2. The House without a Christmas Tree. This starred Jason Robards, and took place in the 30's and 40's. It was about a cantankerous widower, who lived with his mother and grade school daughter, and continued to grieve the death of his wife to the extent that he wouldn't allow a Christmas tree in his house, much to the disappointment of his little girl.
Come to think of it, these shows were as depressing as hell, but I liked them.
Man, talk about a blast from the past. As soon as I read the title, "The house without a Christmas tree" I immediately remembered it starred Jason Robarts. I have no recollection of the acutall plot, but just remember a young girl wanting a Christmas tree and he wouldn't get one. I can't believe they actualy wrote a whole tv special around that theme. That could describe 80% of my family. It describes me come to think of it..hahaha. I thought I was the only one who remembered it. Everyone else I ask about it looks at me like I grew a 2nd head.
