Harry Connick, Jr.: Harry For The Holidays (2003)

Plot

"Harry for the Holidays" is a festive and musically innovative Christmas special that aired on NBC in 2003, showcasing the stunning interior of the historic Bowery Savings Building/Cipriani 42nd Street. As Harry Connick Jr. performs with his Big Band, viewers catch glimpses of cars passing by through the windows. The show features classic holiday tunes, but Connick's unique arrangements add a fresh twist, infusing songs like "Silver Bells" and "Frosty the Snowman" with vibrant strings and bold brass. Highlights include a lively rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," a genre-blending "Silent Night" featuring Marc Anthony and Kim Burrell, and delightful sketches with Whoopi Goldberg and Nathan Lane. Additionally, Connick and Burrell perform the beautiful "I Pray on Christmas," which wasn't part of the original broadcast.