MOVIES

MOVIES
ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME
Saturday, 8 p.m. on ABC. Academy Award-winning actress Julie Andrews and 10-year-old actress Sofia Vassilieva reprise their roles from "Eloise at the Plaza" in this live-action holiday film based on the best-selling children's books.

MIRACLE ON 34th STREET Next Thursday, 2 p.m. on NBC. A holiday classic, with Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle, who is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store in New York City. Also stars a very young Natalie Wood, Maureen O'Hara and John Payne.
THE FAMILY MAN
Nov. 29, 8 p.m. on NBC. Nicolas Cage as a career-driven workaholic whose chance meeting with a would-be robber on Christmas Eve changes his life.
FINDING JOHN CHRISTMAS
Nov. 30, 9 p.m. on CBS. Valerie Bertinelli is a woman who believes that a photo of an anonymous local hero is her brother, who disappeared 25 years earlier. Peter Falk reprises his role of an angel from the "A Town Without Christmas" movie.
IT'S A VERY MERRY MUPPET CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Dec. 6 , 9 p.m. on NBC. Kermit, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets star with Whoopi Goldberg in the first made-for-television Muppet movie. On Christmas Eve, Kermit struggles to save the Muppet Theater from a Scroogish bank owner who plans to demolish it and open a trendy nightclub in its place.
UNDERCOVER CHRISTMAS
Dec. 7, 9 p.m. on CBS. Jami Gertz and Tyne Daly in an unlikely love story, which takes place at Christmastime. An uptight FBI agent is assigned to protect a colorful cocktail waitress. He has to take her home to join his wealthy family for the holiday.
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Dec. 7, 9 p.m. on NBC. Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo star in this comedic third installment of the "Vacation" films. The Griswolds prepare for a family holiday celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife, Ellen, and their two kids.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Dec. 7, 7 p.m. on WB. Another film classic, Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) is swept away from her Kansas home and off to the magical land of Oz.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Dec. 13 and Dec. 24, 8 p.m. on NBC. A beloved Yuletide classic about a disheartened man who is given a remarkable gift -- to see what the world would be like if he had never been born. James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore star in the holiday masterpiece directed and co-written by Frank Capra.
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Dec. 13, 9 p.m. on ABC. Jonathan Taylor Thomas treks across the country to make it home for Christmas, and on the way also manages to save his girlfriend from the clutches of his arch-rival.
SECRET SANTA
Dec. 14, 9 p.m. on NBC. A young journalist's (Jennie Garth) cynical take on Christmas lands her in a small town on assignment to uncover the identity of a mysterious philanthropist.
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION 2: COUSIN EDDIE'S ISLAND ADVENTURE
Dec. 20, 9 p.m. on NBC. Randy Quaid reprises his role as Cousin Eddie from the "Vacation & quot; feature-films in this made-for-TV holiday adventure.
THE CHRISTMAS SHOES
Dec. 21, 9 p.m. on CBS. A workaholic attorney (Rob Lowe) crosses paths with a young boy on Christmas Eve and rediscovers the true meaning of love, life and the holiday season.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Dec. 24, 6 p.m. on TNT. The newest member in the classic holiday films category is tale of Ralphie, a boy who has one desire for Christmas -- the "holy grail of Christmas gifts" -- a Red Ryder BB gun. This cult favorite was filmed in Cleveland, so some of the locations may look familiar. Airs for 24 straight hours.
ANIMATED
A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING
Sunday, 7 p.m. on ABC. Charlie Brown's dinner for the gang is a disaster when the caterers, Snoopy and Woodstock, prepare toast and popcorn as the main dish.
A WINNIE THE POOH THANKSGIVING
Sunday, 7 p.m. on ABC. Pooh and the gang's antics on a wild search for the ingredients of a perfect Thanksgiving feast.
I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN!
Dec. 9, 8 p.m. on ABC. An all-new animated "Peanuts" Christmas special.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 13, 8 p.m. on ABC. Charlie Brown is overwhelmed by the materialism he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season.
GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
Dec. 11, 8 p.m. on The WB. Based on the hit song, this goofy and heartwarming adventure features a young boy tracking down his missing grandma on Christmas Eve and proving that Santa Claus is real.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Dec. 9, 8 p.m. on CBS. One of television's longest-running specials, the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dimmed because his shiny nose has made him the laughingstock of all Christmasville.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Dec. 14, 8 p.m. on CBS. The tale of a snowman who is brought to life by a magic hat.
FROSTY RETURNS
Dec. 14 , 8:30 p.m. on CBS. The first winter storm of the season brings Frosty to the snow-covered town of Beansborough, but a new invention, a snow-removal spray, is being introduced, threatening Frosty's very existence.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Dec. 18, 8 p.m. on the WB. A 1966 classic animated tale about a mean and bitter old Grinch who dislikes holiday cheer so much that he decides to steal Christmas away from all the Whos in Whoville.
A SCOOBY DOO CHRISTMAS
Dec. 18, 8:30 p.m. on the WB. The Scooby Gang stumbles upon the quaint town of Winter Hollow, where they quickly discover that Christmas is not even discussed due to the frightening presence of a ghostly headless snowman who appears every Yuletide to destroy people's houses, along with their holiday joy.
ROBBIE THE REINDEER IN HOOVES OF FIRE
Dec. 20, 8 p.m. on CBS. Robbie must train to compete in the Reindeer Races against reindeer-gone-bad Blitzen to become a part of Santa's sleigh team.
ROBBIE THE REINDEER IN LEGEND OF THE LOST TRIBE
Dec. 20, 8:30 p.m. on CBS. Robbie battles Blitzen in an effort to stop his nemesis from launching a reindeer theme park.
ARTHUR'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS
Dec. 22, 10 a.m.; Dec. 24, 8 p.m.; and Dec. 25, 1 p.m. on PBS. The beloved aardvark prepares for a perfect holiday season. Arthur learns that the joy in Christmas isn't found in an artificial vision of the perfect holiday season, but in the wonderfully messy, imperfect world he lives in.
SPECIALS
AN AMERICAN IDOL CHRISTMAS
Next Tuesday, 8 p.m. on Fox. Kelly Clarkson and Ruben Studdard, along with contestants from the previous two seasons of the hit television show, perform classic holiday songs.
HARRY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Next Thursday, 10 p.m. on NBC. Harry Connick Jr. toasts the holidays with guest stars Marc Anthony, Whoopi Goldberg and Nathan Lane.
CANTORS: A FAITH IN SONG
Dec. 4, 8 p.m. on PBS. Jewish cantorial and secular music with three of the world's most acclaimed cantors.
LAWRENCE WELK FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Dec. 6, 7 p.m. and Dec. 7, noon on PBS. Sixteen Welk stars take part in this holiday production.
JOHN TESH'S CHRISTMAS IN POSITANO
Dec. 11, 10 p.m. on PBS. Filmed in Italy, this program features a lush mix of Christmas classics.
CHRISTMAS WITH CHANTICLEER
Dec. 18, 10 p.m. on PBS. Chanticleer's annual Christmas concert, an assortment of sacred and traditional music.
ANDRE BOCELLI'S SACRED ARIAS
Dec. 21, 8 p.m. on PBS. The famed opera singer makes a pilgrimage to Rome for a holiday concert.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN PITTSBURGH
Dec. 22, 10 p.m. and Dec. 25, 9 p.m. on PBS. Rick Sebak captures a variety of worship services, public events, parties, seasonal attractions in a warm and sometimes wacky take on the customs, traditions and happenings around Pittsburgh.
BARNEY'S CHRISTMAS STAR
Dec. 23, 10 a.m.; and Dec. 25, noon on PBS. Barney and friends celebrate Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa.
MARVIN HAMLISCH'S CHRISTMAS SALUTE TO THE TROOPS
Dec. 23, 8 p.m. on PBS. The spirit of the season with an uplifting and joyous holiday concert. The program will include a USO holiday tribute to U.S. troops stationed overseas.
CANADIAN BRASS: A CHRISTMAS EXPERIMENT
Dec. 23, 9 p.m. on PBS. Families and friends of the quintet gather for a musical celebration.
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE
Dec. 23, 9:45 p.m. on PBS. Follow the journey of a runaway little girl and her decision to return to her family.
THE DUTTONS' HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Dec. 24, 9 p.m. and Dec. 28, 8 p.m. on PBS. A large family of muscians does it all. Harmonies, dance numbers and instrumental virtuosity.
RALEIGH RINGERS: ONE WINTER EVENING
Dec. 24, 10 p.m. on PBS. A rare combination of technology, music and expression from the heart bring delightful reverence to the holidays.
HANNUKAH ON PLANET MATZAH BALL
Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m. on PBS. A family from planet Matzah Ball finds out it's Jewish and rockets to Cleveland to find out about Hannukah.
THE NUTCRACKER FROM THE ROYAL BALLET
Dec. 25, 10 a.m. on PBS. The charming story, dazzling choreography and magnificent score have made The Nutcracker a popular and enduring ballet with both traditional ballet audiences and generations of children who have participated.
THE BARRA MacNEILS' CAPEBRETON CHRISTMAS
Dec. 25, 2 p.m. on PBS. This concert features Canada's premiere Celtic performers, the Barra MacNeils, with special guests the Ennis Sisters, and Fiona and Ciaran MacGillivray. Rich harmonies accompanied by harp, accordion and tin whistle add a distinctly Celtic touch to well known Christmas favorites such as "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen."