2024 WBAY Holiday TV Guide

Date Time Title & Description

30 Brilliant Minutes - 2024
Thursday, Nov. 28 12-12:30p First Alert Weather Meteorologist Brad Spakowitz counts down his ten favorite "3 Brilliant Minutes"
stories from the past year.
America's Thanksgiving Parade
Every November, something magical happens on Detroit's Woodward Avenue-- a holiday tradition
that dates back to 1924. Since then, 85 celebrations of America's Thanksgiving Parade have captured
the imaginations of millions of children, their families and generations.
4-5p Detroit’s Woodward Avenue comes to life with larger-than-life floats, soaring balloons, rousing bands,
and the country’s largest collection of papier-mâché heads that are certain to dazzle parade viewers
as we "Celebrate the Spirit" of America's Thanksgiving Parade. One million spectators line the street
to take part in the candy land of colors, sparkles, and stars!
Mark Milovats' Christmas Wonderland Special
Showman extraordinaire Mark Milovats brings his powerful voice and uncanny humor into your
Sunday, Dec. 1 12-1p home! This family friendly program has a great variety of the best Christmas classics, as well as
Mark’s famous Santa Belle Dancers, his 16-piece orchestra, a classic holiday choir, and some special
celebrity guests.
Beyond the Call
Follow volunteers and the Marines Toys for Tots group in action, as they work tirelessly to help
4-5p underprivileged children experience the joy of the holiday season and beyond. Through personal
stories, actual footage, and touching moments, this special reveals how the hope and joy from Toys
for Tots transforms lives throughout the year.
AFV's Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks
It’s a holiday extravaganza as “AFV” brings viewers the funniest clips from its 35-year journey! Join
6-7p
for hilarious segments like kids on the naughty list, Christmas klutzes, and those hilariously fed up
with the festivities.

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

7-9p Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, ‘‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday
Spectacular’’ returns for its ninth year with a sparkling spectacle of new musical performances.

CMA Country Christmas

Tuesday, Dec. 3 7-8p Joins hosts Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood for the 15th annual “CMA Country Christmas,” featuring
one-of-a-kind musical performances of festive classics from country music’s biggest stars.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
8-9p Fred Astaire narrates this timeless animated tale of Kris Kringle, a young boy with an immense desire
to go good things for others.
The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season Premiere)
The most wonderful time of the year is here as this hit decorating competition series returns! “The
Thursday, Dec. 5 7-9p Great Christmas Light Fight” features families and neighborhoods from across America decorating
their homes to the extreme for Christmas in hopes of winning a cash prize and the coveted Light Fight
trophy.
The Comedy & Music Superfest Holiday Special
Sunday, Dec. 8 12-2p This two-hour special showcases some of the biggest names in comedy and music, inclusing John
Legend, Gladys Knight, Tiffany Haddish, Howie Mandel, Jon Lovitz, and many more!

Schedule Updated 11/21/24

 Olaf's Frozen Adventure
Olaf and Sven team up on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened, and
Anna and Elsa host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early
Tuesday, Dec. 10 7-7:30p
to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their
own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions and save Anna and
Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.”
Toy Story That Time Forgot
7:30-8p During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when
the coolest set of action figures ever turns out to be dangerously delusional.
Disney Prep & Landing
The special tale of an elite unit of Elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep &
Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion
to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve
8-8:30p Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie
who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny
encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide
Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to
ensure a Merry Christmas for all?

Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice

The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast
8:30-9p approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen
into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending
into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic
member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel.
The Great Christmas Light Fight
Thursday, Dec. 12 7-9p
See 12/5 for series description
Songs for the Holidays
Some of the biggest names in music perform traditional yuletide classics, along with a few modern
Sunday, Dec. 15 4-5p songs. This holiday edition of The Song features performances by Rob Thomas, Darius Rucker, Jewel,
and many more!
The Sound of Music
The Oscar-winning classic based on the real-life Von Trapp family, who fled their home to escape the
Nazis in 1938. Maria is a young woman who has left her Austrian convent to work as a governess to
6-10p
seven unruly children. Songs include popular favorites like “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb
Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd,” and “The Sound
of Music.”

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024

Wednesday, Dec. 18 7-9p This special heats up the holiday season with exclusive performances from the year’s top artists
playing their hit songs for fans from across the country.
The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season Finale)
Thursday, Dec. 19 7-9p
See 12/5 for series description
30 Brilliant Minutes
Sunday, Dec. 22 12-12:30p
Encore presentation of the 11/28 program
Mark Milovats' Christmas Wonderland Special
12:30-1:30p
Encore presentation of the 12/1 program
The Good Side Holiday Special
The Good Side Holiday Special looks to uplift viewers with stories that inspire. Enjoy feel-good stories
1:30-2p
from across the country, including a girl donating Christmas trees at the same NICU where she spent
time as a newborn.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
6-7p
Encore presentation of the 12/3 program
The Santa Clause
7-9p Scott Calvin is a divorced father whose strained relationship with his son, Charlie, begins to mend only
after a bizarre twist of fate transforms him into the new Santa.

Schedule Updated 11/21/24

 CMA Country Christmas
9-10p
Encore presentation of the 12/3 program

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Enjoy a lineup of holiday performers and performances, along with a televised view of the spectacular
Tuesday, Dec. 24 4-5p illumination of more than one million lights on 200 trees that line Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. The
show will end with a celebratory fireworks display against the city’s iconic skyline! We will also hear
from our favorite Disney friends, including Mickey and Minnie!

Home Alone
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind
7-9p when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the
holidays. But he’s not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to
break in, and Kevin’s rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them!
WBAY Holiday Greetings and Bloopers
10-10:05p Enjoy this short video from the Action 2 News team.
A Baylor Christmas
10:05-10:35p This award-winning production features various choirs, ensembles, and the combined 450-voice choir
and orchestras from Baylor’s School of Music.
What an Incredible Life
12:05-1:05a This heartwarming special brings together soul-stirring performances and powerful words of hope
and joy.

The Good Side Holiday Special

Wednesday, Dec. 25 4:30-5a
Encore presentation of the 12/22 program.
Songs for the Holidays
5-6a
Encore presentation of the 12/15 program.
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
6-7a
Encore presentation of the 12/24 program
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
9-11a Disney’s annual Christmas celebration returns Christmas morning with its traditional parade,
endearing stories, and magical celebrity performances.
The Year: 2024
Thursday, Dec. 26 8-10p An entertaining two-hour look at the most iconic and memorable moments of the past year.
Frozen
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff
Sunday, Dec. 29 6-8p and his loyal reindeer, Sven—to find her sister Elsa whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of
Arendelle in eternal winter.
Frozen 2
8-10p Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven take a remarkable and inspiring journey into the unknown to
discover the source of Elsa's magical powers and save the kingdom of Arendelle.

Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025
The preeminent destination for viewers to ring in the new year! Hosted by Ryan Seacrest live from
Tuesday, Dec. 31 7-9p Times Square, the show celebrates the year’s very best in music, featuring a night of superstar
performances. Wrapping up the holiday season, far and away, the nation’s most-watched New Year’s
Eve celebration will give viewers a look at New Year’s celebrations from around the globe.
Small Towns
9-9:30p This special looks back at some of Action 2 News Anchor Jeff Alexander's favorite Small Towns stories
from the past year.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025
9:30p-1:13a The New Year's Eve celebration continues!

Schedule Updated 11/21/24