Holiday TV Schedule: When Will Your Favorite Holiday Special Be On?

2008 Network Holiday Movie/Special Schedule

Shannon Cotton
For those of us who look forward to seeing Christmas classics like Rudolph, Frosty, and Charlie Brown on network television each holiday season, it's a pretty un-jolly feeling to find out you missed one of your holiday favorites. The following are highlights of the network holiday schedules - jot down your favorites so you don't miss them!

ABC Holiday Schedule

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town - Tuesday, December 2, 8/7c

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Friday, December 5, 8/7c

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Monday, December 8, 8/7c

The Santa Clause 2 - Sunday, December 14, 8/7c

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown - Monday, December 15, 8/7c

Shrek the Halls - Monday, December 22, 8/7c

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown - Tuesday, December 30, 8/7c

Rudolph's Shiny New Year - Tuesday, December 30, 8:30/7:30c

NBC Holiday Schedule

Christmas at Rockefeller Center - Wednesday, December 3, 8/7c

Greatest Holiday Moments: TV and Film Countdown - Friday, December 5, 8/7c

It's a Wonderful Life - Saturday, December 13, 8/7c; Wednesday, December 24, 8/7c

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa - Wednesday, December 17, 8/7c

Greatest Holiday Moments: Hilarious Home Video Countdown - Monday, December 22, 8/7c

Carson Daly's New Year's Eve Special - Wednesday, December 31, 10 Eastern

CBS Holiday Schedule

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Wednesday, December 3, 8/7c

Frosty the Snowman - Friday, December 12, 8/7c

Frosty Returns - Friday, December 12, 8:30/7:30c

Elf - Saturday, December 20, 8/7c

The 10th Annual A Home For the Holidays with Faith Hill - Tuesday, December 23, 8/7c

Sources:

ABC Holiday Schedule. ABC

NBC Holiday Schedule. NBC

CBS Schedule. Blend Television.

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  • Shawna12/4/2008

    There is a more complete list at http://www.holidayhacks.com/2008/12/04/holiday-television-programs-when-are-your-fave-christmas-shows-on-tv/

  • Erin Thursby12/2/2008

    I like Home Alone, and I've already seen it this season. Thanks for the schedule--Shrek the Halls, who knew!

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