows?

Well, I know my 3 1/2-year-old nephew likes the older stuff (Garfield, Rudolph, Charlie Brown)...so who knows?


Interesting, my kids use to love Charlie Brown, but now could care less.

I think the thing with these classic programs is that they stand the test of time. They appeal to kids of all generations.

I think the thing with these classic programs is that they stand the test of time. They appeal to kids of all generations.


Very well said Sonny.

I think the thing with these classic programs is that they stand the test of time. They appeal to kids of all generations.

Well put. I can't say that I've seen any recent offerings, but the classics listed would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to equal in quality or staying power.

Maybe I'm getting old, but I can't imagine someone waxing poetically about "Shrek The Halls" 20 or 30 years from now.

I think the thing with these classic programs is that they stand the test of time. They appeal to kids of all generations.
BINGO!! :clap

I haven't seen any new specials that are classic quality like the Charlie Brown, Grinch and Rudolph, but it's nice to see that those old classics are getting new life and are still being aired for new generations to see!

Not in a million yers!!!!!

Prep & Landing was great last night. I think it will stand the test of time and become an all-time classic. It was very heartwarming.

It depends...

Like "Mickey's Magical Christmas" was kind of a downer, the only good parts were "Mickey's Christmas Carol" and "Pluto's Christmas Tree". Their rendition of 'The Nutcracker' was slightly sloppy...especially with Donald Duck as the Mouse King (which gave me the idea of a character called The Duck-Mouse King who slightly looks like Donald Duck as the Mouse King, sounds like HIM from "The Powerpuff Girls", and has the attitude of Sideshow Bob from "The Simpsons").

But "Mickey's Christmas Carol" is a gem.

Heck no!!!

Give me the classics too although, Shrek and Merry Madagascar have the potential of becoming classics they have been well done.

There are a few. I like Grandma got run over by a reindeer and another favorite of mine is Annabelle's wish.

Annabelle's Wish, Merry Madagascar, Olive the Other Reindeer and
Shrek the Halls were pretty good. Grandma Got Run Over by a
Reindeer was a disappointment; it would have been better if they had
gotten Jeff Foxworthy or Bill Engvall to narrate (and a better script).

But, when all is said and done, it's the classics (Mr. Magoo's Christmas
Carol, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How
the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, 'Twas the Night Before
Christmas, The Little Drummer Boy and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town) that have stood the test of time and become seasonal favorites.

Oh, and I forgot to mention A Chipmunk Christmas and Mickey's Christmas Carol,
both of which successfully revived classic characters (Alvin, Simon & Theodore, and Mickey,
Donald & Goofy, respectively). Some others that have stood up to repeated viewings (for
me, at least): The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas, For Better or For Worse: The
Bestest Present, The Greatest Adventure: The Nativity, Little Orphan Annie's Very
Animated Christmas, The Little Rascals' Christmas, The Simpsons' Christmas, A Tiny Toon Christmas, Inspector Gadget Christmas, The Town Santa Forgot, The Twelve Days of Christmas, A Claymation Christmas, A Wish for Wings That Work, The Wish That Changed Christmas, Yogi Bear's
All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper and Ziggy's Gift.

I think my all time favorite is Charlie Brown's Christmas, Rudolph + How the Grinch stole Christmas. I don't think any other could surpass these.