2015 Thanksgiving TV Programming

On Thursday, Americans will gather around their tables to celebrate Thanksgiving.

And after consumption of the holiday feast, many retire to their couches for viewing appropriately-themed television programming.

Worth noting are two historical shows – “The Pilgrims” from PBS and “Saints & Strangers” from the National Geographic Channel – which provide additional context regarding the origins of the get-together.

"Americans may be seeking an alternative to watching sports or news highlights from Black Friday riots. Family-friendly Thanksgiving programming with a spice of edginess could be a huge success,” said Ryan McCormick, co-founder of Goldman McCormick PR.

Here’s the list of Thanksgiving and other holiday specials, which rapidly switch to Christmas. All times are EST.

Tuesday, November 24

*8 p.m. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” ABC.

*8 p.m. “American Experience” – “The Pilgrims,” PBS.

Wednesday, November 25

*11:03 p.m. “The Real Story of Thanksgiving,” History.

Thursday, November 26

*9 a.m. “The 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,” NBC.

*12 p.m. “The National Dog Show,” NBC.
*7 p.m. “Saints & Strangers” – Part 1, National Geographic Channel.
*9 p.m. “Saints & Strangers” – Part 2, National Geographic Channel.
*9:30 p.m. “American Experience” – “The Pilgrims,” PBS.
*11 p.m. “Saints & Strangers” – Part 3, National Geographic Channel.

Friday, November 27

*8 p.m. “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” (1970), ABC.

Saturday, November 28

*8 p.m. “Frosty the Snowman” (1969), CBS.

*8:30 p.m. “Home Alone,” AMC.
*8:31 p.m. “Frosty Returns” (1995), CBS.
*9 p.m. “The Story of Santa Claus,” CBS.

Author: Brian Cameron

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