FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 - 8 PM A 1967 television special starring Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, accompanied by Nelson Riddle and his orchestra.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 - 10 PM Return to the era of the legendary orchestras, great singers and song standards, drawing upon the most beloved melodies that kept the home fires burning and soldier's hearts alive during World War II.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 - 8 PM Interviews and archive performances celebrate the life and career of five-time Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roy Orbison.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 - 9:30 PM From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, Rick Steves' European Christmas gets you a seat at the family feast, up in the loft with the finest choirs, and into the kitchen with grandma and her best-kept holiday secrets. ... Google Books
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 - 8 PM Tom Hanks hosts a tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns that explores the breadth and depth of his work, talks to many of his collaborators, and looks at his filmmaking process to understand how he makes American History come to life.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 - 9:30 PM The a cappella collective celebrates 25 years with a performance that includes classic and contemporary songs, including "Proud Mary," "Lean on Me" and "Shut Up and Dance."
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