LOS ANGELES — There are enough holiday TV movies to overturn Santa’s sleigh this season, with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel and a new streaming service adding to the cargo. A more expansive view of the world also is part of the ride, with a lesbian couple included in a Freeform film and Hanukkah shout-outs on the Hallmark and Lifetime channels.
Other small-screen options are available to distract you from gift-wrapping and family squabbles, including the Grinch, the Brady Bunch and John Legend. Here’s a sampling from broadcast networks, cable and streaming services, all times EST:
POPCORN TIME:
• “Noelle,” now streaming on Disney Plus. Kris Kringle’s daughter (Anna Kendrick) envies her brother’s (Bill Hader) high-profile Christmas job but discovers she’s got an important role to play, as does Mrs. Claus (Julie Hagerty). Shirley MacLaine co-stars as an elf.
• “Every Day But Christmas,” 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Bounce. A writer (Timon Durrett) who’s cynical about Christmas finds his faith and the holiday’s meaning on a book tour.
• “Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas,” 9 p.m. Dec. 4, Freeform. When Jess (Aisha Dee) dies in an accident after a first date with Ben (Kendrick Sampson), her soul remains earthbound. It’s up to Jess’ pal Kara (Kimiko Glenn) and her partner, Mae (Jazz Raycole), to help.
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