Monday, November 04, 2024
Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas Schedule 2024; A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin at NJPAC

Good tidings Freeform brings, as the network celebrates the adored seasonal tradition of "25 Days of Christmas." The programming event returns to spread holiday cheer starting Sunday, December 1. A delightful collection of Christmas favorites is being offered to make spirits bright, including Home Alone, The Santa Clause trilogy and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). Select airings of perennial favorite Home Alone will incorporate "pop-up" facts about the classic holiday movie. Jingle all the way with Disney family classics like Frozen, the Toy Story franchise and Disney's A Christmas Carol. Other holiday faves airing throughout the month include Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Arthur Christmas, plus Rankin-Bass' beloved specials, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, plus much more! Plus, the merry lineup features a network premiere featuring the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You, as well as Dashing Through the Snow (2023) and Santa's Little Helper (2015). View the full day by day schedule here.
Speaking of Home Alone..."A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin" is coming to a city near you this holiday season (November 30-December 15). Following a screening of Home Alone, there will be a Q&A with the star himself. Standing Ovations Live is putthing this together, including a visit to Newark, NJ at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to present a special screening of the timeless classic Home Alone on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm. The star who brought Kevin McCallister to life, Macaulay Culkin, will be in Newark for a unique event that features an exclusive moderated interview and audience Q&A with Macaulay Culkin following the screening. You'll laugh, cry, do the Kevin Scream, dance like a mannequin and embrace the nostalgia of this endlessly quotable Christmas classic. So many scenes are seared like hot doorknobs into the public consciousness: "KEVIN!" "I made my family disappear." "Keep the change, ya filthy animal." Embrace the hilarity and heart of this holiday favorite. This event is perfect for fans of all ages, from those who grew up watching Home Alone to younger generations just discovering the beloved film.
Tickets are available for purchase online now. Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or visiting the NJPAC Box Office. For those looking for an extra-special experience, a limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include a personal post-show photo opportunity with Macaulay Culkin himself. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the ultimate holiday blast from the past, transporting you back to the '90s for an unforgettable experience!
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, May 8
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Ladies Love Brunch" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Georgie tries to juggle his mom, his mother-in-law and Mandy on Mother’s Day. Meanwhile, Audrey wants to meet Connor’s girlfriend.
Ghosts - "The Devil Went Down to Woodstone" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Sam and Jay host a big party for the launch of Sam and Isaac’s vampire book. Mary Holland (Patience), Punam Patel (Bela) and Matt Walsh (Elias Woodstone) return as guest stars.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 5)
Thursday, May 8
- Paula Poundstone (Home Movies) - Paula performs stand-up comedy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) - Natasha appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle talks about Netflix's Survival of the Thickest on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite/Benched) and Doug Benson (You're the Worst) - Maria and Doug are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- John Benjamin Hickey (HouseBroken/The Big C/It's All Relative) - John stops by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11:15pm on Bravo.
- Patricia Clarkson (Davis Rules) - Patricia is a guest on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11:15pm on Bravo.
- Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - E! News has an interview with Kerry at 11pm on E!. Kerry and Omar Sy discuss their highly anticipated new film Shadow Force on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Rebel chats about Juliet & Romeo on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - In A Little Bit Extra Valerie and Ross Mathews are sharing more of their conversation with Al Roker in Charleston at the Food & Wine Classic on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) and Randall Park (Young Rock/Blockbuster/Fresh Off the Boat/Veep/Supah Ninjas) - Morris and Randall talk about Watson on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
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05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
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