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[12/04/06 - 09:25 PM]
It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
The "Julie Andrews Weekend" features "Mary Poppins" and a double feature of the "Eloise" movies.

[via press release from ABC Family]

IT'S SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS!

THE ORIGINAL SUPER NANNY SWOOPS INTO ABC FAMILY�S �25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS� WITH A WEEKEND STARRING THE LEGENDARY JULIE ANDREWS IN HER MULTIPLE ROLES AS A BELOVED NANNY

The Julie Andrews Weekend Features �Mary Poppins� and a Double Feature of the �Eloise� Movies

Burbank, CA (November 4, 2006) � For over 40 years, Julie Andrews has been known as the quintessential nanny and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 22 - 24 ABC Family celebrates her as the original SUPER NANNY! During that weekend, ABC Family will air �Mary Poppins� and a double feature of �Eloise At The Plaza� and �Eloise At Christmastime.� Originally released in 1964, �Mary Poppins� is one of the most cherished childhood movies and has become a part of American tradition. The release of the �Eloise� movies in 2003 marked Julie Andrews� long-awaited return to the role as nanny.

Friday, December 22

(8:00 � 11:00 PM ET/PT) MARY POPPINS -- Two banker's children lose their nanny due to her frustration with them. A change in the wind blows in an assertive nanny who matches the qualifications of the children and not the father. Starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Based on the books by P.L. Travers, this film was written by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi and was directed by Robert Stevenson. Original Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

Saturday, December 23

(5:00 � 8:00 PM ET/PT) MARY POPPINS -- Encore Presentation

(8:00 � 10:00 PM ET/PT) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME -- Based on the bestselling children�s books written by the late Kay Thompson, its Christmas time and the season promises to be even more special as the Plaza Hotel prepares for a romantic Christmas Eve wedding! Although Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva) is warned not to interfere, she can�t resist playing matchmaker to ensure that true love will save the day. Starring Julie Andrews, Christine Baranski and Jeffrey Tambor. This film was written by Elizabeth Chandler and was directed by Kevin Lima.

Sunday, December 24

Eloise Double Feature

(8:00 � 10:00 AM ET/PT) ELOISE AT THE PLAZA -- Based on the best-selling children's classic, ELOISE AT THE PLAZA brings one of literature's most beloved characters to life. Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva) is a fun-loving little girl with a knack for finding adventure every place she looks. While under the care of her wonderful nanny (Julie Andrews), Eloise tries to play matchmaker to a lonely prince and wrangle an invitation to the society event of the season. Starring Julie Andrews, Christine Baranski and Jeffrey Tambor. This film was written by Janet Brownell and was directed by Kevin Lima.

ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME Encore Presentation (10:00 AM � 12:00 PM ET/PT)





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[12/03/25 - 12:30 PM]
CBS Announces Second Season Orders for the Top Two New Broadcast Series - #1 "Boston Blue" and #2 "Sheriff Country"
The series average 8 million viewers and 7.6 million viewers, respectively, in Nielsen live plus 7-day multiplatform ratings.

[12/03/25 - 11:59 AM]
"9-1-1: Nashville" Season Premiere Catapults to Over 19 Million Total Viewers
Over 35 days, ABC's Thursday night drama premieres amassed impressive audiences based on competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings, with all three dramas landing in the Top 10 among Adults 18-49.

[12/03/25 - 11:27 AM]
Star-Studded Cast of Cooking Disasters Take on Culinary Boot Camp in "Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check"
This season, Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are on a mission to transform an all-star cast from cooking disasters to kitchen masters with an intense culinary boot camp like no other.

[12/03/25 - 11:25 AM]
Fresh Off Successful Theatrical Run, Great American Media Announces "Another Sweet Christmas," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, Streams Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, Beginning December 18
The sequel to "Home Sweet Christmas" also premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET).

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Hulu Renews "Chad Powers" for a Second Season
Glen Powell will return as the titular character.

[12/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
Broadcast Talent Announced for Inaugural Optum Golf Channel Games December 17 in Primetime on Golf Channel and USA Network
Current PGA Tour player Keith Mitchell will serve as an analyst for coverage of the Optum Golf Channel Games alongside longtime Golf Channel commentator Steve Sands, who will provide play-by-play commentary.

[12/03/25 - 10:31 AM]
Louis Carr Appointed President of BET
Carr assumes leadership of BET from Scott Mills, who earlier today announced his departure after 23 years at the company.

[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "A Thousand Blows" - Season 2 Trailer - Hulu
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[12/03/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?" Debuts December 18
The film is an intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success.

[12/03/25 - 09:32 AM]
Get Ready to Hit the Casino with a New Untitled Vegas Television Series
The new series from the creators of "Billions" is executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese.

[12/03/25 - 09:00 AM]
The Unbelievable True Story of "Roofman" Premieres on Paramount+ December 9
Channing Tatum stars as the film's titular character, as well as a stellar cast including Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage.

[12/03/25 - 08:57 AM]
Record NFL Viewership Caps Thanksgiving Night on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo
Bengals-Ravens is the most-watched Thanksgiving night NFL game ever with an average of 28.4 million viewers.

[12/03/25 - 08:55 AM]
"NFL on CBS" Shatters Record for Most-Watched Regular-Season Game in NFL History with More Than 57 Million Viewers
Viewership peaked with 61.357 million viewers for the game's thrilling conclusion (7:45-8:00 PM ET).

[12/03/25 - 08:49 AM]
FOX Sports Feasts on Thanksgiving Day with 47.7 Million Viewers for Packers-Lions
Viewership peaked with 57,957,000 viewers from 4:00-4:15 PM ET.

[12/03/25 - 08:47 AM]
Most-Watched NBA on ESPN Thanksgiving Eve in Six Years
The inaugural tripleheader averaged 2,099,000 viewers, up 54 percent from last year's Thanksgiving Eve doubleheader, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.