Jesus of Nazareth to Air in a Powerful Two-Night National Broadcast Event Across The Heartland Network, Retro TV, and The Family Channel
Air Dates:
Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23
7:00–11:00 PM ET/PT
Get After It Media will present a rare, coordinated national broadcast event featuring Jesus of Nazareth, Franco Zeffirelli’s landmark portrayal of the life of Christ. The two-night, limited-commercial presentation will air simultaneously across The Heartland Network, Retro TV, and The Family Channel.
Widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and revered productions in television history, Jesus of Nazareth established a cinematic benchmark that remains unmatched decades later. The epic production is celebrated for its sweeping scale, elaborate sets, thousands of extras, and meticulous craftsmanship, achieved long before the era of digital enhancement.
Robert Powell’s portrayal of Jesus is widely considered definitive and is supported by one of the most distinguished ensemble casts ever assembled for television. The cast includes seven Academy Award winners: Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, and Peter Ustinov, along with Academy Honorary Award recipient James Earl Jones.
Originally a global ratings phenomenon, Jesus of Nazareth continues to resonate nearly five decades after its debut, celebrated for its emotional power, immersive storytelling, and timeless production value.
“This nationwide takeover is truly one of a kind,” said Joel Wertman, President and CEO of Get After It Media. “It brings together cultural significance and extraordinary scale, allowing viewers, advertisers and partners to align with a globally recognized story in a premium, family-focused viewing environment. Few opportunities deliver this level of meaning and seasonal impact.”
Programming Highlights
• Two-night primetime national roadblock across three broadcast networks
• Potential reach exceeding 150 million viewers nationwide
• Distribution across more than 90 million U.S. television households
• Original Director’s Cut with minimal commercial interruption
• Publisher’s Choice premium placement on the It’s Real Good TV app
• Ideal alignment for faith-based brands, nonprofits, ministries, and seasonal advertisers
• High-engagement holiday counterprogramming with multigenerational appeal
In addition to its national broadcast presentation on The Heartland Network, Retro TV, and The Family Channel, Jesus of Nazareth will be available on demand via the It’s Real Good TV app.