11 behind-the-scenes photos of Christmas on classic TV to get you in the holiday spirit

Ho-Ho-Here's some holiday cheer from classic TV stars!

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Step into a world of nostalgia and holiday cheer with these behind-the-scenes photos of Christmas on classic TV sets!

From the cast of I Love Lucy to Everybody Loves Raymond, The Brady Bunch and more, these photos offer a unique glimpse into the festive spirit of the stars.

These behind-the-scenes gems are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!

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1. The Love Boat

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All aboard! Set sail into the holiday spirit with your favorite crew from The Love Boat

Here’s one Christmas-themed episode from The Love Boat to put you in the holiday spirit:

Season 10, Episode 2: "The Christmas Cruise."

2. Everybody Loves Raymond

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Family chaos never looked so festive — it’s a Barone Christmas! They love the holiday season just as much as everybody loves everybody loves Raymond. 

Here’s a holiday-themed episode of Everybody Loves Raymond that you’ll love:

Season 4, Episode 11: "The Christmas Picture."

3. M*A*S*H

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Christmas cheer is here in the 4077th! This isn’t the Santa we remember, but M*A*S*H gives the gift of classic TV each year. It’s time to deck the mess halls!

Here is one holiday-themed episode of M*A*S*H meant to help you escape into the holiday spirit:

Season 9, Episode 5: "Death Takes a Holiday."

4. I Love Lucy

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Lucy has no ’splainin’ to do this Christmas! Celebrate the holidays with Lucy, Ricky and the rest of the cast by revisiting a special festive moment!

Here's an I Love Lucy Christmas episode, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit:

Season 6, Episode 11: "I Love Lucy Christmas Show."

5. The Dick Van Dyke Show

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Mary Tyler Moore isn’t the only thing merry around the holiday season! Christmas at the Petrie household is classic TV at its finest... and its funniest.

Here’s an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show to ring in the holiday season:

Season 3, Episode 13: "The Alan Brady Show Presents."

6. The Andy Griffith Show

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Go ahead, ask Barney Fife what you want for Christmas this year. He may or may not be able to deliver — just don’t be surprised if it’s only a single bullet.

He’s checking the list twice because he’s trying to decide who’s naughty or nice in Mayberry!

Here’s a holiday-themed episode of The Andy Griffith Show that will make you nostalgic for a classic Christmas.

Season 1, Episode 11: "Christmas Story."

7. The Beverly Hillbillies

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Deck the halls — and the hills! Christmas with the Clampetts is loud, proud, and unforgettable.

Here are a couple of Christmas episodes sure to help you get in the holiday spirit:

Season 1, Episode 14: “Home for Christmas."

Season 3, Episode 14: "The Christmas Present."

8. The Brady Bunch

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This bunch isn’t worried about who’s naughty or nice. The Bradys celebrated Christmas with just as many presents under the tree as there are kids.

Santa might run out of space, but the Bradys never run out of holiday spirit.

Here is one holiday-themed episode from The Brady Bunch to make you happy this holiday season:

Season 1, Episode 12: "The Voice of Christmas."

9. The Twilight Zone

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Holiday cheer…with a twist. The Christmas spirit even entered a different dimension. While a little creepier, the festive spirit lived on in The Twilight Zone.

Here’s one Twilight Zone episode that gives the gift of suspense this holiday season:

Season 2, Episode 11: "The Night of the Meek."

10. Bonanza

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Ho-Ho-Hoedown! Even the Ponderosa got a visit from Santa! The Cartwrights are wrangling gifts, not cattle, on Christmas.

Here's one holiday-themed Bonanza episodes straight from the Old West:

Season 8, Episode 15: "The Christmas Story."

11. Happy Days

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It’s a happy day, indeed! The Fonz proved he was the favorite during Happy Days Christmas. One could even argue he was the best gift of all.

Here are two Happy Days Christmas episodes to cheer you up this holiday season:

Season 2, Episode 11: "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas."

Season 6, Episode 16: "Christmas Time."