It was not the first show to adapt A Christmas Carol to fit its characters and certainly won’t be the last. However, it does hold a place in many’s hearts as the first time they’d ever see. At least, I can speak for myself. And … Continue reading On The 12th Day of Christmas: Family Ties-“A Keaton Christmas Carol”
Canceled flights, lost packages, fisticuffs. What could make for a worse Christmas? Death. Quite The Opening Christmas malaise finds new meaning in Alan Ball’s ensemble drama about a family-run funeral home when they must gather for a wake after the family patriarch’s untimely death in … Continue reading On The 11th Day of Christmas: Six Feet Under-“Pilot”
What could possibly top two holiday parties in one episode? How about creating a whole new holiday?? That’s what happened on this memorable episode of the show about nothing. The Fake Number WE open at Tim’s Hanukah party. It’s an interesting crowd, one guy with … Continue reading On The 10th Day of Christmas: Seinfeld-“The Strike”
Leave it to the most sarcastic, meta-hungry TV show, perhaps, in history to create a half-hour that best expresses the joy in an unrefined embrace of the holiday spirit–while still poking fun at the pomposity of the Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays dispute at multiple turns–and the … Continue reading On The 9th Day of Christmas: Community-“Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas”
Dre is a huge Christmas enthusiast and when his colleague passes away abruptly, a new opening for playing Santa at the company holiday party opens up. He quickly mobilizes into action and creates a pitch for why it’s time for a Black Santa to emerge … Continue reading On The 8th Day of Christmas: Black-ish-“Black Santa/White Christmas”
When Johnny wakes up dreaming of Christmas Eve parties past, forgetting that the Rose Family holiday party was organized, managed, and catered by personal and outside staff, Johnny hopes to recreate the magic of wealthier times. Also secretly hoping to celebrate the Rose Family’s newfound … Continue reading On The 7th Day of Christmas: Schitt’s Creek-“Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose”
It all started with a Christmas episode, and because of that it makes this iconic episode of the most revered show a surprisingly not obvious choice. It’s easy to dismiss the first season of The Simpsons with its crude drawing, Homer’s Walter Mathieu voice and … Continue reading On The 6th Day of Christmas: The Simpsons-“Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire”
Not one but TWO office holiday parties in an episode? Now there’s the Christmas spirit. Sky Rockets In Flight… It’s time for the annual Bluth company holiday party which G.O.B. is planning along with the liquor he could steal from his mom’s stash. He can’t … Continue reading On The 5th Day of Christmas: Arrested Development-“Afternoon Delight”
Children’s holiday episodes often fall into two categories: a take on O. Henry (like the time TV’s Laura Ingalls sold her horse) or a gathering of the cast to transform a lonely curmudgeon into a loveable elder. This Is The Weirdest Timeline! Pete & Pete … Continue reading On The 4th Day of Christmas: The Adventures of Pete & Pete-“O Christmas Pete, O Christmas Pete”
If anyone can personify holiday cheer, it’s Jessica Day. She makes a song and dance out of anything from finding a rebound lover to using the toilet. So, there is no way a holiday will go by without getting the Jess treatment AKA the warm … Continue reading On The 3rd Day of Christmas: New Girl-“Laxmas”
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