It’s a Wonderful Life

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Who’s Still Alive From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’?

Only a few cast members from the 1946 classic holiday film are still alive.

Collage of Holiday programming with Kevin Costner, Mays Parade and Its a Wonderful Life movie

Holiday TV Specials 2025: How & When to Watch Kevin Costner’s ‘First Christmas,’ ‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ & More

Kevin Costner is set to host a holiday special for ABC. Learn more about it here along with the network TV slate.

DALLAS, from left: Larry Hagman, Joel Grey, 'Conundrum', (Season 14, ep. 1422, aired May 3, 1991), 1978-91.

The ‘Dallas’ Series Finale Put a Demonic Twist on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Fans certainly didn’t expect the series to end with a visit from …

DONNA REED SHOW, Donna Reed, (1964), 1958-1966.

Get to Know TV Mom & MGM Player Donna Reed

Donna Reed was much more than a favorite TV Mom or Mary Bailey.

THE LITTLE RASCALS/OUR GANG COMEDIES, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, late 1930's.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50

A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Is Still a Holiday Classic Worth Watching

The mix of tear-jerking realism and feel-good fantasy makes It’s a Wonderful Life a perfect gift for the season.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, nose to nose from left: James Stewart, Donna Reed, adults left top to bottom: Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi, right top to bottom: Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, Todd Karns, Thomas Mitchell, H.B. Warner, 1946

New Doc ‘Best Christmas Movies Ever!’ Looks Back At ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ and More

More than 50 talking heads discuss how your holiday faves were created.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, nose to nose from left: James Stewart, Donna Reed, adults left top to bottom: Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi, right top to bottom: Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, Todd Karns, Thomas Mitchell, H.B. Warner, 1946

Catch This Year’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Marathon on Sunday

Get ready to spend the day with the Baileys!

The Year Without a Santa Claus

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ & Other Christmas Classics Airing This Week

Plus, ‘A Christmas Story,’ ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus,’ an ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ marathon & more!

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Where Can You Watch Christmas Classics This Holiday Season?

From timeless classics like ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ to newer hits like ‘Elf,’ here’s when all your Christmas favorites are airing this season.

It's a Wonderful Life, British 2007 re-release posters, Larry Simms, Jimmy Hawkins, James Stewart, Donna Reed, Karolyn Grimes, 1946

When Is ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Airing on TV This Year?

The Christmas classic is on cable and network TV this holiday season.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, nose to nose from left: James Stewart, Donna Reed, adults left top to bottom: Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi, right top to bottom: Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, Todd Karns, Thomas Mitchell, H.B. Warner, 1946

10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

There are some nuggets that might surprise you!

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What Were Elvis’ Favorite Movies?

Elvis was a huge fan of film, and in his downtime loved to watch these movies again and again.

Prime Video Streaming Guide July 2024

The Best Classic Movies Streaming on Prime Video

Some of Prime’s best films from yesteryear include ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ ‘Taxi Driver,’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’

A Christmas Story Peter Billingsley, Jeff Gillen, 1983

What To Watch This Christmas Weekend

Here’s a curated selection of some of the best episodes and movies airing this weekend to put you in the holiday spirit.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Karolyn Grimes, James Stewart, 1946

What Does Zuzu Think of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’?

Karolyn Grimes talks with us about her memories and legacy of this now-holiday classic.

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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.

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

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

NAKED ALIBI, Gloria Grahame, 1954

Remembering Film Noir Beauty Gloria Grahame on What Would be Her 100th Birthday

The Oscar winner was only 57 when she died.