Barry Manilow Sets NBC Christmas Special (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow is set to star in a Christmas special at NBC, Variety has learned exclusively.
Titled “Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas,” the one-hour special will air on NBC Dec. 11 at 10 pm ET/PT and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
It will be filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino where he performs his hit show, “Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home!” “I love doing our Christmas show!” Manilow said. “We get to sing my pop hits and my favorite Christmas songs.
It’s a feel-good hour full of music.” Manilow, along with his 24-piece band, will play some of his biggest hits including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Looks Like We Made It,” along with a lineup of several holiday favorites. “Barry’s legacy and longevity is truly something to behold,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials for NBCUniversal Media Group. “His repertoire of songs are beloved by generations and we can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with one of America’s most iconic musical legends.” Manilow’s career spans seven decades, during which time he has become one of the highest-selling musical artists all of time.
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