GRAMMY Holiday Concert Headlines Festive Faves For All Ages, is December on CityNovember 4, 04

Celebrate the nominees of Music's Biggest Night with the all-new one-hour holiday special, A Very GRAMMY Christmas

Allison Williams (Girls) and Christopher Walken (Seven Psychopaths) star in the live, three-hour musical event of the season, Peter Pan LIVE!

Some of the biggest names in country music perform beloved holiday classics in the two-hour special, CMA Country Christmas

Ring in the New Year with Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015

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TORONTO (November 24, 2014) Youbetter watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we're telling you why the holidays are coming to City! Offering a robust holiday schedule all December long, City has something for everyone this season. Whether it be a new spin on an old classic, the retelling of a treasured tale, a live musical masterpiece, a star-studded concert event, or an all-new animated, soon-to-be festive favourite, it's on the list and we've checked it twice. So kick back and cozy up with a hot cup of cocoa for a month full of magic, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) on City.

Full episodes and exciting extras are available on Citytv.com next day post-broadcast, as well as on Rogers on Demand, Rogers Anyplace TV, and with the free City Video App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, and on the City Video Mobile App for Android.

Below is a chronological listing of City's holiday specials for December 2 to 23. All programming is subject to change.

Tuesday, Dec. 2:

Toy Story That Time Forgot(s/ABC): 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**Half-hour Special**

During a post-Christmas play date, the Toy Story gang lead by Woody (Tom Hanks, Toy Story franchise) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen, Toy Story franchise) find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turns out to be dangerously delusional. Its all up to Trixie the Triceratops (Kristen Schaal, Toy Story 3) to get the gang back to Bonnies room safely. Wallace Shawn reprises his role as Rex, Timothy Dalton returns as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles is back as Mr. Potato Head, and Joan Cusack returns as Jessie.

Prep & Landing: 8:30 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**Half-hour Special**

Hear the never-before-told tale of an elite unit of elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly for 227 years to help ensure that homes around the world are properly prepared for the yearly visit from The Big Guy, an elf named Wayne (Dave Foley, Spun Out) is upset when he doesnt receive an expected promotion to be Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee (Sarah Chalke, Scrubs), the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator, partners Wayne with Lanny (Derek Richardson, Anger Management), an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. Will the elves be able to guide Santas sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a Merry Christmas for all?

Thursday, Dec. 4:

Peter Pan LIVE!(s/NBC): 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**Live Three-hour Special**

This musical event tells the beloved story of Peter Pan, played by Allison Williams (Girls), and stars Christopher Walken (Seven Psychopaths) as Captain Hook. Get ready for show-stopping stars, stunning costumes, extravagant sets, and delightful music that will have everyone in the family singing along.

Friday, Dec. 5:

How Murray Saved Christmas(s/NBC): 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**One-hour Special**

Based on Emmy -winning writer-producer Mike Reiss's (The Simpons) best-selling children's book of the same name, this animated special begins in Stinky Cigars, the secret town where all holiday characters live, from the famous Santa and the Easter Bunny to the obscure Labor Day Amos and Arbor Day Aardvark. Everyones happy in Stinky Cigars except Murray Weiner (Jerry Stiller, Seinfeld), the grumpy owner of Murrays Holiday Diner. But when Santa is knocked out cold by an experimental toy, its up to Murray to save Christmas. Additional cast members include: Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) as Doc Holiday, Sean Hayes (Sean Saves the World) as Edison Elf, Dennis Haysbert (Backstrom) as The Narrator, John Ratzenberger (Toy Story franchise) as Officer Bender, and Kevin Michael Richardson (American Dad) as Santa Claus.

A Very GRAMMY Christmas(s/CBS): 9 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**One-hour Special**

Hosted by LL COOL J and featuring nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Mary J. Blige, singer/songwriter Ariana Grande, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning group Maroon 5, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Tim McGraw, and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Pharrell Williams, A Very GRAMMY Christmas will also feature performances of holiday songs and current pop hits. Plus, artists will share their favourite holiday memories and what a GRAMMY nomination means to them. Additionally, the nominations for Album of the Year for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced.

Tuesday, Dec. 9:

The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic: 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**One-hour Special**

In this fascinating special, viewers will get a rare look inside Walt Disney Animation Studios and unprecedented access to the creative team that brought the Academy Award -winning film Frozen to life. Fans will also hear from Frozen stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for more on the making of this modern movie based on a timeless tale that became a cultural touchstone for legions of fans nearly overnight.

Thursday, Dec. 11:

The Muppet Christmas Carol: 9 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**Two-hour Special**

Delight in this beloved adaptation of Charles Dickens's timeless classic, A Christmas Carol, narrated by Gonzo as

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