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Monday, November 25, 2024

🔔⛄🎄 When You Can See 'It's a Wonderful Life,' 'Frosty the Snowman,' 'CMA Country Christmas,' and More on NBC, ABC, and CBS

Below, you will find some of the BEST CLASSIC Christmas films and cartoons and some NEW Christmas programs coming to our local TV channels: ABC, CBS, and NBC this Christmas!

Before we get to that, Happy ONE MONTH 'til Christmas Day, everyone! As we mark this 25th, I hope you all enjoy watching LOTS of wonderful Christmas movies airing on TV today! If you have a special Christmas movie pick for this day, please share in comments below. I share mine at the end of this post.

Now, onto when you can see these Christmas classics and more...

Christmas on ABC, CBS, and NBC:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024:

Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ... NBC ... 8-9pm

Thursday, November 28, 2024:

98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ... NBC ... 8:30am-12pm

Saturday, November 30, 2024:

Reindeer in Here ... CBS ... 8pm

Sunday, December 1, 2024:

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular ... ABC ... 8pm

Tuesday, December 3, 2024:

CMA Country Christmas ... ABC ... 8-9:02pm
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town ... ABC ... 9pm

Wednesday, December 4, 2024:

Christmas in Rockefeller Center ... NBC ... 8pm

Thursday, December 5, 2024:

The Great Christmas Light Fight ... ABC ... 8pm
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) ... NBC ... 8pm
Frosty the Snowman ... NBC ... 8:30pm
The Great Christmas Light Fight ... ABC ... 9pm

Friday, December 6, 2024:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ... NBC ... 8pm

Tuesday, December 10, 2024:

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure ... ABC ... 8pm
Toy Story That Time Forgot ... ABC ... 8:30pm
Disney Prep & Landing ... ABC ... 9pm
Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice ... ABC ... 9:30pm

Wednesday, December 11, 2024:

Shrek the Halls ... NBC ... 8:30pm
A Motown Christmas ... NBC ... 9pm

Thursday, December 12, 2024:

The Great Christmas Light Fight ... ABC ... 8pm
The Great Christmas Light Fight ... ABC ... 9pm

Sunday, December 15, 2024:

The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Sound of Music ... ABC ... 8pm

Monday, December 16, 2024:

Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry ... NBC ... 8-10pm

Thursday, December 19, 2024:

The Great Christmas Light Fight ... ABC ... 8pm
The Great Christmas Light Fight ... ABC ... 9pm
Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas ... CBS ... 9:01pm
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas ... NBC ... 10pm

Friday, December 20, 2024:

National Christmas Tree Lighting ... CBS ... 8pm
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays ... CBS ... 9pm

Sunday, December 22, 2024:

The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Santa Clause ... ABC ... 8pm

Tuesday, December 24, 2024:

It’s a Wonderful Life ... NBC ... 8-11pm
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Home Alone ... ABC ... 8pm

Wednesday, December 25, 2024:

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ... ABC ... 10am
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) ... NBC ... 8:30pm

Thursday, December 26, 2024:

Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas ... NBC ... 9-11pm

Over the weekend, I watched A Little Women's Christmas on Great American Family and thought it was lovely, and I watched Santa Tell Me on the Hallmark Channel, which was cozy and a little zany, sometimes, but in a delightful sort of way.

Tonight I'll probably watch something lighthearted and fun and choose a new movie I haven't seen, yet... To Have and To Holiday, which encores tonight, Monday, November 25th at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel, followed by one of my favorites, Picture a Perfect Christmas at 8pm/7c.! And, if you're a night owl, like I am, A Christmas Less Traveled encores tonight on Great American Family at 10pm/9c.!

Happy ONE MONTH

'til Christmas, Everyone!

Wishing you all...

God's Love, Joy, and Peace,

Net

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

"CMA Country Christmas" - See WHO will Perform for 12th Annual Holiday Special!

ABC PRESS RELEASE:

HOSTS GABBY BARRETT & CARLY PEARCE, JIMMIE ALLEN WITH LOUIS YORK & THE SHINDELLAS, BRELAND, BRETT ELDREDGE, LADY A, PISTOL ANNIES, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND LAINEY WILSON TO PERFORM ON 'CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS'

12th Annual Holiday Special Airs Monday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on ABC

Just in time for the holidays, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its 12th annual holiday special, "CMA Country Christmas." First-time hosts Gabby Barrett and Carly Pearce will be joined by Jimmie Allen with Louis York & The Shindellas, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson for an intimate evening of holiday classics. "CMA Country Christmas" airs Monday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

"CMA Country Christmas" brings the holidays home again, inviting viewers to sit back and enjoy the season in a warm and intimate home setting reminiscent of classic Christmas television specials of the past. Coming together for a night of festive performances and cozy holiday moments, "CMA Country Christmas" is sure to celebrate the magic of the Christmas season.

"CMA Country Christmas" will also feature two student musicians, supporting CMA's longstanding commitment to support equity in music education. A student at Nashville School of the Arts, Truman Eltringham, 17, and Carter Hammonds, an 8-year-old student at FH Jenkins Preparatory School, joined hosts Barrett and Pearce for an unforgettable performance you won't want to miss.

"CMA Country Christmas" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer and Writer. Paul Miller is the Director.

CMA partnered with Balsam Hill, stunningly realistic Christmas trees and beautifully-designed holiday décor, to decorate the "CMA Country Christmas" stage again this year.

About "CMA Country Christmas"

Starting in 2010, "CMA Country Christmas" rings in the holiday season annually with a show full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances. The event is filmed in Nashville and airs each holiday season on ABC. ABC is the network home to the CMA Awards and CMA's summer concert TV special "CMA Fest."

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

🎄The Great Christmas Light Fight! 🌟 Greatest Holiday Commercials! 🌟 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! Premiere TONIGHT! 🎅

Besides the typical, lighthearted Christmas movie rom-com, there are other great Christmas TV specials and events- so I thought I'd share an update today with the new holiday shows premiering tonight!

Wednesday, December 9, 2020:

When the sun goes down, brighten up your night with...

*The Great Christmas Light Fight*

Details via ABC: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as ABC's tree-mendously popular decorating competition series, "The Great Christmas Light Fight," takes over Wednesdays in December as it returns for its eighth season with back-to-back episodes starting WEDNESDAY DEC 9 at 8/7c, for three consecutive weeks. America's brightest houses bring joy to the world with the help of celebrity judges – lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse and famed interior designer Taniya Nayak.

All isn't always calm, but all is definitely bright as the Christmas classic takes viewers across the country to the most elaborate and awe-inspiring holiday displays in the nation. This holiday season, we will once again see four fantastic families face off in each one-hour episode and compete to win $50,000 should they "sleigh" the competition. Taking Christmas decorating to another level, the Heavyweights special will return for its third year featuring a first-ever parade of one-of-a-kind sparkling floats and a mile-long drive-through with over a million synchronized lights, to name a few, that viewers will never forget.

The Great Christmas Light Fight Season Premiere

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on ABC

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020:

It's a live stage production that's anything but dull - with the premiere of...

*Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!*

Details via NBC: A new TV musical event - recorded at London's Troubadour Theatre - takes the timeless holiday story from the stage to your screen. Matthew Morrison stars as the Grinch in Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! premieres

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on NBC

*CAUTION: I have not pre-screened this; therefore, I do not know if the content or dialogue is family friendly. Please use your own discretion - if you choose to watch. To be honest, my favorite version of "The GRINCH" is the old classic animation. Some children are often very frightful of the movie version, and this one, in my opinion, looks rather creepy, too. So please beware - for your little ones. See trailer below.

Promo Video Clip:

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020:

Countdown the 12 best holiday commercials ever with...

*Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2020*

Details via the CW: HOSTS KEVIN FRAZIER AND KELTIE KNIGHT RETURN – This holiday special will countdown the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. In addition to the top 12, the special features other great commercials from both the U.S. and abroad, that capture the true spirit of the holiday season – from the heartfelt to the hilarious, from the outstanding to the ridiculous.

Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2020 premieres

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

at 9pm/8c. on the CW

I hope you enjoy all of the CHRISTMAS LIGHTS-

May your evening be MERRY & BRIGHT!

Joyous Blessings! Net

Friday, October 30, 2020

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town + Frozen and Toy Story highlight ABC's Christmas 2020 Schedule - SEE HERE:

As most of you know by now, there will be no Charlie Brown cartoons this holiday season on ABC since Apple purchased the streaming rights. (In the words of Lucy... "Those Blockheads!" Sorry, it had to be said and now I feel much better.)

Despite there being no showing of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and cherished favorite A Charlie Brown Christmas on their channel this Christmas, ABC will still be airing some beloved Christmas cartoons. It doesn't make up for Charlie Brown by any means; however, it's still nice to see some tradition is remaining.

In their recent press release, ABC revealed air-times for the Disney animations Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Toy Story That Time Forgot, Disney Prep & Landing, plus the Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town and others. In addition to that programming, ABC is also bringing back the annual CMA Country Christmas and The Great Christmas Light Fight, as well as The Disney Holiday Singalong and The Sound of Music. See the schedule below...

Schedule below - excerpts from ABC Press Release:

THURSDAY, NOV. 26 (THANKSGIVING)

8:00-8:30 p.m. “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”

8:30-9:00 p.m. “Toy Story That Time Forgot”

9:00-11:00 p.m. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” – *new

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

8:00-9:01 p.m. “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”

SUNDAY, NOV. 29

7:00-7:30 p.m. “Disney Prep & Landing”

7:30-8:00 p.m. “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice”

MONDAY, NOV. 30

8:00-9:00 p.m. “The Disney Holiday Singalong” – *new

9:00-10:00 p.m. “CMA Country Christmas” – *new

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

8:00-10:00 p.m. “The Great Christmas Light Fight” – *season premiere

WEDNESDAY, DEC 16

8:00-10:00 p.m. “The Great Christmas Light Fight”

FRIDAY, DEC. 18

8:30-9:01 p.m. “Shrek the Halls”

SUNDAY, DEC. 20

7:00-11:00 p.m. “The Sound of Music”

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23

9:00-11:00 p.m. “The Great Christmas Light Fight” – *season finale

FRIDAY, DEC. 25

10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration”

You will find all of this programming above, plus the NEW Christmas Movies airing this holiday season in my Christmas TV Schedule!

Joyous Christmas Blessings! Net

Thursday, December 5, 2019

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and TWO CHRISTMAS MOVIE PREMIERES - TONIGHT!

Christmas Programming...

Thursday, December 5, 2019:

A Charlie Brown Christmas

image: ABC

The classic, beloved Charlie Brown cartoon is on tonight with all the Peanuts Gang! It's the beautiful story where Charlie Brown learns from his good friend, Linus, the true meaning of Christmas!

Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas

Thursday, December 5, 2019

at 8pm/7c. on ABC

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More... Thursday, December 5, 2019:

A Very Corgi Christmas

image via: Gaumont

Storyline: Single dad Ben needs help to keep a Christmas gift a secret from his daughter, and that gift is an adorable Corgi puppy! When he meets single mom Lauren he shows her the importance of family and spending time with the people you love.

See the premiere of A Very Corgi Christmas

Thursday, December 5, 2019

at 8pm/7c. on BYUtv

Encore Air Times:

Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11pm/10c.

Friday, December 6, 2019 at 2am/1c.

Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10pm/9c.

Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2am/1c.

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More... Thursday, December 5, 2019:

Same Time, Next Christmas

image: ABC

Storyline via ABC: In "Same Time, Next Christmas," Olivia Anderson (played by Lea Michele) is a successful young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaiian resort years later, and the old chemistry between them flares up anew—but circumstances conspire to keep them apart.

See the premiere of Same Time, Next Christmas

Thursday, December 5, 2019

at 9pm/8c. on ABC

Encore Airing:

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 9pm/8c. on Freeform

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Please note: I have not previewed the new movies above. I do expect "A Very Corgi Christmas" to be fun and family friendly.

Hope you enjoy watching Charlie Brown again tonight. When I hear sweet Linus tell everyone proudly the true meaning of Christmas, I get chills every time. It's so beautiful to see all the Peanuts Gang finally come together at the end and sing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." Simply beautiful. A true Christmas treasure!

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! And everyone who visits here!

Joyous Christmas Blessings, Net

Thursday, November 7, 2019

WHEN TO SEE ALL of the CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS SPECIALS and MORE on ABC!

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" via peanuts.wikia.com

If you don't want to get caught up in all the commercialism of Christmas, and instead you want to remember, like Charlie Brown, the simple gifts... the joy of the season... the true meaning! Then, you'll want to mark your calendar with all of the Charlie Brown Holiday Cartoons - from Thanksgiving, Christmas, to New Years, plus more great Holiday entertainment throughout this Christmas season on ABC!

Available on DVD - Amazon

"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration"

Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"

Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"The Great Christmas Light Fight"

Monday, December 2, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"CMA Country Christmas"

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 9pm/8c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"Same Time, Next Christmas"
(*NEW Movie Premiere - Rating Unknown?)

Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 9pm/8c.

"The Great Christmas Light Fight"

Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"Olaf's Frozen Adventure"

Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"Toy Story That Time Forgot"

Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 8:30pm/7:30c.

"The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition"

Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 9pm/8c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"The Sound of Music"

Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 7pm/8c.

"The Great Christmas Light Fight"
(Season Finale!)

Monday, December 16, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"Shrek the Halls"

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 9:30pm/8:30c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"Disney's Prep & Landing"

Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"Disney's Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice"

Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 8:30pm/7:30c.

"The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition"

Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 9pm/8c.

Available on DVD - Amazon

"I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown"

Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 7pm/6c.

"Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade"

Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 10am/9c.

Available on Prime Video

"Happy New Year, Charlie Brown"

Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 8pm/7c.

"The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition"

Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 9pm/8c.

Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve

with Ryan Seacrest
(Viewer Discretion Advised!)

Monday, December 31, 2019 beginning at 8pm/7c.

"The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition"
(Season Finale!)

Thursday, January 2, 2019 at 9pm/8c.

You can find all of these shows and more - listed in the Christmas TV Schedule!

I hope you all enjoy many of these Holiday specials, but most of all, I hope we all take time to remember and reflect on what Christmas is all about...

May Joy and Peace be yours this Christmas! Net

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

ABC EMBRACES THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIE PREMIERE FOR 2019 - 'SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS'

ABC PRESS RELEASE:

ABC EMBRACES THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
WITH 'SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS,'
FROM FREEFORM STUDIOS,
STARRING LEA MICHELE

image via: ABC

Stephen Herek ('Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors,' 'Mr. Holland's Opus' and 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure') to Direct

ABC announced today (July 15, 2019) that it has picked up a special holiday movie "Same Time, Next Christmas" set to air in December 2019, from Freeform Studios. The movie stars New York Times bestselling author and singer, Lea Michele, who is known for her role as Rachel Berry on the Fox hit series "Glee."

In "Same Time, Next Christmas," Lea Michele will play the lead role of Olivia Henderson, a young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaii resort years later and the old chemistry between them flares up anew - but circumstances conspire to keep them apart.

In addition, Lea Michele is set to release her first Christmas album this coming holiday.

"This holiday season holds special importance to me as I get to celebrate both my role in this film and my first-ever holiday album," said Lea Michele. "I'm honored to return to ABC with this movie event, and I am excited to share the holidays with everyone."

"Same Time, Next Christmas" is executive produced by EveryWhere Studios' Tom Mazza and David Culvert Jones, while Stephen Herek ("Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors," "Mr. Holland's Opus and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure") is set to direct. The movie is produced by Freeform Studios for ABC.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in prime-time television; riveting dramas "The Good Doctor," "How to Get Away with Murder," "A Million Little Things" and "Station 19"; the Emmy(R) Award-winning "Modern Family" and trailblazing comedy favorites "American Housewife," "black-ish," "Bless This Mess," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs," and "Schooled"; the popular "Summer Fun & Games" programming block, including "Card Sharks," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Holey Moley" and "Press Your Luck"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; "The Bachelor" franchise; long-running hits "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as the critically acclaimed hit special "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons.'" The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards." ABC programming can also be viewed on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

About Freeform Studios

Freeform Studios produces bold original programming that connects with audiences to move the cultural conversation a little forward. Their authentic, groundbreaking original series include "Good Trouble," "Siren," and "Motherland," as well as original movies including "Life-Size 2" and the upcoming "Ghosting" and "Same Time, Next Christmas."

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

🎃 TONIGHT'S TV TREAT 🎃 - "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on ABC!

image via: ABC

The classic Peanuts special "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" airs Tonight - Thursday, October 18, 2018 - on ABC at 8pm7c.!

Following the Peanuts gang with Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, Lucy, Snoopy, and more... are Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Mr. Potato Head, etc... in Toy Story OF TERROR! at 8:30pm/7:30c.! (It's not as scary as it sounds. In fact, it's very sweet!)

And, just in case you miss this special treat... "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will repeat, along with "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown" on ABC - Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8pm7c.!

Plus, the cartoon "Toy Story OF TERROR!" has several encore airings on Freeform. See times for these and more holiday specials in the Christmas TV Schedule!

Happy Fall! Blessings, Net

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Thursday, December 14, 2017

Stay Warm Inside! Watch ⛄ OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE ⛄ Tonight!

Do you want to watch a Snowman?

☃ Olaf's Frozen Adventure ☃

image via: Walt Disney Animation Studios

The story, via ABC: "The half-hour special features Olaf and Sven as they team up on a merry mission and Anna and Elsa are preparing to host a celebration for all of Arendelle. The sisters realize they don't have any family traditions of their own, so Olaf sets out to save the day."

*Includes FOUR new original FROZEN songs!