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!