The family decides to forgo a traditional Christmas in favor of a ski trip and commit to hiring themselves out as helper elves for other people's holiday celebrations.
This TV special features the singing of Christmas carols by popular singers Luther Vandross, Faith Hill, and CeCe Winans, as well as opera singer Ruth Ann Swenson. The special is hosted by the cast of NBC's hit comedy "3rd Rock From the Sun": John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joey Gordon-Levitt, and Jane Curtin. The guests of honor are the Presidential first couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton. President Clinton makes a brief speech near the end of the ceremony. Proceeds from the special go to charity.
Dan Aykroyd
/ Self / Irvin Mainway (archive footage) Alec Baldwin
/ Pete Schweddy (archive footage) John Belushi
/ Self (archive footage) John Belushi
/ YMCA Santa (archive footage) Candice Bergen
/ Self / Consumer Probe (archive footage) Dana Carvey
/ Self / Church Lady / George Bailey (archive footage) Chevy Chase
/ Self / Gerald Ford (archive footage) Danny DeVito
/ Self (archive footage) Chris Farley
/ Matt Foley, Motivational Santa (archive footage) Sally Field
/ Mom (archive footage)
Ana Gasteyer
/ Margaret Joe McCullen / Martha Stewart (archive footage) Phil Hartman
/ Self / Mall Patron / Uncle Billy / Macey Manager (archive footage) Phil Hartman
/ Santa (archive footage) Jan Hooks
/ Self / Jessica Hahn (archive footage) Jan Hooks
/ Mary Bailey (archive footage) Victoria Jackson
/ Self / Christine (archive footage) Jon Lovitz
/ Hanukkah Harry / Master Thespian (archive footage) Jon Lovitz
/ Mr. Potter (archive footage) Norm MacDonald
/ Self / Weekend Update Anchor (archive footage) Penny Marshall
/ Theresa DeCastiglione (archive footage) Steve Martin
/ Self (archive footage) Dennis Miller
/ Harry Bailey (archive footage) Garrett Morris
/ Self / Frank the Butler (archive footage) Eddie Murphy
/ Mister Robinson (archive footage) Bill Murray
/ Self / Host (archive footage) Mike Myers
/ Self / Scott (archive footage) Rosie O'Donnell
/ Bella (archive footage) Cheri Oteri
/ Rita Delvecchio (archive footage) Adam Sandler
/ Self (archive footage) Molly Shannon
/ Terry Rialto / Mom (archive footage) William Shatner
/ Self / Host of 'The Lost Ending to 'It's A Wonderful Life' (archive footage) Paul Simon
/ Dave (archive footage) Jane Curtin
/ Self (archive footage) Nora Dunn
/ Mrs. Claus (archive footage) Mark McKinney
/ Dad (archive footage) Kevin Meaney
/ Dave (It's a Wonderful Life) (archive footage) Andy Murphy
/ Santa Claus (archive footage) Laraine Newman
/ Self / Santy Wrap Commercial (archive footage) Don Pardo
/ Self - Announcer Gilda Radner
/ Self (archive footage) David Spade
/ Rudolph the Elf (archive footage)
Holiday special including brand-new material with Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, the infamous troublemaker "Gilly," and others. The special also features favorite holiday-themed sketches from SNL's 35-year history.
Giorgio's Lobster Farm has been a tradition in Brooklyn for over 65 years. Manned by an eccentric crew and serving the best seafood in the state, the renowned establishment now faces grave financial troubles. The Giorgio family must find a way to hold on to the business or risk losing the cornerstone of their identity. Under pressure, each member of the family is forced to take a new tack in their personal relationships. Takes place over the Christmas holidays.
