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Title: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 01, 2007, 10:50:02 PM
25 Days of Christmas Marathon
As I do every year this time... I have my Christmas marathon from Dec. 1st till Dec. 25th. This will include only my DVD Collection... but could be anything related to Christmas... whether it is a Movie, TV Special, or Christmas TV Show Episode... it is all good. What I will do is watch at least 1 show per day. So here is what I am watching...

December 1st

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'Miracle on 34th Street' is an irresistible fable that has, for many, become synonymous with celebrating Christmas.

The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly, and a snowy beard (Edmund Gwenn) is hired as Macy's department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit - except for his boss, Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara), who's raising her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood) to not believe in Santa. But when Kris is declared insane and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test as old and young alike face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?

An Academy Award® winner (1947) for Best Supporting Actor (Edmund Gwenn), Best Original Story and Best Screenplay, this timeless tale of faith, love and imagination remains one of the most popular and best-loved holiday films of all time.

My Thoughts:
OK... as some of my friends know I have only recently gotten into the classics... so this is only the second time I ever seen this movie. The first time being this time last year when a friend of mine gave me the DVD. This is a really good movie... enjoyed it quite a bit... will be a regular in my Christmas marathons from now on.

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The Dick Van Dyke Show: Allen Brady Presents

The staff of The Alan Brady Show decide to present a Christmas show.

My Thoughts:
When watching this episode the first thing I think is too much music since I am not a fan of music... but other then that.. this is still a fun episode with lots of laughs.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 02, 2007, 03:24:07 PM
December 2nd

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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Seasons Greedings
God Rest Ye, Greedy Gentlemen. A fired, embittered toy maker devises a sinister toy that turns Metropolis's generous citizens into childish, gasping gift-grubbers just in time for Christmas.

My Thoughts:
This is a fun Christmas episode... especially for those of us that like superhero shows. This episode has a great collection of guest stars... You have Sherman Hemsley and Isobel Sanford as the evil toy maker and his assistant. Then there is also Dick Van Patton as the orphanage worker and Denise Richards as Angela... the girl Jimmy likes.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: DJ Doena on December 02, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
Will you watch the xmas episode of "Smallville" where Lex sees the alternate future?
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 02, 2007, 05:15:39 PM
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Home is Where the Hurt is
INTERGANG has a Christmas present for Superman; a virus from Krypton that could destroy the MAN OF STEEL.

My Thoughts:
There was 3 Christmas episodes in the series... this is the second one... and my least favorite. Not that it is a bad episode... it is not... just that I like the other 2 better. In this one... Christmas is more of a setting then really in the storyline all that much.

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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Twas the Night before Myxmas
Christmas again? Where did the time go? MR. MXYZPTLK, on imp from the fifth dimenssion, makes every day Santa's day.

My Thoughts:
I think this was my favorite of the Christmas episodes... It had a lot to do with Christmas... plus Howie Mandel was great as Mr. Mxyzptlk. This was just an all-around fun episode to watch.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 02, 2007, 05:16:34 PM
Quote from: DJ Doena on December 02, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
Will you watch the xmas episode of "Smallville" where Lex sees the alternate future?

Oh... yeah... it is definitely on my list... not sure it will be today... but it will be before Christmas... that is for sure. :)
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 03, 2007, 02:03:06 AM
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Bones: The Man in the Fallout Shelter
The team is quarantined and must remain in the lab over Christmas when the examination of a corpse trips the building's biohazard system.

My Thoughts:
One of my favorite episodes of one of my favorite shows! In this episode the gang learns that Brennen is a father... and also show that even when in quarantine they can still solve a case!
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: lyonsden5 on December 03, 2007, 02:53:09 AM
My wife and I enjoy the TV show Christmas episodes. We usually rate them as to which one was the best for that year. The Bones episode you watched was #1 that year and ranks as one of the best we remember. ER has also had some very memorable Christmas episodes but the best ones were in the earlier years. My favorite of all time was ER season 1 "The Gift" with Rosemary Clooney as a guest star.


(if you haven't noticed I really like Christmastime )
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 03, 2007, 03:32:16 AM
yeah... it really was a good episode.

I have the first 3 seasons of ER on DVD so far... so sure I will get to them.

I really am just now starting to get back into the holiday.... but no where near as much as I used to love it. I basically been feeling like I am just going through the motions for my daughter the last 12 years. 12 years ago on Dec. 17th my wife passed away in her sleep at the young age of 26. My daughter was only 6 weeks old. There was complications to the pregnancy/birth and she had a heart condition that she decided to hide from me. But enough of that... going to bring everyone down during our marathons... let me just say it has been a long time... 12 years is a lot of healing time.... but I doubt if Christmas will ever be what it used to be to me.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: lyonsden5 on December 03, 2007, 03:56:29 AM
I knew you had lost your wife, didn't know the cause or when. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 03, 2007, 08:42:32 PM
December 3rd

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Scrooge (1935)
Scrooge, the ultimate Victorian miser, hasn't a good word for Christmas, though his impoverished clerk Cratchit and nephew Fred are full of holiday spirit. But in the night, Scrooge is visited by spirits of another color. Straightforward adaptation of Dickens.

My Thoughts:
There is just no way I could have a Christmas Marathon and not watch Scrooge. There has been many different versions of this story made... but I have not seen many of them myself... so I can't say if this is the best version. (This one stars Sir Seymour Hicks)... but I can say I did enjoy it. This was actually a DVD I got free in a 20 disc/40 movie classic collection when I subscribed to Total Movie Magazine. Quality is far from great... but it is watchable at least. And for free I won't complain.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Kathy on December 03, 2007, 11:18:09 PM
Oh Pete my heart goes out to you. To lose your wife after the joy of Brittany being born, and so close to Christmas, is unimaginable. It’s understandable that you still find it difficult around this time of year.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 03, 2007, 11:46:29 PM
Thanks Kathy... like I said.. it was a long time ago... I am dealing much better now. I just don't think Christmas will ever be what it used to be for me is all.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: richierich on December 04, 2007, 01:46:44 AM
Like I'm sure many people feel here Pete we want to say something, but no words ever seem good enough to express it.

Only that our thoughts are with you, and obviously our company and friendship on the board  :thumbup:


Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 04, 2007, 09:16:17 AM
Thanks RichieRich...
It really is something I pretty much dealt with a while ago. Mostly just effects me around the holidays... and our anniversary stuff like that.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on December 04, 2007, 06:45:09 PM
Pete, you must have had it tough while Brittany was growing up, but you come across as a great bloke to know and very proud of your daughter, so you must have done a good job. Like the others, I appreciate you sharing.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 04, 2007, 07:29:32 PM
yeah Jon... wasn't the easiest thing in the world to handle... but she definitely makes me very proud... not even a hint of trouble from her... and excellent in school. She is a straight A student... just like her mom. As for me in school... lets just say I plead the 5th.  :P

But Brittany makes it all worth while... watching her grow up was some  of my happiest moments of my life. There really is nothing like fatherhood... even if you do have to be a parent alone. Worth every second.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 04, 2007, 11:18:34 PM
December 4th

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The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: Will the Real Santa...
The distinction between who's naughty and who's nice becomes blurred as Nancy works to restore the honor of a gentleman who is accused of burglary -- and who claims to be Santa Claus.

My Thoughts:
I thought I would let Brittany pick out something to watch today... and she picked this. She loves Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Was a fun episode... we both enjoyed it. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to watch anything else today... as I had a lot of running around to do today... I hate when real life gets in the way of my DVD watching.  :P
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Kathy on December 04, 2007, 11:24:33 PM
Hey Pete - how come you're still using your Halloween Marathon avatar? :redcard:
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 04, 2007, 11:47:57 PM
lol... that is just my love of horror movies... I have always used a horror movie icon for my avatar... but for you... Let me see what I can do!  :P
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 05, 2007, 12:07:16 AM
Is that better Kathy?.... Ho Ho Ho!... Scary Christmas!  :laugh:
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Kathy on December 05, 2007, 01:30:35 AM
 :laugh: :thanks: Scary Christmas point awarded!
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 05, 2007, 01:34:59 AM
LOL... well thank you my dear... +1 for you too
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 05, 2007, 09:15:25 PM
December 5th

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Badder Santa
Hollywood favorites Billy Bob Thornton ('The Alamo'), Bernie Mac ('Mr. 3000') and John Ritter (TV's '8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter') kick it up a notch in this unrated version of the outrageous comedy hit 'Bad Santa'. You'd better watch out - Santa Claus Willie T. Stokes (Thornton) is coming to town and he 'doesn't care' if you've been naughty or nice. Willie's favorite holiday tradition is to fill his sacks with loot lifted from shopping malls across the country. But this year his plot gets derailed by a wisecracking store detective (Mac), a sexy bartender (Lauren Graham - TV's 'Gilmore Girls') and a kid who's convinced Willie is the real Santa Claus! You're sure to believe in 'Bad Santa - The Unrated Version'...once you experience this longer, funnier and more explicit motion picture!

My Thoughts:
When I first heard about this movie... all I heard was rave reviews. Today is the first time I ever seen it.... but I just don't see what all those reviewers saw. I didn't find it that funny at all.... maybe it is just not my type of humor. I mean... it was ok... and I probably will watch it again next season... but that is about it in my opinion. I normally like John Ritter... but I found myself not even liking his work in this movie. A shame... I heard that this movie was so good... and hilarious.... Maybe after I heard my expectations was up too high. Maybe I will like it better the next time I watch it.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Kathy on December 06, 2007, 12:24:26 AM
Oh dear this one is on my marathon list too. At least I won't go into it with high expectations!
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on December 06, 2007, 12:29:40 AM
I liked it. It appealed to my twisted sense of humour! However, it wasn't a keeper...  ;)
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 07, 2007, 12:23:08 AM
December 6th

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The Twilight Zone: Night of the Meek
Christmas in the Twilight Zone. Art Carney is a forlorn department store Santa who takes to drinking - only to find himself experiencing the nicest Christmas ever!

My Thoughts:
One of my favorite episodes of Twilight Zone... though I do have to admit I haven't ever seen most episodes. I need to look through the set (complete series set) and see if there is any other Christmas episodes. Though I do doubt it.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 08, 2007, 12:04:38 AM
December 7th

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Doogie Howser, MD: Doogie the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Doogie fakes being sick to skip out of working the night shift on Christmas Eve so he can go to a party.

My Thoughts:
I always enjoyed this series... and is one that you never see on TV anymore. This episode is pretty good... but not what I would call one of the best episodes.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 08, 2007, 02:53:32 PM
December 8th

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The Santa Clause
Superstar comedian and Golden Globe winner* Tim Allen shines bright in Disney's magical, larger-than-life hit comedy that 'People Magazine' dubbed "the most playfully amusing, inventive cinematic...fable in several decades

Rooftop clatter leads to merry adventure after Santa falls down on the job, and Scott Calvin's son Charlie convinces dad to try on the red suit. Eight reindeer pilot the pair to the North Pole, where they soon discover that by donning the famous suit, dad must now accept all of Santa's duties! Over the next year, a surprised, not-so-jolly Scott grows a Santa-sized tummy and beard, causing friends, family and business associates to wonder if he's lost his marbles. All except Charlie, who thinks his dad is perfectly suited for his new job!

Each well-kept secret of the North Pole is revealed in Disney's hilarious and heartwarming tale that's "destined to become a holiday classic" ('New York Post'). Now you can unwrap all the magic of the holidays any day of the year!

My Thoughts:
I have to admit... This year I have had a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit... so much so that I was wondering if I would at all. So I had to pull out "The Santa Clause"... this is the movie that never fails when I feel this way for some reason. I have just always found this movie to be so much fun and for some reason always brings out the Christmas Spirit in me. I think Tim Allen makes the perfect Santa in this movie. Now I am off to watch the second movie.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 08, 2007, 05:22:07 PM
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The Santa Clause 2
Walt Disney Pictures presents an all-new comedy adventure overflowing with holiday cheer. Tim Allen reappears in 'Santa Clause 2' , the hilarious sequel to everybody's holiday favorite. Scott Calvin (Allen) has been Santa for the past 8 years, and his loyal elves consider him the best one ever. But Scott's got problems. His son Charlie landed on this year's "naughty" list, and if Scott doesn't marry before Christmas Eve - one very, very short month away - he'll stop being Santa forever. Embracing Chrsitmas and the magic of family with heart, warmth, fun and charm, 'Santa Clause 2' is classic holiday entertainment everybody will enjoy again and again.

My Thoughts:
This is a pretty good sequel. I enjoyed it quite a bit. But this one was not as good as the first one. I think the only real problem I have with it is the whole Toy Santa storyline. That part just didn't feel right to me, personally. Other then that I enjoyed every minute of it... and watch it every year right after watching "The Santa Clause"... it never fails... I always have to have a double feature when watching these movies.

I don't have part 3 of this series yet.... and I have heard some bad things about it. But as much as I enjoyed the first 2 I still MUST see the 3rd one once I can get my hands on it.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Kathy on December 08, 2007, 05:50:33 PM
Quote from: addicted2dvd on December 08, 2007, 05:22:07 PM
I don't have part 3 of this series yet.... and I have heard some bad things about it. But as much as I enjoyed the first 2 I still MUST see the 3rd one once I can get my hands on it.

I think this must be a chronic condition of DVD collectors...if there's a sequel one MUST get it! Somehow shelves filled with DVDs don't seem right if there's a missing sequel out there.

I can't help you with your sickness but I can award a point to take the edge off! :laugh:
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on December 08, 2007, 05:56:23 PM
No, I have to disagree, Kathy. If a film is crap, then off it goes, sequel or not. There's no room on my shelves for MIBII, Alien 4 ;), Speed 2 or Matrix films with too many words in the title. There's also only one Jaws film as far as my collection is concerned...
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 08, 2007, 06:07:25 PM
Thanks Kathy... but I don't think it is true that I have to have all the sequels even if the movie sucks... but I do have to SEE the sequel so I can make up my own mind if I think it sucks or not. Unfortunately since there is no way for me to rent (no store locally... our mail service sucks so netflix is out) I must buy it first to find out. :P

Then again... there may be something to what you say... I did after all recently get Superman 4 to complete that series. LOL
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 08, 2007, 09:08:06 PM
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ER: The Gift
It's Christmas Eve, and Cvetic is still missing. Benton announces the availabi...lity of a dying man's organs before he has permission from the wife. Chloe is pregnant. Ross shows up at Hathaway's engagement party--univited.

My Thoughts:
This was, of course the first Christmas episode of the series. It was a pretty good episode... though I will admit I have seen better. This one dealt with a boy almost drowning in a frozen lake and a man in a santa suit with heart problems. Also Dr. Greene can not get out of the hospital to get his wife a Christmas gift.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: richierich on December 08, 2007, 10:34:33 PM
Quote from: Najemikon on December 06, 2007, 12:29:40 AM
I liked it. It appealed to my twisted sense of humour! However, it wasn't a keeper...  ;)

I thought it was great, definately appealed to my twisted sense of humour as well   :devil:
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 10, 2007, 12:31:42 AM
December 9th

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Jingle All the Way
'Arnold Schwarzenegger' stars in this hilarious holiday comedy as a father desperate to buy that must-have Christmas toy during a frantic last-minute shopping spree on Christmas eve.

Howard Langston (Schwarzenegger) has promised his young son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas, unaware that it's the season's hottest selling toy. And so begins a frenzied quest that pits Howard against a stressed-out mailman (Sinbad), a sleazy Santa impersonator (James Belushi) and every other harried parent in town, in "the best holiday family film in years." (Don Stotter, Entertainment Time-Out)

My Thoughts:
This is one of the Christmas movies I am always sure to watch every year. It is just a fun movie with a nice handful of laughs in it.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 10, 2007, 08:26:51 PM
December 10th

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Black X-Mas
THE HORROR CLASSIC 'BLACK CHRISTMAS', which spawned a wave of hit slasher films, is re-imagined for a new generation of fans in this terrifying remake. A group of sorority sisters, snowed in over the holiday break, tried desperately to survive the night as a relentless killer terrorizes and murders them, one by one. Featuring an old-school slasher story, the modern horror touch of director Glen Morgan (writer/producer, 'Final Destination') and a cast of today's hottest stars, including Michelle Trachtenberg ('Eurotrip'), Lacey Chabert ('Mean Girls'), Katie Cassidy ('When a Stranger Calls'), and Mary Elizabeth Winstead ('Grindhouse'), 'Black Christmas' is a thrilling, blood-soaked screamfest.

My Thoughts:
Ahhh... now this is better... what Christmas is all about... Family. Slight Spoiler:
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Now you had to know there was no way I was going to miss out on watching some Christmas horror movies! Though I don't have many at the moment... I still need to see the original Black Christmas... which I hear is awesome. I did enjoy this remake.. though it is impossible for me to compare with the original. That might be a good thing. There is a nice amount of gore in this movie... some of which is realistic enough... other which looks very fake.  I did feel this movie went on longer then it had to... I don't know it just felt like it slowed down towards the end. This movie does have 1 (that I noticed) familiar face in it... Michelle Trachtenberg  (Dawn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer) which was pretty cool to see.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 11, 2007, 10:18:12 PM
December 11th

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X-Files: How the Ghosts Stole Christmas
Mulder convinces Scully to put aside her gift wrapping on the night before Christmas to help him stake out a reputed haunted house.

My Thoughts:
This is one of my favorite (if not my all-time favorite) Christmas episodes. It is just a fun and quirky episode. It also has a very small cast... only 4 people through-out this entire episodes the main stars of the show (Dechovny & Anderson) and Lily Tomlin & Ed Asner.The episode not only has some of the usual haunted house gimmicks.. but also has a few laughs in it as well.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on December 11, 2007, 10:25:10 PM
Thanks for that memory, Pete. I loved that episode. Perfect X-Files just when the quality for me was starting to dip.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 13, 2007, 02:07:09 AM
December 12th
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Smallville: Lexmas
It's a wonderful life, Lex. A tragedy on Christmas Eve gives him a glimpse of a potentially happy future with wife Lana...if he makes the right choices. Meanwhile, Clark assists a disheartened Santa Claus.

My Thoughts:
This was a good episode... I enjoyed it more then I expected to when I originally heard that they were making a Christmas episode. It shows just how twisted Lex's mind really is. I also liked how they did Clark rushing around delivering gifts and meeting Santa.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 14, 2007, 01:00:51 AM
December 13th
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Step by Step: Christmas Story
Frank and Carol end up in jail on Christmas morning and the kids learn an important lesson about thankfulness.

My Thoughts:
This episode guest starred Don Knotts (who starred with Suzanne Somers on Three's Company) playing Deputy Fiefe (that is feefe not fife), the cop that arrested Frank and Carol in the toy store.I enjoyed the episode... it was fun seeing Suzanne Somers and Don Knotts together again.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 14, 2007, 08:45:02 PM
December 14th

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It's a Wonderful Life
No one is born to be a failure. No one is poor who has friends. Simple thoughts that were the inspiration for one of the richest, most uplifting, most beloved American films ever made. Frank Capra's classic tale of George Bailey and his Christmas Eve visit with a guardian angel was nominated for five Oscars® including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. After more than 50 years it remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made.

My Thoughts:
This has always been "THE" classic Christmas movie for me to catch every year. This DVD was given to me last year this time for my Christmas marathon. It is one Christmas movie I always liked to watch each year. I am thrilled I now have it on DVD... as No more worries about commercials... let alone finding it on TV each year! Definitely one of my favorite holiday movies.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 15, 2007, 10:13:11 PM
December 15th

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Tales from the Crypt: ...And All Through the House
A greedy woman makes the mistake of murdering her husband while an escaped mental patient dressed in a Santa Claus outfit is on the loose.

My Thoughts:
This episode is from the first season of Tales from the Crypt... it also remains on of my favorite episodes. This episode also made me a fan of Larry Drake in horrors. I know Christmas is on the way when I watch this episode!
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 16, 2007, 05:55:09 PM
December 16th

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Picket Fences: Pageantry
The townspeople are livid when they discover that a woman schoolteacher, who is also supposed to play Mary in the upcoming Christmas pageant, is a transexual.

My Thoughts:
Watching this series I feel it does tend to get heavy on being preachy... but for some reason I discovered I have gotten hooked on the series itself. This episode was good... and I enjoyed it.... but like most the episodes it does get to be preachy.


Picket Fences: High Tidings
The day before Christmas is anything but jolly after Brock catches his daughter having sex; Kimberly's birthmother, Sheriff Brock's first wife, arrives. An angry and delusional Santa Claus takes Max and Ginny hostage.

My Thoughts:
Now... this I found unusual... The first season actually had 2 Christmas episodes in the one season. The episode I enjoyed more then the pageant episode... but that is probably because it is centered around Kimberly... and of course Kimberly is played by the always lovely Holly Marie Combs. So as much as I adore her... I had to really enjoy this episode. This episode makes me wonder how I will react when it comes time that I find out Brittany is sexually active (Hopefully long LONG time from now). I had to admit it... but I would probably go (or atleast feel) as nuts as the father did in this episode.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 18, 2007, 12:18:05 AM
December 17th
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Step by Step: I'll Be Home for Christmas
It's christmas time at the Lambert/Foster's and J.T. decides he's to old to spend Christmas with the family and he wants to go skiing with his buddies.Frank doesn't want him to, but doesn't object.J.T. realizes the minute they arrive at the cabin that he made a mistake and would rather go home.He calls Cody and confesses, but refuses to call Frank.Cody talks Frank into going to see J.T. and he admits he would rather be home with the family and Frank says he wants him home too.

My Thoughts:
Decent episode... but far from great. I definitely much prefer the other Christmas episode on this disc.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 19, 2007, 12:26:31 AM
December 18th
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Mork & Mindy: Mork's First Christmas
After Mindy teaches him about the meaning of Christmas, Mork decides that it would be in the true spirit of the season to invite the abrasive Susan to join them for the Yuletide festivities. Later, Mork garners mixed reactions from the odd assortment of homemade Christmas gifts he gives.

My Thoughts:
I don't know what it is about this show... but I have always found Mork & Mindy to be hilarious! And this episode is no different! I loved Mok in the beginning when he was panicking... not knowing what Christmas was... especially loved the joke about Deck the Halls. And those gifts he gave... absolutely hilarious! I definitely need to get the second season of this series before too long.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 19, 2007, 10:58:22 PM
December 19th
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M*A*S*H: Dear Dad
In a letter home to his father, Hawkeye describes the antics of the 4077 and how he had to fly to the front dressed as Santa to save a young soldier's life.

My Thoughts:
fun episode.... especially liked the scene of Santa hanging down from the helicopter to save the soldier. The letter home format was used in many episodes of this series... and were always some of my favorite episodes.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: richierich on December 19, 2007, 11:22:11 PM
Quote from: addicted2dvd on December 19, 2007, 10:58:22 PM
December 19th
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M*A*S*H: Dear Dad
In a letter home to his father, Hawkeye describes the antics of the 4077 and how he had to fly to the front dressed as Santa to save a young soldier's life.

My Thoughts:
fun episode.... especially liked the scene of Santa hanging down from the helicopter to save the soldier. The letter home format was used in many episodes of this series... and were always some of my favorite episodes.

Thanks Pete - I'll slip this in to my marathon this month  :thumbup:
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 20, 2007, 12:02:03 AM
hope you enjoy as much as I did! :)
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 21, 2007, 11:29:08 AM
Meant to get this posted yesterday... but slipped my mind.

December 20th
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Joey: Joey and the Plot Twist
Joey can't get into the Christmas spirit in sunny L.A. The season gets bluer when he discloses a Deep Powder plot twist to the press and worries that the producer might retaliate by killing off his character.

My Thoughts:
As a big fan of Friends... I was excited about a spin-off for Joey. But as many felt... Joey left a lot to be desired. That said I did enjoy the series... and hope to see the second (last) season released so I could complete my collection. It was still a decent show. I especially liked the Christmas episode. I thought it made sense that it wou7ldn't feel like Christmas in LA for someone from the eastern coast. Of course it is to the extreme with Joey... in the usual Joey style. So there was a few decent laughs in this episode.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 21, 2007, 09:21:57 PM
December 21st
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Tru Calling: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS... AGAIN
Harrison suspects his father is having an affair only to catch him meeting with Jack Harper, and Tru reluctantly allowsJack to help her after an old cadaver asks for help.

My Thoughts:
You know I had to do it... just had to watch the Christmas episode of Tru Calling! This was unfortunately the last episode ever made. Since it was cut so short there is a lot of unanswered questions... as well as a lot set up for what they thought would be upcoming episodes. this series was getting so good... it still steams me that the series was canceled the way it was. A great episode of a wonderful series that ended way too soon.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 21, 2007, 11:24:05 PM
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Veronica Mars: An Echolls Family Christmas
California Hold 'em. Weevil's the big winner at Logan Echolls' poker party but the $5,000 pot disappears. Keith attends the Echolls' swank Christmas party to discover who's been stalking Logan's father.

My Thoughts:
This was such a great series. I just loved the smart-ass attitude that Veronica Mars always had. The Christmas Party case Veronica's father was interesting... but felt more like filler to add more Christmas to the episode. The real mystery was Veronica's (of course)... but it really had nothing to do with Christmas. A really good episode though.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 22, 2007, 02:40:45 PM
December 22nd
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Veronica Mars: One Angry Veronica
Called to jury duty over Christmas break, Veronica must sit on a difficult, polarizing case against a pair of affluent 09'er defendants accused of assaulting a young Hispanic woman.

My Thoughts:
This was one of those episodes that Christmas was no more then the background to the episode... The mystery had nothing to do with Christmas what so ever. It was still a very good episode. I really liked how Veronica handled herself in the jury room.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 23, 2007, 12:32:13 AM
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Sliders: Season's Greedings
The Sliders arrive on a world consumed by consumerism, and where most of the population have moved into giant malls in the sky. They are forced to dive into this twisted world when a mother abandons her child in Arturo's arms to return to a life of slavery at the mall.

My Thoughts:
This was a great episode of Sliders. It was hilarious to see Professor Arturo dressed as Santa... and at the same time it was good to see them spreading the true meaning of Christmas in a world that was taken over with consumerism.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 24, 2007, 01:09:53 AM
December 23rd
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Grey's Anatomy: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
Cristina and Burke squabble over a young boy's heart transplant, as the interns pitch in to help Alex pass his upcoming exam and Meredith reminds Izzie about the spirit of the season.

My Thoughts:
Really good episode... I enjoyed it a lot. It was sad to see that young boy not wanting the new heart... knowing another kid had to die for him to get it. Another guy has to have... not one... but 2 brain surgeries after he falls off the roof doing Christmas decorations. Watching this episode I remembered how much I enjoyed this hospital series... I really need to get the 3rd season into my collection.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 24, 2007, 03:03:33 PM
December 24th
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season! Oscar-winning director RON HOWARD and Oscar-winning producer BRIAN GRAZER bring Christams' best-loved grump to life with the help of the irrepressible JIM CARREY as The Grinch. The Grinch is a celebration of the holdiay spirit no home should be without! Why is The Grinch (Carrey) such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and The Grinch's world upside down, inside out... and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.

My Thoughts:
I have watched this movie with my daughter Brittany every since it first came out at the theater. This is her favorite Christmas movie. I enjoy it as well... though I wouldn't call it a favorite of mine. But definitely a good movie for the holiday season.
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 24, 2007, 09:17:15 PM
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Blue Collar TV: Christmas
Larry shows Children the "true" meaning of Christmas, using a politically correct fairy tale. Ronnie and Blake try to teach Dooley to walk -- to save Christmas. The Tackett family realizes that there is no where else like the mobile home for the holidays.

My Thoughts:
I know many don't but I always loved the Blue Collar TV style of Comedy. I just had to watch the Christmas episode again this year. This is just a hilarious episode poking fun of basically everything Christmas!
Title: Re: My 25 Days of Christmas Marathon
Post by: addicted2dvd on December 25, 2007, 11:12:47 PM
December 25th
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The Dead Zone: A Very Dead Zone Christmas
When female psychic Alex Sinclair pays Johnny a surprise Christmas visit, the two work together to solve the mystery of one very lost and confused Santa.

My Thoughts:
There for a moment I started to think I would not get the chance to watch something for my marathon today... been a very hectic day! This episode is a good Christmas special... but not the best Dead Zone episode I have seen. But somehow since it was released I have watched it in every Christmas marathon I have had.