Christmas/Holidays 2016
This is a list of all the Christmas/Holiday themed programs, movies, shorts, etc. that I have watched in 2016. This list includes Thanksgiving, New Year, and even some things that are winter themed. My holiday season is quite long, and runs from November 1st through January 6th, the Epiphany. This list will be finalized on January 7th.
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- DirectorHenry SelickStarsDanny ElfmanChris SarandonCatherine O'HaraJack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
- DirectorMark SandrichRobert AllenStarsBing CrosbyFred AstaireMarjorie ReynoldsAt an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
- DirectorMichael CurtizStarsBing CrosbyDanny KayeRosemary ClooneyA successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.
- DirectorMichael DoughertyStarsAdam ScottToni ColletteDavid KoechnerA boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.
- DirectorLea ThompsonStarsWendi McLendon-CoveySean GiambroneTroy GentileAdam gets between Murray and Marvin when they go without him to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade to see K.I.T.T. from "Knight Rider" in person.
- DirectorBill PerezThe Pink Panther employs various strategies in an effort to get himself a big holiday dinner.
- DirectorDoug LimanStarsSarah PolleyJay MohrScott WolfThe aftermath of a drug deal as told from three different points of view.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonBrian CavallaroNeil MandtStarsDove CameronSofia CarsonJason DeruloThe 2015 Disney Parks Christmas Special with musical performances, interviews, and parades.
- DirectorMichael LangeStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganOn Thanksgiving, Buffy encounters the spirit of a Native American warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.
- DirectorBill MelendezPhil RomanStarsTodd BarbeeRobin KohnStephen SheaPeppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.
- 1999– 1h 5m7.2 (366)TV EpisodeDirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerPaul MillerDave WilsonStarsDan AykroydAlec BaldwinJohn BelushiSNL compilation holiday collection of skits spanning the years from the original cast of the mid seventies up to the nineties.
- DirectorSteven LevitanStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenCameron spares no expense for his Thanksgiving jamboree; Hayley tells Phil she'd rather spend the holiday with her new boyfriend; Jay works to keep his blood pressure down; Alex and Dwight get closer.
- DirectorDon Roy KingMatt and OzBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsFred ArmisenEdward AsnerDan AykroydMemorable Thanksgiving- and family-themed sketches include Adam Sandler's Turkey Song, Ed Grimley's Thanksgiving and Dysfunctional Family Dinner.
- DirectorRon de MoraesStarsMaddie BaillioDove CameronOlivia ChunNBC celebrates the 90th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a look back at America's most beloved procession. Every year, dazzling balloons, awe-inspiring floats and amazing performers unite us all in celebration. Now, with nine decades of this holiday tradition on display we celebrate with a primetime special featuring some of the most extraordinary strides in the parade's history. From Felix the Cat (the first giant balloon in 1927) to Snoopy (the character with the most balloons), discover the parade's rich history, relive cherished festivities, and experience the beloved stars and musical performances that have made this two-and-a-half-mile march through the streets of Manhattan a lasting tradition. It's not every day you turn 90 - let's party!
- DirectorChuck JonesBen WashamStarsBoris KarloffJune ForayDal McKennonA grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsJason AlexanderSean HayesDennis HaysbertOne-hour animated special surrounding a surly deli owner Murray Weiner, who is forced to step into Santa's shoes for one Christmas and bumbles his way into doing a great job.
- DirectorGeeta Vasant PatelStarsAmerica FerreraBen FeldmanLauren AshAdam is hired as extra help for the holidays, much to Amy's dismay; Jonah organizes a betting pool on which seasonal temp will be the first to quit; while Glenn looks to hire the perfect store Santa.
- DirectorVictor Nelli Jr.StarsAmerica FerreraBen FeldmanLauren AshThe staff comes down with food poisoning; Jonah documents the day with home video; Glenn's disposition changes; Mateo and Cheyenne discover a lucrative Black Friday side business.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsMary Kay BergmanJennifer HowellJesse Brant HowellThe boys sponsor a starving Ethiopian child, only to have him show up on their doorstep.
- DirectorOscar RudolphStarsRobert ReedFlorence HendersonAnn B. DavisCarol has laryngitis and will not be able to sing at church on Christmas Day, but a department store Santa Claus promises Cindy that she will get her voice back in time.
- DirectorFrank BuxtonStarsRon HowardMarion RossAnson WilliamsThe Cunningham family Christmas is all set but Richie finds out Fonzie (despite being popular) is alone this holiday. So, Richie decides to ask his folks to let him join them ...but will his folks or Fonzie accept?
- DirectorBurt GillettUb IwerksStarsWalt DisneyA collection of arctic animals (seals, walruses, polar bears, penguins) float by on ice floes and on shore, performing various musical numbers.
- DirectorWilfred JacksonStarsWalt DisneyMarcellite GarnerA spider sneaks in to a toy store and sees the toys come to life as he plays a tune on the toy piano and record player.
- DirectorBurt GillettStarsMarion DarlingtonWalt DisneyMarcellite GarnerIn the last of the Silly Symphonies season cycle, bears hibernate (or try to), raccoons sneeze, moose swim, and pretty much everyone ice skates. Everyone gathers around the groundhog to see what happens.
- DirectorBurt GillettStarsGeorge MagrillBarbara BrewsterGloria BrewsterAt Christmastime, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.
- DirectorWilfred JacksonStarsPinto ColvigWalt DisneyHarriette HaddonSanta's little helpers must hurry to finish the toys before Christmas Day.
- DirectorPeter GodfreyStarsBarbara StanwyckDennis MorganSydney GreenstreetA food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
- DirectorGeorge SidneyStarsSara HadenFay HoldenCecilia ParkerAndy Hardy and the rest of the Hardy family wake up Christmas morning to gifts and give a holiday greeting to viewers.
- DirectorCharles E. Sellier Jr.StarsLilyan ChauvinGilmer McCormickToni NeroLittle Billy witnesses his parents getting killed by Santa after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now Billy is 18 and out of the orphanage, and he has just become Santa himself.
- DirectorMike B. AndersonRob OliverStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightKrusty and his daughter spend Christmas with the Simpsons; Reverend Lovejoy seeks converts to boost attendance at church; A Christmas toy scares Maggie.
- DirectorHarold RamisStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiTrouble among the members of the party planning committee results with Pam and Karen hosting a rival Christmas party, but Michael isn't interested in celebrating after being dumped by Carol.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiPhyllis blackmails Angela into doing the work for the Christmas party, which Michael turns into an intervention after Meredith gets drunk and sets her hair on fire. Meanwhile, Dwight corners the market on a popular Christmas gift.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
- DirectorJason BatemanStarsJason BatemanPortia de RossiWill ArnettWhile Buster looks for ways to get out of serving in Iraq, Lindsay's quest to score a date at the Bluth Company Christmas party backfires after Gob's sexual harassment speech. Michael and Maeby get in trouble singing Afternoon Delight, but are quickly overshadowed by Oscar and Lucille's afternoon delight.
- 2001–200522mTV-147.7 (142)TV EpisodeDirectorJohn BlanchardStarsDonal LogueMegyn PriceKevin CorriganHenry is upset because Santa won't be coming. Why? Sean got into a fight with Santa. Why? Something to do with Sean not wanting to buy Henry a certain toy. Why? Something to do with Sean's childhood.
- DirectorLarry RoemerStarsBillie Mae RichardsBurl IvesLarry D. MannA young reindeer Rudolph lives at the North Pole. His father is one of Santa's reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will eventually be one too. However, he has a feature which is a setback and causes him to be ostracized: his red nose.
- DirectorMarc BucklandStarsJason LeeEthan SupleeJaime PresslyJoy convinces Earl to pretend that they're still married while her parents visit for Christmas. But Earl discovers that Joy's mom is hiding an even bigger lie.
- DirectorPatrick MaloneyStarsDavid FoleyStephen RootAndy DickAll the staff wants to leave early for Christmas, which delays Lisa's meeting Dave's parents in Wisconsin. Matthew helps Mr. James pick gifts for his rich friends. Bill has Beth record a commercial with him.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsDavid FoleySarah ChalkeMason CottonWayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsDavid FoleyDerek RichardsonSarah ChalkeLanny and Wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsBetty WhiteDavid FoleyDerek RichardsonWayne and Lanny now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact Mrs. Claus who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santas secret workshop.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsSarah ChalkeA short film in Tiny, Magee's assistant, destroys the break room while attempting to make a pot of coffee.
- DirectorBob ClarkStarsOlivia HusseyKeir DulleaMargot KidderDuring their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
- DirectorMichael CooneyStarsScott MacDonaldChristopher AllportStephen MendelAfter an accident that left murderer Jack Frost dead in genetic material the vengeful killer returns as a murderous snowman to exact his revenge on the man who sent him to be executed
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsWill FerrellJames CaanBob NewhartRaised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
- DirectorJeremiah S. ChechikStarsChevy ChaseBeverly D'AngeloJuliette LewisThe Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
- DirectorSid SmithStarsBob HopeDolores HopeJohn HarlanShow Biz Legend Bob Hope and his lovely wife Dolores welcome Loni Anderson, Barbara Eden, Joey Lawrence, Ed Marinaro and The Judds (Wynonna and Naomi) into their home for a warm, home-style Christmas in Dec. of 1993. Highlights from the 2-hour show include a look back at some of the funniest moments from 40 years of Bob Hope Christmas Specials. Wynonna and Naomi Judd perform a haunting rendition of "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem", while Bob and Dolores sing the traditional Holiday classic "Silver Bells".
- DirectorJules BassArthur Rankin Jr.StarsJackie VernonBilly De WolfeJimmy DuranteA living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.
- DirectorJules BassArthur Rankin Jr.Takeo NakamuraStarsJosé FerrerPaul FreesJune ForayAn orphan drummer boy who hates humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men en route to Bethlehem.
- DirectorJules BassArthur Rankin Jr.StarsFred AstaireMickey RooneyKeenan WynnA mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.
- DirectorJules BassArthur Rankin Jr.StarsShirley BoothMickey RooneyDick ShawnWhen a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his elves set out to change his mind.
- DirectorJoanna KernsStarsWendi McLendon-CoveySean GiambroneTroy GentileAfter finding out there is only going to be one Hanukkah song in the Holiday Pageant, Beverly convinces Erica to create the perfect song to bring some excitement to the holiday. Erica sees her shot to break into the music business while Barry does his best to prove he too can be a hit maker with music. Meanwhile, Adam's childlike wonder with movies and entertainment is called into question when things he loved as a child aren't as good as he remembers.
- DirectorHelen HuntStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiColleen is forced to deal with Joan's opinions as they shop for wedding dresses. In other events, Clementine feels she's overstaying her welcome at the Hughes house, Jen can't stay awake after a romantic date night and John and Matt try to build a vanity for Sophia.
- DirectorStanley PragerStarsPatty DukeWilliam SchallertJean ByronMartin is forced by his boss to fire his twin brother, who is also Cathy's father, at Christmas time.
- DirectorNorman AbbottStarsYvonne De CarloAl LewisBeverley OwenHerman is invited to a reunion of his old army outfit but finds himself unable to fit into his old uniform. Lily will only allow him to go if he goes on a diet. When Dr. Dudley tells him to loose a hundred pounds in a week, Herman resolves to only consume water and vitamins. Unfortunately, the last day of his diet coincides with Thanksgiving.
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoBret HaalandRich MooreStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry learns how Christmas has changed and remained the same over the last 1000 years when a Robot Santa terrorizes New New York.
- DirectorRon HughartStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioWhen Fry, Leela and Bender make a delivery to Neptune, they run afoul of the robot Santa Claus. Bender takes his place, but the previous Santa's fearsome reputation makes his job difficult.
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsDouglas SealePat HingleGabriel DamonKris Kringle's Christmas is rudely interrupted when he lands in the clink with a bunch of bogus Santas after tripping a home burglar alarm. The cynical sheriff doesn't believe his story, so his only hope of deliverance becomes a smart eight-year-old boy (Damon), who is the only one who believes him and who won't let Christmas pass without Santa.
- DirectorJack SmightStarsArt CarneyJohn FiedlerRobert P. LiebAfter a derelict Santa Claus is fired on Christmas Eve, he finds a mysterious bag that gives out presents. With this bag he sets out to fulfill his one wish - to see the less fortunate inherit the bounties of Christmas.
- DirectorBruce BilsonStarsHal LindenAbe VigodaMax GailFish goes undercover to catch a mugger who's targeting Santas. Wojo doesn't know how to tell Yemana that his Christmas Eve date is a call girl. Luger fishes for an Christmas Day invitation from Barney.
- DirectorAlan RafkinStarsCraig T. NelsonJerry Van DykeClare CareyHayden gets a great Christmas gift from his ex-wife when he finds out that he is not a "marriage killer".
- DirectorHarry ThomasonStarsBurt ReynoldsCharles DurningAnn WedgeworthEveryone is dealing with issues at Christmastime. Wood is so tired of his children's materialism that he donates all of their gifts to a hard-luck family in the neighborhood.
- DirectorPam CookeValerie FletcherRon HughartStarsSeth MacFarlaneWendy SchaalScott GrimesThe Smiths rescue Steve after he's kidnapped and taken to the North Pole, where Santa Claus is using children to mine for precious stones needed for an ancient ritual.
- DirectorJulius WuDominic BianchiJames PurdumStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenPeter fills in for the mall Santa and becomes drunk with power; Stewie and Brian crash holiday office parties for free food, drama, and women.
- DirectorPhilip Charles MacKenzieStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfBecky volunteers to take over cooking duties for the Conners' Thanksgiving; Dan and Mark are still at each other's throats; Fred is shocked at the dysfunction of the family he might marry into; and Nana Mary reveals a long-kept secret about Bev's marriage.
- DirectorPhilip Charles MacKenzieStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfAfter receiving notice from the neighborhood association about not putting up tacky Christmas decorations on their property, the Conners go all out for a "white trash" Christmas. Dan and Roseanne offer Becky money to start college, but freak when she gives the money to her husband Mark to attend trade-school. When they forbid her to give it to him, she retaliates by refusing the money and taking a job in a Hooters-like bar/restaurant, Bunz, to pay for Mark's schooling herself. Meanwhile, Bev and D.J. drop in on Darlene unannounced and D.J. discovers the secret Darlene's been keeping from the family; and Dan teaches Mark secrets of a happy marriage.
- DirectorBrian Desmond HurstStarsAlastair SimJack WarnerKathleen HarrisonEbenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christmas Eve, he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the error of his ways.
- DirectorDavid DobkinStarsVince VaughnPaul GiamattiElizabeth BanksFred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
- DirectorBob ClarkStarsPeter BillingsleyMelinda DillonDarren McGavinIn the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
- DirectorGrant HarveySteven HobanBrett SullivanStarsWilliam ShatnerGeorge BuzaRob ArcherInterwoven stories that take place on Christmas Eve, as told by one festive radio host: A family brings home more than a Christmas tree, a student documentary becomes a living nightmare, a Christmas spirit terrorizes, Santa slays evil.