In with the old: ABC prepares to ring in the New Year with time-honoured specials
Snoopy and Woodstock in “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown”
Another Christmas is behind us, as are its ensuing TV specials, but don’t let it get you down -- you’re not yet condemned to regular scheduled programming.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on ABC
Jim Carrey stars as the Grinch in a hilarious live-action adaptation of this classic Christmas tale. The evil Grinch is determined to stop Christmas from happening, but he has no idea how powerful the holiday spirit can be.
It's a Wonderful Life, on NBC
Jimmy Stewart stars as downtrodden banker George Bailey in the timeless holiday masterpiece. Facing financial ruin, Bailey wishes he'd never been born, and a guardian angel shows him what life would be like for his loved ones without him.
Q: My daughter always loved "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey" at Christmas time, but we have not seen it for years. Is it too religious and not "politically correct"?
While it's possible that the overtly religious plot of "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey" (about a donkey who leads Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem) has made it an unpopular choice for TV, it's more likely that poor Nestor is just the victim of a glut of Christmas TV. However, you can still find him.
One Direction: The TV Special, on NBC
Celebrate the holidays with the British pop group that took the world by storm after appearing in the UK version of “The X Factor.” Filmed at Universal Orlando, the special offers viewers a glimpse inside the lives of Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles.
Major Crimes, on TNT
A very naughty Santa robs a bank, but a flash mob featuring dancers dressed in Santa suits makes it impossible for officers to catch him. Zarah Mahler and Ryan Kennedy guest star as Sharon’s kids, who come to town to visit during the holidays.
Q: Please find out if "Longmire" is going to be renewed by A&E. In my opinion, it was a really good show.
"Longmire" has been renewed, but not by A&E.
It's been a roller-coaster few months for "Longmire" fans. The low point came at the end of August when A&E announced it was cancelling the fan-favorite series after three seasons.
But now the fans are back on top again, after the announcement a few weeks ago that online video streamer Netflix would produce the show's fourth season.
Otherworldly Christmas: The good Doctor returns for annual holiday special
Peter Capaldi stars in the “Doctor Who” Christmas special
Fans of the popular British television show "Doctor Who" have most likely been suffering from some program withdrawal after series 8 concluded in November. Thankfully, they'll be getting some relief as the out-of-this-world program gears up for its annual holiday special, airing Christmas Day on BBC America.
Late Laughs for the week of December 21 - 27, 2014
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jimmy Kimmel
Fifty percent of the nation is covered in snow. But the good news is, the other 50 percent is covered in delicious, melted cheese.
It's very cold. The National Weather Service issued wind-chill advisories. You hear that, wind? You've been advised to chill. Don't make the weather service ask again.
A culinary countdown: Bobby Flay checks out the best dining coast to coast
“Food Network Star’s” Bobby Flay hosts “Top 10 Restaurants with Food Network Magazine”
Bucket lists: we all have them, even if we don't realize that we do.