NEW YORK (AP) ¿ Holiday programming is in full swing, and even with the writer's strike, the networks have their schedules loaded with specials, movies and other perennial holiday fare. Among the highlights (all times Bermuda, check local listings for encore airings):

ANIMATION

"Frosty the Snowman'', 9 p.m. Friday, December 7, CBS. Jimmy Durante narrates the story of that "jolly happy soul''.

"Frosty Returns'', 9.30 p.m. Friday December 7, CBS. John Goodman stars as Frosty, with Jonathan Winters narrating.

"I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown" 9 p.m. Monday, December 10, ABC. The 1993 Peanuts Christmas special centres on the antics of Snoopy.

"Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too!" 9.30 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, ABC. The 1991 Emmy-nominated special finds Pooh and Piglet playing Santa with expectedly comical results.

MOVIES

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas'', 9 p.m. Saturday, December 8, ABC. Ron Howard's 2000 live-action version, starring Jim Carrey.

"The Note'', 10 p.m., Saturday, December 8, with encore airings, The Hallmark Channel. Genie Francis stars as a newspaper columnist who finds a note written by a passenger in his last moments aboard a doomed airliner, and is determined to locate its intended recipient during Christmastime. Also stars Ted McGinley.

"It's a Wonderful Life'', 9 p.m. Friday, December 14, NBC, with a Monday, December 24, encore. Frank Capra's 1946 classic starring Jimmy Stewart as a man who gets a look at his life if he hadn't been around. Optional scene description for the visually impaired by former US President George Bush. The narration is delivered around the film's original dialogue and available through your TV's foreign language menu.

"A Christmas Story'', 24 hours, beginning 9 p.m., Monday, December 24, TBS. Usual marathon broadcast of 1983 feature starring Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley and Melinda Dillon, about a boy who ... just wants a BB gun for Christmas.

"A Grandpa For Christmas'', premiered on November 24 with encore airings through December, The Hallmark Channel. Ernest Borgnine and Juliette Goglia star as a grandfather and granddaughter who finally meet and learn to accept each other.

SPECIALS

"Red Hot Holiday Stomp'', 9 p.m., Monday, December 10, PBS. Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis rings in the season with music, storytelling and special guests.

"Saturday Night Live" Christmas compilation, 10.30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, NBC. Compilation of holiday-themed sketches from the comedy mainstay's 30-year history.

"Christmas in Washington'', 11 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, TNT. Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw host the annual presentation of popular recording artists performing for the US President and First Lady.

"Clash of the Choirs'', 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, December 17-20, NBC. Music stars Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, Kelly Rowland and Blake Shelton return to their hometowns to put together amateur choirs to compete over four nights.

"Christmas with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Sissel'', 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, PBS, with a December 24 encore. The renowned choir is joined by the singing star, performing both traditional Christmas songs and Norwegian folk tunes.

"Ninth Annual A Home for the Holidays'', 9 p.m. Friday, December 21, CBS. True stories about adoption, featuring performances by Sheryl Crow, James Blunt, Carole King, Fergie, Reba McEntire and others.

"Elmo's Christmas Countdown'', 8 p.m. Sunday, December 23, ABC. Star-studded special finds Muppet Elmo counting down the days to Christmas with his "Sesame Street' friends. Musical numbers by Brad Paisley, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson and others.

"Nature: Christmas in Yellowstone'', 9 p.m. Sunday, December 23, PBS. The breathtaking winter world of Yellowstone is the focus of this holiday edition of the acclaimed PBS series.

"Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade'', 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 25, ABC. Regis and Kelly host the annual parade from Florida, while Ryan Seacrest brings the best from Disneyland.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

"Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve 2008'', 11 p.m. Monday, December 31, ABC. Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark co-host the 35th edition of "the oldest living teenager's" celebration. he prime-time segment is followed by local news, then "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2008, Part I" from 12.35 a.m. to 2.05 a.m., and "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2008, Part II" from 2.05 a.m. to 3.05 a.m.