Monday, November 16, 2009

Thanksgiving Specials Schedule

Aside from the ever popular Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, it can be a little tough to find programming specifically tailored to Thanksgiving. Usually your best bet is on the Food Network or television show episodes. Still, here is a look at several movies and specials airing soon that you won't want to miss!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING (2006)
This filling hour carves out the origins of the holiday, first celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. Included is footage of a re-enactment held at Plimoth Plantation Living Museum. Also: the emergence of football as a holiday tradition; the protests of Native Americans, who see the holiday as "a day of mourning." Harry Smith hosts.

AIRING:
HIST Mon, Nov 16, 11:00pm
HIST Tue, Nov 17, 3:01am
HIST Sun, Nov 22, 7:00pm
HIST Tue, Nov 24, 11:00pm
HIST Wed, Nov 25, 3:01am
HIST Thu, Nov 26, 1:00pm
HIST Thu, Nov 26, 7:00pm

 

AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS: THANKSGIVING
A salute to Thanksgiving Day includes cooking mishaps and odd encounters with turkey. Also: humorous activities of senior citizens. Host: Tom Bergeron.

AIRING:
ABCFAM Wed, Nov 18, 10:00pm

 

DUTCH (1991)
John Hughes' road-trip yarn about a construction worker (Ed O'Neill) who agrees to drive his girlfriend's snobby son (Ethan Randall) home from boarding school for Thanksgiving. Natalie: JoBeth Williams. Reed: Christopher McDonald. Brock: Ari Meyers. Halley: E.G. Daily. Homeless Woman: L. Scott Caldwell.

AIRING:
FMC Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm
FMC Mon, Nov 30, 4:00am

 

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (1987)
John Hughes tale about a snob (Steve Martin) and a slob (John Candy) who keep running into trouble---and each other---en route home for Thanksgiving. Boss: William Windom. State Trooper: Michael McKean. Car Rental Agent: Edie McClurg.

AIRING:
COMEDY Sun, Nov, 22 8:30am
COMEDY Sun, Nov, 22 2:30pm
COMEDY Fri, Nov, 27 9:45am

 

BUGS BUNNY'S THANKSGIVING DIET (1978)
The doctor is in! And he prescribes a steady supply of cartoon laughs (featuring moments from classic Warner Bros. animated shorts) to kick off the year-end holiday season. Bugs Bunny, make that Dr. Bugs Bunny, is the Doctor of Chubbyology, head of a Diet Clinic specializing in weighty Thanksgiving matters.

AIRING:
CARTOON Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am
CARTOON Thu, Nov 26, 12:00pm
CARTOON Thu, Nov 26, 3:30pm

 

INSIDE THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE (2006)
A history of the annual Thanksgiving parade in Manhattan follows the yearlong planning process and examines the behind-the-scenes technology involved. Also: the impact of the event.



AIRING:
HIST Thu, Nov 26, 12:00pm
HIST Thu, Nov 26, 6:00pm

 

A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING (1973)
Charlie is the hapless host and Snoopy is in the kitchen dishing up ice cream, popcorn and toast. Included: the bonus cartoon "This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers," which finds the gang aboard the Mayflower in 1620.



AIRING:
ABC Thu, Nov, 26 8:00pm


Can't get enough Thanksgiving viewing? Visit TVGuide and use keyword THANKSGIVING in the 'Search Listing' field for a complete list of upcoming Thanksgiving themed shows and movies!

4 comments:

musiclove84 said...

Yay Peanuts Thanksgiving! I love when Woodstock eats the turkey... there's something not right about that.

Kristin said...

Ha ha, Aimee. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! I'll try to catch that. Those are NOT pillows!!

Kathy Garcia said...

Love your blog! So fun to be able to know when all the holiday stuff is on tv! Thanks for doing to footwork! I am setting my dvr as we speak!! :O)
Kathy

Kathy Garcia said...

Excuse the typo...blame to newborn on my lap! Ha Ha! It should read, "Thanks for doing THE footwork." Love ya!