Okay, okay, so it’s totally obvious, but I simply can’t help it. I have much love for prematurely bald and depressed protagonists with wildly creative pet beagles. Riley’s Fave Christmas Special #1 A Charlie Brown Christmas – Charlie Brown ranting about commercialism… the little tree that could… the dancing… Linus’ speech about the meaning of…
It’s not so much a Christmas special as a holiday episode, but of all the holiday-themed television out there this episode still falls high on my list. The reversal of roles is super cool, and the family and forgiveness themes are sweet. And I can’t help it, I loved this show… way back before Shia…
Snark and snappy tunes make this next special a totally must-love event. A major character arc makes it gripping. The cheesy warmth makes it Christmas. Riley’s Fave Christmas Special #3 A Garfield Christmas – Starting out with Garfield ‘tude in spades, as Garfield fantasizes about a Christmas in which he is obscenely spoiled, A Garfield…
Nothing says Happy Holidays like a little misery. I’ve been told that I love this next special because it’s so sad most of the way through. It even has a title song with such uplifting lyrics as: “Nestor was a donkey who seldom laughed or played ‘Cause no one ever used him in the stable…
Ah, Christmas – the time of year when television becomes somewhat worth watching on a regular basis. Because I don’t care what the cool kids think. Christmas specials rock the socks off we sensitive types. They are all so filled with hope and love to the point of being ridiculously cheesy. What can you do…