"Christmas in Rockefeller Center," with O'Donnell and Connick, Jr., Broadcast Dec. 3

By Andrew Gans
December 3, 2008

NBC presents a one-hour special Dec. 3 celebrating the annual lighting of the famed Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center.

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

Al Roker hosts the program, which features 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.