or


[11/08/21 - 01:36 PM]
Jimmy Fallon Draws on the Holiday Spirit with Debut of the Animated Special "5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas" Based on His Bestselling Children's Book
The special airs Friday, November 26 as part of NBC's holiday animation night.
[via press release from NBC]

JIMMY FALLON DRAWS ON THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH DEBUT OF THE ANIMATED SPECIAL "5 MORE SLEEPS 'TIL CHRISTMAS" BASED ON HIS BESTSELLING CHILDREN'S BOOK

Special Airs Friday, Nov. 26 at 8:30 P.M. ET/PT as Part of NBC's Holiday Animation Night

BREAKING HOLIDAY NEWS: There are only 18 sleeps until the premiere of "5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas," the new animated family special inspired by Jimmy Fallon's New York Times #1 bestselling book of the same name.

Narrated by Fallon, the colorful special focuses on a boy who has his meticulous, detailed plan leading up to Christmas upended upon the arrival of some unexpected guests at the home he shares with his mother and dog, Gary. From finding the best tree, to perfecting his snow sled, to making scrumptious Christmas cookies, everything goes topsy-turvy as Christmas morning draws near. But, despite all the changes, the true spirit of Christmas manages to shine through in this 30-minute special for the whole family.

From Fallon's production company, Electric Hot Dog, the special is executive produced by Jim Juvonen and Kelly Powers, and Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico of ShadowMachine. Borja Pena Gorostegui is director and Jon Foster and James Lamont serve as writers. Along with Fallon as narrator, the show is brought to life by the voices of James Larson, Esme Jan, Kari Wahlgren and Affion Crockett.

"5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas" is a part of NBC's must-watch family-friendly animation block on Nov. 26, which includes:

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

When: Friday, Nov. 26, 8-8:30 p.m.

What: The classic 1966 cartoon features the voice of Boris Karloff as the Grinch.

5 MORE SLEEPS 'TIL CHRISTMAS

When: Friday, Nov. 26, 8:30-9 p.m.

What: "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon is turning his bestselling children's book into a primetime animated special.

TROLLS HOLIDAY IN HARMONY

When: Friday, Nov. 26, 9-9:30 p.m.

What: When Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, things take an unexpected turn when she and Branch draw each other's name.





  [november 2021]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
 


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)




[10/14/26 - 12:01 PM]
Apple TV Renews "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" for Season Two
"We are delighted to continue the story of 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' and deeply grateful to Apple and our incredible cast and crew," said David J. Rosen, creator and showrunner. "This is all pretty amazing for a show whose title came from a spam email."
[10/14/26 - 11:31 AM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of October 5
"Carrie," "Neagley," "Reacher," "Off Campus," and "Sterling Point" led all original series worldwide.
[10/14/26 - 10:08 AM]
Thrilling BMF Championship Leads Stacked Card in Final UFC Event of 2026
UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes takes place Saturday, December 12 from Las Vegas with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Paramount+.
[10/14/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Cold Case Files: Murder In Paradise" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Even in paradise, no secret stays buried forever.
[10/14/26 - 10:01 AM]
"NBA on Prime" Tips Off Second Season with Exclusive Coverage of Eastern Conference Finals for First Time, Marquee Roster of On-Air Voices, and AI-Powered Broadcast Innovations
Prime Video's postseason coverage extends deeper than ever with the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament returning in April exclusively, select first- and second-round playoff games, and Prime's first-ever exclusive presentation of the Eastern Conference Finals.

[10/14/26 - 10:00 AM]
Nine Bakers Are Ready to Whisk Up Some Holiday Magic on Season Two of the Five-Week Baking Competition Series "Next Level Baker" Airing Thurs., Nov. 19 at 9/8c on FOX and Next Day Hulu!
Only one baker will rise to the top, winning $50,000 and a HexClad prize package.
[10/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu's "The Mob"
Hosted by Parker Posey, "The Mob" is a high-stakes reality competition series that sends a group of celebrities to a lavish Italian villa where they will shake down, hustle and whack their way to win up to $250,000 in cash prizes.

[10/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Casts Additional Guest Stars in "Rose Hill"
Paul Raci, John Ralston, Kathleen Duborg, Nikki Rae Hallow, Woody Jeffreys, Carmela Zumbado, Karin Konoval, Alvina August, David A. Kaye, Anthony Konechny and Magda Apanowicz are among the latest additions.
[10/14/26 - 08:31 AM]
Award Winning Comedian Aziz Ansari Returns to the Stage with a New Netflix Stand-Up Special Coming in 2027
The special will film at the State Theatre New Jersey on October 29, 2026.
[10/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Final Season Teaser for Emmy-Nominated "Yellowjackets"
The series returns to Paramount+ with the Premium Plan on Friday, November 20.
[10/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Alicia's Law" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When her carefully built life comes undone, Alicia returns to practicing law and discovers that rebuilding her career also means redefining herself.
[10/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Kordell Stewart / Slash & Burn" Debuts October 27
Directed by Brian Rivera, the film is the latest installment of "NFL Shorts," a collection of short documentaries made in partnership with NFL Films that explores stories connected to the game of football.
[10/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
ESPN Launches "ESPN JV," A New YouTube Channel for Kids
Designed with the next generation of sports fans in mind, ESPN JV brings together some of the biggest names in sports, interactive challenges and familiar characters to make discovering and celebrating sports fun for kids.
[10/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Greatest"
The series will debut all episodes in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on November 4, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video.
[10/14/26 - 07:29 AM]
ESPN Delivers Sixth Straight Year of Television Viewership Growth, Up 10% in Fiscal Year 2026
ESPN and ESPN on ABC each posted 11% year-over-year growth in total viewership, while ESPN2 increased 3%.