Has anyone come across a comprehensive list of holiday shows/specials that will be broadcast in HD this year?

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I guess I should start compiling a list. Here's what I've come up with:

Polar Express on ABC-HD Friday November 28th 8/7c.

Elf (Will Ferrell) on USA-HD Fri, Nov 28, 8/7c (additional air dates http://www.usanetwork.com/movies/elf/)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is on TBS tonight (probably stretched) at 6:30 central time. The Bill Engvall Christmas special follows :P

good catch. I guess it's probably just easiest to do a keyword search on my DVR. Although that is a bit of a PITA because of all the results.

Shrek the Halls on 11/28, according to ABC. Has a 30 minute run-time including commercials. It first debuted just over a year ago.

Casper's Haunted Christmas on TBS looks like HD. My kid liked it.

I noticed on abc.com they A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving listed as HD. Does this mean theres hope that this year they broadcast my favorite holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas in HD? For some reason it not even listed on abc.com even though they do have I Want A Dog For Christmas Charlie Brown listed but not in HD.

ABC Family's original movie Holiday in Handcuffs was HD last night.

I expect to see a lot more HD on that channel once the 25 Days of Christmas kicks off.

Macy's Thankgiving Day Parade on NBC
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting on NBC
New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS

Funny that this is now considered a holiday special.

Funny that this is now considered a holiday special.

Technically no, as no model will jump out of a giant gift box and say "happy holidays". But it is designed to get you into their stores and do some serious holiday shopping.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS

Funny that this is now considered a holiday special.

I always look forward to it, especially since it is in HD. :D:D:D:D

Funny that this is now considered a holiday special.

I think the book of Luke mentions something about the angels wearing lingerie and high heels.

It's that time of year again for Rudolf to show his sorry

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4186/rudolf1mcvq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

CBS'S VERY MERRY YULETIDE PROGRAMMING

Released by CBS

"The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS" Kicks Off the Network's Holiday Season Special Events

"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman" Make Their Annual Visits

Performances By Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, B.B. King, John Mayer and Taylor Swift Highlight "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!!-Countdown to the Grammys" When Nominations in Several Grammy Categories Will be Announced

Supermodel Heidi Klum and Victoria's Secret Angels Star in the Holiday-Infused "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," Featuring Musical Guest Usher

"The 10th Annual A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill," Celebrating the Joys of Adoption, to Include Performances by Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Gavin Rossdale, Jamie Foxx and Others

Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Twarp, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend to Receive Honors During "The 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors"

Will Ferrell, James Caan and Mary Steenburgen Star in the Hit Theatrical "Elf"

CBS celebrates the holiday season with a parade, Grammy Award-winning performers, the annual Christmastime visits of RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER and FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, and THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS.

CBS's yuletide season programming commences with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS (Nov. 27), hosted by THE EARLY SHOW's Dave Price and Maggie Rodriguez.

Grammy Award-winning stars highlight CBS's music laden special events which include THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!!!-COUNTDOWN TO THE GRAMMYS (Dec. 3), THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW (Dec. 3) and THE 10TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH FAITH HILL (Dec. 23).

CBS holiday stalwarts RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER will be broadcast Dec. 3 while FROSTY THE SNOWMAN and FROSTY RETURNS are slated for Dec. 12.

Also on tap this holiday season is THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS (Dec. 30) and the hit theatrical "Elf," starring Will Ferrell (Dec. 20).

CBS's Holiday Programming

Thursday, Nov. 27 (9:00 AM-Noon, Live ET 8:00-11:00AM, live CT 7:00-10:00 AM, live MT 1:00-4:00 PM, delayed PT) THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS--Dave Price and Maggie Rodriguez of CBS News' "The Early Show" host this CBS Thanksgiving tradition which features the 82nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York. Also featured are performances by country music duo Sugarland and the Broadway casts of "Mary Poppins" and "Grease." Guests include Clay Aiken and CBS Daytime drama stars Jessica Leccia ("Guiding Light") and Julie Pinson ("As the World Turns").

Wednesday, Dec. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER-The longest running holiday special in television history celebrates its 44th anniversary in this digitally re-mastered version. Since 1964, millions of families have watched Rudolph and his friends, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Misfit Toys, save Christmas. The classic "Animagic" special features a world-renowned musical score from Johnny Marks and the voice of legendary performer Burl Ives.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!!!- COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT-This prelude to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2009 will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. This one-hour special will include the announcements of nominations in six categories and feature performances by past Grammy winners and nominees. The event will also celebrate the grand opening of The Grammy Museum. Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, B.B. King, John Mayer and Taylor Swift are among those scheduled to perform.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW-Super- model Heidi Klum, along with top models Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Doetzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and a bevy of other Victoria's Secret Angels, star in this holiday-infused lingerie runway show, which will also include musical performances by Grammy Award-winning star Usher, red carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world's most celebrated fashion show.

Friday, Dec. 12 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) FROSTY THE SNOWMAN-Frosty, that "jolly, happy soul" whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship. Narrated by Jimmy Durante, the special also includes the voices of Jackie Vernon (as Frosty) and Billy De Wolfe (Professor Hinkle).

Friday, Dec. 12 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) FROSTY RETURNS-The magic still in his old silk hat, the holiday season's perennially popular original dancing snowman continues his adventures and skates on the edge of danger. Jonathan Winters is the narrator with John Goodman as the voice of Frosty.

Saturday, Dec. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) ELF-Will Ferrell, James Caan and Mary Steenburgen star in this comedy about a man raised as an elf at the North Pole who is sent to New York in search of his true identity (Theatrical).

Tuesday, Dec. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) THE 10TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH FAITH HILL-Inspirational stories about adoption will be enhanced by performances by Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Gavin Rossdale, Jamie Foxx and others. Kristin Chenoweth, Patricia Heaton, Rene Russo, Martin Short and other celebrities will present stories about adoption.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS- Actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, director, actress, singer, writer, composer and producer Barbra Streisand, choreographer Twyla Tharp, and musicians Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who will receive this year's honors. In this star-studded celebration, the 2008 Honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Seated with President and Mrs. Bush, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and tributes. Caroline Kennedy returns as host.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20081112cbs01

CBS'S VERY MERRY YULETIDE PROGRAMMING

Released by CBS

"The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS" Kicks Off the Network's Holiday Season Special Events

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20081112cbs01

This doesn't indicate which shows will be in HD.

This doesn't indicate which shows will be in HD.

Not sure about the last two, but the others should all be in HD.

LET'S HEAR HOLIDAY CHEERS BY ALL KIDS NEAR
-- UNLESS THE GRINCH GETS HIS WAY, THEN WE'LL HEAR JEERS --
IN THE ANIMATED "DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS,"
AIRING MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 ON ABC

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the 1966 animated holiday story loved by all tall and small, airs MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 (8:32-9:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network (OAD on ABC: 12/12/06).

Based on the classic children's book by the legendary Dr. Seuss, "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" takes viewers inside a snowflake to Whoville, the magical land of the Whos. But high above this holiday-loving town resides the Grinch, a hateful creature with a heart three sizes too small, who despises Christmas and plots to steal it from the Whos.

Will a greedy Mayor Augustus Maywho or the seductive Martha May Whovier ruin his plans? Or will the loving little Cindy Lou Who be able to teach The Grinch the true meaning of Christmas?

The voice cast includes Boris Karloff as The Grinch/Narrator and June Foray as Cindy Lou Who.

The animated short was directed by Chuck Jones and was written by Dr. Seuss, with additional story by Bob Ogle and Irv Spector.

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will be broadcast in HD/mono, with Spanish audio via SAP. This program carries a TV-G parental guideline.

http://abcmedianet.com/assets/pr%5Chtml/111708_08.html

CALLING ALL THE WHOS DOWN IN WHOVILLE, THE TALL AND THE SMALL...
"DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS" AIRS AS THE
"ABC FRIDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK," DECEMBER 5

The Holiday Classic Starring Jim Carrey Will Air in
HDTV with 5.1-Channel Surround Sound and Spanish Audio

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the contemporary classic holiday comedy starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski and Molly Shannon, will air in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio as the "ABC Friday Movie of the Week," DECEMBER 5 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/25/04)

Based on the classic children's book by the legendary Dr. Seuss, the live action "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" takes viewers inside a snowflake to Whoville, the magical land of the Whos. But high above this holiday-loving town resides the Grinch (Jim Carrey), a nasty creature with a heart three sizes too small, who hates Christmas and plots to steal it from the Whos. Will a greedy Mayor Augustus Maywho (Jeffrey Tambor) or the seductive Martha May Whovier (Christine Baranski) foil his plans? Or will it be the loving little Cindy Lous Who (Taylor Momsen) who will teach him the true meaning of Christmas?

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was directed by Ron Howard ("A Beautiful Mind") with the screenplay by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. Mr. Howard and Brian Grazer were producers and Todd Hallowell served as executive producer. The film is from Imagine Entertainment and MCA/Universal Pictures.

"DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS" IN HDTV:
"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio.

This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/assets/pr%5Chtml/111708_20.html

Last year I recorded Rudolph in HD for the first time and I was shocked to find out the program ran over 5 mins and I lost the last 5 mins of the show. This year I see it's going to be broadcasted again on Wed at 8:00 in HD again so I set it for 8:00 to 9:05 just in case. :D I hate when that happens.

Last year I recorded Rudolph in HD for the first time and I was shocked to find out the program ran over 5 mins and I lost the last 5 mins of the show. This year I see it's going to be broadcasted again on Wed at 8:00 in HD again so I set it for 8:00 to 9:05 just in case. :D I hate when that happens.

That really sucked last year. Not only that it ran over, but the because it ran over due to the fact CBS stuffed the presentation with extra commercials. Plus I couldn't help but think that parts of the show were cut out.

Lifetime HD is showing the film White Christmas in HD, and it looks quite good.

Shrek the Halls and How the Grinch Stole Christmas tonight on ABC.

Shrek looked great, The Grinch is advertised as HD but being presented in 4:3, but looks very sharp and alot of "punch" too it. Is the Grinch in 480P?

720p 4x3 OAR.

720p 4x3 OAR.

Thanks

Yep, "Grinch" is one of the few programs that have been shown in 4:3 HD. The only others that I've seen (OTA only) are "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which is coming back next Monday, and "The Wizard of Oz" on the WB almost exactly three years ago, and still on my DVR.

I wonder if the "Peanuts" classic specials will get remastered in HD like "Grinch" was.

Yep, "Grinch" is one of the few programs that have been shown in 4:3 HD. The only others that I've seen (OTA only) are "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which is coming back next Monday, and "The Wizard of Oz" on the WB almost exactly three years ago, and still on my DVR.

I wonder if the "Peanuts" classic specials will get remastered in HD like "Grinch" was.


That would be nice if the Peanuts would be remastered like the Grinch, The Peanuts is my favorite one and I loved the way the Grinch looked tonight, nice, sharp and the colors just popped.

ABC edited the hell out of the Grinch tonight; so many great scenes were cut out for the sake of more advertisement. If you want the ad buys, ABC, give the Grinch a full hour and really get more bang for your buck; it's not like you've got anything else to put on the air, except more of those dancing stars; ooh, please give me more dancing stars.

The only others that I've seen (OTA only) are "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which is coming back next Monday, and "The Wizard of Oz" on the WB almost exactly three years ago, and still on my DVR.

Rudolph is on tomorrow.

Looks like I mixed up Rudolph and Charlie Brown. :p

Looks like I already missed the Grinch (cartoon) already?!!!

Any chance of it repeating this year in HD? It's like they start these shows WAY too early.

Looks like I already missed the Grinch (cartoon) already?!!!

Any chance of it repeating this year in HD? It's like they start these shows WAY too early.


I think Grinch is supposed to repeat on the 23rd. I saw a print report that Rudolph would be in HD for the first time this year, but from posts here i thought it was in HD last year as well.

I think Grinch is supposed to repeat on the 23rd. I saw a print report that Rudolph would be in HD for the first time this year, but from posts here i thought it was in HD last year as well.

It was HD last year.

And the year before. This is at least the third season Rudolph has been in HD.

Last year I recorded Rudolph in HD for the first time and I was shocked to find out the program ran over 5 mins and I lost the last 5 mins of the show. This year I see it's going to be broadcasted again on Wed at 8:00 in HD again so I set it for 8:00 to 9:05 just in case. :D I hate when that happens.
Good point to pad +5 min. My online TV guide is indicating 61 min.... but who knows?

Good point to pad +5 min. My online TV guide is indicating 61 min.... but who knows?

I noticed that too. So I set it for another five minutes...so I guess I can say it's going to record six minutes after the hour.

I am looking forward to this show, about 15 more mins. I am hoping it's going to be in true HD.

What is the purpose when they add extra commercials and make it go over 5-6 mins? Is it to prevent people from recording the shows? Last year I was so bummed to find I missed the last 5 mins so I had to trash the whole recording. Can you image the parents that had to explain to their child, I'm sorry it cut off like that I didnt get the whole recording...wahh but daddy, waaah

Via Comcast my guide isn't showing Rudolph as being in HD. While the picture looks to be upconverted it is in 4:3 ratio and a screen shot above looked to be 16:9.

WCSC is my local channel.

4X3 HD on WJZ in Baltimore.

Christmas in Rockefeller Center in HD on NBC.

Grammy nominations concert in HD on CBS. (The opening song is Christmas-themed at least.)

Does someone have a link to prove Rudolph was in HD tonight? Trying to prove to some people that just because it was made in the 60's and wasn't in wide screen doesn't mean it's not in HD.

I tried looking in last year's thread, but the CNN link no longer works.

What is the purpose when they add extra commercials and make it go over 5-6 mins?

But it didn't happen this year! Rudolph finished a few seconds before 9:00. I wonder if it was because they cut something out somewhere, or simply had fewer commercials (because of the poor economy, maybe)?

But it didn't happen this year! Rudolph finished a few seconds before 9:00. I wonder if it was because they cut something out somewhere, or simply had fewer commercials (because of the poor economy, maybe)?

Your right, it ended on the right time, I wondered too if something got cut off from the show but I couldn't remember anything missing. For me Comcast, this was not in full widescreen but I still think it was high def, I still had some side black bars but not as much as standard def black bars, so I still think it was true HD because the clarity was amazing here, there were times I could see the hairs on Rudolphs fur move during shooting lol, also first time I noticed that the humans only had 4 fingers and why did the humans like Santa, Kermie and the head elf have hands that looked dirty? LOL The color of there hands didn't match the color of their face. Ha, gotta love HD.

Does someone have a link to prove Rudolph was in HD tonight? Trying to prove to some people that just because it was made in the 60's and wasn't in wide screen doesn't mean it's not in HD.

I tried looking in last year's thread, but the CNN link no longer works.
Well, CBS had a snipe saying it was HD, and they don't make false claims about the content of their shows :).
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9560/rudolphhdqu5.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9560/rudolphhdqu5.jpg)

Does someone have a link to prove Rudolph was in HD tonight?

How about a screenshot (http://web.presby.edu/~jtbell/images/Rudolph.jpg)?

YI noticed that the humans only had 4 fingers and why did the humans like Santa, Kermie and the head elf have hands that looked dirty?

The puppets were manipulated for months for the stop-motion photography, and I guess the animators didn't wash their hands before touching the puppets. You will notice that the dirt level varies throughout the show. I guess the dirtier puppet hands were from the end of the production.

I am looking forward to this show, about 15 more mins. I am hoping it's going to be in true HD.

What is the purpose when they add extra commercials and make it go over 5-6 mins? Is it to prevent people from recording the shows? Last year I was so bummed to find I missed the last 5 mins so I had to trash the whole recording. Can you image the parents that had to explain to their child, I'm sorry it cut off like that I didnt get the whole recording...wahh but daddy, waaah

How could the purpose be to "prevent recording"? You could set your timer for as long as you wanted to. I always set my timers to go over the allotted time.
I (incorrectly) thought everyone else did also:eek:

Well, CBS had a snipe saying it was HD, and they don't make false claims about the content of their shows :).
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9560/rudolphhdqu5.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9560/rudolphhdqu5.jpg)
How about a screenshot (http://web.presby.edu/~jtbell/images/Rudolph.jpg)?

Thanks.

Rudolph finished a few seconds before 9:00. I wonder if it was because they cut something out somewhere, or simply had fewer commercials (because of the poor economy, maybe)?

After removing commercials, my recording of last night's broadcast clocks in at 48:00 minutes flat. My DVD recording from 2006 (similarly edited) is 49:30. So unless I slipped when editing, a minute and a half was trimmed this time around. That seems about right, because I distinctly remember the credits going well beyond the end of the hour before.

HGTV Camps Out for Tournament of Roses Parade

Net Sets Live Coverage of Annual New Year's Day Tradition

By Larry Barrett -- Multichannel News, 12/4/2008 2:30:00 PM

HGTV will provide live coverage of the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade Thursday, Jan. 1 starting at 11 a.m. ET.

Cloris Leachman, recently of Dancing with the Stars fame, will serve as grand marshal for the “Hats Off to Entertainment”-themed parade.

Guest host Jann Carl and other HGTV personalities will highlight every float, equestrian unit and marching band. Shot in high definition and simulcast on HGTV and HGTV HD, the parade will cover the legendary five-and-a-half mile parade route down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California.

Carl, best known as the weekend co-anchor and correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, will once again join returning favorites, gardening expert Paul James and veteran television producer/host Robb Weller. Each will provide his own knowledgeable and sometimes quirky perspective on the parade’s magnificent floral floats.

HGTV’s Chi-Lan Lieu also will return as a roving reporter, interviewing various float riders and band members exclusively for the network.

HGTV’s comprehensive coverage will include a special appearance by Genevieve Gorder whose new series, Dear Genevieve, premieres immediately following the parade coverage. Designer John Gidding, from Designed To Sell, will share highlights from the HGTV Dream Home 2009 tour special which premieres later that evening at 9 p.m. ET.

HGTV.com will have additional details about the featured floats, marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units featured in the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6620006.html

Primetime Ratings: CBS On Top With 'Rudolph', Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Fox's "Secret Millionaire" has strong debut

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/4/2008 3:57:00 PM

CBS won a night filled with a bunch of specials and a reality show premiere.

Season classic Rudolph guided the network to a victory in the 18-49 demo, averaging a 4.2 rating/12 share to lead all shows for the night. CBS averaged a 3.4/9, also winning the 10-11 time period with the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (3.6/10).

The only hour CBS didn't win was 9-10. That was claimed by the second hour of Fox's new reality show, Secret Millionaire, in which real millionaires pose as poor folks to gauge who should get a cash windfall our of the millionaire's own wallet/pocketbook.

That show averaged a 2.3/6 in its first hour at 8-9, but grew to a 3/6 at 9-10. Fox was second on the night as a result, just edging out NBC in the demo with a 2.6/7 to NBC's 2.5/7.

The caveat is that these are overnight numbers that could change with the addition of time-shifted viewing.

NBC's top show was Law & Order with a .29/8 at 9-10.

ABC was fourth with a 1.9/5. Pushing Daisies was living up to its name, not registering much of a pulse at a 1.5/4 at 8-9, though up against Rudolph, Millionaire and NBC's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting spectacular.

The CW was fifth with a .5/1 for an all Stylista night of repeats and originals that ranged from a .4 to a .6.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6619969.html

What is the purpose when they add extra commercials and make it go over 5-6 mins? Is it to prevent people from recording the shows? Last year I was so bummed to find I missed the last 5 mins so I had to trash the whole recording. Can you image the parents that had to explain to their child, I'm sorry it cut off like that I didnt get the whole recording...wahh but daddy, waaah

When shows like Rudolph originally aired, the NAB Code limited prime time "non program material" (commercials and promos) to 9.5 minutes/hour. That meant that a typical hour of primetime programming back then ran 50.5 minutes for the actual show.

Today, 17 minutes of "non program material" (11 minutes of national advertising, 3 minutes of local ads, and another 3 minutes or so of network promos) is typical for primetime. So if you didn't cut the show, but did try to stick the full load of commercials and promos into it, it would run at least seven minutes over the full hour.

Since jtbell reports that this year's run of Rudolph came in at 48:00 with commercials removed, CBS apparently split the difference between the commercial loading standards of the sixties and today -- and cut a couple minutes of the show to make room for those extra commercials.

Cooper, Griffin To Ring In CNN's New Year

Live Show from Times Square Will Run From 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

-- Multichannel News, 12/23/2008 11:25:00 AM

Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin will co-host CNN’s New Year’s Eve celebration from Times Square in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET.

New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin will air in high-definition and simulcast on CNNI with CNN anchors and correspondents providing reports from celebrations across the country and around the world, network officials said.

Anderson Cooper 360 co-host Erica Hill will join Cooper in Times Square and CNN correspondent Gary Tuchman will report live from Central Park for the annual “Midnight Run.” Correspondent Sean Callebs will report from New Orleans with John Zarella and Brooke Anderson chipping in coverage from Key West, Fla. and Las Vegas, respectively.

The program will feature musical performances by Li’l Wayne from Atlanta, Lynyrd Skynyrd from Pikeville, Ky., My Morning Jacket from N.Y., Coolio from Las Vegas, 3 Doors Down from Duluth, Ga., and Hinder from Dayton, Ohio.

Throughout the day and into the evening, CNN will solicit viewers to “Show Us Your Party” using iReport contributions from its global audience, by posting and broadcasting video, images and other submissions about celebrations around the world.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6624813.html

You people debating the run times who have a dvd or dvd burn and a DVR recording could just run them concurrently, on two devices, and then let us know what you find missing.

The 10th Annual A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill in HD on CBS right now.

Don't miss the MoTab and King's Singers Christmas special on PBS Christmas Eve. The HDTV is fantastic, as is the sound.

Ugh. That Tom Bergeron addendum to The Grinch was insufferable. How about who ever owns the rights to that records a full hour of programming so ABC hacks don't drive me away the minute it's over?

White Christmas on ABC Family HD tonight. It's not Christmas without all the troops marching out to surprise the general.

It's that time of year again for Rudolf to show his sorry

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4186/rudolf1mcvq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Yeah, and "all of the other reindeer" get to kiss it again.....