Plot Synopsis

From executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog, 'TIS THE SEASON: THE HOLIDAYS ON SCREEN is a two-hour celebration of the beloved genre of holiday films and television specials. Featuring decades of archival footage and interviews with notable celebrities, directors, producers, film critics, historians, and pop culture experts, this program unwraps the most memorable and festive moments on screen and explores why these projects continue to delight audiences, no matter what age.

This special features interviews with Hanif Abdurraqib, Lorraine Ali, David Bianculli, Shane Black, Ken Burns, Tim Burton, Jen Chaney, Rick Cleveland, Jacqueline Coley, Alonso Duralde, Clea DuVall, Dr. Anthony Fauci, FINNEAS, Vince Gilligan, Renee Graham, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Estee Haim, Pete Hammond, Tom Hanks, Aisha Harris, Kate Hearst, John Heilemann, Fiona Hill, Ann Hornaday, Ron Howard, Rami Malek, Ben Mankiewicz, Tim Naftali, Abby Philip, Phil Rosenthal, Sara Sidner, Emily St. James, Dana Stevens, David Talbert, Ken Turan, and Chris Wallace.

'TIS THE SEASON: THE HOLIDAYS ON SCREEN premiered on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 8-10pm ET/PT on CNN.