TV Highlights on KCTS 9

Thursday, November 26 at 1:55 p.m.
A man with a heavy ancestral weight on his shoulders: his grandfather and father both were killed on their 25th birthdays by milk trucks.
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Friday, December 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.

From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, this special gets you down on the carpet with wide-eyed children, up in the loft with the finest choirs, and into the kitchen with grandma and all her secrets.

Saturday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.
This beloved Christmas show from 1972 opens with "Jingle Bells," Norma Zimmer and the group sing "Silent Night" and Arthur Duncan knows how to "Ring Those Christmas Bells". The program also includes such holiday favorites as "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" by Guy Hovis and Ralna English and "O Holy Night" by Joe Feeney.

Saturday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Diana refuses to join the Christmas spirit so Tom sends for Baby Diana and also invites some homeless people to stay in Harvey's flat for the holiday.

Saturday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Diana is asked to direct the Nativity play for the elderly of the parish. She and Tom play a trick on Harvey who then has an accident and undergoes a personality change.

Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Interviews with the beloved television personality are featured with clips of classic performances.

Saturday, December 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 86th year, the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree signals the start of the holiday season across the country.

Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m.
A diverse group of dancers, artists and crew face challenges while presenting the holiday classic.

Sunday, December 20 at 8:00 p.m.
As snow falls and Christmas lights glow in Jackson Hole, a holiday season of a different sort settles in just beyond the town, in the great winter world of Yellowstone. Breathtaking landscapes frame intimate scenes of wolves and coyotes, elk and bison, bears and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year. NATURE journeys in the footsteps of the men who first explored the park, and travels with their modern-day counterpart on his own journey of discovery. From the unique crystals of individual snowflakes to the grand sweep of Yellowstone's Hayden Valley, this is a Christmas like no other.

Sunday, December 20 at 11:00 p.m.
A diverse group of dancers, artists and crew face challenges while presenting the holiday classic.

Wednesday, December 23 at 8:00 p.m.
Trisha Yearwood hosts as Belmont University faculty and students perform carols and seasonal songs.

Thursday, December 24 at 12:00 p.m.
The program features over 600 musicians from Luther College's vocal music groups and instrumental ensembles performing traditional Christmas carols and sacred choral music.

Thursday, December 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Trisha Yearwood hosts as Belmont University faculty and students perform carols and seasonal songs.

Thursday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Young father Joel can't afford to buy his five-year-old daughter the bicycle she's expecting from Santa Claus, creating a crisis of confidence for him in his role as a father, husband and family breadwinner. In this uplifting holiday movie, a family learns that a happy Christmas doesn't depend on material gifts.

Thursday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Since The Nutcracker's first production in St. Petersburg more than a century ago, its charming story, dazzling choreography and magnificent Tchaikovsky score have combined to make it one of the most popular and enduring ballets the world over. With its setting transposed to San Francisco's 1915 Pan-Pacific Exposition, SFB artistic director Helgi Tomasson's production features sets by Michael Yeargan and costumes by Martin Pakledinaz.

Thursday, December 24 at 9:00 p.m.
Four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and veteran movie and television star Peter Graves join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square in an annual holiday concert that this year includes African-American spirituals and a medley of contemporary favorites.

Thursday, December 24 at 10:00 p.m.
The pop superstar welcomes the holidays with songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries.

Thursday, December 24 at 11:00 p.m.
The soulful singer performs "White Christmas," "What Christmas Means to Me" and other favorites.

Friday, December 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Friday, December 25 at 12:00 p.m.
A music and dance show featuring performers with African, Asian, European and Latino backgrounds.

Friday, December 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Faith performs holiday favorites backed by an orchestra led by esteemed conductor David Campbell.

Friday, December 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 25 at 4:00 p.m.
As snow falls and Christmas lights glow in Jackson Hole, a holiday season of a different sort settles in just beyond the town, in the great winter world of Yellowstone. Breathtaking landscapes frame intimate scenes of wolves and coyotes, elk and bison, bears and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year. NATURE journeys in the footsteps of the men who first explored the park, and travels with their modern-day counterpart on his own journey of discovery. From the unique crystals of individual snowflakes to the grand sweep of Yellowstone's Hayden Valley, this is a Christmas like no other.

Saturday, December 26 at 5:00 p.m.
The Champagne Music Makers present a "Winter Show" as they sing "Button Up Your Overcoat." JoAnn Castle goes all out on "Skater's Boogie" and the Lennon Sisters sing one of their favorites, "A Marshmallow World." Bob Lido and the Boys present a Dixie version of "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", and Dick Dale sings "Let It Snow".

Monday, December 28 at 10:30 p.m.
Three orphan girls find their talents while struggling to survive in this tale starring Emma Watson.

Thursday, December 31 at 8:00 p.m.
The symphony orchestra and music director Alan Gilbert usher in 2010 with baritone Thomas Hampson.

Thursday, December 31 at 10:00 p.m.
The symphony orchestra and music director Alan Gilbert usher in 2010 with baritone Thomas Hampson.