Your Favorite Christmas Episode? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 12-25-2005, 10:14 PM

Ally McBeal used to have some wonderful Christmas episodes.

Wings had a good one where Fay and Helen are planning a Christmas party for kids in the airport. Meanwhile, Antonio gets together with Lowell's ex-wife Bunny.

robyrob · 12-25-2005, 11:47 PM

always loved the four Happy Days Christmas episodes, Bob Newhart's, the Mork & Mindy one from the 1st season, WKRP in Cincinnati, the Simpsons...

Southern Hellraiser · 12-25-2005, 11:51 PM

Roseanne - Home For The Holidays (1996 Christmas episode)
The Fresh Prince of Belair - Christmas Show (1991 Christmas episode)
Home Improvement - 1991 and 1998 Chritmas episode

JT · 12-26-2005, 12:59 AM

Almost all of classic sitcoms of the 50s, 60s, and 70s had great Christmas eps.

spunkygirl · 12-26-2005, 01:07 AM

Boy Meets World-A Very Topanga Christmas, Easy Street, and Santas Little Helpers

Wings-All the Christmas Episodes

Who's the Boss?-The Christmas Card

jrb_wi · 12-26-2005, 03:20 AM

I always liked two Married with Children Christmas episodes, the one where the skydiving Santa was supposed to land (with parachute) at the mall but landed (sans parachute) in the Bundys' backyard, and the two-parter with Sam Kinison as Al's guardian angel ("You know, I'm supposed to provide you with a reason to live, but... I just can't think of one darn reason!" or something to that effect).

Also That 70s Show, An Eric Forman Christmas. ("We come bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and Led Zeppelin IV" and "Kelso, I swear if you say space Santa, I will kick you in the head!" are two lines that just deserve to be quotable more than one month out of the year.)

Finally, can't forget the Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire. How many shows can say their pilot stands up favorably against, and is probably responsible for, 350+ quality and humorous episodes, especially since it's a Christmas ep? Didn't think so.

Do I think too much of series that aired on Fox? Probably. Am I worried? No. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Zebra 3 · 12-26-2005, 07:33 PM

My very favourite is Guess Who's Coming to Christmas - Happy Days. For straight LOL comedy nothing beats the Married with Children episodes. On the dark side, 70s crime dramas How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars - Kojak and Little Girl Lost - Starsky & Hutch.

Ireneparalegal · 12-26-2005, 07:43 PM

Eight Is Enough - The two-parter abt the man (Will Geer) who stole the Xmas gifts...also Tommy was dealing with the loss of his mother since it was their first Xmas without their mother (due to the death of Diana Hyland). Very emotional ending. I love it.

Waltons - A day of infamy...Mary Ellen is dealing with the question of whether her husband Curt is alive or dead since he was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. It's Xmas time and the family is trying to deal with the planning of Xmas while wondering whether Curt is ok or not. Sad to say, his character was in fact killed at Pearl Harbor.

Adamantium · 12-27-2005, 01:21 AM

NewsRadio (Season 2) - "Xmas Story" - For Christmas, Jimmy buys Matthew a collection of Fibber McGee and Molly Cassettes and buys the rest of the staff cars. Meanwhile, Bill thinks the lobby Santa is going to kill him.

treky · 12-27-2005, 02:47 AM

"WKRP in Cinncinati"-Bah, Humbug
"MASH"-Dear Dad
"The Beverly Hillbillies"-Christmas at the Clampetts

rjb182 · 12-27-2005, 03:21 AM

My favorite is the Dick Van Dyke show's Christmas episode, where the whole cast performs in an episode of the "Alan Brady show."

I remember watching that one on Nick at Nite one year, early Christmas morning/late Christmas eve, too excited to sleep... It was awesome.

treky · 12-27-2005, 03:49 PM

"All in the Family"-Christmas day at the Bunkers (I think that's the name-it's the one where Henry Jefferson dresses as Santa Claus)

"All in the Family"-The Draft Dodger

benjamoon · 12-27-2005, 06:24 PM

Happy Days - "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas"
Mary Tyler Moore Show - "Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid"
Wonder Years - "Christmas"
American Dreams - "Silent Night" and "Tidings of Comfort and Joy"
Bob Newhart Show - "His Busiest Season" and "I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas"
Dick Van Dyke Show - "The Alan Brady Show Presents"
Bewitched - "Vision of Sugar Plums"
Hazel - "Hazel's Christmas Shopping"

Redd Foxx · 12-29-2005, 06:04 PM

The Simpsons
Sanford & Son

lockdown06 · 12-29-2005, 09:47 PM

The First episode of Simpsons.....and the Boy Meets World episode where Eric plays Santa

12-25-2005, 10:14 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Your Favorite Christmas Episode? Ally McBeal used to have some wonderful Christmas episodes. Wings had a good one where Fay and Helen are planning a Christmas party for kids in the airport. Meanwhile, Antonio gets together with Lowell's ex-wife Bunny.

12-25-2005, 11:47 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,214	always loved the four Happy Days Christmas episodes, Bob Newhart's, the Mork & Mindy one from the 1st season, WKRP in Cincinnati, the Simpsons...
	__________________ * firefox * AdAware * HiJackThis * CoolWebShredder * Spybot * SpywareBlaster * Spyware Terminator * * GeeksToGo * AntiVir * Avast antivirus * Housecall Online * Sysinternals Security Utilities * * ZoneAlarm * Agnitum-firewall * Comodo Firewall * AVG Anti-Rootkit * RootkitRevealer * ParasiteCheck * * Annoyances * FreeCodecs * Mikes-Hosts-File * GRC.com * MSAntispyware * DVD's * TradeList * myspace *

12-25-2005, 11:51 PM	#3
Southern Hellraiser Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 08, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19,960	Roseanne - Home For The Holidays (1996 Christmas episode) The Fresh Prince of Belair - Christmas Show (1991 Christmas episode) Home Improvement - 1991 and 1998 Chritmas episode
	__________________ Jeremy

12-26-2005, 12:59 AM	#4
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Almost all of classic sitcoms of the 50s, 60s, and 70s had great Christmas eps.
	__________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrEbJBFWIPk

12-26-2005, 03:20 AM	#6
jrb_wi Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2005 Posts: 37	I always liked two Married with Children Christmas episodes, the one where the skydiving Santa was supposed to land (with parachute) at the mall but landed (sans parachute) in the Bundys' backyard, and the two-parter with Sam Kinison as Al's guardian angel ("You know, I'm supposed to provide you with a reason to live, but... I just can't think of one darn reason!" or something to that effect). Also That 70s Show, An Eric Forman Christmas. ("We come bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and Led Zeppelin IV" and "Kelso, I swear if you say space Santa, I will kick you in the head!" are two lines that just deserve to be quotable more than one month out of the year.) Finally, can't forget the Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire. How many shows can say their pilot stands up favorably against, and is probably responsible for, 350+ quality and humorous episodes, especially since it's a Christmas ep? Didn't think so. Do I think too much of series that aired on Fox? Probably. Am I worried? No. Merry Christmas, everyone!
	__________________ *Insert clever signature here*

12-26-2005, 01:07 AM	#5
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Boy Meets World-A Very Topanga Christmas, Easy Street, and Santas Little Helpers Wings-All the Christmas Episodes Who's the Boss?-The Christmas Card

12-26-2005, 07:33 PM	#7
Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,812	Some Xmas Faves My very favourite is Guess Who's Coming to Christmas - Happy Days. For straight LOL comedy nothing beats the Married with Children episodes. On the dark side, 70s crime dramas How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars - Kojak and Little Girl Lost - Starsky & Hutch.
	__________________ Sitcoms Online STARSKY & HUTCH Message Board

12-26-2005, 07:43 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Eight Is Enough - The two-parter abt the man (Will Geer) who stole the Xmas gifts...also Tommy was dealing with the loss of his mother since it was their first Xmas without their mother (due to the death of Diana Hyland). Very emotional ending. I love it. Waltons - A day of infamy...Mary Ellen is dealing with the question of whether her husband Curt is alive or dead since he was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. It's Xmas time and the family is trying to deal with the planning of Xmas while wondering whether Curt is ok or not. Sad to say, his character was in fact killed at Pearl Harbor.
	__________________ DALLAS COWBOYS ARE HERE AT TRAINING CAMP!!!

12-27-2005, 01:21 AM	#9
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	NewsRadio (Season 2) - "Xmas Story" - For Christmas, Jimmy buys Matthew a collection of Fibber McGee and Molly Cassettes and buys the rest of the staff cars. Meanwhile, Bill thinks the lobby Santa is going to kill him.

12-27-2005, 02:47 AM	#10
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	"WKRP in Cinncinati"-Bah, Humbug "MASH"-Dear Dad "The Beverly Hillbillies"-Christmas at the Clampetts
	__________________ the Clampetts are in a fancy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Granny points to a tray of rubies. Granny: "How much fer one o' them red diamonds?" clerk: "Madam, those are rubies." Granny: "OK ask her kin we buy one offa her." clerk: " The ruby I am talking about is not a lady." Granny: "Lissen, how she got them diamonds is her business. I'm just sayin' ask her kin we buy one from her."

12-27-2005, 03:21 AM	#11
rjb182 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 97	My favorite is the Dick Van Dyke show's Christmas episode, where the whole cast performs in an episode of the "Alan Brady show." I remember watching that one on Nick at Nite one year, early Christmas morning/late Christmas eve, too excited to sleep... It was awesome.

12-27-2005, 03:49 PM	#12
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	"All in the Family"-Christmas day at the Bunkers (I think that's the name-it's the one where Henry Jefferson dresses as Santa Claus) "All in the Family"-The Draft Dodger

12-27-2005, 06:24 PM	#13
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	Happy Days - "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" Mary Tyler Moore Show - "Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid" Wonder Years - "Christmas" American Dreams - "Silent Night" and "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" Bob Newhart Show - "His Busiest Season" and "I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas" Dick Van Dyke Show - "The Alan Brady Show Presents" Bewitched - "Vision of Sugar Plums" Hazel - "Hazel's Christmas Shopping"
	__________________ My Blog: http://benjamonsterstv.blogspot.com/ My Site: peaktvdatabase.weebly.com My favorite TV shows: Bewitched, I Love Lucy, American Dreams, Mary Tyler Moore, The Office, Happy Days, The West Wing, Modern Family, Friday Night Lights, Friends, Mad Men, Parks and Recreation, and Parenthood

12-29-2005, 06:04 PM	#14
Redd Foxx DVR's Are SO Cool! Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 12, 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	The Simpsons Sanford & Son
	__________________ Sanford & Son\|The Brady Bunch\|The Munsters\|Roseanne\|Married With Children\|Boy Meets World\| Saved By The Bell\|Will & Grace\|Step By Step\|Friends\|That '70s Show\|Home Improvement\| The Sopranos\|Entourage\|The Simpsons\|South Park\|Aqua Teen Hunger Force\|Family Guy\| Six bucks and my right nut says we're not landing in Chicago - John Candy "Planes, Trains,& Automobiles"

12-29-2005, 09:47 PM	#15
lockdown06 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 18, 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 709	The First episode of Simpsons.....and the Boy Meets World episode where Eric plays Santa
	__________________ "Life's Tough Get a Helmet"