For it’s network airings, several deleted scenes would be added back to help fit into a two hour timeslot. Some of the deleted scenes would eventually be added back in to create an extended version and was released on theFamily Fun Edition. They were also added on the bonus features of the theatrical DVD and Blu-ray. However, one deleted scene and some alternate shots remain exclusive to the TV versions. This FX broadcast also had shortened some scenes and shots due to swearing and violence and even blurred out some references to WFTC. The video quality is also slightly lower than the Blu-ray because the source is coming from a VHS recording.
Difference Report:
5:58
The FX TV version shortens a shot of Howard saying “Damnit”.
Blu-ray:
16:21
The FX TV version shortens a shot of Ted trying to drag the reindeer.
Extended Blu-ray:
18:14
The FX TV version contains an alternate and shorter scene of Myron ranting about how his ex-wife cheats on him, with the FX TV version changing the dialogue to about how his ex-wife keeps moving places.
FX TV Version:
Extended Blu-ray:
28:02
The FX TV version shortens a shot of Howard glaring at Myron as he drives away laughing.
Extended Blu-ray:
32:48
The FX TV version contains an alternate and longer scene of Howard declining the Mall Santa’s offer to get him a Turbo-Man doll. In the FX TV version, the dialogue changes to the Mall Santa calling himself a reputable businessman.
FX TV Version:
Extended Blu-ray:
41:58
The FX TV version contains a deleted scene. Howard insults the police officers, calling them fat, sloppy and weak. He then says that he has to leave because they disgust him.
FX TV Version:
45:22
The FX TV version contains an alternate and shorter shot of Liz walking into her house after listening to Jamie yell at Howard. The FX TV version has Liz say nothing while the extended Blu-ray has Liz say “Damn you Howard”.
FX TV Version:
Extended Blu-ray:
49:49
The FX TV version shortens a scene of Howard slamming the phone on Myron’s head.
Extended Blu-ray:
54:38
The FX TV version removes a shot of Myron telling the police officers that he is not mentally stable because he works for the post office.
Extended Blu-ray:
57:33
The FX TV version shortens a shot of Howard almost calling Ted a “son of a bitch”.
Extended Blu-ray:
1:04:22
The FX TV version contains an alternate and shorter shot. The FX TV version contains a shot of Gale while the extended Blu-ray has a shot stays on Liza reporting on the Wintertainment Parade.
FX TV Version:
Extended Blu-ray:
1:05:45
The FX TV version contains an alternate shot, with the FX TV version having a shot of a teddy bear while the extended Blu-ray has a shot of two Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots.
FX TV Version:
Extended Blu-ray:
1:14:58
The FX TV version contains an alternate and shorter scene of Myron telling the crowds to shut up.
FX TV Version:
Extended Blu-ray:
1:16:08
The FX TV version shortens a shot of Liza and Gale.
Extended Blu-ray:
1:17:13
The FX TV version removes a scene of Howard fighting off the demon team.
Extended Blu-ray:
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