Holiday Gift Guide for People Who Enjoy Must See TV

Hard to believe this is going to be the last holiday season that Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, and Joey gather around the Christmas tree and Hanukkah Menorah to share memories. NBCs Friends is coming to an end after a 10 year run on the network.

The show about love, life and lattes doesn't wrap up until after the all-important May television ratings book, but if you know someone who is already in mourning over the inevitable end, a Friends themed gift would be much appreciated this holiday season.

Were expecting DVDs and videotapes of past Friends seasons to be among our biggest sellers, says Leslie Agerland of ShopNBC, a broadcast and online retailer. So big, in fact, there are thousands of copies wrapped and waiting for shipment orders at the company's warehouses around the country.

There are also plenty of Friends T-shirts, sweat shirts, mugs and holiday ornaments on hand; but Friends isnt the only NBC show whose memorabilia is expected to do well this holiday season. West Wing, Frasier and ER also have large followings. So do NBCs early morning and late night lineups, adds Agerland.

Fans can order hats, T-shirts, sweat shirts and Christmas ornaments with their favorite shows logo. Like Friends, many shows also have DVDs and videotapes of old episodes available for purchase.

If you're looking for a gift a child will treasure for years to come, you may want to pick up a copy of Its a Very Merry Muppets Christmas on videotape or DVD. The show is a classic. Or perhaps a retro gift: Alf and Mr. T. haven't been on the air for years, but Agerland says people are still buying their merchandise.

For those who want to get into the spirit of the games a little early, Olympic merchandise with the logo for the 2004 Athens games is also available. Its the best collection of unique NBC items, many of which you cant find anywhere else, says Agerland.

In addition to NBC show merchandise, ShopNBC also sells jewelry, house wares, computers, make-up, and health and beauty products. For more holiday gift ideas, watch ShopNBC on cable or satellite, or log onto www.shopnbc.com. You can place orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week at both venues.

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