Christmas in Rockefeller Center is an annual television event on NBC broadcast live from Rockefeller Center in New York City in which various celebrities welcome the Christmas season by performing holiday songs, culminating in the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

2008 AppearanceEdit

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy appeared in the 2008 celebration on December 3 to introduce Harry Connick, Jr.

Jane Krakowski and Al Roker hosted, while other guests included Miley Cyrus, Faith Hill, Tony Bennett, Rosie O'Donnell, the Jonas Brothers, and Stephen Colbert.

2009 AppearanceEdit

The Muppets performed in the 2009 special on December 2. Gonzo, Rizzo, Fozzie, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Pepe performed "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi hosted, while other guests included Michael Bloomberg, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Rod Stewart and Brian Williams.

Before the special, select local channels aired a pre-show that featured The Electric Mayhem, consisting of Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Janice, Zoot, Animal and Lips, performing "Run, Run Rudolph."

External linksEdit

• Press photos of both 2009 appearances