Seems that FOX isn't the only station that will be airing a LOTR special before the release:Check out this email which came to me from a very reliable source.
FYI…There will be some Lord of the Rings TV coming up…..
11/29 - Fox TV LTOR special
12/09 - Sci Fi Channel - LOTR special
12/16 - National Geographic Special/LOTR Special
Seems very interesting indeed! I'd love to see what the National Geographic's take on LOTR is! Set those VCR's! More info coming soon.