Screenings from the Paley Archive

12:10 pm 
Dec. 14: 10:10 am, 12:10 pm
Rockette: A Holiday Tribute to Radio City Music Hall 
Hosted by Gregory Peck, this celebration features classic footage of the Radio City Rockettes and in a tribute to New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall with performances by Ann-Margaret, Ben Vareen, and Gregory Peck alongside New York’s most famous dancers. (1973, NBC) 
 
1:55 pm 
Dec. 14: 11:55 am, 1:55 pm, 5:30 pm
Dec. 21: 10:10 am, 1:55 pm, 5:30 pm
Dolly: A Down-Home Country Christmas 
Dolly Parton is joined by Mac Davis and Burl Ives in this delightful Christmas variety special, performing “We Need a Little Christmas,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” and many more, all while telling stories of Christmases past and teaching children about the true meaning and spirit of Christmas. (1987, ABC) 

Dec. 14: 1:00 pm 
AMC Screening of Elf 
When Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) learns he is a human who was raised by elves in the North Pole, he travels to New York City to meet his biological father (James Caan), spread Christmas cheer, and help his family learn the true meaning of the holiday. (2003) 

2:55 pm 
Holiday at Pops! 
Filmed at Symphony Hall in Boston, the Boston Pops Orchestra the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and other special guests perform “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Deck the Halls,” “Jingle Bells,” and more, and play the music of the 1957 Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! accompanying a narration of the story by Will Lebow. (2001, A&E) 
 
4:30 pm 
Dec. 21: 11:10 am, 4:30 pm
Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home for Christmas 
Jennifer Hudson returns to her hometown of Chicago to perform Christmas classics at her old stomping grounds around the city, including her old high school, Navy Pier, Evergreen Plaza Mall, and her old church. She is accompanied by Michael Bublé to perform “The Christmas Song,” “Let It Snow,” and more. (2009, ABC)

12:30 pm, 4:40 pm 
Dec. 14: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 4:40 pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas 
In this Christmas classic celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Charlie Brown learns the true meaning of Christmas with a little help from the Peanuts gang.  (1965, CBS)    
 
12:55 pm, 5:05 pm 
Dec. 14: 10:00 am, 12:55 pm, 5:05 pm 
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
Dr. Seuss' beloved book comes to life in this animated classic, where the grumpy Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming to the town of Whoville.  (1966, CBS)    
 
1:20 pm 
Dec. 14: 10:50 am, 1:20 pm
Frosty the Snowman 
Inspired by the holiday tune “Frosty the Snowman,” this classic animated Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass special follows the Snowman after he’s brought to life the day before Christmas.  (1969, CBS)  
 
1:45 pm 
Dec. 14: 11:15 am, 1:45 pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 
This stop-motion classic follows a reindeer with a peculiar red nose and how he rises to the occasion to help Santa and save Christmas. (1964, CBS) 
 
2:35 pm 
Dec. 14: 12:05 pm, 2:35 pm 
A Rugrats Kwanzaa   
A misunderstanding leads Susie and the other babies of Rugrats to learn about Kwanzaa. (2001, Nickelodeon)   

3:00 pm 
Mickey Saves Christmas 
Mickey Saves Christmas is a stop-motion holiday special that follows Mickey, Minnie, and their pals as they attempt to celebrate the perfect Christmas at their snowy cabin. When Pluto causes Santa to lose all his presents, the friends travel to the North Pole to save Christmas and find the true meaning of the holiday. (2022, Disney+) 
 
3:25 pm 
The Wonderful World of Disney: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure  
This animated musical short film, continuing the story of 2013's Frozen, focuses on chatty snowman Olaf and his love of the holiday season. (ABC, 2017) 
 
3:50 pm 
A Rugrats Chanukah   
In the first Chanukah special in a children’s series, the characters of Rugrats transport themselves into the story of Judah and the history behind the Jewish holiday.  (1996, Nickelodeon) 
 
4:15 pm 
Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales 
Join Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Wile E. Coyote, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and other Looney Tunes friends as they celebrate Christmas in these three special holiday shorts. (1979, CBS) 

Dec. 14: 5:30 pm  
The Year Without A Santa Claus 
In this holiday special, Santa Claus decides he is too tired to make his Christmas rounds, so Mrs. Claus steps in. But when she has more trouble than she anticipated, someone else must help save Christmas. (1974, ABC) 

12:30 pm 
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown 
When Marcie and Peppermint Patty decide to host a New Year's party, Charlie Brown summons his courage and invites his true love, the little red-haired girl, to be his date. (CBS, 1986) 

12:55 pm    
Elmo’s World: “Happy Holidays” 
Elmo learns more about the year-end holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day. (2002, PBS)    

1:50 pm    
Dora the Explorer: “Dora Saves Three Kings Day” 
Dora, Diego, and Boots must stop Swiper from stealing the joy out of Three Kings Day. (2009, Nickelodeon)   

2:15 pm  
A Rugrats Kwanzaa  
A misunderstanding leads Susie and the other babies of Rugrats to learn about Kwanzaa. (2001, Nickelodeon)    

2:40 pm  
The Year Without a Santa Claus 
In this holiday special, a weary Santa Claus decides he’s too tired to make his Christmas rounds and lamenting the lack of holiday spirit. Narrated by Mrs. Claus, the story follows her attempt to don the Santa suit and deliver the gifts herself—until she realizes she can’t do it alone. Who will save Christmas? (1974, ABC) 

3:30 pm 
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown    
When Marcie and Peppermint Patty decide to host a New Year's party, Charlie Brown summons his courage and invites his true love, the little red-haired girl, to be his date. (CBS, 1986) 

3:55 pm 
Frosty the Snowman   
Inspired by the holiday tune “Frosty the Snowman,” this classic animated Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass special follows the Snowman after he’s brought to life. (1969, CBS)   

4:25 pm  
Full House: “Happy New Year” 
Joey is upset when he can’t find a date for New Year’s Eve and volunteers to babysit the girls for the evening. Danny and Jesse secretly tape a video for a dating service for Joey, who is initially unhappy with his friends’ plot. However, his mind changes when he meets his dream girl. (1990, ABC)   

4:55 pm  
A Rugrats Kwanzaa 
A misunderstanding leads Susie and the other babies of Rugrats to learn about Kwanzaa. (2001, Nickelodeon)   

5:20 pm  
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown    
When Marcie and Peppermint Patty decide to host a New Year's party, Charlie Brown summons his courage and invites his true love, the little red-haired girl, to be his date. (CBS, 1986) 

12:30 pm  
The Jackie Gleason Show (featuring the Honeymooners sketch “New Year’s Eve Party”) 
In "The Honeymooners" sketch portion of Jackie Gleason’s variety show, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey invite the Kramdens and the Nortons to a party, but Ralph's boss schedules him to work on New Year's Eve. The sketch concludes with a performance featuring Tommy Dorsey on trombone, his orchestra, and Jimmy Dorsey on saxophone. (1953, CBS) 

1:30 pm  
Friends: “The One with all the Resolutions” 
Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey prepare to welcome the New Year by sharing their hopes and resolutions for the new year. (1999, NBC) 

1:55 pm  
Modern Family: “New Year’s Eve” 
In this episode, Jay arranges a hotel getaway for the adults of the family for New Year's Eve, though the establishment turns out to be somewhat less elegant than his memories would suggest. (2013, NBC) 

2:25 pm  
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Presents: The 30 Greatest Women in Music 
In this 2013 television special, hosts Ryan Seacrest, Fergie, and Jenny McCarthy celebrate the thirty most influential women in music from the 1960s to 2013. Live performances include Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, and Blondie, with recorded performances by Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Kelly Clarkson, Gloria Estefan, and more. (2013, ABC) 

4:25 pm  
The Middle: “New Year’s Revelations” 
With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching, Sue tells Frankie she likes Sean Donahue and admits to kissing him at the Christmas party. Meanwhile, Mike forces Axl and Brick to take a drive with him and Big Mike, Mike’s father. (2018, ABC) 

4:55 pm  
The Dean Martin Show 
Hosted by Dean Martin, this New Year’s special features singing performances and sketches by Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ruth Buzzi, and the Dingaling Sisters. (1971, NBC) 

12:30 pm , 1:20 pm , 2:10 pm , 3:00 pm , 3:50 pm , 4:40 pm  
Dora the Explorer: “Dora Saves Three Kings Day”  
Dora, Diego, and Boots must stop Swiper from stealing the joy out of Three Kings Day. (2009, Nickelodeon) 

12:55 pm , 1:45 pm , 2:35 pm , 3:25 pm , 4:15 pm , 5:05 pm  
Alma’s Way: “Three Kings Day Do-Over" 
In this episode, Alma makes Junior a Three Kings Day do-over gift. (2021, PBS Kids)