{"id":78779,"date":"2024-11-04T19:37:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T00:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=78779"},"modified":"2024-11-04T19:37:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T00:37:54","slug":"nbc-unveils-lineup-of-new-and-returning-beloved-holiday-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/04\/nbc-unveils-lineup-of-new-and-returning-beloved-holiday-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC Unveils Lineup of New and Returning Beloved Holiday Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29341\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/nbc-christmas.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/nbc-christmas.webp 666w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/nbc-christmas-300x187.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/>In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, NBC will once again bring families together with its beloved annual specials and a lineup of exciting new programming.<\/p>\n<p>Favorite perennial programming will once again return to viewers homes with<em> &#8220;Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade,&#8221; &#8220;Christmas in Rockefeller Center&#8221;<\/em> and several others. New programming for 2024 includes <em>&#8220;Jimmy Fallon&#8217;s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular&#8221;<\/em> and <em>&#8220;A Motown Christmas,&#8221;<\/em> hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey. Additionally, NBC will air two beloved holiday classics: &#8220;<em>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer&#8221;<\/em> will return to the network after first launching on NBC in 1964, and <em>&#8220;Frosty the Snowman&#8221;<\/em> has also come back to NBC after last airing on the network in 1971.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1419680046\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;These holiday events and specials bring families together in ways like nothing else can,&#8221; said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. &#8220;Whether it&#8217;s a behind-the-scenes look at &#8216;Wicked,&#8217; the joy of the Thanksgiving parade or a national treasure such as<em> &#8216;Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer&#8217;<\/em> returning to NBC, we absolutely consider it a privilege to share these iconic programs with our audience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>See below for a list of holiday programming through January 1, 2025. Times listed are both ET\/PT.<\/p>\n<p>DEFYING GRAVITY: THE CURTAIN RISES ON WICKED<br \/>\nWhen: Tuesday, November 19, 10-11PM<br \/>\nWhat: In celebration of Universal Pictures&#8217; new cinematic event, international superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead an all-star cast in a spectacular behind-the-scenes journey through Oz for their new film, &#8220;Wicked.&#8221; The special will include an exclusive scene from the film.<\/p>\n<p>COUNTDOWN TO MACY&#8217;S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE<br \/>\nWhen: Wednesday, November 27, 8-9PM<br \/>\nWhat: Hosted by Wendi McLendon-Covey (&#8220;St. Denis Medical&#8221;) and 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 through the streets of New York.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1917182907\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE THANKSGIVING<br \/>\nWhen: Wednesday, November 27, 9-11PM<br \/>\nWhat: The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.<\/p>\n<p>98th MACY&#8217;S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE<br \/>\nWhen: Thursday, November 28, 8:30AM-12PM (encore at 2PM)<br \/>\nWhat: The world famous Macy&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA<br \/>\nWhen: Thursday, November 28, 12-2PM<br \/>\nWhat: NBC&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day tradition is hosted by John O&#8217;Hurley, former &#8220;Seinfeld&#8221; star and winner of &#8220;Dancing with the Stars,&#8221; along with expert analyst David Frei. 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Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster.<\/p>\n<p>SHREK THE HALLS<br \/>\nWhen: Wednesday, December 11, 8:30-9PM<br \/>\nWhat: This half-hour animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original &#8220;Shrek&#8221; characters.<\/p>\n<p>A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS<br \/>\nWhen: Wednesday, December 11, 9-11PM (encore on December 17 atPM)<br \/>\nWhat: Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, this special will feature performances by Motown legends and today&#8217;s hottest stars celebrating iconic Hitsville U.S.A classics and their favorite holiday songs.<\/p>\n<p>E! NEWS PRESENTS NBC&#8217;S HOT 10 OF 2024<br \/>\nWhen: Thursday, December 12, 9:15-10PM (one-hour extended version airing December 26 @ 8PM)<br \/>\nWhat: The end-of-year special hosted by E! News&#8217; Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight will highlight the biggest and most unforgettable moments of the year from the Olympics to award show trendsetters and the buzziest celebrity couples in addition to blockbuster films, television, music, sports, entertainment and more along with what to expect in 2025. Special appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Dolly Parton, Andy Cohen and more who will recount their favorite viral moments.<\/p>\n<p>LITTLE BIG TOWN&#8217;S CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY<br \/>\nWhen: Monday, December 16, 8-10PM (encore on December 19 @ 8PM)<br \/>\nWhat: A star-studded music special featuring a dazzling array of country&#8217;s biggest names and hosted by Grammy Award-winning superstars Little Big Town. 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