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In time for the holidays, NBC is airing a plethora of Christmas movie classics, from the animated "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" to the black-and-white classic "It's a Wonderful Life."

Released in 1946, "It's a Wonderful Life" tells the story of a frustrated businessman who is thinking of ending his life on Christmas.

Just in time, a guardian angel sent from heaven rescues the man and shows him what his town would have been like without his good deeds over the years.

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The heart-felt classic runs two hours and 10 minutes.

Directed by Frank Capra, "It's a Wonderful Life" stars James Stewart as the main character, George Bailey; Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. The film's most iconic line is, "When a bell rings, an angel get it's wings."

Looking to tune in to "It's a Wonderful Life" when it airs on NBC this year?

Here's when and how to watch.

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