About Marcia Studley Expertise I`m a true member of the tv generation! I grew up doing my homework while watching the classics of the 60`s and 70`s and today, they are still my favorites. I have a big library of tv and film reference books at my disposal, as well as a large video library. My memory is pretty darn good too, and when that fails, I can hit the books and/or videos, not to mention a few friends who are as devout tv gen members as I am. Please note that my expertise is with American tv only.
Television Trivia - Seasonal TV Specials during 1970's(not cartoons)
Expert: Marcia Studley - 10/28/2008
Question Marcia,
Please help me!!! I have been trying to remember the name of these seasonal specials that would come on during Thanksgiving and Christmas in the 70's. The shows revolved around a family i believe to have been set in the 50's or 60's0not sure about this). I believe the grandmother was also involved. One thing I specifically remember was whenever the show would return from a commercial break the screen would show a drawing of the scene and then come to life kinda as the show returned from the break. I know this soundscrzy but I have been trying to remember the name of this special for years. Keep in mind it is not a cartoon, it was the type of special like Rudolph you knew every year it was coming and you looked forward to it every year. I hope you can help me. Thanks so much
Answer HI Robin,
Was this a dramatic show, or a musical variety show? Performers like Bing Crosby and Andy Williams had seasonal shows that involved their families and were classics. I can't think of anything with a Grandmother in a major role. Can you think of any names or plots? Anything else at all?
