When you can watch ‘The Grinch,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ Dolly Parton and more 2023 holiday specials on NBC

Stephanie Thompson
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When you can watch ‘The Grinch,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ Dolly Parton and more 2023 holiday specials on NBC
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Mark your calendar now, the time is here to cozy up to the TV and watch your favorite holiday specials.

NBC has rounded out its lineup with classics like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” along with new, exciting shows including “Christmas at Graceland” and “Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas.”

There will also be a healthy dose of Dolly Parton’s holiday charm with “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors,” “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” and “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love.”

Wednesday, Nov. 29

8 p.m. 91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

<em>Christmas in Rockefeller Center (Photo: NBC)</em>
Christmas in Rockefeller Center (Photo: NBC)

10 p.m. Christmas at Graceland

<em>CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND — Pictured: Graceland Estate — <br>(Photo by: Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc)</em>
CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND — Pictured: Graceland Estate —
(Photo by: Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc)

Thursday, Nov. 30

8 p.m. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS -- Pictured: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS — Pictured: “How the Grinch
Stole Christmas” (Photo by: NBCUniversal)

8:30 p.m. Shrek the Halls

Monday, Dec. 4

10 p.m. Barmageddon: Blake Shelton’s Holiday Bartacular

<em>Barmageddon: Blake Shelton’s Holiday Bartacular (Photo: NBC)</em>
Barmageddon: Blake Shelton’s Holiday Bartacular (Photo: NBC)

Thursday, Dec. 7

8 p.m. Christmas at the Opry

Friday, Dec. 8

8 p.m. Despicable Me 3

Saturday, Dec. 9

8 p.m. Shrek the Halls (encore)

8:30 p.m. Trolls Holiday in Harmony (encore)

Monday, Dec. 11

10 p.m. Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas

<em>LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 21: “Barry Manilow – The Hits Come Home!” at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on September 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)</em>
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 21: “Barry Manilow – The Hits Come Home!” at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on September 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Thursday, Dec. 14

8 p.m. That Clip Show: Holiday Edition

10 p.m. Saturday Night Live Christmas Special

Friday, Dec. 15

8 p.m. Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors

Saturday, Dec. 16

8 p.m. That Clip Show: Holiday Edition (encore)

Wednesday, Dec. 20

8 p.m. Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas (encore)

9 p.m. Christmas at the Opry (encore)

Thursday, Dec. 21

8 p.m. Christmas at Graceland (encore)

9 p.m Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (encore)

Friday, Dec. 22

8 p.m. Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (encore)

Saturday, Dec. 23

8 p.m. Extended Family (premiere)

8:30 p.m. Night Court (holiday episode)

9 p.m. Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (encore)

Sunday, Dec. 24

7 p.m. 5 More Sleeps ‘Til Christmas (encore)

7:30 p.m. The Wall

8 p.m. It’s a Wonderful Life (encore)

Monday, Dec. 25

8 p.m. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 — encore)

8:30 p.m. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

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