New Doc ‘Best Christmas Movies Ever!’ Looks Back At ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ and More

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, nose to nose from left: James Stewart, Donna Reed, adults left top to bottom: Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi, right top to bottom: Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, Todd Karns, Thomas Mitchell, H.B. Warner, 1946
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If you’ve ever debated with friends and family about which Christmas movie is truly the best, a new two-hour documentary might finally help you pick a winner: BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER!, which will premiere on Monday, December 9 at 8pm EST on The CW.

In the documentary, creators and stars of the films, along with critics, will discuss the making and legacy of some beloved Christmas movies, such as Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, Die Hard, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Miracle on 34th Street and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

ELF, Will Ferrell, 2003

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“We’re thrilled to introduce our new production company, Galaxie Productions, with this incredible documentary that the whole family can watch and enjoy,” said Mike Broder, founder and president of GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer and fan engagement company. “Everyone has their favorite Christmas movie, and we can’t wait for viewers to see our incredible lineup of stars and critics as they share their favorite holiday movie moments and memories.”

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, from left: John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn, 1947

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“Tom Vitale and I were delighted to partner with our friends at GalaxyCon to produce this incredible documentary which celebrates an array of beloved holiday classics,” adds writer/director Mark A. Altman.

Tune in tonight at 8pm EST and find out something new about these beloved Christmas classics.

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