Sunday, December 22, 1991
Channels:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
28—KAYU (Fox)
MORNING
5 am
4—All News A.M.
5:30
6—Shop at Home
6:00
4—EWU Education Series
6:30
2—Paid Programming
7:00
2—Paid Programming
4—James Robison
6—Day of Discovery
7—Sesame Street
7:30
4—Kenneth Copeland
8:00
2—CBS Sunday Morning
Scheduled: Charles Kuralt visits government protected lands; a cappella singers "Inner Voices"; ballroom dancing teacher Joan Thompson; Nebraska Christmas lights; Boston's National Center of Afro-American Artists. (Charles Kuralt)
7—Long Ago & Far Away
Mia Farrow narrates—and provides all the voices for—an animated version of "Beauty and the Beast," the story of how a girl's love transforms a monster into a prince. Host: James Earl Jones. (Repeat)
28—Peter Pan & the Pirates
8:30
4—Robert Schuller
7—Newton's Apple
The future of telecommunications at AT&T's Bell Labs; causes of an eclipse; the Goodyear Blimp.
28—Peter Pan & the Pirates
9:00
6—Meet the Press
(Tim Russert)
7—Degrassi High
"Bad Blood." Conclusion. It's sexual-awareness week and no one is more aware than Dwayne (Darrin Brown), who gets his HIV test results back. Meanwhile, Joey fails to win his dare; and B.L.T. (Dayo Ade) tries to end his relationship with Michelle. Joey: Pat Mastroianni. (Repeat)
28—Peter Pan & the Pirates
9:30
2—The NFL Today
4—The World Tomorrow
6—NFL Live!
7—Outdoor Idaho
This look at the high desert country includes a Bruneau River raft trip.
28—Toxic Crusaders
10:00
2—NFL Football
Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills, from Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [Live]
4—Paid Programming
6—NFL Football
Regional coverage. Scheduled: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers; Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers; New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals; New York Jets at Miami Dolphins. [Live]
7—MOVIE: The Apartment
(1960) Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine. An ambitious young insurance company clerks lends his apartment to people in the company who he hopes will be helpful to him.
28—Superboy
"Change of Heart." Conclusion. Adam (Michael Des Barres) threatens to kill Lana unless Tommy helps him develop a weapon to kill Superboy. Tommy: Bill Mummy. Lana: Stacy Haiduk. Superboy: Gerard Christopher. (Repeat)
10:30
4—Paid Programming
28—Super Force
"At the End of the Tunnel." Conclusion. Zach traces the deadly technology used in his helmet to a former protégé (Kevin Quigley) of Hungerford. Zander: Musetta Vander. Hungerford: Patrick Macnee. F.X.: Larry B. Scott. Zach: Ken Olandt. (Repeat)
11:00
4—To be announced
28—Lightning Force
"Smart Bullet." Lightning Force goes to France to find an assassin (David Palffy) who's armed with bullets programmed to hit several people at once. Bloch: Robert Clothier. Cousineau: Myron Natwick. Joan: Guylaine St. Onge. (Repeat)
11:30
4—This Week with David Brinkley
28—Harry and the Hendersons
A neighbor (Rob Monroe) who is allergic to animal hair becomes suspicious of Harry's "Halloween costume." Ruth: Alicia Brandt. Todd: Bo Sharon. George: Bruce Davison. Nancy: Molly Cheek. Ernie: Zachary Bostrom. (Repeat)
AFTERNOON
12 pm
28—MOVIE: One Touch of Venus
(1948) Ava Gardner, Robert Walker. A window trimmer is surprised when a statue of Venus comes to life. (Colorized Version)
12:05
7—Washington Week in Review
(Paul Duke)
12:30
4—Survival Kit for Parents
How parents can cope with their children and guide them through the teenage years.
12:35
7—Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser
"Great Presents for Christmas." Guests: Deborah L. Bronston, Mark Manson, Kimberly E. Ritrievi.
1:00
6—NFL Football
Regional coverage. Scheduled: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers; Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Raiders. [Live]
7—Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.
"How Does One Find Faith?" Guest: Malcolm Guggeridge.
1:30
2—MOVIE: The Last Unicorn
(1982) Voices of Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges. Animated. An apprentice magician aids a lonely unicorn in her search for the rest of the herd, which has been imprisoned by an evil king.
[Time approximate after football]
4—Empire Builder: Discovering the Great Northwest
A chronicle of the life and times of the people who work on the legendary 2,200-mile train route from Chicago to Seattle.
7—Adam Smith's Money World
"Fear." Consumer confidence is at a record low in the recession-riddled economy.
2:00
7—WonderWorks
A three-part adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," about the adventures of British youngsters staying at an estate during WWII. In Part 1, a girl finds the doorway to a magical land. Edmund: Jonathan R. Scott. Peter: Richard Dempsey. Susan: Sophie Cook. Mr. Tumnus: Jeffrey Perry. Mrs. Macready: Maureen Morris. (Repeat)
28—College Basketball
Idaho Vandals at Gonzaga Bulldogs, from the Charlotte Y. Martin Centre in Spokane, Washington. Live]
2:30
4—Babe Winkelman's Good Fishing
A visit with a 13-year-old who hasn't missed a day of fishing in two-and-a-half years; off to Ontario for Northern Pike.
3:00
4—Golf
Johnnie Walker World Championship. Final round from Sandy Bay, Jamaica. [Taped]
7—WonderWorks
"The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," Part 2. The children meet Mr. Beaver and his wife (Kerry Shale, Lesley Nicol), who advise them to seek the help of Aslan the great lion. Lucy: Sophie Wilcox. White Witch: Barbara Kellermann. Edmund: Jonathan R. Scott. (Repeat)
3:30
2—MOVIE: It's a Wonderful Life
(1946) James Stewart, Donna Reed. Frank Capra's holiday classic about a destitute businessman whose guardian angel saves him from suicide by showing him what life would have been like had he never been born.
4:00
6—Airwaves
[Time approximate after football]
7—WonderWorks
In the conclusion of "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," Aslan offers to help save Edmund (Jonathan R. Scott), whose fate is in the hands of the White Witch. Lucy: Sophie Wilcox. Peter: Richard Dempsey. Susan: Sophie Cook. (Repeat)
28—A Current Affair Extra
4:30
6—Earth Journal
A segment on the study of killer whales; the reclamation of a former African wasteland; a look at attempts to save the sea turtle. (Repeat)
5:00
4—Gunsmoke
"Champion of the World." Ex-fighter Bull Bannock teams up with a con artist to pressure Kitty into selling the Long Branch. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Matt: James Arness. Professor: Dan Tobin. Thad: Roger Ewing. Gopher: Ralph Rose.
6—Primetimers
(Bob Briley)
7—The Woodwright's Shop
28—Entertainment Tonight Weekend
Singer-actor Kenny Rogers discusses his proposed new television series as well as his three new albums and live Nashville stage show.
5:30
6—Christmas Album
A cornucopia of holiday jingles chimed out by school choirs in local settings.
7—This Old House
Kirkside's new exterior paint colors' rough wiring techniques; a computerized preview of the kitchen.
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News with Connie Chung
4—KXLY News 4
6—Q6 News
7—National Geographic On Assignment
Bullfighting in Portugal; steel bands in Trinidad; a study of the ocean's six-gill shark.
28—Baywatch
"Nightmare Bay." Conclusion. Mitch and Devon learn that a slick oil speculator might be behind Linda's attack; Shauni continues efforts to rescue a girl and her brother from gang life. Kay: Pamela Bach. Mitch: David Hasselhoff. Shauni: Erika Eleniak. Eddie: Billy Warlock. (Repeat)
6:30
2—KREM 2 News
4—World News Sunday with Forrest Sawyer
6—Memories... Then and Now
The stories behind memorable Christmas songs; Hollywood stars' favorite Christmases; famous Santas. (Repeat)
7:00
2—60 Minutes
4—Life Goes On
"Toast." Drew plans a grand reopening of his newly-reopened restaurant until disaster strikes and the building burns down. Al Ruscio. Teresa: Penny Santon. Father Holquin: John Ingle. Hans: David Byrd. Drew: Bill Smitrovich. Jerry: Ray Buktenica. Corky: Chris Burke. Paige: Tracey Needham. Angela: Gina Hecht. (Repeat)
6—Eerie, Indiana
"The ATM With a Heart of Gold." An ATM machine provides Simon with a windfall that seems to be affecting the economy. Mr. Radford: Archie Hahn. Chisel: Gregory Itzin. Sgt. Knight: Harry Goaz. Marshall: Omri Katz. (Repeat)
7—Red Skelton's Christmas Dinner
Freddy the Freeloader plays Santa Claus to a bunch of misfits.
28—True Colors
"Broken Home." Conclusion. Christmas Eve dinner takes on a special meaning for Katie, who's disappointed living with her dad. Leonard: Paul Sand. Ron: Cleavon Little. Katie: Brigid Conley Walsh. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Sara: Nancy Walker.
7:30
6—The Torkelsons
"Educating Millicent." Dorothy Jane learns that her mother never finished high school when Millicent tries to help her with schoolwork. Elmo: Kevin Clash. Mary Sue: Rachel Duncan. Wesley: William Schallert.
28—Parker Lewis Can't Lose
"Obscene and Not Heard." Parker's dad speaks out against censorship, protesting the banning of a rock album by Dr. Pankow. Remmel: Gregory Eugene Travis. Mrs. Lewis: Mary Ellen Trainor.
8:00
2—Murder, She Wrote
"Trials and Tribulations." From last season: Jessica's reputation is at stake: She's being sued for the wrongful conviction and subsequent death of a prison escapee. Ray Dandridge: Ben Masters. Geraldine Stone: Carrie Hamilton. Beatrice Vitello: Kim Hunter. Jessica: Angela Lansbury. (Repeat)
4—America's Funniest Home Videos
Grizzlies that can't bear singing; a couple who can't tell if the camera's on; a girl who refuses to share the spotlight. Also: Christmas-morning mishaps. Bob Saget hosts.
6—Hot Country Nights
Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Vince Gill, Gary Morris, Restless Heart, Trisha Yearwood and Buck Owens; ventriloquist Jeff Dunham; comedians Jeff Cesario and Susan Norfleet.
7—Kenny Rogers In Concert: A Holiday Special for Public Television
A concert featuring Kenny Rogers as he performs holiday classics and his biggest hits. Taped live in December 1988 at the Fox Theatre, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Repeat)
28—In Living Color
Fire Marshal Bill gives holiday safety tips; Homey (Damon Wayans) goes to the circus. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Tommy Davidson, Kelly Coffield, David Alan Grier.
8:30
4—ABC Sunday Night Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark
(1981) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. Globe-trotting archeologist Indiana Jones races the Nazis for possession of a legendary religious artifact. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's tribute to the cliffhanging serials of yesteryear. (Repeat)
28—In Living Color
From 1990: Homey Claus hears kids' gift wishes and diverts a gang-bound youth; Cephus and Reesie (David Alan Grier, Kim Wayans) plug their Christmas album. Tommy Davidson, Keenen Ivory Wayans. (Repeat)
9:00
2—CBS Sunday Movie: Baby of the Bride
(TV, 1991) Rue McClanahan, Ted Shackelford. Familial squabbles and a list of potential medical complications greet a woman who has just discovered that she is pregnant at an age when she thought it was no longer possible.
6—NBC Sunday Night Movie: A Mom for Christmas
(TV, 1990) Olivia Newton-John, Doug Sheehan. A widower and his daughter search for a plan to ensure that the department store mannequin that came to them in their time of need does not return to its lifeless state. (Repeat)
28—Married... with Children
"I Who Have Nothing." The football from Al's greatest game falls into the hands of an old flame (Wendie Jo Sperber), who won't return it unless she scores with Al. Aunt Heather: Karen Lynn Scott. Lawyer: Paul Cira. Al: Ed O'Neill. Peggy: Katey Sagal.
9:30
7—Alan Bean: Art Off This Earth
The Apollo 12 astronaut talks about his paintings.
28—Herman's Head
"Fear and Loathing in Manhattan." Herman gets a hard lesson in gonzo journalism from his journalist hero (Denis Arndt), and Louise goes along for the ride. Sen. Harris: Kevin Cooney. Herman: William Ragsdale. Louise: Yeardley Smith. Jay: Hank Azaria.
10:00
7—Sneak Previews
Reviews include "Father of the Bride"; "JFK" and "The Prince of Tides."
28—The Sunday Comics
From Hollywood: a special Christmas show featuring comics Ritch Shydner, Don Novello, Dom Irrera, Judy Tenuta and Lewis Dix. Host: Wayne Cotter.
10:30
7—Washington Works
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
6—Q6 News
7—The Frantics: Four on the Floor
A comedy troupe from Canada performs spoofs on everything.
28—The Arsenio Hall Show Weekend Jam
Scheduled: actor Robert Pastorelli ("Murphy Brown"); rapper Vanilla Ice ("Cool as Ice"); actress Marlo Thomas. (Repeat)
11:30
2—CBS News
4—Siskel & Ebert
"The Prince of Tides" (Barbra Streisand, Nick Nolte); "Father of the Bride" (Steve Martin, Diane Keaton); "JFK" (Kevin Costner, Sissy Spacek).
6—MOVIE: Bolero
(1984) Bo Derek, George Kennedy. With hopes of losing her virginity, a beautiful Englishwoman undertakes an international odyssey to find the ideal lover.
12 am
4—Pozner/Donahue
28—To be announced
12:15
2—The George Michael Sports Machine
12:45
2—Beauty and the Beast
1:00
4—America's Top 10 Christmas
1:30
6—Shop at Home
1:45
2—Runaway with the Rich and Famous
Jenilee Harrison visits Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; Diane Ladd journeys to Shannon, Ireland. Also: a segment on gourmet restaurants. (Robin Leach)
2:00
4—All News A.M.
6—NBC NIghtside
2:15
2—KREM 2 News
(Repeat from 11 pm)
2:45
2—CBS News Nightwatch
Channels:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
28—KAYU (Fox)
MORNING
5 am
4—All News A.M.
5:30
6—Shop at Home
6:00
4—EWU Education Series
6:30
2—Paid Programming
7:00
2—Paid Programming
4—James Robison
6—Day of Discovery
7—Sesame Street
7:30
4—Kenneth Copeland
8:00
2—CBS Sunday Morning
Scheduled: Charles Kuralt visits government protected lands; a cappella singers "Inner Voices"; ballroom dancing teacher Joan Thompson; Nebraska Christmas lights; Boston's National Center of Afro-American Artists. (Charles Kuralt)
7—Long Ago & Far Away
Mia Farrow narrates—and provides all the voices for—an animated version of "Beauty and the Beast," the story of how a girl's love transforms a monster into a prince. Host: James Earl Jones. (Repeat)
28—Peter Pan & the Pirates
8:30
4—Robert Schuller
7—Newton's Apple
The future of telecommunications at AT&T's Bell Labs; causes of an eclipse; the Goodyear Blimp.
28—Peter Pan & the Pirates
9:00
6—Meet the Press
(Tim Russert)
7—Degrassi High
"Bad Blood." Conclusion. It's sexual-awareness week and no one is more aware than Dwayne (Darrin Brown), who gets his HIV test results back. Meanwhile, Joey fails to win his dare; and B.L.T. (Dayo Ade) tries to end his relationship with Michelle. Joey: Pat Mastroianni. (Repeat)
28—Peter Pan & the Pirates
9:30
2—The NFL Today
4—The World Tomorrow
6—NFL Live!
7—Outdoor Idaho
This look at the high desert country includes a Bruneau River raft trip.
28—Toxic Crusaders
10:00
2—NFL Football
Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills, from Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [Live]
4—Paid Programming
6—NFL Football
Regional coverage. Scheduled: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers; Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers; New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals; New York Jets at Miami Dolphins. [Live]
7—MOVIE: The Apartment
(1960) Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine. An ambitious young insurance company clerks lends his apartment to people in the company who he hopes will be helpful to him.
28—Superboy
"Change of Heart." Conclusion. Adam (Michael Des Barres) threatens to kill Lana unless Tommy helps him develop a weapon to kill Superboy. Tommy: Bill Mummy. Lana: Stacy Haiduk. Superboy: Gerard Christopher. (Repeat)
10:30
4—Paid Programming
28—Super Force
"At the End of the Tunnel." Conclusion. Zach traces the deadly technology used in his helmet to a former protégé (Kevin Quigley) of Hungerford. Zander: Musetta Vander. Hungerford: Patrick Macnee. F.X.: Larry B. Scott. Zach: Ken Olandt. (Repeat)
11:00
4—To be announced
28—Lightning Force
"Smart Bullet." Lightning Force goes to France to find an assassin (David Palffy) who's armed with bullets programmed to hit several people at once. Bloch: Robert Clothier. Cousineau: Myron Natwick. Joan: Guylaine St. Onge. (Repeat)
11:30
4—This Week with David Brinkley
28—Harry and the Hendersons
A neighbor (Rob Monroe) who is allergic to animal hair becomes suspicious of Harry's "Halloween costume." Ruth: Alicia Brandt. Todd: Bo Sharon. George: Bruce Davison. Nancy: Molly Cheek. Ernie: Zachary Bostrom. (Repeat)
AFTERNOON
12 pm
28—MOVIE: One Touch of Venus
(1948) Ava Gardner, Robert Walker. A window trimmer is surprised when a statue of Venus comes to life. (Colorized Version)
12:05
7—Washington Week in Review
(Paul Duke)
12:30
4—Survival Kit for Parents
How parents can cope with their children and guide them through the teenage years.
12:35
7—Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser
"Great Presents for Christmas." Guests: Deborah L. Bronston, Mark Manson, Kimberly E. Ritrievi.
1:00
6—NFL Football
Regional coverage. Scheduled: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers; Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Raiders. [Live]
7—Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.
"How Does One Find Faith?" Guest: Malcolm Guggeridge.
1:30
2—MOVIE: The Last Unicorn
(1982) Voices of Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges. Animated. An apprentice magician aids a lonely unicorn in her search for the rest of the herd, which has been imprisoned by an evil king.
[Time approximate after football]
4—Empire Builder: Discovering the Great Northwest
A chronicle of the life and times of the people who work on the legendary 2,200-mile train route from Chicago to Seattle.
7—Adam Smith's Money World
"Fear." Consumer confidence is at a record low in the recession-riddled economy.
2:00
7—WonderWorks
A three-part adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," about the adventures of British youngsters staying at an estate during WWII. In Part 1, a girl finds the doorway to a magical land. Edmund: Jonathan R. Scott. Peter: Richard Dempsey. Susan: Sophie Cook. Mr. Tumnus: Jeffrey Perry. Mrs. Macready: Maureen Morris. (Repeat)
28—College Basketball
Idaho Vandals at Gonzaga Bulldogs, from the Charlotte Y. Martin Centre in Spokane, Washington. Live]
2:30
4—Babe Winkelman's Good Fishing
A visit with a 13-year-old who hasn't missed a day of fishing in two-and-a-half years; off to Ontario for Northern Pike.
3:00
4—Golf
Johnnie Walker World Championship. Final round from Sandy Bay, Jamaica. [Taped]
7—WonderWorks
"The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," Part 2. The children meet Mr. Beaver and his wife (Kerry Shale, Lesley Nicol), who advise them to seek the help of Aslan the great lion. Lucy: Sophie Wilcox. White Witch: Barbara Kellermann. Edmund: Jonathan R. Scott. (Repeat)
3:30
2—MOVIE: It's a Wonderful Life
(1946) James Stewart, Donna Reed. Frank Capra's holiday classic about a destitute businessman whose guardian angel saves him from suicide by showing him what life would have been like had he never been born.
4:00
6—Airwaves
[Time approximate after football]
7—WonderWorks
In the conclusion of "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," Aslan offers to help save Edmund (Jonathan R. Scott), whose fate is in the hands of the White Witch. Lucy: Sophie Wilcox. Peter: Richard Dempsey. Susan: Sophie Cook. (Repeat)
28—A Current Affair Extra
4:30
6—Earth Journal
A segment on the study of killer whales; the reclamation of a former African wasteland; a look at attempts to save the sea turtle. (Repeat)
5:00
4—Gunsmoke
"Champion of the World." Ex-fighter Bull Bannock teams up with a con artist to pressure Kitty into selling the Long Branch. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Matt: James Arness. Professor: Dan Tobin. Thad: Roger Ewing. Gopher: Ralph Rose.
6—Primetimers
(Bob Briley)
7—The Woodwright's Shop
28—Entertainment Tonight Weekend
Singer-actor Kenny Rogers discusses his proposed new television series as well as his three new albums and live Nashville stage show.
5:30
6—Christmas Album
A cornucopia of holiday jingles chimed out by school choirs in local settings.
7—This Old House
Kirkside's new exterior paint colors' rough wiring techniques; a computerized preview of the kitchen.
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News with Connie Chung
4—KXLY News 4
6—Q6 News
7—National Geographic On Assignment
Bullfighting in Portugal; steel bands in Trinidad; a study of the ocean's six-gill shark.
28—Baywatch
"Nightmare Bay." Conclusion. Mitch and Devon learn that a slick oil speculator might be behind Linda's attack; Shauni continues efforts to rescue a girl and her brother from gang life. Kay: Pamela Bach. Mitch: David Hasselhoff. Shauni: Erika Eleniak. Eddie: Billy Warlock. (Repeat)
6:30
2—KREM 2 News
4—World News Sunday with Forrest Sawyer
6—Memories... Then and Now
The stories behind memorable Christmas songs; Hollywood stars' favorite Christmases; famous Santas. (Repeat)
7:00
2—60 Minutes
4—Life Goes On
"Toast." Drew plans a grand reopening of his newly-reopened restaurant until disaster strikes and the building burns down. Al Ruscio. Teresa: Penny Santon. Father Holquin: John Ingle. Hans: David Byrd. Drew: Bill Smitrovich. Jerry: Ray Buktenica. Corky: Chris Burke. Paige: Tracey Needham. Angela: Gina Hecht. (Repeat)
6—Eerie, Indiana
"The ATM With a Heart of Gold." An ATM machine provides Simon with a windfall that seems to be affecting the economy. Mr. Radford: Archie Hahn. Chisel: Gregory Itzin. Sgt. Knight: Harry Goaz. Marshall: Omri Katz. (Repeat)
7—Red Skelton's Christmas Dinner
Freddy the Freeloader plays Santa Claus to a bunch of misfits.
28—True Colors
"Broken Home." Conclusion. Christmas Eve dinner takes on a special meaning for Katie, who's disappointed living with her dad. Leonard: Paul Sand. Ron: Cleavon Little. Katie: Brigid Conley Walsh. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Sara: Nancy Walker.
7:30
6—The Torkelsons
"Educating Millicent." Dorothy Jane learns that her mother never finished high school when Millicent tries to help her with schoolwork. Elmo: Kevin Clash. Mary Sue: Rachel Duncan. Wesley: William Schallert.
28—Parker Lewis Can't Lose
"Obscene and Not Heard." Parker's dad speaks out against censorship, protesting the banning of a rock album by Dr. Pankow. Remmel: Gregory Eugene Travis. Mrs. Lewis: Mary Ellen Trainor.
8:00
2—Murder, She Wrote
"Trials and Tribulations." From last season: Jessica's reputation is at stake: She's being sued for the wrongful conviction and subsequent death of a prison escapee. Ray Dandridge: Ben Masters. Geraldine Stone: Carrie Hamilton. Beatrice Vitello: Kim Hunter. Jessica: Angela Lansbury. (Repeat)
4—America's Funniest Home Videos
Grizzlies that can't bear singing; a couple who can't tell if the camera's on; a girl who refuses to share the spotlight. Also: Christmas-morning mishaps. Bob Saget hosts.
6—Hot Country Nights
Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Vince Gill, Gary Morris, Restless Heart, Trisha Yearwood and Buck Owens; ventriloquist Jeff Dunham; comedians Jeff Cesario and Susan Norfleet.
7—Kenny Rogers In Concert: A Holiday Special for Public Television
A concert featuring Kenny Rogers as he performs holiday classics and his biggest hits. Taped live in December 1988 at the Fox Theatre, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Repeat)
28—In Living Color
Fire Marshal Bill gives holiday safety tips; Homey (Damon Wayans) goes to the circus. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Tommy Davidson, Kelly Coffield, David Alan Grier.
8:30
4—ABC Sunday Night Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark
(1981) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. Globe-trotting archeologist Indiana Jones races the Nazis for possession of a legendary religious artifact. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's tribute to the cliffhanging serials of yesteryear. (Repeat)
28—In Living Color
From 1990: Homey Claus hears kids' gift wishes and diverts a gang-bound youth; Cephus and Reesie (David Alan Grier, Kim Wayans) plug their Christmas album. Tommy Davidson, Keenen Ivory Wayans. (Repeat)
9:00
2—CBS Sunday Movie: Baby of the Bride
(TV, 1991) Rue McClanahan, Ted Shackelford. Familial squabbles and a list of potential medical complications greet a woman who has just discovered that she is pregnant at an age when she thought it was no longer possible.
6—NBC Sunday Night Movie: A Mom for Christmas
(TV, 1990) Olivia Newton-John, Doug Sheehan. A widower and his daughter search for a plan to ensure that the department store mannequin that came to them in their time of need does not return to its lifeless state. (Repeat)
28—Married... with Children
"I Who Have Nothing." The football from Al's greatest game falls into the hands of an old flame (Wendie Jo Sperber), who won't return it unless she scores with Al. Aunt Heather: Karen Lynn Scott. Lawyer: Paul Cira. Al: Ed O'Neill. Peggy: Katey Sagal.
9:30
7—Alan Bean: Art Off This Earth
The Apollo 12 astronaut talks about his paintings.
28—Herman's Head
"Fear and Loathing in Manhattan." Herman gets a hard lesson in gonzo journalism from his journalist hero (Denis Arndt), and Louise goes along for the ride. Sen. Harris: Kevin Cooney. Herman: William Ragsdale. Louise: Yeardley Smith. Jay: Hank Azaria.
10:00
7—Sneak Previews
Reviews include "Father of the Bride"; "JFK" and "The Prince of Tides."
28—The Sunday Comics
From Hollywood: a special Christmas show featuring comics Ritch Shydner, Don Novello, Dom Irrera, Judy Tenuta and Lewis Dix. Host: Wayne Cotter.
10:30
7—Washington Works
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
6—Q6 News
7—The Frantics: Four on the Floor
A comedy troupe from Canada performs spoofs on everything.
28—The Arsenio Hall Show Weekend Jam
Scheduled: actor Robert Pastorelli ("Murphy Brown"); rapper Vanilla Ice ("Cool as Ice"); actress Marlo Thomas. (Repeat)
11:30
2—CBS News
4—Siskel & Ebert
"The Prince of Tides" (Barbra Streisand, Nick Nolte); "Father of the Bride" (Steve Martin, Diane Keaton); "JFK" (Kevin Costner, Sissy Spacek).
6—MOVIE: Bolero
(1984) Bo Derek, George Kennedy. With hopes of losing her virginity, a beautiful Englishwoman undertakes an international odyssey to find the ideal lover.
12 am
4—Pozner/Donahue
28—To be announced
12:15
2—The George Michael Sports Machine
12:45
2—Beauty and the Beast
1:00
4—America's Top 10 Christmas
1:30
6—Shop at Home
1:45
2—Runaway with the Rich and Famous
Jenilee Harrison visits Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; Diane Ladd journeys to Shannon, Ireland. Also: a segment on gourmet restaurants. (Robin Leach)
2:00
4—All News A.M.
6—NBC NIghtside
2:15
2—KREM 2 News
(Repeat from 11 pm)
2:45
2—CBS News Nightwatch
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