NBC’s vacation agenda: parades, classics and fresh specials
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Nov. 5 (UPI) — NBC is bringing back beloved vacation specials and along with fresh shows to its seasonal lineup.
This one year, traditional favorites cherish the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” and “Christmas in Rockefeller Heart” will all over all yet again air on the network, along with fresh shows along with “Jimmy Fallon‘s Vacation Seasoning Spectacular” and “A Motown Christmas.”
NBC can even characteristic two beloved involving classics — “Rudolph the Crimson-Nosed Reindeer,” returning to the network the put it at the start put aired in 1964 and “Cool the Snowman,” back on NBC for the main time since 1971.
Here is a list of vacation specials:
‘Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Execrable’ — Nov. 19, 10 p.m. EST
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande take viewers on a in the back of-the-scenes scramble into the making of Execrable and fragment an animated scene.
‘Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ — Nov. 27, 8 p.m. EST
Host Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs, Reno 911!) provides a sneak peep on the reports in the back of the parade’s floats, balloons and bands.
‘A Saturday Night Are living Thanksgiving’ — Nov. 27, 9 p.m. ESTNBC will air a compilation of Thanksgiving-themed sketches from SNL’s 50 seasons.
‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ — Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m. EST, encore at 2 p.m.
The realm-infamous parade is back with radiant balloons, floats, marching bands and valuable individual-studded performances.
‘National Dog Conceal Offered by Purina’ — Nov. 28, 12 p.m. EST
John O’Hurley and David Frei host this Thanksgiving favorite, showcasing high canines from various breeds.
‘Christmas in Rockefeller Heart’ — Dec. 4, 8 p.m. EST
Kelly Clarkson hosts this iconic tournament with musical performances and the lighting of the world’s most infamous Christmas tree.
‘Jimmy Fallon’s Vacation Seasoning Spectacular’ — Dec. 4, 10 p.m. EST , encore Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.
Fallon hosts a vacation musical adventure with shock movie valuable individual guests in a Current York home atmosphere.
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ — Dec. 5, 8 p.m. EST, encore Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.
The Grinch learns the ideal spirit of Christmas in this vacation traditional.
‘Cool the Snowman’ — Dec. 5, 8:30 p.m. EST, encore Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.
Be aware Cool’s scramble after he comes to existence with a high hat.
‘Rudolph the Crimson-Nosed Reindeer’ — Dec. 6, 8 p.m. EST, encore Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.
Rudolph and his friends disappear on a scramble to examine out the importance of being odd.
‘Shrek the Halls’ — Dec. 11, 8:30 p.m. EST
Be aware the usual Shrek characters as they prepare for the holidays.
‘A Motown Christmas’ — Dec. 11, 9 p.m. EST, encore Dec. 17 at 9 p.m.
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey host a night of Motown hits and vacation classics from legends and as a lot as date stars.
‘E! Files Items NBC’s Hot 10 of 2024’ — Dec. 12, 9:15 p.m. EST, extended model Dec. 26 at 8 p.m.
Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight recap the one year’s most intelligent moments in entertainment, sports activities and pop tradition.
‘Puny Broad City’s Christmas on the Opry’ — Dec. 16, 8 p.m. EST, encore Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.
The Grammy-a hit band brings nation stars together to celebrate the season at Nashville’s Colossal Ole Opry House.
‘A Saturday Night Are living Christmas’ — Dec. 18, 9 p.m. EST, encore Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.
NBC will air a compilation of SNL’s easiest vacation sketches from its 50-one year ancient past.
‘Barry Manilow‘s A Very Barry Christmas’ — Dec. 19, 10 p.m. EST
Manilow brings vacation cheer along with his most intelligent hits and festive classics in a Vegas-style demonstrate.
‘It’s a Stunning Existence’ — Dec. 24, 8 p.m. EST
Jimmy Stewart stars in this traditional that shows an impact one existence can bear on many others.
‘Christmas Eve Mass’ — Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m. EST
NBC broadcasts Pope Francis main mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ — Dec. 25, 8:30 p.m. EST
Jim Carrey stars as The Grinch in this are living-action traditional.
‘Dolly Parton‘s Mountain Magic Christmas’ — Dec. 26, 9 p.m. EST
The legendary Dolly Parton and particular guests assemble.
‘one hundred and thirty fifth Rose Parade Offered by Honda’ — Jan. 1, 11 a.m. EST
Magnificent rose-covered floats and marching bands celebrate the fresh one year along Pasadena’s streets.
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