Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Photos: First Look - Josh Groban, Tony Bennett & More Set for Tonight's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
By: Caryn Robbins
The arrival of the holidays wouldn't be complete without a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, live from Rockefeller Center in New York City and hosted by "Today" anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb.
The star-studded evening will feature musical performances from Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, Sarah McLachlan, Dolly Parton, Jordan Smith, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, the Rockettes and more, performing current hits and holiday classics.
Prior to the primetime telecast, an additional live hour of the special will be broadcast on select NBC stations (7-8 p.m. ET). Check local listings.
Check out rehearsal photos from tonight's broadcast below!
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- Pictured: Tony Bennett rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- Pictured: Tony Bennett rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- Pictured: (l-r) Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks rehearse for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- Pictured: (l-r) Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood rehearse for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured: JorDan Smith rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured:(l-r) Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Frank "Knuckles" Walker, Mark Kelley, of The Roots rehearse for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured: Josh Groban rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured: Dolly Parton rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured: Dolly Parton rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured: Dolly Parton rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2016-- Pictured: Dolly Parton rehearses for the 2016 CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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