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NBC has set its holiday schedule with festive programming including new and returning specials.
Countdown To Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will premiere November 22 at 8.
The annual Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving special A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving will air November 22 at 9.
The iconic 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air November 23, starting at 8:30AM. An encore will air at 2PM.
National Dog Show Presented by Purina returns November 23 at 12. An encore will air November 25.
A holiday episode of That’s My Jam will air November 27 at 9.
The annual tradition of Christmas in Rockefeller Center will air November 29 at 8.
NBC will celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley with Christmas at Graceland November 29 at 10. An encore will air December 21.
The classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas will air November 30 at 8. An encore will air December 25.
Shrek The Halls is back November 30 at 8:30. An encore will air December 9.
A holiday episode of Barmageddon, Blake Sheldon’s Holiday Bartacular Featuring Ice T will air December 4 at 10.
Two hour special Christmas at the Opry will air December 7 at 8. An encore will air December 20.
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas will air December 11 at 10. An encore will air December 20.
A Saturday Night Live Christmas will air December 14 at 8. An encore will air December 23.
Holiday film Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors will air December 15.
Trolls: Holiday In Harmony will air December 9.
A holiday episode of Password will air December 18 at 10.
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas will return December 21 at 9.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love airs December 22 at 8.
The annual airing of the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life will air on Christmas Eve, December 24 from 8-11.
Christmas Eve Mass will air December 24 from 11:30PM to 1AM.
The Jim Carrey film version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas will air December 25 at 8:30.
The 135th Rose Parade Presented by Honda will air January 1 at 11AM.
COUNTDOWN TO MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 8-9 p.m.
What: NBC kicks off the holiday season live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Thanksgiving Day parade. Viewers will get a sneak peek at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey to the streets of New York.
A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE THANKSGIVING SPECIAL
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 9-11 p.m. (next day on Peacock)
What: The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches from its 47 seasons.
97TH MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
When: Thursday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (encore at 2 p.m. and also simulcast on Peacock)
What: Starting a half-hour early for the first time, the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to bring the magic of the parade to New York City spectators and a national television audience with its exciting array of balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities and more.
NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA
When: Thursday, Nov. 23, 12-2 p.m. (encore on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. and also simulcast on Peacock)
What: NBC’s Thanksgiving Day tradition is hosted by John O’Hurley, former “Seinfeld” star and winner of “Dancing with the Stars” along with expert analyst David Frei. Mary Carillo, behind-the-scenes reporter and interviewer, will also be in attendance.
THAT’S MY JAM
When: Monday, Nov. 27, 9-10 p.m. (next day on Peacock)
What: Jimmy Fallon hosts a holiday-themed special episode of NBC’s Emmy Award-nominated game show. “Saturday Night Live” fan-favorite cast members Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer and Melissa Villaseñor compete for charity in a night of festive music-based games, performances and musical impressions.
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m. (simulcast on Peacock)
What: The dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree returns for the 91st “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” hosted by Kelly Clarkson.
CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 10-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. and simulcast on Peacock)
What: NBC is bringing together the legacy of Elvis Presley and the spirit of the holiday season in a new live music special. “Christmas at Graceland” will feature music’s biggest stars celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, his music and his favorite time of year live from his iconic home, Graceland.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. and currently available on Peacock)
What: The classic tale of the curmudgeonly Grinch who’s hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but, ultimately, has a change of heart.
SHREK THE HALLS
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 9 at 9 p.m.)
What: This half-hour animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original Shrek characters.
BLAKE SHELTON’S HOLIDAY BARTACULAR FEATURING ICE T
When: Monday, Dec. 4, 10-11 p.m. (next day on Peacock)
WHAT: In this special episode of Blake Shelton and Carson Daly’s hit celebrity game show “Barmageddon,” Blake invites Ice T to his winter wonderland where they will compete in larger-than-life bar games with a holiday twist, including Merry Axe-Mas, Doodle All the Way, Little Drummer Boy (and Girl), Reindeer Games and Christmas Carol-okie.
CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY
When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. and next day on Peacock)
What: Featuring the best and brightest voices in country music, the festive two-hour special will treat viewers to an array of Christmas favorites, holiday classics and today’s biggest hits. Wynonna Judd will host the highly anticipated musical event featuring performances from the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
BARRY MANILOW’S A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS
When: Monday, Dec. 11, 10-11 p.m. (encore Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. and next day on Peacock)
What: With a Vegas size backdrop and Barry’s renowned 24 piece band, the evening will feature the best of Manilow’s greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “”Looks Like We Made It” along with several holiday favorites.
A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
When: Thursday, Dec. 14, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. and next day on Peacock)
What: The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches from its 48 seasons.
DOLLY PARTON’S COAT OF MANY COLORS
When: Friday, Dec. 15, 8-10 p.m.
What: Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” is based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing. This movie special takes place inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat that helped make Parton who she is today. Starring Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder, Gerald McRaney and Alyvia Alyn Lind.
TROLLS: HOLIDAY IN HARMONY
When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 8:30-9 p.m.
What: When Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, things take an unexpected turn when she and Branch draw each other’s name.
PASSWORD HOLIDAY SPECIAL
When: Monday, Dec. 18, 10-11 p.m. (next day on Peacock)
What: “Password,” featuring Emmy Award-nominated host Keke Palmer and starring Jimmy Fallon, returns with a special holiday-themed edition of the iconic celebrity word game ahead of the season two premiere.
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS
When: Thursday, Dec. 21, 9-11 p.m.
What: Join Dolly Parton and friends as she draws on holidays past, guided by her personal Three Wise Mountain Men, to find the unique “mountain magic” of Christmas. Musical performances by Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus and more.
DOLLY PARTON’S CHRISTMAS OF MANY COLORS: CIRCLE OF LOVE
When: Friday, Dec. 22, 8-10 p.m.
What: Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love” is the next chapter in the life of young Dolly Parton. The film delivers Christmas joy and peril as an unexpected blizzard threatens the Parton family, while at the same time Dolly’s father (and his kids) make sacrifices to raise enough money to finally buy his loving wife the wedding ring he could never afford to give her. Meanwhile, an important person in little Dolly’s life begins to see that her amazing voice and musical gift might just be made for something bigger than rural Tennessee.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
When: Saturday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m.
What: NBC again presents this Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart, an angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
When: Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
What: Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
When: Monday, Dec. 25, 8:30-11 p.m. (available on Peacock between Dec. 20-31)
What: Jim Carrey stars as the mean green baddie in this 2000 box office smash.
135th ROSE PARADE PRESENTED BY HONDA
When: Monday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT (simulcast on Peacock)
What: The streets of Pasadena, Calif., are lined with thousands of parade fans as gorgeous rose-covered floats and marching bands partake in their annual New Year’s holiday festivities. Hosted by “TODAY” anchors Hoda Kotb and Al Roker.
