FOR RODNEY AND TRINA, THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GETS A LITTLE FUZZY -- AND TAKES A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS TO BRING IT BACK INTO FOCUS -- ON ABC'S "RODNEY"

"It's Up, It's Good" - The true spirit of Christmas gets a little lost when Rodney, determined not to disappoint Bo and obsessed with finding the video game the boy so much wants, accidentally pulls down the church's huge religious landmark in his zealous quest. Meanwhile, a single-minded Trina wants the boys to experience the holiday church service up close, and becomes similarly obsessed with getting the family the best seats in the house, on "Rodney," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Rodney" stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton.

Guest starring is Robert Clendenin as Plumber Dave, Reggie Jordan as security guard, Joe Whyte as husband, Larry Milburn as Ben, Douglas Sarine as usher, Diane Sellers as Lydia, Sue Ozeran as elderly woman, Buck Kartalian as elderly man, Bobbi Page as choir singer, Monique Donnelly as choir singer, Virenia Lind as choir singer, Luana Jackman as choir singer and Fletcher Sheridan as choir singer.

"It's Up, It's Good" was written by Greg Schaeffer and Steve Joe and directed by Bob Berlinger.

"Rodney" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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