RODNEY'S WISH FOR A SIMPLE, QUIET THANKSGIVING WITH JUST TRINA AND THE BOYS GOES TERRIBLY AWRY, ON ABC'S "RODNEY"

"Thanksgiving" - This Thanksgiving, Rodney and Trina try to avoid having the big holiday dinner that every year turns into a disaster because of the crazy antics of their families. When the dinner turns into a big disaster anyway, they are determined to not let it ruin their day -- in spite of a shocking surprise from Carl and Patsy that tests their resolve -- on "Rodney," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Rodney" stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton.

Guest starring are Mac Davis as Carl, Karen Austin as Patsy, Beau Baxter as Jim, John Jabaley as Leonard and Robert Markland as fireman.

"Thanksgiving" was written by Gayle Abrams and directed by Bob Berlinger.

"Rodney" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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