The premiere of “The Great Holiday Baking Show” and anniversary specials for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Toy Story” highlight ABC’s holiday programming schedule, the network announced Tuesday.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the Alphabet on Monday, Nov. 30 will precede its annual airing of the beloved Peanuts animated tale with the special “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown.” The hour will feature live performances from the memorable music of Vince Guaraldi, to Kristen Chenoweth singing “Happiness” from the “Peanuts” Broadway hit, and a performance by Matthew Morrison of an original song, “Just Like Me”. Sarah McLachlan, Boyz II Men and the All-American Boys Chorus are also among the musical guests.