The year we want to compare your 1966 classic cartoon version of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas with the new Jim Carrey film, we can hardly find it on TV.

        The Grinch cartoon, narrated by Boris Karloff, usually airs about 10 times each year on Time Warner's WTBS and TNT, among the nation's biggest cable channels.

        But this season, the delightful family cartoon has been relegated to Time Warner's Cartoon Network, which reaches 18 percent fewer homes (60 million) than WTBS (78 million).

        And The Grinch only will air twice before Christmas:

        • 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4

        • 8 p.m. Christmas Eve

        However, the greedy grinches at Time Warner aired the cartoon four consecutive nights two weeks ago (Nov. 13-16) to cash in on advertising for The Grinch movie, which opened Nov. 17 (with a whopping $55 million box office).

        If you don't get the Cartoon Network, the greedy grinches at Time Warner also will sell you a DVD of the 1966 cartoon for $19.98. The combination Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Horton Hears a Who from Warner Family Entertainment was ranked No. 10 in national DVD sales last week.

        Here's a complete listing of your favorite holiday shows — Charlie Brown, Rudolph, Frosty, Garfield and a dozen variations of A Christmas Carol. The networks' holiday TV program schedule might change, so consult daily TV listings.

SUNDAY, NOV. 26

        2 p.m. Decorating Cents for the Holidays. Holiday decorating on a budget. (HGTV)

        3 The Christmas Angel. Figure skating. (Chs. 5, 22)

        4 Willard Scott's Home & Garden Almanac for the Holidays. Decorating tips. (HGTV)

        7 The Santa Clause. A businessman (Tim Allen) takes over for Santa. (Ch. 9)

        9 Christmas Castles. Christmas at U.S. mansions. (HGTV)

MONDAY, NOV. 27

        3 p.m. Decorating with Style. Decorating packages; wooden Christmas trees. (HGTV)

        9 Country at Home for the Holidays. Decorating tips. (HGTV)

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

        3 p.m. Christopher Lowell. Shopping, wrapping ideas. (DISC).

        9 Room by Room for the Holidays. Christmas decorating. (HGTV)

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

        7 a.m. Bob Newhart. Patients expect a rate increase. (TVLAND)

        2 p.m. Carol Duvall Show. Icicle lights. (HGTV)

        8 Three Tenors Christmas Concert. With Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. (Ch. 48)

        8 Christmas in Rockefeller Center. With the Radio City Rockettes, 98`, Natalie Cole, Marc Anthony and Destiny's Child. (Chs. 5, 22)

        8 Emeril Kicks Up the Holidays. Red rooster and pasta with black truffles. (FOOD).

        9 Decorating Cents for the Holidays. Decorating tips. (HGTV)

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

10 a.m. ER. Rosemary Clooney plays an amnesia victim who sings holiday songs. (TNT)

        3 p.m. Real McCoys. Kate becomes ill at Christmas. (TNN)

        9 Southern Living Natural Holiday House. Decorating rooms, porches and gardens. (HGTV)

        11 Holidays in Concert. Shawn Colvin, Tatyana Ali and 'N Sync at Walt Disney World. (DISN)

FRIDAY, DEC.1

        7:30 a.m. Bear in the Big Blue House. The gang looks for a magical berry. (DISN)

        4 Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Richie's cousin wants to cancel Christmas. (FAM)

        5:30 Even Stevens. “Heck of a Hanukkah.” A ghost helps Louis see he is needed. (DISN)

        6 Christmas Every Day. A 13-year-old must relive Christmas, day after day, until he appreciates its meaning. (FAM)

        8 The Christmas List. A clerk (Mimi Rogers) gets everything on her facetious wish list. (FAM)

        9:05 Three Tenors Christmas Concert. With Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. (Ch. 48)

        10 Christmas Miracles. Celebrities fulfill wishes in letters to Santa. (FAM)

        2:30 a.m. The Honeymooners. Ralph sells his bowling ball to buy Alice a gift. (TVLAND)

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

        7:30 a.m. A Christmas Carol. The 1997 animated version of Dickens' tale. Voices: Tim Curry and Whoopi Goldberg. (STARZ)

        Noon March of the Wooden Soldiers. The 1935 Laurel & Hardy version of Babes in Toyland. (Ch. 19)

        1 p.m. Christmas in Connecticut. A newspaper columnist (Barbara Stanwyck) arranges a fake family for herself in 1945. (TCM)

        1 Ms. Scrooge. Cicely Tyson stars as Ebenita Scrooge in this 1997 version of Dickens. (USA).

        2 The Nutcracker. McCauley Culkin stars in this 1993 production of the ballet. (Ch. 19)

        2 Babes in Toyland. The 1986 film about a girl (Drew Barrymore) who saves Toyland from evil Barnaby (Richard Mulligan). (FAM).

        4 The Christmas Gift. An architect (John Denver) and his daughter (Jane Kaczmarek) visit a town where everyone believes in Santa. (FAM).

        4 Scrooge. The colorized 1951 Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol. (Ch. 19)

        6 Charlotte Church: Dream A Dream. Jerusalem concert. (Ch 48)

        6 A Home for the Holidays. Steven Spielberg, 'N Sync and other celebrities promote adoption. (FAM)

        7 The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Cartoon based on L. Frank Baum story. (TOON).

        7:30 Even Stevens. “Heck of a Hanukkah.” (DISN)

        8 Frosty the Snowman. Narrated by Jimmy Durante. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8:30 Frosty Returns. Jonathan Winters narrates this sequel about a snow-removal spray threatening Frosty. (Chs. 12, 7)

        9:35 Ernest Saves Christmas. Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa. KnowwhatImean? (DISN)

        11 A Christmas Reunion. James Coburn and Edward Woodward star in this 1993 film about an orphan and his grandfather. (FAM).

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

        8 a.m. Arthur's Perfect Christmas. Arthur prepares for the holidays. (Ch. 48)

        9:30 Barney's Night Before Christmas. Barney tours Santa's workshop. (CH. 48)

        2 p.m. Noel. Aglassblower's tear brings an ornament to life. (FAM)

        2:30 Jack Hanna's Christmas Special. (Ch. 9)

        2:30 An All Dogs Christmas Carol. A bulldog almost ruins the holidays. (FAM)

        3 Casper's Haunted Christmas. Casper is ordered to scare someone. (USA)

        4 A Christmas Without Snow. A divorcee (Michael Learned) joins a choir led by a strict director (John Houseman). (PAX)

        4 Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Richie's cousin wants to cancel Christmas. (FAM)

        7 Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too! Pooh delivers a list to the North Pole. (Chs. 9, 2)

        7 Santa Claus is Coming To Town. With Fred Astaire. (FAM)

        7:30 The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas. A teddy bear's smile was sewn on upside down. (Chs. 9, 2)

        8 Emeril's Christmas Party. A new Christmas special. (FOOD)

        8 Robbie the Reindeer in Hooves of Fire. Robbie leads Santa's sleigh. (FAM)

        8:30 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With Joel Grey. (FAM)

        9 Al Roker's Colonial Christmas. From Williamsburg. (FOOD)

        10 Food Network Stars: Family Traditions. Holiday recipes and traditions. (FOOD)

        10 The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue. Three kids ask President Hoover to free their jailed father for Christmas. (FAM)

MONDAY, DEC. 4

        7:30 a.m. The Bells of St. Mary's. The 1945 classic with Bing Crosby as a carefree priest. (TCM)

        Noon B. Smith with Style. Greenery and gift wrap. (FOOD)

        6 p.m. The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold. (FAM)

        6:30 Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey. A donkey leads Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. (FAM)

        7 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Dr. Seuss' Christmas story. (TOON)

        7 Little Drummer Boy. A child accompanies the Magi to Bethlehem. (FAM)

        7:30 A Christmas Story. A dog and mouse deliver a letter to Santa. (TOON)

        7:30 The First Christmas Snow. A French nun helps a blind boy. (FAM)

        8 A Charlie Brown Christmas. Charlie Brown and Linus ponder the meaning of Christmas. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 The Year Without a Santa Claus. Santa takes the day off before Christmas. (FAM)

        8:30 Rugrats. The Pickles spend Christmas in a mountain cabin. (NICK)

        9 TV Guide: Celebrity Dish. Holiday recipes from Mandy Patinkin, Star Jones and Roma Downey. (FOOD)

        1 a.m. Walt Disney Presents. Walt Disney and Tinkerbell tour Disneyland Christmas displays. (DISN)

TUESDAY, DEC. 5

6 p.m. Stingiest Man in Town. An animated musical version of A Christmas Carol. Voices: Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley. (FAM)

        7 New Scooby-Doo Mysteries. The gang find a mysterious Christmas gem. (TOON)

        7 Red Boots for Christmas. A shoemaker thinks Christmas is for greedy people. (FAM)

        7:30 It's A Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas. Buster sees what life would be like without him. (TOON)

        7:30 Frosty's Winter Wonderland. The snowman marries. (FAM)

        8 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. With Burl Ives. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 Rudolph's Shiny New Year. Rudolph searches for the New Year baby. (FAM)

        8 Billy Gilman's Classic Christmas. With Ray Benson, Michael W. Smith and Jessica Andrews. (TNN)

        9 A Melting Pot Holiday. Polish Christmas in Cleveland; Nuevo Latino Christmas; Kwanzaa; Indian New Year. (FOOD)

        9 The Christmas Wish. A businessman (Neil Patrick Harris) returns home to help his grandmother (Debbie Reynolds). (LIFE)

        10 Two Fat Ladies Christmas Special. (FOOD)

        10:30 Two Fat Ladies Caribbean Christmas. (FOOD)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6

        6 p.m. The Twelve Days of Christmas. A knight has 12 days to win a moody princess. (FAM)

        6:30 Benji's Very Own Christmas. Animated. (FAM)

        7 Smurf's Christmas Special. (TOON)

        7:30 'Tis the Season to be Smurfy. (TOON)

        8 Charlotte Church: Dream A Dream. Jerusalem concert. (Ch 48)

        8 Martha Stewart's Christmas Dream. With Tony Bennett, Lorraine Bracco, Melissa Joan Hart and Ana Gasteyer. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 A Country Holiday at Walt Disney World. With Tim McGraw, Tanya Tucker and John Berry. (TNN)

        8:30 The Wild Thornberrys. “Very Thornberry Christmas.” (NICK)

        9 Holiday Affair. David James Elliott vies for a young widow (Cynthia Gibb). (LIFE)

        9 Kenny Loggins: December. With Clint Black, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster. (TNN)

THURSDAY, DEC. 7

        6 p.m. The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas. Animated. (FAM)

        6:30 Noel. A glassblower's tear brings an ornament to life. (FAM)

        7 Annabelle's Wish. A calf befriends a mute boy. (FAM)

        7 Christmas Flintstones. Fred fills in for Santa. (TOON)

        7:30 A Jetsons Christmas Carol. The Jetsons give Mr. Spacely the Dickens. (TOON)

        8 Santa Claus is Coming to Town. With Fred Astaire. (FAM)

        8 A SheVery Merry Christmas. With SheDaisy, Brian McKnight and Richard Marx. (TNN)

        8:30 SpongeBob Squarepants. “SpongeBob Christmas.” (NICK)

        8:40 A Mom for Christmas. The 1990 Olivia Newton-John movie shot in Cincinnati about a mannequin coming to life. (DISN)

        9 Home for the Holidays. With Joe Diffie, Holly Dunn, Collin Raye and Lorrie Morgan. (FAM)

        9 A Christmas Romance. Snow strands a widow (Olivia Newton-John) with the banker trying to evict her. (LIFE)

FRIDAY, DEC. 8

        1 p.m. Ebeneezer. The 1997 Old West version of Dickens with Jack Palance and Rick Schroder. (TNT)

        1:30 Franklin. “Franklin's Christmas Gift.” (NICK)

        3 Stingiest Man in Town. A musical cartoon of A Christmas Carol. Voices: Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley. (FAM)

        4 Babes in Toyland. The 1986 film about a girl (Drew Barrymore) who saves Toyland from evil Barnaby (Richard Mulligan). (FAM).

        6 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With Joel Grey. (FAM)

        7 The Christmas Elves. Elves make magic shoes. (FAM)

        7:30 Ernest Saves Christmas. Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa. KnowwhatImean? (DISN)

        8 Pinocchio's Christmas. Pinocchio earns money for Geppetto's gift. (FAM)

        8 A Christmas Carol. The 1999 Patrick Stewart remake of Dickens. (TNT)

        9 The Cricket on the Hearth. Animated version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. (FAM)

        10 A Christmas Carol. See 8 p.m. today.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

        Noon Muppet Christmas Carol. The Muppets give Scrooge the Dickens. (Ch 64)

        Noon How the Toys Saved Christmas. Cartoon with voices by Mary Tyler Moore and Tony Randall. (Ch. 19)

        2 p.m. A Very Brady Christmas. The Bradys gather for the holidays in 1988. (Ch. 19)

        2 A Christmas Story. The 1983 film about a boy (Peter Billingsley) who wants a BB gun for Christmas. (TCM)

        2 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With Joel Grey. (FAM)

        2 Rugrats. The Pickles' Christmas card photo. (NICK)

        2:30 An All Dogs Christmas Carol. A bulldog almost ruins the holidays. (FAM)

        4 Miracle on 34th Street. Colorized version of the 1947 film about a mother (Maureen O Hara) who doesn't believe in Santa (Edmund Gwenn). (Ch. 64)

        4 White Christmas. Army buddies (Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye) help a friend open an inn. With Rosemary Clooney. (Ch. 19)

        4 Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Richie's mean cousin wants to cancel Christmas. (FAM)

        5:30 Even Stevens. “Heck of a Hanukkah.” (DISN)

        6 The Year Without Santa. Santa takes the day off before Christmas. (FAM)

        7 Holiday Traditions Parade. Tape of the Dec. 2 downtown Cincinnati parade.(Ch. 9)

        7:30 The Christmas Lamb. An adaptation of Max Lucado's The Crippled Lamb.With Mark Hamill and Robby Benson. (PAX)

        8 Mickey's Christmas Carol. The Disney version of Dickens. (Chs. 9, 2)

        8 Scrooged. The 1988 version of Dickens with Bill Murrayas a TV executive. (TNT)

        9 Like Father, Like Santa. A mean toy tycoon (Harry Hamlin) goes to the North Pole to get rid of his competition. (FAM)

        9 Gaither Gospel Hour: Christmas in the Country. (TNN)

        11 The Man in the Santa Claus Suit. Two men (Fred Astaire, Gary Burghoff) rent Santa suits. (FAM)

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

        9 a.m. Breakfast with the Arts. “The Canadian Brass: A Christmas Special.” (A&E)

        1 p.m. Ernest Saves Christmas. Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa. KnowwhatImean? (DISN)

        2 Babes in Toyland. The 1986 film about a girl (Drew Barrymore) who saves Toyland from evil Barnaby (Richard Mulligan). (FAM).

        3 Miracle on 34th Street. Colorized version of the 1947 film about a mother (Maureen O Hara) who doesn't believe in Santa (Edmund Gwenn). (WGN)

        4 Santa Claus: The Movie. An elf (Dudley Moore) inadvertently joins forces with an evil toymaker (John Lithgow). (Ch. 64)

        4 The Christmas List. A clerk (Mimi Rogers) gets everything on her facetious wish list. (FAM)

        4 Scrooged. The 1988 version of Dickens with Bill Murrayas a ruthless TV executive. (TNT)

        5 Soul Train Christmas Starfest. (WGN)

        6 A Melting Post Holiday. Polish Christmas in Cleveland; Nuevo Latino Christmas; Kwanzaa; Indian New Year. (FOOD)

        6 Christmas Every Day. A 13-year-old must relive Christmas, day after day, until he appreciates its meaning. (FAM)

        8 Charlotte Church: Dream A Dream. Jerusalem concert. (Ch 48)

        8 Santa's Funniest Moments. (PAX)

        8 Christmas Emeril Style. (FOOD)

        9 Christmas Glory 2000. With Andrea Bocelli and Charlotte Church. (Ch. 48)

        9 Once Upon A Christmas. Kathy Ireland plays Santa's daughter who vows to change a father and his spoiled kids. (PAX)

        10 B. Smith Holiday Style. Christmas with B. Smith. (FOOD)

        10 Christmas Comes to Willow Creek. Feuding brothers (John Schneider, Tom Wopat) truck toys to Alaska. (FAM)

MONDAY, DEC. 11

        4 p.m. Trapped in Paradise. Brothers (Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz) botch a Christmas Eve bank heist. (COM)

        6 Noel. Aglassblower's tear brings an ornament to life. (FAM)

        6:30 Red Boots for Christmas. A shoemaker thinks Christmas is for greedy people. (FAM)

        7 Santa Claus is Coming To Town. With Fred Astaire. (FAM)

        7:25 Bear in the Big Blue House. The gang seeks the magical berry. (DISN)

        8 Miracle on 34th Street. Colorized version of the 1947 film about a mother (Maureen O'Hara) who doesn't believe in Santa (Edmund Gwenn). (WGN)

        8:30 Hey, Arnold! “Arnold's Christmas.” (NICK)

        8:45 Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas: Donald Duck Stuck on Christmas. (DISN)

        9 Touched by an Angel. The angels help a man (Randy Travis) understand his brother. (PAX)

        10 A Mom for Christmas. The 1990 Olivia Newton-John movie shot in Cincinnati about a mannequin that comes to life. (DISN)

        10:35 A Christmas Story. The 1983 film about a boy (Peter Billingsley) who wants a BB gun for Christmas. (WTBS)

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

        3 p.m. On the Second Day of Christmas. A security guard nabs a pickpocket (Mary Stuart Masterson). (LIFE)

        6 The Forgotten Toys. Last year's Christmas toys. (FAM)

        6:30 Little Drummer Boy: Book II. Aaron and his animals look for stolen bells. (FAM)

        7 The Year Without a Santa Claus. Santa takes the day off before Christmas. (FAM)

        8 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With Joel Grey. (FAM)

        8 A Classic Christmas with Martina McBride. (TNN)

        8 A Christmas Carol. George C. Scott stars in the 1984 version of Dickens. (WGN)

        8:30 Robbie the Reindeer in Hooves of Fire. Robbie leads Santa's sleigh. (FAM)

        8:30 CatDog. “Very CatDog Christmas.” (NICK)

        9 The Man Upstairs. A thief (Ryan O'Neal) becomes a holiday guest of a woman (Katharine Hepburn). (TNN)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

        6 p.m. Rudolph's Shiny New Year. Rudolph looks for the New Year baby. (FAM)

        7 Frosty's Winter Wonderland. The snowman marries. (FAM)

        7:30 The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold. (FAM)

        8 Special Delivery. An adoption official (Andy Dick) loses a baby to be delivered by Christmas. (FAM)

        8 Billy Gilman's Classic Christmas. With Ray Benson and Michael W. Smith. (TNN)

        8:30 Doug. “Doug's Christmas Adventure.” (NICK)

        8:40 The Ultimate Christmas Present. Two girls plan to make it snow in Los Angeles. (DISN)

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

7:30 a.m. Bob Newhart. Bob organizes a Christmas party. (TVLAND)

        3 Unlikely Angel. A dead country singer (Dolly Parton) unites a family for the holidays. (LIFE)

        6 Pinocchio's Christmas. Pinocchio earns money for Geppetto's gift. (FAM)

        6 Pinky & The Brain. “A Pinky & the Brain Christmas.” (NICK)

        8 Snowden's Christmas. Snowden and pals visit a boy in New York. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 p.m. The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue. Three kids ask President Hoover to free their jailed father for Christmas. (FAM)

        8 Holiday Celebration on Ice. With Nancy Kerrigan and music by Sawyer Brown, Lorrie Morgan. (TNN)

        8:30 A Garfield Christmas Special. A country holiday for Garfield and Odie. (Chs. 12, 7)

        10 Kenny Loggins: December. With Clint Black, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster. (TNN)

        11:30 Tenth Avenue Angel. The 1948 Margaret O'Brien-Angela Lansbury film about a woman who helps an ex-convict and his girlfriend. (TCM)

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

        6 a.m. Coach. Hayden misses Christmas. (WTBS)

        6:30 Family Matters. Urkel decorates the house. (WTBS)

        8 Family Ties. Keatons reminisce about Christmas. (WTBS)

        8:30 Family Ties. Spirits teach Alex the meaning of the Christmas. (WTBS)

        9 Little House on the Prairie. “Christmas at Plum Creek.”(WTBS)

        10 Little House on the Prairie. “A Christmas They Never Forgot.”(WTBS)

        5 p.m. Full House. Stephanie fears Santa won't find her on vacation. (WTBS)

        5:30 Full House. “A Very Tanner Christmas.” (WTBS)

        6 The Night Before Christmas. An orphan's dreams come true. (FAM)

        6 Roseanne. Roseanne works as a mall Santa. (WTBS).

        6:30 Roseanne. A Christmas snow scatters the Conners. (WTBS)

        8 Emeril Live. Christmas gifts from the kitchen. (FOOD)

        8 Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Richie's cousin wants to cancel Christmas. (FAM)

        9 Once Upon A Christmas. Kathy Ireland plays Santa's daughter who vows to change a father and his spoiled kids. (PAX)

        10:35 December's Dilemma: The Creche, The Dreidel and The Star. The origins of Christmas and Chanukah. (Ch. 48)

SATURDAY, DEC. 16

        Noon A Christmas Carol. The 1999 Patrick Stewart remake of Dickens. (TNT)

        2 p.m. The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas. The Munsters' 1966 Transylvanian holiday. (FAM)

        3:30 Holidays in Concert. With Shawn Colvin, Tatyana Ali and 'N Sync. (DISN)

        4 Christmas Every Day. A 13-year-old must relive Christmas, day after day, until he appreciates its meaning. (FAM)

        5 Little Men. The children find a battered pregnant woman in the forest. (PAX)

        6 Little Drummer Boy. A child accompanies the Magi to Bethlehem. (FAM)

        6:30 Little Drummer Boy: Book II. Aaron and his animals look for stolen bells. (FAM)

        7 A Flintstones Christmas Carol. The Bedrock adaptation of Dickens. (TOON)

        7 Veggie Tales Christmas. (PAX)

        8 It's A Wonderful Life. The 1946 film about a suicidal man (James Stewart) who sees what life would be like without him. (Chs. 5, 22)

        8 Holiday at Pops 2000. With the Boston Pops. (A&E)

        9 Special Delivery. An adoption official (Andy Dick) loses a baby to be delivered by Christmas. (FAM)

        11 Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus. The 1991 Richard Thomas-Ed Asner movie about a girl's letter to the New York Sun. (FAM)

SUNDAY, DEC. 17

        7 a.m. Miracle in the Wilderness. An 1850s couple (Kris Kristofferson, Kim Cattrall) is kidnapped by Indians. (TNT)

        1 p.m. December's Dilemma: The Creche, The Dreidel and The Star. The origins of Christmas and Chanukah. (Ch. 48)

        2 Miracle on 34th Street. Colorized version of the 1947 film about a mother (Maureen O'Hara) who doesn't believe in Santa (Edmund Gwenn). (Ch. 64)

        2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Orphans give the gift of music to a town. (FAM(

        3 O Christmas Tree. A small tree becomes a beautiful Christmas tree. (FAM)

        3 King of Kings. Orson Welles narrates the story of Jesus. (TCM)

        3 A Christmas Carol. George C. Scott stars in the 1984 version of Dickens. (WGN)

        4 A Christmas Carol. (Ch. 64) See 3 p.m. today.

        4 The Kid Who Loved Christmas. The 1990 film with Sammy Davis Jr., Cicely Tyson and Michael Warren about a jazz musician adopting a son. (PAX)

        7:30 Even Stevens. “Heck of a Hanukkah.” (DISN)

        8 Christmas in Washington. Holiday music. (TNT)

        9 The Christmas Secret. New Richard Thomas-Beau Bridges CBS movie about a scientist trying to prove that reindeer can fly.

        10 The Christmas Gift. An architect (John Denver) and his daughter (Jane Kaczmarek) visit a town where everyone believes in Santa Claus. (FAM).

        11:30 Christmas in Washington. Holiday music. (TNT)

MONDAY, DEC. 18 5 p.m. Frosty's Winter Wonderland. The snowman marries. (FAM)

        5:30 The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold. (FAM)

        6 Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey. A donkey leads Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. (FAM)

        6:30 The Story of the First Christmas Snow. A French nun helps a blind boy. (FAM)

        7 Annabelle's Wish. A calf befriends a mute boy. (FAM)

        8 The Year Without A Santa Claus. Santa takes the day off before Christmas. (FAM)

TUESDAY, DEC. 19

        11 a.m. Christmas in Connecticut. A 1992 TV star (Dyan Cannon) hosts a forest ranger (Kris Kristofferson). With cameo by Bob Braun. (TNT)

        Noon Christmas in Connecticut. A newspaper columnist (Barbara Stanwyck) arranges a fake family for herself in 1945. (TCM)

        2 p.m. MGM Parade. Christmas with George Murphy. (TMC)

        6 ER. Rosemary Clooney plays an amnesia victim who sings holiday songs. (TNT)

        8 JAG. Harm meets a woman from his father's past on Christmas Eve. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 A SheVery Merry Christmas. With SheDaisy, Brian McKnight and Richard Marx. (TNN)

        8 A Hobo's Christmas. A man (Barnard Hughes) searches for the family he abandoned. (WGN)

        8:30 The Wild Thornberrys. “Thornberry Christmas.” (NICK)

        8:45 Ernest Saves Christmas. Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa. KnowwhatImean? (DISN)

        10 Food Network Stars: Family Tradition. Holiday recipes. (FOOD)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20

        8 a.m. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. An inventor's (Sherman Hemsley) toy brings out the worst in shoppers. (TNT)

        7 Robbie the Reindeer in Hooves of Fire. Robbie leads Santa's sleigh. (FAM)

        7:30 Lighting The Way: Young People Celebrate. Families celebrate Hanukkah, La Posada, Kwanzaa and Christmas. (Ch. 48)

        7:30 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With Joel Grey. (FAM)

        8 Santa Claus is Coming to Town. With Fred Astaire. (FAM)

        8 Holiday Celebration on Ice. With Nancy Kerrigan. (TNN)

        8:30 SpongeBob Squarepants. “SpongeBob Christmas.” (NICK)

        9 The West Wing. Repeat of 1999 Christmas episode with a military funeral for a homeless veteran. (Chs. 5, 22)

        9 Christmas Miracles. Celebrities fulfill wishes in letters to Santa. (FAM)

        9 Kenny Loggins: December. With Clint Black, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster. (TNN)

        12:30 a.m. Designing Women. Someone swipes the Sugarbakers' Christmas gifts. (LIFE)

THURSDAY, DEC. 21

        6:30 a.m. Family Matters. “Have Yourself a Merry Winslow Christmas.” (WTBS)

        Noon Matlock. Ben spends Christmas defending a miserly neighbor. (WTBS).

        3 p.m. Due South. Three Santas rob a bank. (TNT)

        5 The Forgotten Toys. Last year's Christmas toys. (FAM)

        5:30 Saturday Night Live. Christmas special. (COM)

        6 Stingiest Man in Town. A musical cartoon of A Christmas Carol. (FAM)

        7 The Ultimate Christmas Present. Two girls plan to make it snow in Los Angeles. (DISN)

        7 The Snowman David Bowie tells how a boy's snowman came to life on Christmas Eve. (FAM)

        7:30 Frosty's Winter Wonderland. The snowman marries. (FAM)

        8 A Home for the Holidays. Amy Brenneman, Faith Hill and celebrities promote adoption. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 Special Delivery. An adoption official (Andy Dick) loses a baby to be delivered by Christmas. (FAM)

        8 A Classic Christmas with Martina McBride. (TNN)

        8:30 Kenan & Kel. Kenan works as a Santa. (NICK)

        11 Are You Being Served? “Christmas Crackers.” (Ch. 48)

FRIDAY, DEC. 22

6 a.m. Simon & Simon. The Simons reunitea girl at Christmas with her gambler father. (A&E)

        6 Coach. Hayden spends Christmas with Kelly. (WTBS)

        7 CHiPS. A church bell is stolen. (TNT)

        7:30 Bear in the Big Blue House. The gang seeks a magical berry. (DISN)

        8 Northern Exposure. Joel buys a Christmas tree; Maurice meets a Korean family. (A&E)

        8:30 The Nanny. “The Hanukkah Story.” (Ch. 64)

        11 Mama's Family. The Christmas goose becomes a pet. (WTBS)

        1 p.m. Jingle Bells. (FAM)

        5 Murphy Brown. Murphy takes in abandoned kids for the holidays. (LIFE)

        5:30 Murphy Brown. Murphy searches for a Christmas toy. (LIFE)

        5:30 Fresh Prince. “The Night Before Christmas.” With Boyz II Men. (Ch. 64)

        5:30 Full House. A grumpy store owner (Mickey Rooney) traps Jesse and Michelle on Christmas Eve. (WTBS)

        6 Night Court. Harry tries a man in a Santa Claus suit. (A&E)

        6 Golden Girls. Volunteering at a soup kitchen on Christmas. (LIFE)

        6:30 Golden Girls. A Santa takes the women hostage. (LIFE)

        6:30 NewsRadio. The staff's Christmas gifts. (A&E)

        6:30 Roseanne. The Conners put up tacky decorations. (WTBS)

        9 Touched by an Angel. Monica comforts a man whose brother (Randy Travis) is lost on Christmas. (PAX)

        10 A Very Special Christmas from Washington D.C. Celebrating the Special Olympics' anniversary. (TNT)

        11 Are You Being Served? “Father Christmas.” (Ch. 48)

SATURDAY, DEC. 23

        7:30 a.m. Family Ties. Alex works as a Santa. (WTBS)

        8:30 Family Matters. Richie brings home a homeless person on Christmas. (WTBS)

        Noon Night Court. A Christmas blizzard traps defendants and staff. (A&E)

        2 Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Richie's cousin wants to cancel Christmas. (FAM)

        6 Eight Is Enough. A burglar steals the Bradfords' gifts. (PAX)

        6 A Bing Crosby Christmas: Like the Ones We Used to Know. Clips from Bing's holiday specials. (BRAVO)

        6 The Man Upstairs. An thief (Ryan O'Neal) becomes a holiday guest of a woman (Katharine Hepburn). (TNN)

        7 The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Cartoon based on a L. Frank Baum story. (TOON)

        7 The Christmas Path. Santa Claus sends a Christmas angel to a grieving boy. (FAM)

        8 The Story of Santa Claus. A North Pole couple starts the toy-giving tradition. Voices: Ed Asner, Betty White. (Chs. 12, 7)

        8 A Christmas Story. The 1983 film about a boy (Peter Billingsley) who wants a BB gun for Christmas. (TCM)

        9 The Science of Christmas. How some traditions evolved from historical facts. (DISC)

        9 The Night They Saved Christmas. An elf tells Santa (Art Carney) that an oil company could destroy his toy shop. (FAM)

        9 A Glen Campbell Christmas. With Collin Raye and the Kinleys, (TNN)

        9:20 The Ultimate Christmas Present. Two girls plan to make it snow in Los Angeles. (DISN)

        10 The White House Christmas 2000. (HGTV)

        10 Christmas Time with Eddy Arnold. With LeAnn Rimes and Faith Hill. (TNN)

        10 Scrooged. The 1988 version of Dickens with Bill Murrayas a TV executive. (TNT)

        Midnight A Christmas Carol. The 1938 Reginald Owen version of Dickens. (TCM)

SUNDAY, DEC. 24

        6 a.m. Christmas Past. A compilation of silent films. (TCM)

        6:30 All I Want For Christmas. A boy and his little sister scheme to get their divorced parents back together. (WTBS)

        7 Rupert. “Rupert's Christmas Adventure.” (DISN)

        7 The Cricket on the Hearth. The cricket version of Dickens' tale. (FAM)

        8 Pinocchio's Christmas. Pinocchio earns money for Geppetto's gift. (FAM)

        9 Breakfast with the Arts. Judy Collins at the Biltmoremansion. (A&E)

        9 A Christmas Carol. The 1997 animated version of Dickens' tale. Voices by Tim Curry and Whoopi Goldberg. (STARZ)

        10 The Story of the First Christmas Snow. A French nun helps a blind boy. (FAM)

        10 Designing Women. Someone swipes the Sugarbakers' Christmas gifts. (LIFE)

        10:30 Baby-Sitters Club. The girls prepare a Christmas party for hospitalized children. (DISN)

        11 A Christmas Carol. See 9 a.m. today.

        11 Frosty's Winter Wonderland. The snowman marries. (FAM)

        11 Golden Girls. Volunteering at a soup kitchen on Christmas. (LIFE)

        11 Scrooged. The 1988 version of Dickens with Bill Murrayas a TV executive. (TNT)

        11:30 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With Joel Grey. (FAM)

        11:30 Golden Girls. A Santa takes the women hostage. (LIFE)

        Noon Muppet Christmas Carol. The Muppets give Scrooge the Dickens. (Ch. 64)

        Noon A Flintstones Christmas Carol. The Flintstones give Bedrock the Dickens. (TOON)

        Noon Growing Pains. Ben invites a street girl home for the holidays. (DISN)

        Noon Santa Claus is Coming to Town. With Fred Astaire. (FAM)

        1 p.m. The Year Without a Santa Claus. Santa takes the day off before Christmas. (FAM)

        2 Lawrence Welk Show Christmas. (Ch. 48)

        2 Ebbie. Susan Lucci plays a heartless CEO in a 1995 version of Dickens' tale. (LIFE)

        2:40 Ernest Saves Christmas. Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa. KnowwhatImean? (DISN)

        3 A Christmas Carol. The 1938 Reginald Owen version of Dickens. (Ch. 48)

        3 Santa Claus: The Movie. An elf (Dudley Moore) inadvertently joins forces with an evil toy maker (John Lithgow). (WGN)

        3:30 Yogi's Christmas Caper. Yogi Bear's Christmas. (TOON)

        4 Yogi's First Christmas. At Jellystone Lodge. (TOON)

        4 Little Drummer Boy. A child accompanies the Magi to Bethlehem. (FAM)

        4 A Christmas Romance. Snow strands a widow (Olivia Newton-John) with the banker wanting to evict her. (LIFE)

        4:10 Take Peace: A Corgi Cottage Christmas. A traditional New England Christmas. (Ch. 48)

        4:30 Little Drummer Boy: Book II. Aaron and his animals look for stolen bells. (FAM)

        5 Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey. A donkey leads Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. Animated. (FAM)

        5:30 Holiday Inn. Two entertainers (Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire) sing “White Christmas” at a New England inn. (AMC)

        5:30 The Story of the First Christmas Snow. A French nun helps a blind boy. (FAM)

        6 Pinocchio's Christmas. Pinocchio earns money for Geppetto's gift. (FAM)

        6 The Christmas Wish. A businessman (Neil Patrick Harris) returns home to help his grandmother (Debbie Reynolds). (LIFE)

        7 The Flintstones. “Christmas Flintstones.” (TOON)

        7 Walt Disney World 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. With Frankie Muniz, 98`, Billy Gilman, Jessica Simpson and 'N Sync. (Chs. 9, 2)

        7:30 The Jetsons. “A Jetsons Christmas Carol.” (TOON)

        7:30 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. Eddie discovers why he dislikes Christmas. (NICK)

        8 Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The animated Christmas classic. (TOON)

        8 Arthur's Perfect Christmas. Arthur prepares for the holidays. (Ch. 48)

        8 Trapped in Paradise. Brothers (Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz) botch a Christmas Eve bank heist. (COM)

        8 A Mom for Christmas. The 1990 Olivia Newton-John movie shot in Cincinnati about a mannequin that comes to life. (DISN)

        8 Christmas Across America 2000. (HGTV)

        8 Christmas in Connecticut. A newspaper columnist (Barbara Stanwyck) arranges a fake family for herself in 1945. (TCM)

        8 A Christmas Story. The 1983 film about a boy (Peter Billingsley) who wants a BB gun for Christmas. (TNT)

        9 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (Ch. 48)

        9 Brady Bunch. Carol loses her voice at Christmas. (NICK)

        10 Cincinnati Pops Holiday. With Mel Torme. (Ch. 48)

        10 Holiday at Pops 2000. With the Boston Pops. (A&E)

        10 A Christmas Story. See 8 p.m. today.

        10:30 Beverly Hillbillies. The Clampetts' Christmas jobs. (NICK)

        11 A Flintstones Christmas. The Flintstones give Bedrock the Dickens. (TOON)

        11 Facts of Life. The girls spend Christmas in jail. (NICK)

        11 A Christmas Carol. George C. Scott stars in the 1984 version of Dickens. (WGN)

        11:30 Christmas Eve at Saint Peter's Basilica. Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass. (Chs. 5, 22)

        11:30 Three's Company. “Three's Christmas.” (NICK)

        11:35 Peace on Earth. ABC Christmas Eve special. (Ch. 9)

        Midnight National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The Griswold family Christmas. (Ch. 19)

        Midnight A Christmas Story. See 8 p.m. today.

        12:30 The Jeffersons. “The Christmas Wedding.” (NICK)

        1 Christmas Eve Midnight Mass. (WGN)

        2 A Hobo's Christmas. A man (Barnard Hughes) searches for the family he abandoned. (Ch. 19)

        2 Wonder Years. Jack wants a color TV for Christmas. (NICK)

        4 Young Pioneer's Christmas. A couple (Linda Purl, Robert Hays) celebrates Christmas on the frontier. (Ch. 19)

MONDAY, DEC. 25

        6:30 I'll Be Seeing You. Ginger Rogers plays a woman on leave from prison who meets a soldier (Joseph Cotten) at Christmas in 1944. (AMC)

        7 Trumpet of Conscience. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Christmas Eve sermon. (WTBS)

        7 Mole's Christmas. “Wind in the Willows” characters prepare for the holidays. (DISN)

        7:30 Teddy Bears Christmas. A teddy bear comes to life. (DISN)

        7:30 Bob Newhart. Patients fear a rate increase. (TVLAND)

        8 It's A Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas. (TOON)

        8 Santa Mouse and the Ratdeer. Santa Mouse has a broken sleigh on Christmas. (FAM)

        8 Murphy Brown. Last-minute Christmas shopping. (LIFE)

        8 A Christmas Story. The 1983 film about a boy (Peter Billingsley) who wants a BB gun for Christmas. (TNT)

        8:30 Christmas Comes to Pac-Land. (TOON)

        9 Smurf's Christmas Special. TOON)

        9 The Waltons. Bad weather makes it difficult to gather for Christmas. (TNN)

        9:30 'Tis The Season to be Smurfy. (TOON)

        10 Arthur's Perfect Christmas. Arthur prepares for the holidays. (Ch. 48)

        10 Holiday Inn. Two entertainers (Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire) sing “White Christmas” at a New England inn. (AMC)

        10 A Christmas Story. See 8 a.m. today.

        10:30 Bear in the Big Blue House. “Berry Bear Christmas.” (DISN)

        10:30 Franklin. “Franklin's Christmas Gift.” (NICK)

        11 The Waltons. Jeffrey befriend a German POW hiding on Walton's Mountainon Christmas. (TNN)

        Noon A Flintstones Christmas. The Flintstones give Bedrock the Dickens.

        Noon Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Richie's cousin wants to cancel Christmas. (FAM)

        Noon A Christmas Story. See 8 a.m. today.

        12:30 p.m. Andy Griffith. Andy and Barney have a Christmas party in the jail. (Ch. 64)

        1 Madeline's Christmas. (DISN)

        1 The Waltons. The Baldwins shelter English children for Christmas in a two-hour show. (TNN)

        1 Gunsmoke. Homeless children spend Christmas in Dodge City. (TVLAND)

        1:30 Rupert. “Rupert's Christmas Adventure.” (DISN)

        2 A Flintstone Christmas. Fred and Barney fill in for Santa. (TOON)

        2 Holidays in Concert. With Shawn Colvin, Tatyana Ali and 'N Sync. (DISN)

        2 Doug. Doug's dog is accused of attacking someone. (NICK)

        2 A Christmas Story. See 8 a.m. today.

        3 The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Cartoon from a L. Frank Baum story. (TOON)

        3 Adam-12. A family's Christmas toys are stolen. (TVLAND)

        3 Miracle on 34th Street. Colorized version of the 1947 film about a mother (Maureen O'Hara) who doesn't believe in Santa (Edmund Gwenn). (WGN)

        3:30 Dragnet. The infant disappears from a church nativity scene. (TVLAND)

        4 Kenan & Kel. Kenan works as a Santa. (NICK)

        4 Dukes of Hazzard. Boss Hogg steals all the Christmas trees. (TNN)

        4 A Christmas Story. See 8 a.m. today.

        4:30 Counsin Skeeter. “Miracle on 32nd Skeet.” (NICK)

        5 Yogi's First Christmas. At Jellystone Lodge. (TOON)

        5 CatDog. “Very CatDog Christmas” (NICK)

        5 The Waltons. See 9 a.m.

        5:30 Fresh Prince. “Deck the Halls.” (Ch. 64)

        6 Great Christmas Movies. Scenes from It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story and others. (AMC)

        6 The Christmas List. A clerk (Mimi Rogers) gets everything on her facetious wish list. (FAM)

        6 A Christmas Story. See 8 a.m. today.

        6 Andy Griffith. (TVLAND). See 12:30 p.m. today.

        6:30 3rd Rock From The Sun. “Jolly Old St. Dick.” (Ch. 64)

        7 Growing Pains. Ben invites a street girl in for the holidays. (DISN)

        7 The Wild Thornberrys. “Very Thornberry Christmas.” (NICK)

        7 Martial Law. “Sammo Claus.” (TNN)

        8 It's A Wonderful Life. The 1946 classic about a man (Jimmy Stewart) who sees how the world would change without him. (Chs. 5, 22)

        8 Rugrats. The Pickles spend Christmas in a mountain cabin. (NICK)

        8 Scrooged. The 1988 version of Dickens with Bill Murrayas a TV executive. (TNT)

        8:30 Hey Arnold. “Arnold's Christmas.” (NICK)

        9 Cincinnati Pops Holiday. With Mel Torme. (Ch. 48)

        9 Brian Boitano's Holiday Special. (ESPN)

        9 Barney Miller. “Christmas Story.” (TVLAND)

        9:30 Dick Van Dyke. The Alan Brady Christmas show.(TVLAND)

        10 Drew Carey. “Drew's Holiday Punch.” (Ch. 64)

        10 Andy Griffith. (TVLAND) See 12:30 p.m. today.

        10:30 Frasier. “Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz.” (Ch. 64)

        12:30 a.m. The Honeymooners. Ralph sells his bowling ball to buy Alice a gift. (TVLAND)

        John Kiesewetter is the Enquirer's TV critic.

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