Here’s ABC’s holiday-themed programming for 2020

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SAN ANTONIO – For people looking for some family-friendly holiday television, ABC has released its list of holiday-themed programming for 2020.

According to ABC.com, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” starts things off on Thanksgiving day. In it, Olaf will team up with Sven on a merry mission. Then, Pixar Animation Studios’ has a special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” a feature that has Woody and Buzz Lightyear among others from the “Toy Story” films.

On Monday, Nov. 30, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” will feature more music and magic. The one-hour festive musical event will feature star-studded performances, animated on-screen lyrics, more favorite Disney melodies and classic holiday songs, ABC said.

The magic of the holidays continues with “The Great Christmas Light Fight” on Wednesday, Dec. 9, “Shrek the Halls” on Friday, Dec. 18, and “The Sound of Music” on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

ABC said The holiday shows will conclude with “The Greatest Showman” on Thursday, Dec. 24 and the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration” on Dec. 25.

The full listing of ABC shows can be found below. All times are central standard times.

THURSDAY, NOV. 26 (THANKSGIVING)

7:00-7:30 p.m. “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”

7:30-8:00 p.m. “Toy Story That Time Forgot”

8:00-10:00 p.m. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” - *new

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

7:00-8:01 p.m. “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”

SUNDAY, NOV. 29

6:00-6:30 p.m. “Disney Prep & Landing”

6:30-7:00 p.m. “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice”

MONDAY, NOV. 30

1:00-2:00 p.m. “General Hospital” (check local listings) - *new holiday-themed episode

7:00-8:00 p.m. “The Disney Holiday Singalong” - *new

8:00-9:00 p.m. “CMA Country Christmas” - *new

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2

7:00-7:30 p.m. “The Goldbergs” - *new holiday-themed episode

8:30-9:00 p.m. “black-ish” - *new holiday-themed episode

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

7:00-9:00 p.m. “The Great Christmas Light Fight” - *season premiere

WEDNESDAY, DEC 16

7:00-9:00 p.m. “The Great Christmas Light Fight”

FRIDAY, DEC. 18

7:30-8:01 p.m. “Shrek the Halls”

SUNDAY, DEC. 20

6:00-10:00 p.m. “The Sound of Music”

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23

1:00-2:00 p.m. “General Hospital” (check local listings) - *new holiday-themed episode

8:00-10:00 p.m. “The Great Christmas Light Fight” - *season finale

THURSDAY, DEC. 24

7:00-9:00 p.m. “The Greatest Showman” - *network broadcast premiere

FRIDAY, DEC. 25

9:00 a.m-11:00 a.m. “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration”


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