NBC's 2020 Holiday Programming

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     NBC has released their 2020 holiday programming for Thanksgiving to New Years'.   (Note: NBC says more will be announce if necessary) 

                  NBC will air the Dreamworks film (sister division to NBC)  "The Croods"  on Saturday, November 21st at 8pmet 

   

                 The night before Thanksgiving they will be airing the traditional "A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving special" from  9-11pmet

        Even though, it's slightly different due to the pandemic, The 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade airs on NBC Thanksgiving Day 9 to Noon ET , repeating  2pmet  (same times all time zones) 

      The National Dog show also a Thanksgiving tradition airs after the parade at NoonET. (All time zones) 

  

         How the Grinch stole Christmas, the classic 1966 special airs on Friday, November 27 at 8pmet with a repeat on December 25th at 8pmet.

      

      A new special called "Illumination Presents Minions Holiday Special"  This will air on November 27 at 8:30pmet/ 7:30c and mt.

      The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting tradition continues as well.  "The 88th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center"   airs Wednesday, December 2 8-10pmet/7-9pm ct. 

        Followed by the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at 10pmet. 

• The Voice Holiday Celebration  / Thursday December 3 at 8-9pmet , repeating December 16 and 22nd) 
• Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! / Wednesday December 9 at  8-10pmet , repeating  December 21 at 8pmet
• A Saturday Night Live Christmas special/  Wednesday  December 16 at 9-11pmet , repeating December 22nd at 9pmet
•  Global Citizen Prize/ Saturday December 19 at  8-9pmet 

  The Traditional airing of "It's a Wonderful Life" will air December 24 at 8pmet. 

Christmas Eve Mass, Christmas Eve 11:30pm-1amet 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas  (Movie)  Friday, December 25 at 8:30pm

Countdown to 2021  , a highlights special on the year 2021 airs Thursday , December 31st at 8pm

NBC New Year's Eve Special (part 1)  10-11pmet  and  Part 2  11:30-12:30am ET 

The Rose Parade New Year's Celebration    Friday  January 1, 2021,  11:30am-1pmet

Press Release after the Jump 

NBC BRINGS GOOD CHEER TO THE HOLIDAYS WITH ARRAY OF FESTIVE PROGRAMMING

#1 Broadcast Network for Holiday Fare Delivers an Abundance of Popular Perennials and First-Time Specials

Macy’s Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting, Minions Special and “Voice” Celebration All Part of Fall and Winter Wonderland

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2020 – NBC is sledding into the holiday season with a lineup full of extraordinary perennial and annual specials that only a broadcast network, with its ability and breadth to reach such a wide audience, can bring into the most festive months of the year.

See below for a list of holiday specials and series through Jan. 1, 2021. More will be announced in the days and weeks ahead.

• The Croods
• Saturday, Nov. 21, 8-10 p.m.
• Featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone, this family-friendly adventure film about a caveman family was a worldwide box office hit.

• A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special
• Wednesday, Nov. 25, 9-11 p.m.
• Many of the Thanksgiving-themed sketches over the course of “SNL’s” illustrious 46-season history will delight audiences.

• The 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Thursday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-noon (repeat at 2 p.m.)
• The tradition continues with a reimagined celebration that will safely bring the magic of the parade to Herald Square with giant floats and Broadway performers as families watch from the comfort of their homes.

• The National Dog Show
• Thursday, Nov. 26, 12-2 p.m. (repeat Nov. 28 at 8 p.m.)
• Man’s best friend gets the spotlight as over 175 breeds will compete in the annual canine competition.

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• Friday, Nov. 27, 8-8:30 p.m. (repeat Dec. 25, 8 p.m.)
• The iconic 1966 cartoon features the voice of Boris Karloff as the Grinch.

• Illumination Presents Minions Holiday Special
• Friday, Nov. 27, 8:30-9 p.m.
• Illumination presents four new mini-movie escapades along with special guest appearances from some of Illumination’s beloved characters from their “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” franchises.

• 88th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
• Wednesday, Dec. 2, 8-10 p.m.
• For eight decades the tree-lighting ceremony has been one of the iconic New York City holiday moments with millions watching across the country in the comfort and safety of their homes.
  
  Radio City Christmas Spectacular
  Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10-11 p.m.
  The world famous Rockettes perform in the iconic show that entertains the thousands of theatergoers who visit the famed Rockefeller Center venue each holiday season.
• The Voice Holiday Celebration
• Thursday, Dec. 3, 8-9 p.m. (repeat Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.)
• An array of “Voice” coaches past and present, some music superstars and many beloved artists from the “Voice” family perform holiday classics and popular modern favorites. Plus, Season 19 coaches, Blake, Kelly, John and Gwen share some of their favorite holiday traditions and memories.
  
• Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!
• Wednesday, Dec. 9, 8-10 p.m. (repeat Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.)
• Matthew Morrison will star as the curmudgeonly creature in a stage production from London’s Troubadour Theatre.
  
• A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
• Thursday, Dec. 16, 9-11 p.m. (repeat Dec. 22 at 9 p.m.)
• Santa brings the laughs as “SNL” goes into the time capsule for two hours of Christmas-themed sketches.

• Global Citizen Prize
• Saturday, Dec. 19, 8-9 p.m.
• The second annual event features special musical collaborations, will celebrate individuals taking action to end extreme poverty and present notable presenter and powerful video packages telling revealing stories of action and impact.

• It’s a Wonderful Life
• Thursday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m.
• The holidays wouldn’t be the same without a rewatching of the classic 1946 film, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
  
• Christmas Eve Mass
• Tuesday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (movie)
• Wednesday, Dec. 25, 8:30-11 p.m.
• Jim Carrey starred as the title character in director Ron Howard’s holiday smash.

• Countdown to 2021
• Thursday, Dec. 31, 8-10 p.m.
• The highlights and newsmakers of 2020 are brought to the fore in this year-end review.

• NBC New Year’s Eve Special
• Thursday, Dec. 31, 10-11 p.m. (Part 1) and 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Part 2)
• An entertainment-filled sign-off to 2020 and a hopeful look ahead to 2021.

• The Rose Parade’s New Year’s Celebration Presented By Honda
• Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• A look at what makes the iconic Pasadena parade such a national landmark to bring in the new year.