"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" to Feature O'Donnell, Connick, Jr. and More

By Andrew Gans
November 18, 2008

NBC will present a one-hour special in December celebrating the annual lighting of the famed Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center.

"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" is scheduled to air on the peacock network Dec. 3 from 8-9 PM ET; check local listings.

Al Roker will host the program, which will feature appearances by Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Neil Boyd, the Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook, Rosie O'Donnell and the Broadway Kids, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Solange Knowles, who will offer current hits or holiday classics.

The 11th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast is produced by NBC Universal Media Studios. Bob Holmes is the executive producer.

Prior to the network special, WNBC, NBC's New York City station, will broadcast an additional live hour of the special from 7-8 PM ET.