# Retro Christmas TV Specials Betamaxmas Features Rabbit Ears and Vintage Shows By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betamaxmas References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2008/12/07/betamaxmas-a-nostalg.html) & [betamaxmas](http://betamaxmas.com/) Betamaxmas is a fantastic site that lets you watch TV specials from the 1970s and 1980s in full Betamax fashion. There are a number of different channels; all feature [vintage TV specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-mintfomercial) and retro shows like “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” and “Muppets Christmas” courtesy of [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-fireside). A copy of ‘TV Guide’ and a vintage television completes the Betamaxmas experience--it even features adjustable rabbit ears. Be careful, one inch to the left or right can make or break the picture clarity! If you’re a Christmas TV special fiend, I dare you to spend less than ten minutes in [retro TV nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blippo) at Betamaxmas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro TV Specials:** With the growing trend of nostalgia, companies can explore creating new retro TV shows and specials for a modern audience. - **Vintage Viewing Experience:** Businesses can offer a unique viewing experience by providing vintage TV sets and complimentary accessories like rabbit ears. - **Online Retro TV Platforms:** Companies can tap into the nostalgia trend and offer an online platform for vintage TV content with an immersive retro experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Entertainment businesses can capitalize on the nostalgia trend by producing new retro TV shows, creating vintage viewing experiences, and providing online platforms with vintage content. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the nostalgia market by selling vintage TV sets and complementary accessories like rabbit ears or offering their store as a retro TV viewing experience. - **Marketing:** Marketing companies can incorporate nostalgia into their campaigns by creating retro-inspired TV commercials or promotions for vintage products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Show-Inspired Yule Logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yule-logs.md) - [Holiday Binge Watching Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-city-cookies-and-tbs.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Restaurant-Themed Holiday Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chuck-e-cheese-christmas-special.md) - [Quirky AI Holiday Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-very-ai-yule-log.md) - [Christmas-Themed Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-peanuts-marlin.md) - [Festive Pet Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-pawlidays.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-fireside.md)