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Classic Movies on Tv in Primetime week of December 8-14

Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: December 8-14

TCM Schedule for week of December 8-14

TCM Highlights: December 8-14 & Full December Calendar

Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'

Dick Van Dyke Reveals How He ‘Pissed’ Off Costar Mary Tyler Moore

Charlotte Stewart and Alison Arngrim on 'Little House on the Prairie'

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Stars Dish on Charlotte Stewart’s True Relationship With Jim Morrison

Dick Van Dyke

How Dick Van Dyke Wants You To Celebrate His 100th Birthday

POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE, JoBeth Williams, 1986

Whatever Happened to JoBeth Williams?

BING CROSBY'S MERRIE OLD CHRISTMAS, aired 11/30/1977. (from left): Bing Crosby and David Bowie sing 'Little Drummer Boy' Taped on 9/7/1977.

What’s the Worst Christmas Song Ever? Vote for Your Pick! (POLL)

Mad Men - Season 3 Episode 6:

6 Dark & Disturbing Scenes in ‘Mad Men’ That Left A Mark

MARY, from left: Mary Tyler Moore, James Farentino, 1985-1986,

Why Did Mary Tyler Moore’s ’80s Sitcom Fail?

'The Dick Van Dyke Show'

Where to Send Dick Van Dyke a 100th Birthday Card

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson Appears in Rare Photo With His Kids as Fans Rejoice

Donny and Marie Osmond on 'Donny & Marie'

‘Donny & Marie’ 50th Anniversary: Donny Osmond Invites Fans to Vote on Favorite Moments

Michael Caine

Michael Caine, 92, Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance & Fans Are Saying the Same Thing

Michael Landon on 'Little House on the Prairie'

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Makes Bold Comparison of Michael Landon

MAD MEN, Jon Hamm (center), 'Person To Person', (Season 7, ep. 714, aired May 17, 2015). photo: Justina Mintz / ©AMC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

‘Mad Men’ Watchers Guide: When Does Each Season Take Place

THE JEFFERSONS, Sherman Hemsley, 1975-85

Sherman Hemsley Deserved Better: The Truth About ‘The Jeffersons’ Star’s Legacy

THE BROTHERS McMULLEN, Jack Mulcahy, Maxine Bahns, Edward Burns, Mike McGlone, 1995

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘The Brothers McCullen’?

Kirk Douglas/ Dick Van Dyke/ Gloria Stuart

9 Stars Who Lived to 100 — Besides Dick Van Dyke

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, Kermit, Michael Caine, 1992. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

Which Version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is One of the Most Accurate?

Halle Berry

Halle Berry Issues Blunt Political Takedown of Gavin Newsom

Diane Keton and Goldie Hawn, The First Wives Club

Goldie Hawn Makes Emotional Declaration About Diane Keaton’s Death

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys Spark Fan Frenzy After Cryptic Countdown Post

The Carol Burnett Show - Harvey Korman, Carol Burnett, Jim Nabors, Vicki Lawrence

‘The Carol Burnett Show’ Comes to FETV With New Year’s Day Marathon

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW REUNION, front from left: Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, rear from left: Jim Nabors, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, 1993

Check Out MeTV’s ‘Very Special Sunday’ Classic Sitcom Reunion Marathon

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, Dick Van Dyke, (1965), 1961-66. ph: Mario Casilli / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

How to Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th Birthday: Movie Marathons, Fan Meet-Ups and More

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, 1965

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Almost Wasn’t Made

Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon & Kelly Osbourne Honor Ozzy in Emotional Birthday Tributes

Frosty the Snowman

‘Frosty the Snowman’ Voice Actor Jackie Vernon Had 3 Secret Families

Spaceballs cast

‘Spaceballs’ 2: Josh Gad Announces Filming Has Officially Wrapped

I LOVE LUCY, Lucille Ball, 1951-57.

Richard Denning, The Husband That Lucille Ball Left Behind

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, 1965-1970

Which Classic Sitcom Never Had a Christmas Episode?

BACK TO THE FUTURE, Claudia Wells, Michael J. Fox

‘Back to the Future’: Why Melora Hardin Was Fired After Michael J. Fox Replaced Eric Stoltz

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, Alison Arngrim, Steve Tracy

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Melissa Gilbert Pays Tribute to Late Costar Steve Tracy Who Died From AIDS

Robin Williams, Henry Winkler, Happy Days

‘Happy Days’: Henry Winkler Makes Confession About Working With Robin Williams

Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, 1989

Best Classic Christmas Movies on TV This Week: December 1-7

Gobo in Apple TV's 'Fraggle Rock'

Explaining the ‘Fraggle Rock’ ’80s Callback in the New Christmas Special

MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, Mr. Magoo as Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, 1962

What Was the First TV Christmas Special?

Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor Paul Anka, UK, 28th August 1968.

‘Paul Anka: His Way’: Rare Photos of the Singer’s Early Years

'Full House' cast

‘Full House’ Stars Reveal Which Olsen Twin ‘Did Not Like’ Filming

The War Between the Land and the Sea

‘The War Between the Land and the Sea’: BBC Drops First ‘Doctor Who’ Spinoff Trailer

HAPPY DAYS, Donnie Most, Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, Ron Howard

‘Happy Days’ Stars Reunite 40 Years Later as Fans Beg for a New Project

Catch ‘Gunsmoke’s TV Movies This December on INSP

HOME ALONE, clockwise from bottom left: Hillary Wolf, Michael Maronna, Devin Ratray, Macaulay Culkin, Angela Goethals, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, 1990.

Whatever Happened to the Kids From ‘Home Alone’?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Elinor Donahue, Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, (Season 1), 1960-68

Why Was There Only One ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Christmas Episode?

GILMORE GIRLS, Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham

‘Gilmore Girls’: Why Creator Refused to Meet Lauren Graham at First

BONANZA: THE RETURN, from left, Richard Roundtree, Emily Warfield, Ben Johnson, Alistair MacDougall, Dirk Blocker, Michael Landon, Jr., aired November 28, 1993.

The Inside Story of 1993’s ‘Bonanza: The Return’

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: The Barney balloon is carried past Macy's department store during the 76th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade November 28, 2002 in New York City. There were a total of 13 giant character balloons in the parade. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The Day Barney Died: How the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Disaster Changed the Rules Forever

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1947, TM and Copyright

Who Performed at the Very First Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade?

BRADY BUNCH, Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, 'The Un-underground Movie', (Season 2), 1969-1974

Where to Watch Thanksgiving Episodes of ‘Bewitched,’ ‘Brady Bunch’ & More

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY, Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton, 69, Makes Blunt Confession About Aging

Tim Allen in 'Home Improvement'

‘Home Improvement’: Tim Allen Reveals Celebrity Inspiration for Signature Grunt

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos in 'All My Children'

‘All My Children’ Reboot: Kelly Ripa Shares Update & Bold Confession

MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE -- 2023 Downtown Production -- Pictured: Tom Turkey Float -- (Photo by: Cara Howe/NBC)

7 Incredibly Weird Forgotten Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Michael B. Jordan attends the 39th annual American Cinematheque Awards Honoring Michael B. Jordan at The Beverly Hilton on November 20, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for American Cinematheque)

Michael B. Jordan Says He Owes ‘All My Children’ for Launching His Career

FIREHOUSE, Michael Delano, 1973-74.

Michael DeLano Dead: Actor Known for ‘Commando’ & ‘Rhoda’ Roles was 84

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’?

Macaulay Culkin, Bruce Willis

‘Die Hard’: Macaulay Culkin Booed After Bold Declaration About ‘Christmas’ Film

Tara Reid in 'American Pie'

‘American Pie’: Tara Reid Rushed to Hospital After Drink Was ‘Drugged’

MCKEEVER AND THE COLONEL, Scott Lane, John Eimen

John Eimen Dead: Child Actor Known for ‘Leave It to Beaver’ & ‘The Twilight Zone’ Was 76

THE FAMILY STONE, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulrony, Craig T. Nelson, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, 2005, TM & Copyright (c) 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved.

‘The Family Stone’ Deleted Scenes Reveal Amy Isn’t Actually Evil

SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN, from left: Tanta Kringle, Kris Kringle, The Kringle Elves, 1970

When is ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’ Airing This Year?

SISTER, SISTER, Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry, 1994-99.

Dabl’s Thanksgiving Day Marathon: ‘Sister, Sister,’ ‘Living Single,’ ‘Moesha’ & More

Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Jennifer Aniston in 'Friends'

All 8 ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked

SIMON & SIMON, Gerald McRaney, Jameson Parker, 1981-88

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Simon & Simon’?

McDonald's

McDonald’s Brings Back ’90s Menu Item for ‘Grinch’ Inspired Collab

Jodie Sweetin, Bob Saget, Candace Cameron, Mary-Kate/Ashley Olsen in 'Full House',

‘Full House’: Jodie Sweetin Says Her Addiction Began at Candace Cameron Bure’s Wedding