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The following are highlights of The CW's Holiday episodes and specials

ABC celebrates the joy of the holidays, including the world premiere of Pixar Animation Studios', “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” the return of the competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” special musical performances on “CMA Country Christmas,” and classic, animated Christmas specials from Walt Disney Animation Studios, PEANUTS, DreamWorks Animation and Dr. Seuss, among others.

Which is more important in life ... love or position? Ambitious men and women compete for power in the corporate world and sometimes business partners fall in love, but can they have both equally? In his new comedy A or B? Ken Levine thinks not. With two dynamic and likable actors and directed skillfully by Andrew Barnicle at the Falcon through November 16, the play is slick, funny and engaging to a point, but something is lacking.

The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical 'The Ghost of Gershwin,' with music by Wayland Pickard, book by Doug Haverty, lyrics by Laura Manning, directed by Jules Aaron, choreographed by Michele Bernath, and produced by Richard Alan Woody. The play runs today, May 9 through June 22, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.

The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical 'The Ghost of Gershwin,' with music by Wayland Pickard, book by Doug Haverty, lyrics by Laura Manning, directed by Jules Aaron, choreographed by Michele Bernath, and produced by Richard Alan Woody. The play runs May 9 through June 22, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.

The 2014 season continues this weekend after its launch last Sunday, January 5th, in North Hollywood, CA. at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal.

Kirk Douglas, Debbie Reynolds, George Chakiris, Carol Channing, Rip Taylor, Florence Henderson, Michael Learned and more, offer encouragement to Senior Star Power Productions, as they embark on a mission to establish a year-round theatrical performing arts complex for seniors.

The Pink Lady and Barbara Van Orden, as well as guests Lily Tomlin, Florence Henderson, George Chakiris, Larry Mathers and more, will gather for a Senior Star Power Productions 'Friend Raiser' and Teaser for a New Musical Revue entitled 'We Have A Dream.'

ABC celebrates the joy of the holidays, including the beloved animated special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” an all-new Hallmark Hall of Fame film, “Christmas in Conway,” the all-new competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,”

The Pink Lady and Barbara Van Orden, as well as guests Lily Tomlin, Florence Henderson, George Chakiris, Larry Mathers and more, will gather for a Senior Star Power Productions 'Friend Raiser' and Teaser for a New Musical Revue entitled "We Have A Dream."

Tune in this WED. Sept. 4th, 2013 at 12:35 PM (est) to join the conversation with...'Mr. Showbusiness' on Jimmy Ferraro's 'Theatre Chat and This 'n That!', broadcasting LIVE on WWJB - regionally and nationally on the world wide web. This week's guest is television, film, cabaret star, and cover model Barbara Van Orden.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Fifth Season, available on Blu-rayTM today, Aug. 6, 2013 at an SRP of $59.98.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Fifth Season, available on Blu-rayTM on Aug. 6, 2013 at an SRP of $59.98.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Fifth Season, available on Blu-rayTM on Aug. 6, 2013 at an SRP of $59.98.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of the third season of one of TV's funniest and most beloved sitcoms The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Third Season, available on Blu-rayTM on June 11, 2013, at an SRP of $59.98.

Dick Van Dyke, beloved actor, singer, dancer, writer and comedian, will receive SAG-AFTRA's highest honor - the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.

The recent nationwide appearances, from New York to Los Angeles, by singer and actress Barbara Van Orden and author Patty Farmer, on behalf of her critically acclaimed book "The Persian Room Presents" has spawned a collaboration on a new book, currently under the working title of 'Playboy On Stage.'

Today, June 27th, The Santa Monica Library will host a signing with author, Patty Farmer, and special guest Barbrara Van Orden for 'THE PERSIAN ROOM PRESENTS.' Portions of the book sales benefit Childhelp.

On June 27th, The Santa Monica Library will host a signing with author, Patty Farmer, and special guest Barbrara Van Orden for 'THE PERSIAN ROOM PRESENTS.' Portions of the book sales benefit Childhelp.