What To Watch: A Christmas Story Marathon, An O.C. Classic And More
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On TV this Saturday: TBS hosts its annual Christmas Story marathon, Pop revisits the first O.C. Chrismukkah and Jimmy Stewart realizes he has a Wonderful Life. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for December 24, 2016
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The O.C.
Pop
Repeat to Revisit: Seth combines Christmas and Hanukkah to form Chrismukkah. Plus, Summer dresses up as Wonder Woman. Need we say more?
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The Santa Clause
Freeform
Tim Allen assumes the role of Santa Claus after inadvertently killing the real Kris Kringle on Christmas Eve. (The Santa Clause 2 airs at 5, 7, 9 and 11 pm on FX.)
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The Big Bang Theory
TBS
Repeat to Revisit: Penny gifts Sheldon with a napkin used by Leonard Nimoy, paving the way for a truly unforgettable moment.
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Love Actually
E!
If you loved SNL's "Hillary Actually" parody, but never actually saw the original film, here's your chance. The basic cabler is airing the rom-com not once, but twice.
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Elf
Freeform
Relive this Will Ferrell classic while noshing on snacks from the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.
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A Christmas Story
TBS
Through Sunday at 8 pm| Ralphie may or may not grow up to be an advocate for gun control after nearly shooting his eye out. Watch him do it — 12x in a row!
Disney Prep & Landing
ABC
In this cartoon, an elite, high-tech unit of Elves ensure that homes around the world are prepared for a visit from Saint Nick.
It's a Wonderful Life
NBC
Settle in with your loved ones and relive this 1946 classic, which stars Jimmy Stewart as a banker who learns what life would have been like without him.
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CMA Country Christmas
ABC
Encore presentation: Idina Menzel and Andra Day perform; Jennifer Nettles hosts.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Freeform
In this installment of the Vacation franchise, Rusty and Audrey Griswold are played by a pre-Roseanne Johnny Galecki and a pre-Cape Fear Juliette Lewis.
