The broadcast, which continues to noon, will feature performances from the casts of Broadway's Matilda The Musical and Pippin.
"Entertainment Tonight" host Kevin Frazier and Thea Andrews, from "The Insider," will anchor what is now a CBS Thanksgiving tradition in its 54th year. The broadcast will feature portions of the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City.
NBC will also broadcast the famed parade. Performers will be announced shortly.