it's a wonderful life Archives

Of course, we're talking about Season 12 Episode 8 (December 20, 1986), hosted by William Shatner (with musical guest Lone Justice), with Dana Carvey portraying Jimmy Stewart's George Bailey in a never-before-seen lost ending to It's a Wonderful Life Why? Because it feeds into what's at the core of my dislike of the holiday classic[...]

In Partnership with Turner Classic Movies and sponsored by MeTV, relive the classic holiday tale of It's a Wonderful Life with a star-studded cast including Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, George Wendt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, and more Real-life uncle/nephew pair Wendt and[...]

This week? It's a Wonderful Life (1946).   It's a Wonderful Life! I've heard about it being a beloved classic Christmas film but it was never in rotation in my home We always gravitated to the ever so lighthearted Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, and after it's release Elf. As for my friends that did grow[...]

Here's a look at what's on tap for this week (and you can catch up on "Video Store Fridays" first six weeks' selections here, here, here, here, here, and here). After taking a well-deserved holiday break, the team is back with their next five selections (followed by their trailer to help with the "homework"): we back which means[...]

Some have used reporting and reviewing as a springboard to working on set with production, writing, etc. Personally, that's not me – or at least, not yet. Of course, that's an easy position for me to take considering I'm in possesion of… The CW/NBCUniversal/Warner Bros. The 3 Greatest "Lost" CW Series Pilot Ideas Ever! But to prove to you that[...]

I hope it's addressed in season 3, because they dropped the ball on this one. ● Recycling Stories to Fit Current Characters Some of TV franchises' best stories are re-imaginings of classic stories, but given what's out there, do we really need another retelling of A Christmas Carol or It's a Wonderful Life through our favorite programs?[...]

Whether it's a direct adaptation of the Dickens' novel or the beloved American film It's a Wonderful Life, both main characters deal with a crossroads and are given an opportunity to re-examine their lives. In A Christmas Carol, Ebeneezer Scrooge is forced to confront his past, present and future The film It's a Wonderful Life finds George Bailey[...]

With families and friends getting together over the next couple days, we figured we would make our picks and let you know not only what we are going to be watching with everyone, but our recommendations for what you and yours can enjoy over the holidays. Andy Wilson There is no greater movie during the holidays than[...]

21 at 8 p.m.) A holiday edition of the #1 alternative series on television. NBC THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Timeless (8-10 p.m.) The series finale promises fans an epic, unforgettable thrill ride through the past, present and future, with a healthy dose of Christmas spirit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 It's a Wonderful Life (8-11 p.m.) Nothing says Christmas like the classic 1947 Jimmy Stewart film from director[...]

Franz Kafka's It's A Wonderful Life, the short film written and directed by Peter Capaldi, starring Richard E Grant, that won an Oscar for best short film back in 1994. Oh look, it's on YouTube. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIBJFrRjl94[/youtube] And if that's not enough, how about Capaldi's first American chat show with his old friend Craig Ferguson including an early look at[...]