NBC and MSG Entertainment announced today the first-ever televised special in celebration of 75 years of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. NBC will give viewers a chance to see the nationally renowned holiday show in a one-hour production from Radio City Music Hall, to be co-hosted by 'The Today Show's' Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira. Produced by '60 Minutes' creator Don Hewitt, the special will air in early December.
Press releases state, "For 75 years, millions of families have made coming to Radio City Music Hall for the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular an annual tradition. The 75th Celebration of the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular special NBC telecast will bring the show's unique holiday celebration into homes across America, featuring new scenes, state-of-the-art special effects, glamorous costumes, and eye-popping numbers performed by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, as well as traditional classics including the famed 'Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.'"
MSG President Jay Marciano states, "This year's show will be the most dynamic version to hit the Great Stage in our storied history, with new elements to showcase the unparalleled talent and precision of the world-renowned Radio City Rockettes, along with time-honored favorite numbers that families have enjoyed for decades. We are extremely proud to spread the unique holiday spirit of the one-of-a-kind
Radio City Christmas Spectacular to millions of NBC viewers."
The 2007 edition of the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular features updated original scenes and performance numbers, new costumes, and special effects including fireworks, snowfall, and Santa flying over the Great Stage.
