These are some of my favorite sitcom Christmas episodes.
“Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” is the twelfth episode of the first season of the American TV show Happy Days. It originally aired on ABC on December 17, 1974. Written by Bill Idelson, the episode features the main cast of the series, including Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham,
Have you seen these? What are your favorites?
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a beloved animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip. It premiered on December 9, 1965, on CBS and was written by Schulz, with direction by Bill Melendez. The special features the voices of Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown, Christopher Shea as Linus, and Tracy Stratford as Lucy.
Eddie! You better start dawdling, or you’re going to be on time for school! – Lily Munster
The Munsters is a classic American TV sitcom that aired from September 24, 1964, to May 12, 1966, on CBS. It was created by Norman Lear and Al Lewis, alongside Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, who were also behind Leave It to Beaver. The show stood out as a family-oriented sitcom but with an intriguing twist—its central characters were all friendly monsters living in a suburban environment.
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The Bob Newhart Show is a classic American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978, with a total of 142 half-hour episodes over six seasons. Created by David Davis and Lorenzo Music, the show was a part of the wave of groundbreaking comedies during the 1970s,
“Leave It to Beaver” is an iconic American television sitcom that originally aired from October 4, 1957, to June 20, 1963. Created by writers Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, the show presents a charming and nostalgic portrayal of suburban life in the 1950s and early 1960s through the eyes of the Cleaver family.
Enter Dick Van Dyke, a relatively unknown actor at the time.
The Dick Van Dyke Show is an iconic American television sitcom that aired on CBS from October 3, 1961, to June 1, 1966. Created by Carl Reiner, the show is a seminal work in the history of television comedy, known for its witty writing, strong ensemble cast, and influential style.
Won’t you go away (little girl), Wish you wouldn’t stay (little girl), Won’t you go away (little girl), Woo ooh go away.
Steve Lawrence, born Sidney Liebowitz on July 8, 1935, was an American singer and actor renowned for his contributions to the entertainment industry. was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish parents. His father, Max, was a cantor at the Brooklyn synagogue Beth Sholom Tomchei Harav, and his mother, Helen, was a homemaker.
“I Love Lucy” is my 5th inductee into the Doyle’s Space Sitcom Hall of Fame. The series won five Emmy Awards, including best situation comedy (1953 and 1954) and best actress (Lucille Ball, 1956).
“I Love Lucy” is a classic American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS from October 15, 1951, to May 6, 1957. Created by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll Jr., the show is often considered one of the greatest and most influential sitcoms in television history.
My third inductee into my SitCom Hall of Fame is M*A*S*H.
“M*A*S*H” is an American war comedy-drama television series that aired on CBS from September 17, 1972, to February 28, 1983. The show was based on Richard Hooker’s novel “MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors” and the 1970 film adaptation directed by Robert Altman. Created by Larry Gelbart and developed by Gene Reynolds, the series followed the lives of the staff at the fictional 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War.
“I’m gonna have to have a loooong talk with that boy”. Yes, the Beverly Hillbillies is my second induction for my Sitcom Hall of Fame.
“The Beverly Hillbillies” is a classic American sitcom that originally aired on CBS (a Filmways production) from September 26, 1962, to March 23, 1971. The show was created by writer and director Paul Henning and became one of the most popular TV shows of its time.
