Overview
- NBC airs the Rankin/Bass classic tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with an encore scheduled for Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
- Freeform adds multiple December telecasts as part of its 25 Days of Christmas lineup for cable viewers.
- The special is not included on Peacock or most subscription services, but it streams free with ads on Tubi and Pluto.
- Digital purchase is widely available for about $9.99 on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV, with Blu‑ray/DVD also on sale.
- Originally debuting on NBC in 1964 before five decades on CBS, the Burl Ives–narrated favorite resumed NBC airings in 2024 and continues to draw strong reviews, including a reported 95% Rotten Tomatoes critics score.