Happy Holidays from KBDI – and thank you members for your wonderful support throughout the year! We hope you enjoy these seasonal specials:
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Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
7pm Thursday, December 22
Audra McDonald and Peter Graves join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. |
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Story of a Singing Christmas Tree
8pm Thursday, December 22
Filmed on location in Denver, this program features the 64th Annual production of the West High School Alumni Singing Christmas Tree. |
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Memory of a Large Christmas
9:30pm Thursday, December 22
This holiday special recounts the heartwarming memories of writer Lillian Smith's turn-of-the-century childhood and her family's celebrations of Christmas. |
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Piano Guy Holiday Special
3pm Saturday, December 24
An entertaining mix of seasonal music and instruction, this special features Scott Houston and guest piano pros sharing their tips and techniques. |
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Rick Steves' European Christmas
4:30pm Saturday, December 24
Rick Steves and his television crew celebrate Christmas in Europe. The result is this colorful montage of the holiday's rich traditions. |
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Nativity: The Art and Spirit of the Creche
5:30pm Saturday, December 24
This program unites theologians and collectors with an astonishing and beautiful array of nativity scenes collected from across the globe. |
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Star of Christmas
6pm Saturday, December 24
This animated holiday special follows a cast of VeggieTales characters on their quest to stage a song-filled Christmas spectacular, "The Princess and the Plumber." |
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Ballet Internationale: The Nutcracker
7pm Saturday, December 24
This special captures the luminous presentation of a holiday favorite, performed by one of the world's leading classical ballet companies, Ballet Internationale. |
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Memory of a Large Christmas
8:30pm Saturday, December 24
This holiday special recounts the heartwarming memories of writer Lillian Smith's turn-of-the-century childhood and her family's celebrations of Christmas. |
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Great Performances: "Renee Fleming: Sacred Songs and Carols"
9pm Saturday, December 24
Beloved American soprano Renee Fleming performs a lush selection of sacred Christmas music. |
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Handel's 'Messiah': Independence Messiah Choir
10pm Saturday, December 24
This concert special showcases the choir's 85th anniversary performance of Handel's inspiring oratorio. |
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Arthur's Perfect Christmas
10am Sunday, December 25
Arthur and his friends try to plan the perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even "Baxter Day." |
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Star of Christmas
11am Sunday, December 25
This animated holiday special follows a cast of VeggieTales characters on their quest to stage a song-filled Christmas spectacular, "The Princess and the Plumber." |
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Barney's Christmas Star
12pm Sunday, December 25
'Tis the season to be jolly as the big purple dinosaur and his friends celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzzaa with music, dance and fun. |
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Elmo's World: Happy Holidays
12:45pm Sunday, December 25
Kelly Ripa and the colorful Sesame Street cast teach Elmo about Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa and the common traits these holiday celebrations share. |
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Angelina Ballerina, 'The Show Must Go On'
1:40pm Sunday, December 25
Angelina auditions for the lead role in the musical extravaganza, "Cinderella Mouse and the Ugly Whiskers" – but finds herself cast as the Wicked Stepmouse! |
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First Christmas
2:25pm Sunday, December 25
Christopher Plummer supplies the narration for this clay-animation enactment of the traditional Nativity story that conveys all the awe and wonder of that extraordinary night. |
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Memory of a Large Christmas
2:50pm Sunday, December 25
This holiday special recounts the heartwarming memories of writer Lillian Smith's turn-of-the-century childhood and her family's celebrations of Christmas.
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Story of a Singing Christmas Tree
3:30pm Sunday, December 25
Filmed on location in Denver, this program features the 64th Annual production of the West High School Alumni Singing Christmas Tree. |
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Chanukah Celebration
5pm Sunday, December 25
Actress Fran Drescher hosts a fun-filled hour celebrating Chanukah. The special is filled with stories, ideas and information to bring new meaning to the holiday season. |
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Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
6pm Sunday, December 25
American mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and European baritone Bryn Terfel join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. |
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Handel's 'Messiah': Independence Messiah Choir
7pm Sunday, December 25
This concert special showcases the choir's 85th anniversary performance of Handel's inspiring oratorio. |
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Chris Isaak Christmas: A Soundstage Special Event
8pm Sunday, December 25
Chris Isaak and guests Stevie Nicks, Brian McKnight and Michael Buble perform the quintessential Christmas collection. |
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Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
9pm Sunday, December 25
Audra McDonald and Peter Graves join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. |
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Holidays in the Rockies
10pm Sunday, December 25
The United States Air Force Academy Band performs many of the season's musical favorites in a variety of styles, from classical to Big Band, country and pop. |
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