It's the holidays, again, and I still just "want me this cat I found."

Here it is, the holidays again.

For me, there isn't a story that isn't more about Christmas or winter redemption than the tale of "J.T." and the abandoned cat he rescues.

However, once again the best the TV networks can come up with is a Hallmark presentation of "A Dog Named Christmas?" Really?

Is this because right now most of America can relate to a story about a white family with a purebred Labrador when the truth is we have kids on breadlines right now? Wow.

And now Hollywood decides to crank ONE MORE BORING VERSION of THE CHRISTMAS CAROL? Is this because we just haven't seen it enough, yet?

We've probably all sat through watching Scrooge be played by likes of Mr. Magoo, George C. Scott, Albert Finney, Bill Murray and now, Jim Carrey. Tired.

From what I can tell, and I have not watched anything other than the trailers, but it looks like this one isn't even a GOOD version of the true Dickens tale. My third grader is terrified of the trailer. Thanks, Hollywood. Merry Christmas, to you, too.

Isn't today a great time to give "multicultural" stories a chance? Especially about people who are struggling along like we are?

The truth is I have blogged about this before, (click link here for more information regarding my hunt to find a copy of this DVD and just why this film is SO timely and touching, still to this day.

CBS. Please. Bring back "J.T."
Jane Wagoner: You so deserve your talents to known and shared with this generation's children.

So, this holiday, I am throwing in the towel and I'm posting links to a youtube version of "J.T." in five parts.

I know it's not the same thing, but it's the best I can do until the television network execs come up with a better plan.

Here it is: JT. The film, in five parts.

Happy Holidays.


"J.T." Part One




"J.T." Part Two



"J.T." Part Three



"J.T." Part Four



"J.T." Part Five



And Merry Christmas.