2008 Christmas TV Specials and Movies Schedule

November 27th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: 2008 Christmas TV specials, Christmas in Washington, Christmas specials, Specials, movies

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade kicks off the 2008 holiday/Christmas TV specials and movies. Check out this rundown of all of your favorite TV Christmas specials and movies – from Rudolph to A Christmas Story, there are classic and new programs for everyone on the 2008 Christmas TV specials schedule. Each program is listed with it’s channel and time.

Also, check out TV Crunch’s 7 Favorite Christmas Specials for video clips of some of the holiday’s finest.

November 27, 2008

Miracle on 34th Street – NBC, 2 p.m

November 28, 2008

Elf – USA, 7 p.m.
The Santa Clause – TBS, 9 p.m.

November 29

White Christmas – Lifetime, 12 a.m.

November 30

Faith Hill: Joy to the World – CMT, 10 p.m.

December 1

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey – ABCFamily, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Shrek the Halls – ABC, 8 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – ABC 8:30 p.m.

December 2

The Polar Express – ABC Family, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – ABC 8 p.m.

December 3

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – CBS, 8 p.m.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center – NBC, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Story – TNT, 8 and 10 p.m.

December 4

The Santa Clause – TBS, 8 p.m.

December 5

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland – ABC Family, 7 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey – ABC, 8 p.m.
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh – Nickelodeon, 8 p.m.

December 6

Martha Stewart’s Christmas Special – Fine Living, 1:00pm

December 7

Prancer – AMC, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol – AMC, 10:30 p.m.

December 8

A Charlie Brown Christmas – ABC, 8 p.m.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas – ABC, 7 p.m.

December 9

A Garfield Christmas – ABC Family, 7 p.m.

December 10

Mickey’s Christmas Carol – ABC Family, 7 p.m.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – ABC Family 8 p.m.
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – ABC Family, 9 p.m.
Jack Frost – ABC Family 10 p.m.
Elf – USA 10 p.m.

December 11

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – ABC Family, 7 p.m.
The Year without a Santa Claus – ABC Family, 8 p.m.
Rudolph & the Island of Misfit Toys – ABC Family, 9 p.m.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – ABC Family, 10:30 p.m.

December 12

Frosty the Snowman – CBS, 8 p.m.
Frosty Returns – CBS, 8:30 p.m.
The Flight Before Christmas – ABC, 9 p.m.
A Miser Brothers’ Christmas – ABC Family, 8 p.m.

December 13

A Miser Brothers’ Christmas – ABC Family, 8 p.m.
The Little Drummer Boy – ABC Family, 9:00 a.m.
Jack Frost – ABC Family, 1:00 p.m.
Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July – ABC Family, 2:00 p.m.
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland – ABC Family, 4:30 p.m.
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – ABC Family, 5:00 p.m.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – ABC Family, 6:00 p.m.
Olive, the Other Reindeer – Cartoon Network, 6:00 p.m.
The Year without a Santa Claus – ABC Family, 7:00 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life – NBC, 8:00 p.m.
A Miser Brothers’ Christmas – ABC Family, 8:00 p.m.

December 14

Elf – USA, 3:00 p.m.

December 15

Rudolph & the Island of Misfit Toys – ABC Family, 7:00 p.m.
Elf – USA, 7:00 p.m.
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown – ABC, 8:00 p.m.
A Christmas Carol – AMC, 8:00 p.m. and 12:45 a.m.
Prancer – AMC, 10:15 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

December 16

Mickey’s Christmas Carol – ABC Family, 7:00 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – ABC, 8 p.m.

December 17

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa – NBC, 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Cartoon Network, 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in Washington – TNT, 8 and 11 p.m.

December 18

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey – ABC Family, 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

December 19

A Miser Brothers’ Christmas – ABC Family, 7:00 p.m.
The Santa Clause 2 – ABC Family, 8:00 and 10 p.m.
White Christmas – Lifetime, 9:00 p.m.

December 20

A Very Brady Christmas – ABC Family, 9:00 a.m.
The Bells of St. Mary’s – TCM, 2:30 p.m.
Scrooge – TCM, 6:00 p.m.
Elf – CBS, 8:00 p.m.

December 21

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – ABC Family, 7:30 a.m.
Rudolph & the Island of Misfit Toys – ABC Family, 8:30 a.m.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – ABC Family, 10:00 a.m.
The Year without a Santa Claus – ABC Family, 11:00 a.m.
A Miser Brothers’ Christmas – ABC Family, 12:00 p.m.
Olive, the Other Reindeer – Cartoon Network, 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Cartoon Network, 8:30 p.m.

December 22

The Polar Express – ABC Family, 6:00 p.m.
Shrek the Halls – ABC, 8:00 p.m.
Greatest Holiday Moments: Hilarious Home Video Countdown – NBC, 8:00 p.m.
The Polar Express – ABC Family, 8:30 p.m.

December 23

Scrooge – TCM, 12:30 p.m.
White Christmas – ABC Family, 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – ABC, 8:00 p.m.
The 10th Annual A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill – CBS, 8:00 p.m.
White Christmas – ABC Family, 9:00 p.m.

December 24

A Christmas Carol – TCM, 6:15 a.m.
Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July – ABC Family, 1:00 p.m.
Frosty’s Winder Wonderland – ABC Family, 3:00 p.m.
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – ABC Family, 4:00 p.m.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – ABC Family, 5:00 p.m.
The Year without a Santa Claus – ABC Family, 6:00 p.m.
The Santa Clause 3 Marathon – Starz Kids & Family, 6:00 p.m.
A Miser Brothers’ Christmas – ABC Family, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Cartoon Network, 7:00 p.m.
Miracle on 34th Street – HBO Family, 7:00 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life – NBC, 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey- ABC Family, 8:00 p.m.
A Christmas Story – TBS, marathon begins at 8 p.m.

December 25

A Christmas Story TBS, marathon continues
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade – ABC
White Christmas – ABC Family, 12:00 p.m.

December 28

The Sound of Music – ABC, 7:00 p.m.

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31 Responses to “2008 Christmas TV Specials and Movies Schedule”

On November 28th 2008, letters from santa claus wrote:

The TV schedule that you have posted is useful for my children. Thank You for providing the information regarding TV schedule.
On November 30th 2008, Dennis Hale wrote:

It is wonderful to have all this in one place. With so many channel options we were always missing some of our favorites.
On December 2nd 2008, Kimberly wrote:

THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU
For compiling this, this is great.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Great New Year
On December 3rd 2008, Mesha wrote:

Thank you for gathering this information in one place. It’s truly helpful to see “at a glance” what is going to be available and when.

Thanks for your work.
On December 3rd 2008, Willi Krause wrote:

Where’s Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol?
On December 3rd 2008, Josh wrote:

Thank you so much. You are a hero. This helped a lot because now I know whats on when. I’m 15 and have watched the movie a christmas story every christmas eve and christmas. When november comes around I start worrying tbs will stop having the marathon which has been an important part of my christmas tradition. Tbs had it on twice just now which made me think they finally stopped and were showing it now to try and make up for it, but you relaxed my fear so thank you very much. Merry Christmas.
On December 4th 2008, Monica wrote:

This a great list! Thank you! My son is just now intrested in TV shows and this will be the first Christmas we can watch some of our favorite shows with him!
On December 4th 2008, Kimberly Kendall wrote:

I think it is great that the ABC and TBS are having these Christmas shows. I just wish more channels would present Christmas shows as well. I also look forward to watching Miracle on 34th street, Its a Wonderful Life, The Bells of St. Mary, A Christams Story and many other timeless classics, however these classics are not shown as much as they used to be.

There was a time that I could turn on the TV between Thanksgivng and Christmas and could always find one of the three movies previous mentioned movies. I know not many people like to watch movies in Black and White, but I think that is what capitvates to watch it. I also believe that watching those films in its original form is what makes it eve more special.

I am a 33 year old married mother of two and I am teaching my children about how special Christmas is and the real meaning behind celebrating this special time of year. I pray that the televsion channels will also step up and show more of the Christmas programming this time of year.

Thank You
On December 5th 2008, Summer wrote:

Thanks so much for putting this list on here! I emailed it to all of my family–so great to be able to click on here & check what classics are on tonight!!
On December 7th 2008, Sam wrote:

When is The Sound of Music on this season.2008
On December 7th 2008, Barb wrote:

What a thrill to find this listing! Since my daughter is nearly grown now, we haven’t kept up with the scheduling of holiday specials in recent years as we did when she was little. Yet, we’d still feel bad upon realizing we had missed some of our favorites. I was also glad to see that there are many new ones that sound like a lot of fun. Thank you sooooo much!!
On December 8th 2008, Rebekah Cooksey wrote:

Thank you for compiling this list! Very helpful!!
On December 9th 2008, Tanja P. wrote:

This is great i love Luke S. Lol
On December 9th 2008, Tanja P. wrote:

This is so cool Lol
On December 9th 2008, NJ SUE wrote:

How about Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas? Classic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7jO_RDfX0g&feature=related
On December 13th 2008, ausyank wrote:

Could you please find the name of the special that aired on CBS at 8 on Dec 12? It came right after Frosty Returns and was listed in the newspaper schedule as ‘To Be Announced’. Thank you.
On December 13th 2008, TigerRay wrote:

My TV guide says Christmas in Washington – TNT, 8 and 11 p.m. will be December 17th, not December 18th.

NOTE: It will also be broadcast at 2 a.m. on December 18th.

Thanks for compiling this list.
On December 14th 2008, Dave wrote:

I have searched each weeks TV listings for when “Christmas in Washington” would be aired and finally found it on your list. Thanks – this is a great list.
On December 14th 2008, G. Thomas wrote:

thank you, thank you, thank you!
On December 14th 2008, Jamatha Peyton wrote:

I think this website is very helpful. It really has helped me keep track of the Christmas movies coming on, in my area. Thank you to who ever invented this website; it really has helped.
On December 15th 2008, lorraine wrote:

Brilliant to have this all together but where is the Muppet Christmas Carol!!!?
On December 16th 2008, Lisa wrote:

This is the greatest find of the year for me!! I look at this list daily, to make sure that myself and my three children don’t miss a show. I want my children to be as excited as I were all those years back as a child anticipating Christmas, ans the shows.. Thank you so very very much for this very helpful list.. Have a wonder holiday as you have now provided me.

Lisa H.
New Castle PA
On December 16th 2008, sam wrote:

Thanks–My wife missed “It’s a Wonderful Life” earlier this month. She is so happy to know that she will have another opportunity.
If mama’s happy——–you know the rest.
Again–Great site & thanks.
On December 18th 2008, Rudolph9000 wrote:

I love Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer !!
I’m looking foward to watch the new Rudolph Movie, Land of misfit toys.

Though it been years since i last saw Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Movie that came out in 1998. I’ve never seen this movie in a very long time.

Well have a Merry Christmas everyone.
<3
On December 18th 2008, Charles wrote:

Thanks for this list. My children and I really appreciate it!
On December 19th 2008, HustleClause wrote:

Thanks so much for posting this schedule! I also just found that the Sound of Music will be airing on ABC @ 7PM on Sunday, December 28th.
On December 21st 2008, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS wrote:

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND IT. I AM REALLY DISAPOOINTED THAT ALL OF THE TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF REGUKAR CHANNELS SO THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL. UNFORTUNSTELY CHRISTMAS HAS CHANGED AND THE NETWORKS HAVE TAKEN THE FUN OUT OF WATCHING PROGRAMS FOR THE FAMILY TOGETHER. I WE USE TO LOOK FORWARD TO THE TRADITIONAL MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, WINTER HOLIDAY, WHITE CHRISTMAS, ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE, A CHRISTMAS STORY, A CHRISTMAS TREE AND NUMEROUS OTHER CHRISTMAS STORIES THAT ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON THE REGULAR CHANNELS AND AT REASON TIMES. PERHAPS YOU CAN PASS THIS ON THE THE NETWORKS, 2,4,5,7,9,11 AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THERE ARE STILL REAL PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO CELBRATE CHRISTMAS AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO SEE THE CHRISTMAS MOVIES THAT REMINDED YOU WHAT CHRISTMAS WAS AND SHOULD BE. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
On December 21st 2008, Jackie wrote:

Thanks! This was defintely C L L U U U CH
On December 23rd 2008, They Call Me The Clause wrote:

NO MORE CGi (Computer Animated Remakes to be more specific) more Rudolf the clamation new year…..On Demand online whatever for free i want t……….. And to all a good night you HO HO HO’s
On December 24th 2008, tybo wrote:

Loved your post!

One of my new favorite Christmas movies, “The Gift Wrapper”, I saw in a film festival this year and it was just posted on youtube for the holidays and thought you might like to check it out!

It’s only 8 minutes but it makes me feel great.

Enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZWdjrTmSCs
On December 25th 2008, koko wrote:

Why is there only just a few shows to watch on Christmas day? These programers are tough to figure out. Anyway, Merry Christmas all.