When Is ‘The Sound of Music’ Airing on TV This Year?

If you are looking for a familiar classic to settle in with during the holidays, The Sound of Music is returning to network television once again. ABC has made the 1965 musical an annual tradition, and this year, The Sound of Music will air on Sunday, December 21, from 7:00 to 11:00pm ET on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. The network officially confirmed the film in that slot for its holiday programming lineup, keeping up a long-running tradition of showcasing it on a Sunday evening right before Christmas.