If you're a Baby Boomer then you're also part of the TV generation. Isn't it amazing how many television shows we loved and still remember today?
When we were young, it was cool to talk to your friends about your favorite shows. I remember arguing with my best friend about who was cuter between Peter Tork or Davy Jones from "The Monkees" (I chose Davy) or who we liked better between Robert Vaughn or David McCallum on "The Man From UNCLE" (I chose Vaughan.)
These were very important discussions.
Photo of Robert Vaughn and David McCallum as Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin from the television program The Man from U.N.C.L.E.". (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
When it came to holiday specials there were no arguments. We loved them all, and were well aware when a show was scheduled to air. We'd find out by simply checking the listings in TV Guide or our local newspapers.
Aside from my love of classic movies that I discussed here, I'm also wild about many classic holiday animated specials. To this day whenever I watch one it brings back memories of my youth, and I feel like a little girl again.
Here are my top 5 favorites. They guarantee to delight everyone at any age.
Are these your favorites, too?
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFfPsvbyvs
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Frosty the Snowman
And my all-time favorite: A Charlie Brown Christmas
What was your favorite holiday cartoon movie?
My favorite is the Charlie Brown show hands down. Great animation, acting and music especially. As soon as I read the headline of your post, I thought yay Charlie brown!
Oh, A Charlie Brown Christmas, hands down!
Charlie Brown. Always and forever. Peanuts got me through my childhood. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Such wonderful childhood memories, Cathy! My favorite is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Oh, and as far a The Monkees are concerned...Mickey, it was Mickey!
Anything Peanuts was always a fave!
I have to admit--am not a fan of animated TV. I'm certain it's because i have no children.
So funny that I never liked those animated holiday movies when I was a kid and then grew up to have to review them as part of my job!! I do love Disney animated movies, though!
For the hilarious song alone -The Grinch and I love Peanuts so Charlie Brown too. 🙂
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!
I love every one of these Christmas specials and get kind of teary watching them with my grandchildren, seeing them smile, laugh and sing.
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.
All my faves!
My favorite was a toss-up between The Grinch and Rudolph!
I love this post! I love the Grinch and Rudolph. They win hands down!
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?