The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Al Roker and Hoda Kotb on NBC, and "omg! Insider's" Kevin Frazier and Thea Andrews on CBS has officially kicked off a long day of holiday specials and marathons. Here's a quick list of what you may not want to miss on this special day:
SPECIALS
Lady Gaga & The Muppets' Holiday Spectacular, 9:30pm/8:30pm central on ABC
Starting with the most anticipated, not in chronological order, Lady Gaga will perform with Kermit the Frog. Oh yes, and songs from her new album, ARTPOP. She'll also share the stage with Elton John, RuPaul and actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kristen Bell will make special appearances.
A Hollywood Christmas at The Grove - check local listings
Hosted by Nancy O'Dell of Entertainment Tonight, the special takes place at Los Angeles' The Grove. Performances will come from CeeLo Green, Jewel, Mary J. Blige and a duet with Toni Braxton and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.
A Mary Christmas, 8pm/7pm central on Revolt TV
Speaking of Mary J. Blige, she'll share her Christmas classics, along with host Queen Latifah and guest Tyrese.
Charlie Brown, 8pm/7pm central on ABC
See Snoopy in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "This Is America, Charlie Brown" follows.
MARATHONS
For guaranteed laughs: Friends marathon on TBS
For fun for (most) all ages: Harry Potter Marathon, starting at 1pm/12pm central on ABC Family
It ends with the TV premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on Saturday at 8pm/7pm central.
For comedy old folks find funny too: The Three Stooges marathon will go from morning till 5:30pm on IFC
For family-bonding laughs: Modern Family on USA.
For the old folks, again: Andy Griffith Show marathon will begin at noon on TV Land.
For ultimate vegging out: Frozen Planet marathon at 1 p.m. on the Animal Planet
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