Michael Badalucco of ABC's The Practice narrating Christmas in Aspen on ABC, Dec 8 7p

[Pavan]

SOME OF ABC’S BRIGHTEST STARS LEND THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS TO “ABC’S CHRISTMAS IN ASPEN,” A ONE-HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL, AIRING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

In Addition to ABC Primetime Stars, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, Kenny G and Lee Ann Womack Will Perform Classic Christmas Songs, Lead by the Tom Scott Band Stars from some of ABC Television’s most popular primetime series will ring in the holiday
season and showcase their musical talents on the one-hour special, “ABC’s Christmas in Aspen,” airing
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Filmed at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado, the holiday special is narrated by Michael Badalucco (“The Practice). Additional participating ABC primetime stars are:
· John Ritter and the cast from “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” singing “Deck the Halls” with saxophonist Kenny G. Katey Sagal will sing “A Christmas Song”
· Bonnie Hunt (“Life with Bonnie”) dedicates her rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” to the U.S. troops
· Comedian George Lopez (“George Lopez”) and Sara Rue (“Less Than Perfect”) share their favorite Christmas memories
· Andy Dick (“Less Than Perfect”) does a unique rendition of “Oh Christmas Tree”
· Aaron Buerge (“The Bachelor”) on piano accompanies Trista Rehn (“The Bachelorette”) in a performance of “Jingle Bells”

In addition there will be performances by legendary singers Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis and Country Music Award-winner Lee Ann Womack.
Anthony Eaton is the executive producer for “ABC’s Christmas in Aspen,” which is also produced by Tisha Fein and Danny Harris and written by Lewis Friedman. The special is produced by Tall Pony Productions.