LOS ANGELES (AP) – Supply-chain woes are this year’s Grinch, threatening to steal gifts and good cheer. But TV is overstocked with holiday specials and rom-coms – including the Food Network’s first movie and the rebranded GAC Family channel’s Christmas debut.
Old favorites such as 1965’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” may require a measure of strategy to watch. The classic Peanuts special will air on PBS and, for a three-day window, be available free on Apple TV+.
The twist for the Food Network’s film is its debut on corporate sibling discovery+ which, as with other streaming services, offers a free-trial option. Like Santa Claus scoring courtesy cookies, enjoy the gift while it lasts.
Here’s a sampling of what to watch while sipping nog and nibbling on roasted chestnuts – if available on store shelves. All air times are Eastern.
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