To get everyone in the mood for Easter, CW is airing the classic cartoon "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" tonight at 8. Don't miss it.
It's narrated by Danny Kaye (who also sings) and tells the story of the time Peter Cottontail overslept and didn't deliver goodies to children on time. Vincent Price lends voice to Peter's arch nemesis, Evil Irontail. You'll also recognize the voice of Casey Kasem.
If you can't watch it tonight, or if you'd just like to watch it over and over forever and ever, I may be able to help you out.
We're giving away a DVD of the 1971 cartoon, remastered in high-definition in 2010.
Just send me an email BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT and I'll get the DVD out to the lucky random winner first thing tomorrow. That way you should have it in time for Easter. Please include your mailing address to expedite things.
Elf (8pm, CBS) - In this 2003 movie, a human (Will Ferrell) who has been raised by elves leaves the North Pole to search for his gruff birth father (James Caan) in New York City. Also stars Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner and Mary Steenburgen.
The Polar Express (8pm, ABC Family) - The animated story of an 8-year-old boy who's whisked to the North Pole by a mysterious train conductor. Features the voices of Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari.
The Sound of Music (7pm, ABC) - This Oscar-winning adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stage hit has been restored to its original length -- so settle in for a good four hours of singing children and Nazi scoundrels. Stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
Shrek the Halls (8pm, ABC) - Shrek, Fiona and the kids try to celebrate the holidays as a family, but visits by Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the Gingerbread Man make their cozy gathering chaotic. Voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas. "Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation" airs after this at 8:30, "Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice" airs at 9, and "Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special" is on at 9:30.
The X-Factor (8pm, Fox) - The winner is crowned in the first season finale.
WWE Tribute to the Troops (9pm, NBC) - Pro wrestlers and other entertainers gathered at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville on December 13 for the WWE's annual tribute to the armed forces. Featured performers were Nickelback (pictured), Mary J. Blige, and George Wallace. And of course, there was wrestling.
come clean after she accidentally breaks Abed's new DVD, and the lie quickly snowballs when Abed launches a search to find the culprit.
Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas (8pm, Hallmark) - A widow (Faith Ford) and a writer (Tom Cavenaugh) swap homes for the holidays, but neither getaway goes as planned. Despite the complications, they each meet potential love interests in their temporary new digs. Also stars Gil Bellows ("Ally McBeal") and Gabrielle Miller. Based on a book by Debbie Macomber.
A Christmas Carol: Behind the Magic (7pm, News 14 Carolina) - News 14 photojournalist Mark Olexik's documentary on the making of Ira David Wood's annual Raleigh tradition, "A Christmas Carol." The half-hour program goes behind the scenes to see initial casting, rehearsals, and final production. This airs again on Sunday at 7 p.m.