The holiday season just isn't officially underway until the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (I don't care how early the stores think it starts), and what better entrance to the Thanksgiving holiday than a couple of Christmas specials? Well, it doesn't all have to make perfect sense. Tonight, NBC is leading you into the holidays with Merry Madagascar and a Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special, and I … [Read more...]
With the holidays already locked up by Peanuts adventures, Charlie Brown takes another shot at Christmas with I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, and true fans of the Peanuts gang are glad for the effort. Focusing on little brother Van Pelt, Rerun, the tale follows the dream of dog ownership. Rerun and Snoopy, as the curious and close friends they have become, set out to get Rerun his own … [Read more...]
Everyone knows Heat and Snow, the Miser Brothers, and the new adventure that focuses on them is out on DVD. A Miser Brothers' Christmas. Two favorites from one of the treasured Rankin & Bass classics are given their own treatment, and though the new look may take some getting used to, the adventure is just the sort of odd, rambling tale that made Rankin & Bass a holiday staple. The … [Read more...]
If you haven't managed to catch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia yet, you're missing one of the funniest, most caustic shows that's ever been on the small screen. The wildly unpredictable crew of Paddy's come together for a holiday event like nothing you've seen before in A Very Sunny Christmas. While the show is the blackest of comedies at the best of times, things get turned up (or down) a … [Read more...]
You're probably well aware that I'm a huge fan of British television, and not only does BBCAmericaShop.com have some great gift ideas, they're celebrating the holidays by giving you a chance to win two $500 Gift Certificates. Here's the official Sweepstakes page, and there are also $250 and $100 Gift Certificate chances. There's something for everyone at their online shop, and you're sure to … [Read more...]
