Sunday
December 18, 1988
Channels:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
28—KAYU (Fox)
MORNING
5:30 am
4—Animated Classics
6:00
4—EWU Educational Series
6—Sunday Today—Garrick Utley, Maria Shriver
Scheduled: Reports profile three American publication operations; Japan's penal system; Peter, Paul and Mary; the popularity of sneakers; hibernation; preserving endangered plants.
6:30
2—Porky Pig and Friends
4—Revival Hour
7:00
2—Ed Hume on Gardening
7—Sesame Street
28—Mass on Television
7:30
2—The Compton Report—Jim Compton
4—Kenneth Copeland
6—Jimmy Swaggart
28—The Old-Time Gospel Hour—Jerry Falwell
8:00
2—CBS Sunday Morning—Charles Kuralt
Scheduled: The U.S. government tries to save farmers from huge debt; a New York hotel that once housed famous artists and a producer; paper ornaments made with the Japanese origami art; photographer Stephanie Hollyman.
8:30
4—Hour of Power—Robert Schuller
6—Day of Discovery—Richard DeHaan
28—Power Magazine
9:00
6—Family Guide
7—Square One Television
The small kids utilize mathematical prowess to beat the big kids in a football game. (Repeat)
28—Larry Jones
9:30
2—The NFL Today
NFL pregame show hosted by Brent Musburger, with Irv Cross, Will McDonough and Dick Butkus.
4—The World Tomorrow
6—NFL Live!
NFL pregame show hosted by Bob Costas, with Ahmad Rashād, Paul Maguire, Frank Deford and Gayle Gardner.
7—The Second Voyage of the Mimi
Westerman's men are arrested; stoneworkers at a New York City cathedral use the same materials as the ancient Mayans.
28—Jimmy Swaggart
10:00
2—NFL Football
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, from the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. [Live]
4—Forever Lean
6—NFL Football
Regional coverage: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts; Houston Oilers at Cleveland Browns; or Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers. [Live]
7—One by One
The animals are settling into their new home, but vandalism problems may be linked to baboon cleverness.
10:30
4—Charlie's Christmas Project
An 11-year-old boy (Seth Green) brings holiday cheer to a homeless man, a group of senior citizens, and a lonely woman. Callan Egan, Claire Slemmer.
28—Paid Programming
11:00
4—The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas
Animated. A young bruin goes in search of Christmas and finds some unusual adventures along the way.
7—The Nature of Things
28—Paid Programming
11:30
4—This Week with David Brinkley
"The Mideast: Is Peace Possible?" Richard Murphy, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs; Bassam Abu Sharif, senior advisor to PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat; Benjamin Netanyahu, member of the Israeli Knesset.
28—Inland Empire Focus
AFTERNOON
12 pm
7—Washington Week in Review—Paul Duke
28—Charles in Charge
From last season: "May the Best Man Lose." Determined to win a stunt-filled contest at school, Adam teams up with a hulk named Herman who hates to lose. Adam: Alexander Polinsky. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames. (Repeat)
12:30
4—Business World
7—Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser
"The Savings & Loan Crisis." Guest: Montgomery Securities partner Joseph Jolson.
28—Out of This World
"The Incredible Hunk." Evie's boyfriend Chris is discovered by a talent agent who wants to take him to Hollywood and make him a star. Margo Silver: Claudette Nevins. Evie: Maureen Flannigan. Donna: Donna Pescow.
1:00
2—To be announced.
[Time approximate after football.]
4—Health Show
6—NFL Football
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Raiders, from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. [Live]
7—Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.
28—She's the Sheriff
"Down for the Count." Hildy and the deputies invest in the career of a boxer (Rick Moser), based on his knockout of a man who was harassing Hildy (Suzanne Somers). Louie: Floyd Levine. Max: George Wyner. Wiggins: Leonard Lightfoot. Mulcahy: Guich Koock. Putnam: Lou Richards.
1:30
2—CNN Headline News
4—Celebrate the Miracles
From Walt Disney World, children made famous by their stories of survival join celebrities in a musical entertainment special. Performances by Debbie Gibson, the Oak Ridge Boys and the Jets. Hosts: Marilyn McCoo and Merlin Olsen.
7—European Journal
Featured: Cyprus, a divided land.
28—Mama's Family
"My Mama, Myself." Mama is haunted by visions of her departed mother, who was always trying to run her daughter's life. Vint: Ken Berry. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman. Iola: Beverly Archer. Bubba: Allan Kayser.
2:00
2—Healthy Diet
7—Editors
28—The Munsters Today
"Say Ahh!" Herman takes Eddie to the doctor, who is more concerned about Herman's green skin than Eddie's sore throat. Dr. Dugan: David Byrd. Eddie: Jason Marsden. Lily: Lee Meriwether. Grandpa: Howard Morton.
2:30
2—Simon & Simon
"The List." A woman hires the Simons to prove she didn't murder a publisher who was going to list her as one of San Diego's sexiest women. Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney. Fiesta: Murphy Dunne. Joan: Lynnette Mettey. Janet: Jeannie Wilson.
4—Starting from Scratch
"James' Brother." James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) visits. James: Bill Daily. Helen: Connie Stevens.
7—Growing a Business
Examines America's poor service ethic and how several companies have revitalized customer service.
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The Photo Club." Arnold and his obnoxious nemesis Lisa are trapped in the boiler room while working on a photography project. Gary Coleman, Conrad Bain. Lisa: Nikki Swasey. Mrs. Walters: Robin LaValley. Pearl: Mary Jo Catlett.
3:00
4—Senior PGA Golf
Mazda Championships Final Round, from Puerto Rico. [Taped]
7—Science Journal
28—MOVIE: Private Resort
(1985) Rob Morrow, Johnny Depp. Two teenagers prowl the beaches of a luxurious resort in their quest for beautiful girls.
3:30
2—MOVIE: Excalibur
(1981) Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry. The legendary history of Camelot, from Arthur's conception and birth to the perilous quest for the Holy Grail and the final battle between Arthur and his son.
7—Adam Smith's Money World
4:00
6—Prime Timers—Bob Briley
[Time approximate after football.]
7—FDR
"Victory in Sight." Successful military maneuvers and FDR's fourth Presidential inauguration are remembered in a look at the final year of World War II. Included: the liberation of Paris, the invasion of Okinawa and the raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. FDR's voice is by Charlton Heston. Arthur Kennedy narrates the series.
4:30
6—Q6 Follow-Up
7—The Victory Garden—Bob Thomson
A report from the Eastern garden; a public garden in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Repeat)
5:00
4—Gunsmoke
6—Medical Journal
7—The Woodwright's Shop—Roy Underhill
Medieval-era Danish folding folk chairs.
28—Superboy
"The Jewel of Techacal." Catastrophe falls upon Shuster University when Lana's father returns from an archaeological dig with a cursed jewel. Clark Kent: John Haymes Newton. Lana Lang: Stacy Haiduk. (Repeat)
5:30
6—The Great Escape
This week: New York City; Banff, Alberta; London.
7—This Old House—Bob Vila
Installing an energy-efficient fireplace; putting up blue board.
28—The Twilight Zone
"There Was an Old Woman." A retired writer (Colleen Dewhurst) attracts the ghosts of children whose lives were touched by her books. Brian's Mother: Maria Ricossa. Mr. Harris: Alf Humphreys.
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News with Susan Spencer
4—KXLY News 4
6—NBC Nightly News with Garrick Utley
7—All Creatures Great and Small
"Practice Makes Perfect." Siegfried (Robert Hardy) begins a physical-fitness program, while Tristan (Peter Davison) fails an examination. James: Christopher Timothy.
28—War of the Worlds
"A Multitude of Idols." A TV reporter (Michele Scarabelli) investigating radioactive waste witnesses—and tapes—an alien absorbing a truck driver. Jared Martin, Lynda Mason Green. Ironhorse: Richard Chaves. (Repeat)
6:30
2—KREM 2 News
4—World News Sunday with Sam Donaldson
6—Q6 News
7:00
2—60 Minutes
Scheduled: A tough-sentencing Bronx judge who maintains plea bargaining is necessary to the judicial system; TV home shopping; a supermarket grosses $1 billion in 1988 sales.
4—Moscow Circus
The acclaimed Russian troupe is featured in a special that includes some of the mesmerizing acts shown during its U.S. tour this year. Showcased are high-wire artists, trapeze performers, bareback riders, clowns, 17 tigers and some tricky bears. Mark Linn-Baker ("Perfect Strangers") is the host.
6—The Magical World of Disney
"Davy Crockett: A Natural Man." Davy encounters his long-lost uncle (Barry Corbin) while tracking a bear in the woods. Davy: Tim Dunigan.
7—Nature
"The Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent" concludes with a study of humans' impact. Included: a 1983 dust storm that crippled Melbourne; plagues of locusts and mice in the wheat belt; modern Australians who want to recapture the Aborigines' ability to live harmoniously with indigenous plants and animals.
28—21 Jump Street
"Hell Week." Hanson and Ioki go through hell week as fraternity pledges to nab the frat brothers who took part in a gang rape. Hoffs: Holly Robinson. Todd Stevenson: Doug McKeon. Michael McCarter: Gary Hershberger.
8:00
2—Murder, She Wrote
"The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel." An Air Force inquiry into the murder of a cargo-plane crewman back in 1952 points to Jessica's late husband as the prime suspect. Angela Lansbury. Nicholas Rossi: Michael Ansara. Clint Phelps: Martin Milner. Bonnie Phelps: Jane Greer. Havermeyer: Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Goddard: Dale Robertson.
4—Mission: Impossible
"The Cattle King." An Aborigine medicine man assists the IMF in its attempt to stop an arms dealer from completing a missile deal with a terrorist group. Matthews: David Bradshaw. Casey: Terry Markwell. Phelps: Peter Graves. Grant: Phil Morris.
6—Family Ties
"Heartstrings." Conclusion. Steven battles the psychological aftermath of his heart attack upon returning home. Dr. Harrison: Philip Baker Hall. Ginny: Liz Sheridan. Skippy: Marc Price. Young Alex: Tim Eyster. Steven: Michael Gross.
7—Masterpiece Theatre
Noel Coward's "Star Quality," set after World War II, deals with the battle of wills between a director (Ian Richardson) and an actress (Susannah York) in rehearsal of a new playwright's work. Bryan Snow: Peter Chelsom. Tony Orford: David Yelland. (Repeat)
28—America's Most Wanted—John Walsh
Scheduled: Harold "Jade" Hummel, for leading a prison escape; Melvin Edward Mays, for appropriating terrorist weapons.
8:30
6—Day by Day
"Merry Kristin." The traditional Danish Christmas feast a homesick Kristin prepares for the Harpers turns out to be a real turkey. Kristin: Courtney Thorne-Smith. Kate: Linda Kelsey. Ross: Christopher Daniel Barnes.
28—Married...with Children
From 1987: "You Better Watch Out." The Bundys' Christmas Eve is interrupted by a nontraditional visit from Santa, whose parachute fails to open over a shopping mall. Al: Ed O'Neill. Coroner: Mike Hagerty. Peggy: Katey Sagal. Nestor: Michael Faustino. (Repeat)
9:00
2—CBS Sunday Movie: A Very Brady Christmas
(TV, 1988) Florence Henderson, Robert Reed. Premiere. As Christmas approaches, individual crises threaten to keep the three generations of Bradys from spending the holidays together. Based on the 1969-74 series.
4—The ABC Sunday Night Movie: A Smoky Mountain Christmas
(TV, 1986) Dolly Parton, Lee Majors. Seven runaway orphans unexpectedly turn up in the Tennessee mountain cabin where a popular entertainer had planned to spend a quiet holiday. (Repeat)
6—NBC Sunday Night Movie: She Was Marked for Murder
(TV, 1988) Stefanie Powers, Lloyd Bridges. Premiere. After a whirlwind romance, a widowed publishing executive marries a younger man whom she soon suspects is planning to kill her.
28—It's Garry Shandling's Show
"It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show." Garry plans a traditional Christmas show, with Tom Petty caroling with the Ladds, but his plans go awry when it seems that a guest has made off with a gift from his mother (Barbara Cason). The Ladds: James F. Dean, Cliff Emmich, David Wells. Nancy: Molly Cheek.
9:30
7—Your Water, Your Life
Examines actions Americans are taking to safeguard drinking water. Host: Susan Sarandon.
28—The Tracey Ullman Show
Sketches: A cute Santa upsets Meg and Tina's plans to spend Christmas Eve together; three women decide to lower their standards on New Year's Eve. Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Anna Levine, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone.
10:00
7—First-Degree Murder Trial
This four-part series following the actual case of Robert Sandoval, a man accused of stabbing an acquaintance to death, opens with the pretrial activities, including the preliminary hearing, jury selection and planning sessions between the defense counsel and the defendant.
28—Duet
"His Mother, Myself." Jane's first experience with a dating service may happily be her last after her new suitor (Todd Waring) presents her with a ring, but his mother may present a problem. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Laura: Mary Page Keller.
10:30
28—Siskel & Ebert
Scheduled: "Twins" (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito); "My Stepmother Is an Alien" (Dan Aykroyd, Kim Basinger); "Tequila Sunrise" (Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer).
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
4—KXLY News 4
6—Q6 News
7—Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
A profile of the star includes her comments, interviews with contemporaries, and clips from her most famous films.
28—MOVIE: From Beyond
(1986) Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton. Based on H.P. Lovecraft's short story about a scientific experiment that backfires, unleashing demonic forces from another dimension.
11:15
2—CBS News
11:30
2—Paid Programming
4—USA Weekend
6—Carson's Comedy Classics
12 am
2—MOVIE: The World of Suzie Wong
(1960) William Holden, Nancy Kwan. Tragedy unites an American artist and a Chinese girl.
6—Carson's Comedy Classics
12:30
4—KXLY News 4
(Repeat from 11 pm)
6—MOVIE: Our Family Business
(TV, 1981) Ted Danson, Deborah Carney. After getting out of prison, the second-in-command of an organized crime syndicate returns to his old lifestyle, determined to discover who set him up.
1:00
4—ABC News
2:00
2—CBS News Nightwatch—Charlie Rose
December 18, 1988
Channels:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
28—KAYU (Fox)
MORNING
5:30 am
4—Animated Classics
6:00
4—EWU Educational Series
6—Sunday Today—Garrick Utley, Maria Shriver
Scheduled: Reports profile three American publication operations; Japan's penal system; Peter, Paul and Mary; the popularity of sneakers; hibernation; preserving endangered plants.
6:30
2—Porky Pig and Friends
4—Revival Hour
7:00
2—Ed Hume on Gardening
7—Sesame Street
28—Mass on Television
7:30
2—The Compton Report—Jim Compton
4—Kenneth Copeland
6—Jimmy Swaggart
28—The Old-Time Gospel Hour—Jerry Falwell
8:00
2—CBS Sunday Morning—Charles Kuralt
Scheduled: The U.S. government tries to save farmers from huge debt; a New York hotel that once housed famous artists and a producer; paper ornaments made with the Japanese origami art; photographer Stephanie Hollyman.
8:30
4—Hour of Power—Robert Schuller
6—Day of Discovery—Richard DeHaan
28—Power Magazine
9:00
6—Family Guide
7—Square One Television
The small kids utilize mathematical prowess to beat the big kids in a football game. (Repeat)
28—Larry Jones
9:30
2—The NFL Today
NFL pregame show hosted by Brent Musburger, with Irv Cross, Will McDonough and Dick Butkus.
4—The World Tomorrow
6—NFL Live!
NFL pregame show hosted by Bob Costas, with Ahmad Rashād, Paul Maguire, Frank Deford and Gayle Gardner.
7—The Second Voyage of the Mimi
Westerman's men are arrested; stoneworkers at a New York City cathedral use the same materials as the ancient Mayans.
28—Jimmy Swaggart
10:00
2—NFL Football
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, from the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. [Live]
4—Forever Lean
6—NFL Football
Regional coverage: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts; Houston Oilers at Cleveland Browns; or Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers. [Live]
7—One by One
The animals are settling into their new home, but vandalism problems may be linked to baboon cleverness.
10:30
4—Charlie's Christmas Project
An 11-year-old boy (Seth Green) brings holiday cheer to a homeless man, a group of senior citizens, and a lonely woman. Callan Egan, Claire Slemmer.
28—Paid Programming
11:00
4—The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas
Animated. A young bruin goes in search of Christmas and finds some unusual adventures along the way.
7—The Nature of Things
28—Paid Programming
11:30
4—This Week with David Brinkley
"The Mideast: Is Peace Possible?" Richard Murphy, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs; Bassam Abu Sharif, senior advisor to PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat; Benjamin Netanyahu, member of the Israeli Knesset.
28—Inland Empire Focus
AFTERNOON
12 pm
7—Washington Week in Review—Paul Duke
28—Charles in Charge
From last season: "May the Best Man Lose." Determined to win a stunt-filled contest at school, Adam teams up with a hulk named Herman who hates to lose. Adam: Alexander Polinsky. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames. (Repeat)
12:30
4—Business World
7—Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser
"The Savings & Loan Crisis." Guest: Montgomery Securities partner Joseph Jolson.
28—Out of This World
"The Incredible Hunk." Evie's boyfriend Chris is discovered by a talent agent who wants to take him to Hollywood and make him a star. Margo Silver: Claudette Nevins. Evie: Maureen Flannigan. Donna: Donna Pescow.
1:00
2—To be announced.
[Time approximate after football.]
4—Health Show
6—NFL Football
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Raiders, from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. [Live]
7—Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.
28—She's the Sheriff
"Down for the Count." Hildy and the deputies invest in the career of a boxer (Rick Moser), based on his knockout of a man who was harassing Hildy (Suzanne Somers). Louie: Floyd Levine. Max: George Wyner. Wiggins: Leonard Lightfoot. Mulcahy: Guich Koock. Putnam: Lou Richards.
1:30
2—CNN Headline News
4—Celebrate the Miracles
From Walt Disney World, children made famous by their stories of survival join celebrities in a musical entertainment special. Performances by Debbie Gibson, the Oak Ridge Boys and the Jets. Hosts: Marilyn McCoo and Merlin Olsen.
7—European Journal
Featured: Cyprus, a divided land.
28—Mama's Family
"My Mama, Myself." Mama is haunted by visions of her departed mother, who was always trying to run her daughter's life. Vint: Ken Berry. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman. Iola: Beverly Archer. Bubba: Allan Kayser.
2:00
2—Healthy Diet
7—Editors
28—The Munsters Today
"Say Ahh!" Herman takes Eddie to the doctor, who is more concerned about Herman's green skin than Eddie's sore throat. Dr. Dugan: David Byrd. Eddie: Jason Marsden. Lily: Lee Meriwether. Grandpa: Howard Morton.
2:30
2—Simon & Simon
"The List." A woman hires the Simons to prove she didn't murder a publisher who was going to list her as one of San Diego's sexiest women. Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney. Fiesta: Murphy Dunne. Joan: Lynnette Mettey. Janet: Jeannie Wilson.
4—Starting from Scratch
"James' Brother." James feels like a failure when his successful brother (Larry Linville) visits. James: Bill Daily. Helen: Connie Stevens.
7—Growing a Business
Examines America's poor service ethic and how several companies have revitalized customer service.
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The Photo Club." Arnold and his obnoxious nemesis Lisa are trapped in the boiler room while working on a photography project. Gary Coleman, Conrad Bain. Lisa: Nikki Swasey. Mrs. Walters: Robin LaValley. Pearl: Mary Jo Catlett.
3:00
4—Senior PGA Golf
Mazda Championships Final Round, from Puerto Rico. [Taped]
7—Science Journal
28—MOVIE: Private Resort
(1985) Rob Morrow, Johnny Depp. Two teenagers prowl the beaches of a luxurious resort in their quest for beautiful girls.
3:30
2—MOVIE: Excalibur
(1981) Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry. The legendary history of Camelot, from Arthur's conception and birth to the perilous quest for the Holy Grail and the final battle between Arthur and his son.
7—Adam Smith's Money World
4:00
6—Prime Timers—Bob Briley
[Time approximate after football.]
7—FDR
"Victory in Sight." Successful military maneuvers and FDR's fourth Presidential inauguration are remembered in a look at the final year of World War II. Included: the liberation of Paris, the invasion of Okinawa and the raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. FDR's voice is by Charlton Heston. Arthur Kennedy narrates the series.
4:30
6—Q6 Follow-Up
7—The Victory Garden—Bob Thomson
A report from the Eastern garden; a public garden in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Repeat)
5:00
4—Gunsmoke
6—Medical Journal
7—The Woodwright's Shop—Roy Underhill
Medieval-era Danish folding folk chairs.
28—Superboy
"The Jewel of Techacal." Catastrophe falls upon Shuster University when Lana's father returns from an archaeological dig with a cursed jewel. Clark Kent: John Haymes Newton. Lana Lang: Stacy Haiduk. (Repeat)
5:30
6—The Great Escape
This week: New York City; Banff, Alberta; London.
7—This Old House—Bob Vila
Installing an energy-efficient fireplace; putting up blue board.
28—The Twilight Zone
"There Was an Old Woman." A retired writer (Colleen Dewhurst) attracts the ghosts of children whose lives were touched by her books. Brian's Mother: Maria Ricossa. Mr. Harris: Alf Humphreys.
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News with Susan Spencer
4—KXLY News 4
6—NBC Nightly News with Garrick Utley
7—All Creatures Great and Small
"Practice Makes Perfect." Siegfried (Robert Hardy) begins a physical-fitness program, while Tristan (Peter Davison) fails an examination. James: Christopher Timothy.
28—War of the Worlds
"A Multitude of Idols." A TV reporter (Michele Scarabelli) investigating radioactive waste witnesses—and tapes—an alien absorbing a truck driver. Jared Martin, Lynda Mason Green. Ironhorse: Richard Chaves. (Repeat)
6:30
2—KREM 2 News
4—World News Sunday with Sam Donaldson
6—Q6 News
7:00
2—60 Minutes
Scheduled: A tough-sentencing Bronx judge who maintains plea bargaining is necessary to the judicial system; TV home shopping; a supermarket grosses $1 billion in 1988 sales.
4—Moscow Circus
The acclaimed Russian troupe is featured in a special that includes some of the mesmerizing acts shown during its U.S. tour this year. Showcased are high-wire artists, trapeze performers, bareback riders, clowns, 17 tigers and some tricky bears. Mark Linn-Baker ("Perfect Strangers") is the host.
6—The Magical World of Disney
"Davy Crockett: A Natural Man." Davy encounters his long-lost uncle (Barry Corbin) while tracking a bear in the woods. Davy: Tim Dunigan.
7—Nature
"The Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent" concludes with a study of humans' impact. Included: a 1983 dust storm that crippled Melbourne; plagues of locusts and mice in the wheat belt; modern Australians who want to recapture the Aborigines' ability to live harmoniously with indigenous plants and animals.
28—21 Jump Street
"Hell Week." Hanson and Ioki go through hell week as fraternity pledges to nab the frat brothers who took part in a gang rape. Hoffs: Holly Robinson. Todd Stevenson: Doug McKeon. Michael McCarter: Gary Hershberger.
8:00
2—Murder, She Wrote
"The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel." An Air Force inquiry into the murder of a cargo-plane crewman back in 1952 points to Jessica's late husband as the prime suspect. Angela Lansbury. Nicholas Rossi: Michael Ansara. Clint Phelps: Martin Milner. Bonnie Phelps: Jane Greer. Havermeyer: Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Goddard: Dale Robertson.
4—Mission: Impossible
"The Cattle King." An Aborigine medicine man assists the IMF in its attempt to stop an arms dealer from completing a missile deal with a terrorist group. Matthews: David Bradshaw. Casey: Terry Markwell. Phelps: Peter Graves. Grant: Phil Morris.
6—Family Ties
"Heartstrings." Conclusion. Steven battles the psychological aftermath of his heart attack upon returning home. Dr. Harrison: Philip Baker Hall. Ginny: Liz Sheridan. Skippy: Marc Price. Young Alex: Tim Eyster. Steven: Michael Gross.
7—Masterpiece Theatre
Noel Coward's "Star Quality," set after World War II, deals with the battle of wills between a director (Ian Richardson) and an actress (Susannah York) in rehearsal of a new playwright's work. Bryan Snow: Peter Chelsom. Tony Orford: David Yelland. (Repeat)
28—America's Most Wanted—John Walsh
Scheduled: Harold "Jade" Hummel, for leading a prison escape; Melvin Edward Mays, for appropriating terrorist weapons.
8:30
6—Day by Day
"Merry Kristin." The traditional Danish Christmas feast a homesick Kristin prepares for the Harpers turns out to be a real turkey. Kristin: Courtney Thorne-Smith. Kate: Linda Kelsey. Ross: Christopher Daniel Barnes.
28—Married...with Children
From 1987: "You Better Watch Out." The Bundys' Christmas Eve is interrupted by a nontraditional visit from Santa, whose parachute fails to open over a shopping mall. Al: Ed O'Neill. Coroner: Mike Hagerty. Peggy: Katey Sagal. Nestor: Michael Faustino. (Repeat)
9:00
2—CBS Sunday Movie: A Very Brady Christmas
(TV, 1988) Florence Henderson, Robert Reed. Premiere. As Christmas approaches, individual crises threaten to keep the three generations of Bradys from spending the holidays together. Based on the 1969-74 series.
4—The ABC Sunday Night Movie: A Smoky Mountain Christmas
(TV, 1986) Dolly Parton, Lee Majors. Seven runaway orphans unexpectedly turn up in the Tennessee mountain cabin where a popular entertainer had planned to spend a quiet holiday. (Repeat)
6—NBC Sunday Night Movie: She Was Marked for Murder
(TV, 1988) Stefanie Powers, Lloyd Bridges. Premiere. After a whirlwind romance, a widowed publishing executive marries a younger man whom she soon suspects is planning to kill her.
28—It's Garry Shandling's Show
"It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show." Garry plans a traditional Christmas show, with Tom Petty caroling with the Ladds, but his plans go awry when it seems that a guest has made off with a gift from his mother (Barbara Cason). The Ladds: James F. Dean, Cliff Emmich, David Wells. Nancy: Molly Cheek.
9:30
7—Your Water, Your Life
Examines actions Americans are taking to safeguard drinking water. Host: Susan Sarandon.
28—The Tracey Ullman Show
Sketches: A cute Santa upsets Meg and Tina's plans to spend Christmas Eve together; three women decide to lower their standards on New Year's Eve. Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Anna Levine, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone.
10:00
7—First-Degree Murder Trial
This four-part series following the actual case of Robert Sandoval, a man accused of stabbing an acquaintance to death, opens with the pretrial activities, including the preliminary hearing, jury selection and planning sessions between the defense counsel and the defendant.
28—Duet
"His Mother, Myself." Jane's first experience with a dating service may happily be her last after her new suitor (Todd Waring) presents her with a ring, but his mother may present a problem. Jane: Jodi Thelen. Laura: Mary Page Keller.
10:30
28—Siskel & Ebert
Scheduled: "Twins" (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito); "My Stepmother Is an Alien" (Dan Aykroyd, Kim Basinger); "Tequila Sunrise" (Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer).
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
4—KXLY News 4
6—Q6 News
7—Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
A profile of the star includes her comments, interviews with contemporaries, and clips from her most famous films.
28—MOVIE: From Beyond
(1986) Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton. Based on H.P. Lovecraft's short story about a scientific experiment that backfires, unleashing demonic forces from another dimension.
11:15
2—CBS News
11:30
2—Paid Programming
4—USA Weekend
6—Carson's Comedy Classics
12 am
2—MOVIE: The World of Suzie Wong
(1960) William Holden, Nancy Kwan. Tragedy unites an American artist and a Chinese girl.
6—Carson's Comedy Classics
12:30
4—KXLY News 4
(Repeat from 11 pm)
6—MOVIE: Our Family Business
(TV, 1981) Ted Danson, Deborah Carney. After getting out of prison, the second-in-command of an organized crime syndicate returns to his old lifestyle, determined to discover who set him up.
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4—ABC News
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2—CBS News Nightwatch—Charlie Rose