SpongeBob has a rather festive pineapple. The unconventional part is the method utilized to get on Santa’s famed nice list. It’s a semi-conventional plot, where a bad guy and naughty list regular tries to trick Santa into giving him a present for Christmas. A collective of writers worked on this story, and it was partially inspired by the song featured in the episode, “Don’t Be a Jerk (It’s Christmas),” which was recorded by Tom Kenny and Andy Paley in 2009. Screen Novelties also participated in the restoration of some of the puppets from the original special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, so they have significant Christmas cred. Screen Novelties is a modern producer of stop-motion and has worked with yesterday’s feature, Robot Chicken, as well as famed visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, so SpongeBob found himself in good company for this one. The animation for this episode was produced by Screen Novelties and directed by two of the studio’s founders: Mark Caballero and Seamus Walsh. SpongeBob has the right DNA for a Christmas protagonist. Sadly, CBS hasn’t turned this one into an annual tradition, but at least for one night there was an air of importance attached. If you’re going to enter the crowded world of Christmas specials and you’re looking to stand out, nostalgia is a recipe for success! Now, not everyone can just up and decide they want to do something like this and it helps that SpongeBob appeared to have the backing of Nickelodeon and the Viacom company since this sucker was ticketed for a CBS premiere. When I saw the promos for this special I immediately was interested because the show had made the decision to produce a stop-motion Christmas special in the same vein as the old Rankin/Bass specials. I’ve seen episodes here and there, enough to know how the show works, but the only appointment viewing this show has ever produced for me is this Christmas special. I wasn’t watching Nickelodeon when he premiered and I’ve never made it a point in my life to see what all the fuss is about. SpongeBob Squarepants is a show, and character, that I missed. Christmas Who? (SpongeBob SquarePants) - A highly enjoyable Christmas SpongeBob special.Christmas returns to Bikini Bottom, but in a cool, new, old, way! Thomas And The Missing Christmas Tree (Thomas & Friends) - The episode that captures the Christmas feeling for Thomas.ġ. Mr Hankey’s Christmas Classics (South Park) - A episode with catchy songs and entertainment.Ģ. Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire (The Simpsons) - The episode that started The Simpsons.ģ. The Night Before Christmas (Tom & Jerry) - A mixture of fun slapstick and heartwarming moments.Ĥ. We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas (Shaun The Sheep) - Shaun & his friends giving The Farmer a Christmas treat was very kind of them.ĥ. Merry Christmas Mr Bean (Mr Bean) - A very funny Christmas episode from Mr Bean.Ħ. Pingu’s Family Celebrate Christmas (Pingu) - A sweet Pingu story.ħ. Bob’s White Christmas (Bob The Builder) - Charming Bob The Builder episode.Ĩ. ![]() Snow Business (Fireman Sam) - Another Christmas special I have fond memories for.ĩ. Noddy Meets Father Christmas (Noddy’s Toyland Adventure) - This was very nostalgic for me.ġ0. ![]() ![]() Christmas Eve (Kipper) - A cute episode about Christmas Eve.ġ1. Xmas Story (Futurama) - Wholesome Christmas episode.ġ2. Holy (Bottom) - Very hilarious Christmas episode.ġ3. Postman Pat’s Magical Christmas (Postman Pat) - Enjoyable Christmas story.ġ4. The One With The Holiday Armadillo (Friends)ġ5. It’s A SpongeBob Christmas (SpongeBob Squarepants)įor Whom The Sleigh Bells Tolls (American Dad) Thomas’ Christmas Party (Thomas & Friends) So here are my top 15 favourite Christmas episodes, i f you like these episodes that great, but if you don’t that’s fine but please don’t me, it’s my opinion. In this upload, I will be sharing 15 episodes or special episodes from various TV shows I love and I will not include any movie franchises (from Disney, Pixar or Dreamworks). There are a dozens of Christmas episodes that I have grew to love from my childhood and into my adult years.
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