Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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. The Muppets have appeared on the special a number of times since 2008.
==2008==
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==
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The Muppets appeared 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." David Rudman puppeteered Fozzie for this appearance lip-syncing to Eric Jacobson's vocals.
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."
Image:ChristmasInRockefellerCenter2009-ElectricMayhem.jpg|The Electric Mayhem
Image:ChristmasInRockefellerCenter2009-DrTeeth.jpg|Dr. Teeth
Image:ChristmasInRockefellerCenter2009-Janice&Floyd.jpg|Janice & Floyd
Image:ChristmasInRockefellerCenter2009-Zoot&Lips.jpg|Zoot & Lips
Image:ChristmasInRockefellerCenter2009-Animal.jpg|Animal
Image:2009_rock_center.JPG|The Muppet gang
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==2012==
The Muppets and Cee Lo Green sang "All I Need is Love" in the 2012 special on November 28. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Pepe, Animal and the Snowths appeared.
Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie from The Today Show hosted. Other guests included Tony Bennett, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler and Billy Crystal.
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==2022==
The Muppets from Sesame Street (Elmo, Tango, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Grover) appeared to promote The Nutcracker: Starring Elmo & Tango. Elmo, Cookie, and Tango chatted with Mickey Guyton and later, the entire ensemble performed "Best Christmas Ever."
The special also featured appearances by Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli, Brett Eldredge, David Foster, Alicia Keys, Katharine McPhee, Amy Poehler, The Rockettes, Maya Rudolph, Dan + Shay, and Gwen Stefani.
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==External links==
* Press photos of both 2009 appearances
==Sources==
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Category:Christmas Appearances
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