NBC is looking forward to its vacation lineup with particular episodes of Password, Saturday Evening Dwell, and That’s My Jam, becoming a member of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and extra. The vacation programming kicks off on Thanksgiving, November twenty second, on the peacock community.
NBC is bringing households collectively to have fun the vacation season with its beloved specials and extra new programming.
NBC’s vacation programming reached practically 95 million viewers final 12 months, greater than every other broadcast community.
Viewers can as soon as once more look ahead to a sturdy slate of their favourite specials together with the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” and several other others. New programming for 2023 contains “Christmas at the Opry,” hosted by Grammy Award-winning nation celebrity Wynonna Judd, “Christmas at Graceland” and extra.
“We take enormous pride in delivering a plethora of heartwarming specials during the holidays that families can enjoy,” mentioned Jen Neal, Government Vice President, Dwell Occasions and Specials, NBCUniversal Media Group. “From the Thanksgiving parade to the tree lighting to our musical events, these programs are a symbol of our company’s commitment to bringing the country together and celebrating one another.”
See under for an inventory of vacation programming by way of Jan. 1, 2024. Instances listed are each ET/PT.
COUNTDOWN TO MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 8-9 p.m.
What: NBC kicks off the vacation season stay from the well-known beginning line on the eve of the long-lasting Thanksgiving Day parade. Viewers will get a sneak peek on the unbelievable tales 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. (subsequent day on Peacock)
What: The enduring late-night program will spotlight 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 in addition simulcast on Peacock)
What: Beginning a half-hour early for the primary time, the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to carry the magic of the parade to New York Metropolis spectators and a nationwide tv viewers with its thrilling array of balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities and extra.
NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA
When: Thursday, Nov. 23, 12-2 p.m. (encore on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. and in addition simulcast on Peacock)
What: NBC’s Thanksgiving Day custom is hosted by John O’Hurley, former “Seinfeld” star and winner of “Dancing with the Stars” together with skilled analyst David Frei. Mary Carillo, behind-the-scenes reporter and interviewer, will even be in attendance.
THAT’S MY JAM
When: Monday, Nov. 27, 9-10 p.m. (subsequent day on Peacock)
What: Jimmy Fallon hosts a holiday-themed particular episode of NBC’s Emmy Award-nominated sport present. “Saturday Night Live” fan-favorite solid members Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer and Melissa Villaseñor compete for charity in an evening of festive music-based video games, performances and musical impressions.
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m. (simulcast on Peacock)
What: The dazzling show of musical abilities, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the world’s most well-known 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 collectively the legacy of Elvis Presley and the spirit of the vacation season in a brand new stay music particular. “Christmas at Graceland” will function music’s greatest stars celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, his music and his favourite time of 12 months stay from his iconic house, Graceland.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. and at present accessible on Peacock)
What: The traditional story of the curmudgeonly Grinch who’s hoping to take away the enjoyment from Christmas however, finally, has a change of coronary 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 particular debuted in 2007 and includes a Christmas twist on the unique Shrek characters.
BLAKE SHELTON’S HOLIDAY BARTACULAR FEATURING ICE T
When: Monday, Dec. 4, 10-11 p.m. (subsequent day on Peacock)
WHAT: On this particular episode of Blake Shelton and Carson Daly’s hit superstar sport present “Barmageddon,” Blake invitations Ice T to his winter wonderland the place they may compete in larger-than-life bar video games with a vacation twist, together with Merry Axe-Mas, Doodle All of the Method, Little Drummer Boy (and Lady), Reindeer Video 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 subsequent day on Peacock)
What: That includes the most effective and brightest voices in nation music, the festive two-hour particular will deal with viewers to an array of Christmas favorites, vacation classics and at present’s greatest hits. Wynonna Judd will host the extremely anticipated musical occasion that includes performances from the long-lasting Grand Ole Opry Home 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 subsequent day on Peacock)
What: With a Vegas measurement backdrop and Barry’s famend 24 piece band, the night will function the most effective of Manilow’s biggest hits, together with “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “”Appears Like We Made It” together with a number of vacation favorites.
A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
When: Thursday, Dec. 14, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. and subsequent day on Peacock)
What: The enduring late-night program will spotlight 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 Colours” is predicated on the inspiring true story of residing legend Dolly Parton’s outstanding upbringing. This film particular takes place contained in the tight-knit Parton household as they wrestle to beat devastating tragedy and uncover the therapeutic energy of affection, religion and a raggedy patchwork coat that helped make Parton who she is at present. 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 primary annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Vacation Present Swap, issues take an surprising flip when she and Department draw one another’s title.
PASSWORD HOLIDAY SPECIAL
When: Monday, Dec. 18, 10-11 p.m. (subsequent day on Peacock)
What: “Password,” that includes Emmy Award-nominated host Keke Palmer and starring Jimmy Fallon, returns with a particular holiday-themed version of the long-lasting superstar phrase sport forward of the season two premiere.
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS
When: Thursday, Dec. 21, 9/11 p.m.
What: Be a part of Dolly Parton and pals as she attracts on holidays previous, guided by her private Three Smart Mountain Males, to search out the distinctive “mountain magic” of Christmas. Musical performances by Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus and extra.
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 Colours: Circle of Love” is the following chapter within the lifetime of younger Dolly Parton. The movie delivers Christmas pleasure and peril as an surprising blizzard threatens the Parton household, whereas on the identical time Dolly’s father (and his children) make sacrifices to boost sufficient cash to lastly purchase his loving spouse the marriage ring he might by no means afford to offer her. In the meantime, an necessary particular person in little Dolly’s life begins to see that her wonderful voice and musical present would possibly simply be made for one thing greater than rural Tennessee.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
When: Saturday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m.
What: NBC once more presents this Frank Capra traditional starring Jimmy Stewart, an angel is shipped from heaven to assist a desperately annoyed businessman by exhibiting him what life would have been like if he had by no means existed.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
When: Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
What: Viewers will be capable of 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. (accessible on Peacock between Dec. 20-31)
What: Jim Carrey stars because the imply inexperienced baddie on this 2000 field workplace smash.
one hundred and thirty fifth 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 1000’s of parade followers as attractive rose-covered floats and marching bands partake of their annual New Yr’s vacation festivities. Hosted by “TODAY” anchors Hoda Kotb and Al Roker.”
What do you think? Are you planning to take a look at NBC’s vacation programming? Are there any specials or occasions that you just look ahead to every year?
