hogTV returns for a special Christmas Eve-Eve edition this Tuesday at 6PM (or possibly a little earlier with a pre-show thing).
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush — widely considered his second-greatest film, but certainly his most iconic. It’s fairly light on any festive themes or ephemera, but it does feature lots of snow and a New Years celebration.
And there’s plenty more to get you into the christmas spirit… Ringo Starr, Fred Dinenage, Pat Sharpe, Christmas TV ads, Steve Brule, tuberculosis, Tex Avery, a child dying of exposure, dogs as people, Trains, puppet-otters, Buster Keaton, and an hour long special featuring Mr T and a toddler who’s actually a teenager!
Don your santa hat, crack open a mulled drink of your choice, and join us for some festive cheer.
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18:00 – Intro
18:05 – Thomas & Friends (S02E26) – Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree
Thomas delivers a christmas tree but an avalanche buries him under thick snow.
18:10 – How 2 (16/12/96)
Fred Dinenage (and others) present a mildly festive-tinged edition of the beloved educational kids show.
18:30 – Fun House – 1996 Christmas Special
Pat Sharpe, twins, tinsel. ‘Nuff said.
19:00 – A Pinky And The Brain Christmas (1995)
The Brain designs a mesmerizing doll and plans to have Santa Claus deliver one to every house so he can make people do his every command through mind control.
19:20 – Bagboy (Check it Out with Steve Brule Xmas Special)
Dr. Steve Brule directs himself in the title role of a rejected sitcom pilot about a Myer’s Super Foods bagboy who must decide whether to report a shoplifter.
19:45 – One Ham’s Family (1943)
Animated short directed by Tex Avery – A hungry wolf with ham in the shape of a pig kid stands in for Santa Claus.
19:55 – The Little Match Girl (1937)
Animated short – A little girl who only has a box of matches to sell desperately burns them for a little warmth.
20:10 – The Dogway Melody (1930)
In this spoof of ‘Broadway Melody’, a producer puts on a show and makes a play for the leading lady. Oh, and all the parts are played by dogs. I had to include this despite no affiliation to Christmas or any festive holiday.
20:25 – The Gold Rush (1925)
A prospector goes to the Klondike during the 1890s gold rush in hopes of making his fortune, and is smitten with a girl he sees in a dance hall.
21:55 – Snow (1963)
Documentary account of trains, railway workers, passengers and landscapes in the winter of 1963 in the UK. Happy Xmas, Flouncer!
22:05 – Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977)
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. Directed by Jim Henson.
23:00 – The Donna Reed Show (S01E14) – A Very Merry Christmas
Donna prepares a christmas celebration for children in a hospital ward. Guest starring Bester Keaton.
23:25 – A Christmas Dream (1984) – Mr T & Emmanuel Lewis NBC Christmas Special
The kid from Webster learns the true meaning of Christmas with the help of his pal, Mr T.
00:25 – Outro
00:30 – Fin
Eyyy HAWGMAS comes round again!!
Ah will be deep in the south but good luck wi the show. And any snow! Ah mibbe kin even look in but let’s see how that goes
Great lineup. That SNOW docu.. ahll be going to London fae Liverpool then Portsmouth. Aye rail carry Jacques Nouveau proper right enough big up any train staff who assist me if owt goes tits up
IT ain’t XMAS WITHOOT MR T
AH PIDDY DA FOOL WHO DONT WATCH QUALITY STREAMS