Holiday

black-and-white image from the ending of the 1946 film

Where to Watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ During the 2023 Holidays

Frank Capra’s 1946 classic led by James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore will again air on NBC and some of its sister cable channels in 2023.

EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS, from left: Benjamin, Jennifer, Davey Stone, Whitey Duvall, Eleanor, 2002,

Here comes Hanukkah: 6 Movies to Kick off ‘Eight Crazy Nights’

Happy Hanukkah!

A Very Brady Christmas. A CBS made-for-TV movie special. The Brady Bunch has a family reunion. From the top of the stairs down, Jennifer Runyon (as Cindy Brady); Mike Lookinland (as Bobby Brady); Eve Plumb (as Jan Brady); Christopher Knight (as Peter Brady); Maureen McCormick (as Marcia Brady); Barry Williams (as Greg Brady); Ann B. Davis (as Alice Nelson); Florence Henderson (as Carol Brady); and Robert Reed (as Mike Brady). Originally broadcast December 18, 1988

Where was the Real Cindy? ‘A Very Brady Christmas’ Turns 35 This Year

Find out why Florence Henderson was worried about the special and why Susan Olsen didn’t appear.

James Stewart nighttime background collage

AI-Generated Voice of James Stewart Being Used for a New Bedtime Story

We are not sure he would be too happy about this.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Jim Henson

Jim Henson’s Beloved ‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ is Now a Stage Show

Emmet Otter and his Ma are back in a new way!

UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: (AUSTRALIA OUT) Photo of Brenda LEE; Brenda Lee at Christmas

Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ Hits No. 1 on the Charts

She just released a brand-new music video for the song featuring some special cameos.

Rudolph and Pinnocio composite image ©Miser Bros Press/Rick Goldschmidt Archives

Did ‘Pinocchio’ Bring Us Rudolph ‘The Red Nosed Reindeer?’

Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt discusses the impact and legacy of some of television’s most beloved holiday specials.

Stroker Ace Burt Reynolds, Loni Anderson, 1983

Loni Anderson Shares the Best Surprise She Received From Ex-Husband Burt Reynolds

To promote her new holiday film, Loni Anderson is sharing some fun facts about herself.

BARRY MANILOW'S A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS -- Season: 2023 -- Pictured: Barry Manilow

Get in The Holiday Spirit With ‘Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas’

Music legend Barry Manilow and his band perform his greatest hits and holiday favorites in Las Vegas.

ELF, Will Ferrell, 2003

Make Your Own ‘Spaghetti’ Just Like Buddy the Elf

HelloFresh is offering an ‘Elf’-inspired meal kit.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s Sister Aims F-Bomb at Critics of NFL Halftime Show Performance

Some took to social media to criticize the country legend’s skimpy outfit.

ELF, Will Ferrell, 2003

‘Elf’ Casting Director Shares Her Pick for the Star of a Possible Remake

Just like Will Ferrell, this star is also known for being an ‘SNL’ alum.

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 24: Santa Claus waves to the crowd at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

How a Man Named Charles W. Howard Inspired the Santa We Know and Love

He helped create the beloved image of Santa Claus.

A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE, scene from THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, from left: Darth Vader, Peter Mayhew, 1978, 2023

New Documentary Explores the Strange 1978 ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’

The documentary explores what went wrong with the ‘Star Wars Holiday Special.’

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

How Well Do You Know Your Food (in Films)?

Take this trivia and see how well you know your food and drink references in classic Hollywood films.

green-bean-casserole

Meet the Woman Who Invented the Thanksgiving Classic Green Bean Casserole

Her name was Dorcas Reilly.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Cabbage Patch Kids at the launch of Dream Toys 2012 at St Mary's Church on October 31, 2012 in London, England

How Cabbage Patch Kids Led to the Black Friday Craze

Cabbage Patch Kids were one of the first toys people fought over on Black Friday.

Couple with dog at a dog show

History of the National Dog Show Held Each Year on Thanksgiving

Learn more about the long-running dog competition.

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, Brian Forster, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough, Susan Dey, Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, 1970-1974

Watch ‘The Partridge Family’ Marathon on AXS TV on Thanksgiving

One of the stars, David Cassidy, passed away on this day in 2017.

Rankin/Bass Rudolph

Where to Watch Rankin/Bass Holiday Specials

‘The Year Without a Santa Claus’ and ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ are holiday family traditions, find out when you can watch them.

FRIENDS, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, 'The One With The Late Thanksgiving', (Season 10, epis. #226), 1994-2004,

Did Chandler on ‘Friends’ Really Hate Thanksgiving?

Matthew Perry’s beloved goofball ‘Friends’ character Chandler was not a fan of this gluttonous holiday.

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 23 1961: Thanksgiving Day is the day when Americans traditionally pause to count their blessing, have a good turkey dinner, and then start looking forward to Christmas. One of the annual highspots is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The floats, bands and balloons set out from Central Park West at 77th Street, swung down Broadway and ended up at Macy's. Martha Wright, star of

The History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

It all began in 1924.

MASH (aka M*A*S*H), from bottom left: William Christopher, David Ogden Stiers, Alan Alda, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, 1972-83

MeTV Will Air the Iconic ‘M*A*S*H’ Finale in Honor of Veteran’s Day

A special version of the ‘M*A*S*H’ finale will air to honor our Veterans.

ELF, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell, 2003

‘Elf’ Was Almost Edgy, Raunchy, and Not a Family-Favorite Christmas Classic

The Will Ferrell film celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

PARTY OF FIVE, Scott Wolf and Lacey Chabert, 1994-2000.

Holiday Reunions: ‘Party of Five’ & ‘Good Witch’ Alums Reunite in New Holiday Films

Hallmark brings classic TV alumns back together this holiday season.

POLTERGEIST, Heather O'Rourke, 1982

A Haunting New ‘Poltergeist’ TV Show is in the Works

Ready to get scared again?

HALLOWEEN, top: Nick Castle as Michael Myers on Australian poster art, 1978.

1978’s ‘Halloween’ Cast 45 Years Later

It has been 45 years since HE came home. See what the cast of ‘Halloween’ is up to now.

A little girl, wearing a clown costume for trick or treating, choosing a treat at Halloween, 1960s

The Most Popular Halloween Candies From the 1950s to 2000s

What was the most coveted candy the decade you were a child?

an image from the 1977 educational film short

Pick Up Some Halloween Safety Tips in This 1977 Educational Film

Produced by Centron Corporation, purveyors of many of the educational films folks of a certain age may have watched in school, ‘Halloween Safety’ also has a wonderful and creepy — almost ‘grindhouse’-like — vibe about it.

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, Linus Van Pelt, Sally Brown, Snoopy, first aired in 1966

‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates its 57th Anniversary

Find out where you can watch it this year.