Tuesday, December 24, 1985
Channels:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
22—KSKN (Independent)
28—KAYU (Independent)
MORNING
5 am
4—Jim Bakker
6:00
2—Bugs Bunny and Friends
4—The Jetsons
6—Morning Stretch
28—Super Friends
6:25
2—Tom and Jerry
6:30
4—World News This Morning
(Steve Bell, Kathleen Sullivan)
6—NBC News at Sunrise
(Connie Chung)
7—Farm Day
28—Inspector Gadget
6:45
7—A.M. Weather
7:00
2—CBS Morning News
Scheduled: actress Meryl Streep ("Out of Africa"); last-minute cooking tips; the St. Thomas Boys' Choir; Charles Osgood reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." (Forrest Sawyer, Maria Shriver)
4—Good Morning America
Scheduled: actor Robert De Niro ("Brazil"); holiday travel; actor Michael Douglas ("A Chorus Line"); former Boxers Jake LaMotta, Ken Norton and Sugar Ray Leonard react to the film "Rocky IV." (David Hartman, Joan Lunden)
6—Today
Scheduled: singer Lou Rawls; actress Brenda Vaccaro; savings bonds; newsmakers of 1985 (part 2 of 7). (Bryant Gumbel, Jane Pauley)
7—Lilias, Yoga and You
22—Popeye
28—He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
7:30
7—Sesame Street
22—Bugs Bunny
28—The Transformers
8:00
22—Jim Bakker
28—Voltron, Defender of the Universe
8:30
7—Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
28—Heathcliff
9:00
2—The $25,000 Pyramid
4—Donahue
Guest: Cher. (Repeat)
6—Family Ties
7—Sesame Street
22—The Big Valley
28—The 700 Club
9:30
2—Press Your Luck
6—Sale of the Century
10:00
2—The Price Is Right
4—Three's a Crowd
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
22—Ben Casey
10:30
4—New Love, American Style
6—Scrabble
28—Jimmy Swaggart
11:00
2—The Young and the Restless
4—Ryan's Hope
6—Super Password
7—Body Buddies
22—The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
28—Richard Roberts
11:30
4—Catch Phrase
6—Search for Tomorrow
7—Kathy's Kitchen
22—The Partridge Family
AFTERNOON
12 pm
2—Body Language
4—All My Children
6—Days of Our Lives
7—Masterpiece Theatre
22—MOVIE: Wife Versus Secretary
(1936) Clark Gable, Jean Harlow. A businessman finds that his "girl Friday" is more than just an efficient secretary.
12:30
2—As the World Turns
1:00
4—One Life to Live
6—Another World
7—Lone Star
28—INDAY News
1:30
2—Capitol
28—What's Hot! What's Not?
2:00
2—Guiding Light
4—General Hospital
6—Santa Barbara
7—Lilias, Yoga and You
22—The Addams Family
28—Bewtiched
2:30
7—Modern Maturity
22—I Dream of Jeannie
28—Challenge of the GoBots
3:00
2—Sally Jessy Raphael
4—The Flintstones
6—Hour Magazine
Scheduled: Dyan Cannon; Connie Francis; mothers of AIDS victims; inside the Cordon Bleu cooking school; hairstylist Jose Eber. (Gary Collins) (Repeat)
7—Wild, Wild World of Animals
22—Bugs Bunny & Popeye
28—M.A.S.K.
3:30
2—Three's Company
4—Little House on the Prairie
7—Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
22—She-Ra, Princess of Power
28—Scooby-Doo
4:00
2—America
Scheduled: Last-minute Christmas shopping ideas.
6—Headline Chasers
7—Sesame Street
22—Robotech
28—ThunderCats
4:30
4—News Four
(Bob Heye, Donna Kelley)
6—M*A*S*H
22—Batman
28—G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
5:00
2—KREM 2 News
(Beverly Carr, Rick Price)
4—News Four
(Rob Daugherty, Elaine Murphy)
6—Q-6 Nightly News
(Randy Shaw, Anali Torrado)
7—Secret City
22—What's Happening!!
28—The Brady Bunch
5:30
7—The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
22—Gimme a Break!
28—Leave It to Beaver
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News with Dan Rather
4—World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
6—NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw
22—Police Woman
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"Independent Woman." Kimberly thinks a job at a fast-food place is a move toward independence, and the restaurant's manager (Todd Isaacson) also sees opportunity in her employment. Dana Plato, Gary Coleman. Julio: Panchito Gomez.
6:30
2—Entertainment Tonight
An interview with Dudley Moore; a profile of former child star Bonita Granville. (Robb Weller, Mary Hart)
4—The People's Court
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—Doctor Who
"The Invisible Enemy," Part 1. A virus infects a space station—and the Doctor (Tom Baker). Louise Jameson. Safran: Brian Grellis. Silvey: Jay Neill. Meeker: Edmund Pegge. Crewman: Anthony Rowlands. Lowe: Michael Sheard.
28—Benson
"The Layoff." Budget cuts force Benson to fire five members of his staff. Governor: James Noble. Marcy: Caroline McWilliams.
7:00
7—The Price Is Right
4—WKRP in Cincinnati
"Jennifer's Home for Christmas." The staff is worried that Jennifer (Loni Anderson) is spending Christmas alone. Andy: Gary Sandy. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Johnny: Howard Hesseman. Les: Richard Sanders.
6—Santa and the Three Bears
Animated. Three hibernating bears discover the magic and wonder of Christmas for the first time.
7—The Velveteen Rabbit
Animated. The tale of a velveteen bunny, transformed by a little boy's love into a real rabbit.
22—The Jeffersons
"Louise's Friend." George flips when he sees Louise's new, good-looking friend (Hal Williams). Isabel Sanford, Marla Gibbs.
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The Tutor." Basketball-team captain Willis gets some bad news: get better grades or quit the team. Drummond: Conrad Bain. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Danny: Barry Diamond. Arnold: Gary Coleman.
7:30
2—The New Newlywed Game
4—Taxi
"Louie's Rival." Louie's relationship with Zena hits the rocks when she falls for the local bartender. Louie: Danny De Vito. Dwight: Richard Minchenberg. Alex: Judd Hirsch. Elaine: Marilu Henner. Jim: Christopher Lloyd.
7—The Snowman
Animated. David Bowie introduces this tale of a little boy who gets an unexpected surprise when his icy snowman comes to life. Based on the 1978 book by Raymond Briggs.
22—MOVIE: A Christmas Carol
(1938) Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart. A cold-hearted miser learns the value of compassion through ghostly adventures on Christmas Eve. Based on the story by Charles Dickens.
28—The Odd Couple
"Scrooge Gets an Oscar." A parody of "A Christmas Carol" finds a dreaming Oscar haunted by the ghost of Felix (Tony Randall). Oscar: Jack Klugman. Vinnie: Larry Gelman. Speed: Garry Walberg. Roy: Ryan MacDonald.
8:00
2—Stir Crazy
"The Love Affair." Harry is suspicious when the gorgeous co-owner (Claudia Cron) of a cannery seduces Skip (Joe Guzaldo), and Skip's uncle, the other co-owner, is almost killed in an "accident." Harry: Larry Riley. Fred: Philip Sterling. Doris: Alice Ghostley. Mitch: Rick Hill.
4—Who's the Boss?
"Requiem." From 1984: Angela discovers that Tony is moonlighting to finance his father's apartment, but his father's been dead for a year. Judith Light, Tony Danza. Mona: Katherine Helmond. Jonathan: Danny Pintauro. (Repeat)
6—The A-Team
Goons are trying to force B.A.'s mother (Della Reese) out of her Chicago apartment. B.A.: Mr. T. Karen: Wendy Schaal. Chadway: Ray Wise. Face: Dirk Benedict. Hannibal: George Peppard. Dave Plout: Brion James. (Repeat)
7—American Playhouse
"A Matter of Principle." Alan Arkin and Barbara Dana star in this humorous story about a poor Virginia family of 12 whose holiday celebration is threatened by the father's refusal to buy a Christmas tree. (Repeat)
28—Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Profiles of comedian David Brenner, actress Clara Weller, Robert Ricci (of Nina Ricci's fashions and fragrances) and LaToya Jackson. (Robin Leach)
8:30
4—Growing Pains
"Jealousy." Jason is jealous when Maggie works late with a good-looking associate and can't find any time for Jason. Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns. Fred Mathis: Thomas O'Rourke. Ben: Jeremy Miller. Carol: Tracey Gold. (Repeat)
9:00
2—CBS Tuesday Night Movie: The Black Stallion
(1979) Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney. After being rescued from the island on which they were shipwrecked together, a boy and a horse become involved in the race of a century. Based on the 1941 book by Walter Farley. (Repeat)
4—Moonlighting
"The Lady in the Iron Mask." A mysterious veiled woman wants Maddie and David to find the man who disfigured her years ago—so she can marry him. Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis. Wylie: Dennis Christopher. Barbara: Judith Hansen. Harbert: Joel Polis. Ms. Dipesto: Allyce Beasley. (Repeat)
6—Riptide
"Catch of the Day." From 1984: The guys investigate a friend's report of a boat in trouble—a story he says he got from a mermaid. Arnie: Patrick Collins. Cody: Perry King. Chuck Reavis: Christopher Stone. Boz: Thom Bray. Nick: Joe Penny. (Repeat)
7—Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
The Christmas story is retold through readings and carols from the 15th-century chapel of King's College in Cambridge, England.
22—Joyeux Noel: A Cajun Christmas
The Rev. Patrick Primeaux, S.M. and the Rev. John Beckley, S.M. conduct Christmas Eve mass at Sacred Heart Church in St. James Parish, Gramercy, Louisiana; also, a look at some of the traditional Christmas customs found in Louisiana Cajun country. (Repeat)
28—MOVIE: Tony Rome
(1967) Frank Sinatra, Jill St. John. A private detective searches Miami for a cache of stolen jewels.
10:00
4—Spenser: For Hire
"The Choice." Spenser rescues a senator's kidnapped daughter and becomes a celebrity—and the target of two men who kill for the thrill of it. Liz: Patricia Clarkson. Chip: Sam Robards. Alice: Angela Bassett. Susan: Barbara Stock. Spenser: Robert Urich. Hawk: Avery Brooks. (Repeat)
6—Remington Steele
"Steele in the Family." Mildred's nephew (Albert Macklin) has a little problem: he needs to hide a body from a hit man who needs the corpse to confirm his kill. Silver: Jack Bannon. Mildred: Doris Roberts. Steele: Pierce Brosnan. (Repeat)
7—Nightly Business Report
10:30
7—An American Christmas
Through song and poetry, the chorus and symphony orchestra of the United States Air Force trace holiday customs from the early 17th century to the present. Host: Peter Graves,
22—INN: Independent News
(Morton Dean)
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—Neighbors Revisited
4—News Four
(Rob Daugherty, Elaine Murphy)
6—Q-6 News
(Randy Shaw, Anali Torrado)
7—SCTV
Sketches: The Schmenge Brothers (John Candy, Eugene Levy) spend Christmas at home; Count Floyd (Joe Flaherty) tells some frightening tales for the holiday season.
22—Benny Hill
Benny plays a television planner who signs a new scriptwriter named William Shakespeare.
28—Star Search
Guest: Audrey Landers. Host: Ed McMahon.
11:25
7—Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler
11:30
2—MOVIE: The Snows of Kilamanjaro
(1953) Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward. A brilliant writer finds meaning to his life in Africa after a restless and extensive search.
4—Nightline
6—Christmas with Friends
Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Ed McMahon and Tommy Newsom, as well as a 120-voice choir, salute the Christmas season.
22—Trapper John, M.D.
"Maybe Baby." Gonzo is slapped with a paternity suit by a former girlfriend (Lynne Marta) who's suffering from a heart ailment. Gregory Harrison, Pernell Roberts. Getzloff: Larry Storch. Mrs. Bayard: Bettye Ackerman.
12 am
4—Joyeux Noel: A Cajun Christmas
The Rev. Patrick Primeaux, S.M. and the Rev. John Beckley, S.M. conduct Christmas Eve mass at Sacred Heart Church in St. James Parish, Gramercy, Louisiana; also, a look at some of the traditional Christmas customs found in Louisiana Cajun country. (Repeat)
6—Christmas Mass
Pope John Paul II celebrates midnight mass from St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
28—The 700 Club
Scheduled: The history behind the first Christmas card.
12:30
22—Comedy Tonight
Guests: Henny Youngman, Rick Aviles, Corson & Trueson, Thom Curley, Kenny Warren. (Repeat)
Channels:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
22—KSKN (Independent)
28—KAYU (Independent)
MORNING
5 am
4—Jim Bakker
6:00
2—Bugs Bunny and Friends
4—The Jetsons
6—Morning Stretch
28—Super Friends
6:25
2—Tom and Jerry
6:30
4—World News This Morning
(Steve Bell, Kathleen Sullivan)
6—NBC News at Sunrise
(Connie Chung)
7—Farm Day
28—Inspector Gadget
6:45
7—A.M. Weather
7:00
2—CBS Morning News
Scheduled: actress Meryl Streep ("Out of Africa"); last-minute cooking tips; the St. Thomas Boys' Choir; Charles Osgood reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." (Forrest Sawyer, Maria Shriver)
4—Good Morning America
Scheduled: actor Robert De Niro ("Brazil"); holiday travel; actor Michael Douglas ("A Chorus Line"); former Boxers Jake LaMotta, Ken Norton and Sugar Ray Leonard react to the film "Rocky IV." (David Hartman, Joan Lunden)
6—Today
Scheduled: singer Lou Rawls; actress Brenda Vaccaro; savings bonds; newsmakers of 1985 (part 2 of 7). (Bryant Gumbel, Jane Pauley)
7—Lilias, Yoga and You
22—Popeye
28—He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
7:30
7—Sesame Street
22—Bugs Bunny
28—The Transformers
8:00
22—Jim Bakker
28—Voltron, Defender of the Universe
8:30
7—Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
28—Heathcliff
9:00
2—The $25,000 Pyramid
4—Donahue
Guest: Cher. (Repeat)
6—Family Ties
7—Sesame Street
22—The Big Valley
28—The 700 Club
9:30
2—Press Your Luck
6—Sale of the Century
10:00
2—The Price Is Right
4—Three's a Crowd
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
22—Ben Casey
10:30
4—New Love, American Style
6—Scrabble
28—Jimmy Swaggart
11:00
2—The Young and the Restless
4—Ryan's Hope
6—Super Password
7—Body Buddies
22—The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
28—Richard Roberts
11:30
4—Catch Phrase
6—Search for Tomorrow
7—Kathy's Kitchen
22—The Partridge Family
AFTERNOON
12 pm
2—Body Language
4—All My Children
6—Days of Our Lives
7—Masterpiece Theatre
22—MOVIE: Wife Versus Secretary
(1936) Clark Gable, Jean Harlow. A businessman finds that his "girl Friday" is more than just an efficient secretary.
12:30
2—As the World Turns
1:00
4—One Life to Live
6—Another World
7—Lone Star
28—INDAY News
1:30
2—Capitol
28—What's Hot! What's Not?
2:00
2—Guiding Light
4—General Hospital
6—Santa Barbara
7—Lilias, Yoga and You
22—The Addams Family
28—Bewtiched
2:30
7—Modern Maturity
22—I Dream of Jeannie
28—Challenge of the GoBots
3:00
2—Sally Jessy Raphael
4—The Flintstones
6—Hour Magazine
Scheduled: Dyan Cannon; Connie Francis; mothers of AIDS victims; inside the Cordon Bleu cooking school; hairstylist Jose Eber. (Gary Collins) (Repeat)
7—Wild, Wild World of Animals
22—Bugs Bunny & Popeye
28—M.A.S.K.
3:30
2—Three's Company
4—Little House on the Prairie
7—Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
22—She-Ra, Princess of Power
28—Scooby-Doo
4:00
2—America
Scheduled: Last-minute Christmas shopping ideas.
6—Headline Chasers
7—Sesame Street
22—Robotech
28—ThunderCats
4:30
4—News Four
(Bob Heye, Donna Kelley)
6—M*A*S*H
22—Batman
28—G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
5:00
2—KREM 2 News
(Beverly Carr, Rick Price)
4—News Four
(Rob Daugherty, Elaine Murphy)
6—Q-6 Nightly News
(Randy Shaw, Anali Torrado)
7—Secret City
22—What's Happening!!
28—The Brady Bunch
5:30
7—The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
22—Gimme a Break!
28—Leave It to Beaver
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News with Dan Rather
4—World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
6—NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw
22—Police Woman
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"Independent Woman." Kimberly thinks a job at a fast-food place is a move toward independence, and the restaurant's manager (Todd Isaacson) also sees opportunity in her employment. Dana Plato, Gary Coleman. Julio: Panchito Gomez.
6:30
2—Entertainment Tonight
An interview with Dudley Moore; a profile of former child star Bonita Granville. (Robb Weller, Mary Hart)
4—The People's Court
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—Doctor Who
"The Invisible Enemy," Part 1. A virus infects a space station—and the Doctor (Tom Baker). Louise Jameson. Safran: Brian Grellis. Silvey: Jay Neill. Meeker: Edmund Pegge. Crewman: Anthony Rowlands. Lowe: Michael Sheard.
28—Benson
"The Layoff." Budget cuts force Benson to fire five members of his staff. Governor: James Noble. Marcy: Caroline McWilliams.
7:00
7—The Price Is Right
4—WKRP in Cincinnati
"Jennifer's Home for Christmas." The staff is worried that Jennifer (Loni Anderson) is spending Christmas alone. Andy: Gary Sandy. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Johnny: Howard Hesseman. Les: Richard Sanders.
6—Santa and the Three Bears
Animated. Three hibernating bears discover the magic and wonder of Christmas for the first time.
7—The Velveteen Rabbit
Animated. The tale of a velveteen bunny, transformed by a little boy's love into a real rabbit.
22—The Jeffersons
"Louise's Friend." George flips when he sees Louise's new, good-looking friend (Hal Williams). Isabel Sanford, Marla Gibbs.
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The Tutor." Basketball-team captain Willis gets some bad news: get better grades or quit the team. Drummond: Conrad Bain. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Danny: Barry Diamond. Arnold: Gary Coleman.
7:30
2—The New Newlywed Game
4—Taxi
"Louie's Rival." Louie's relationship with Zena hits the rocks when she falls for the local bartender. Louie: Danny De Vito. Dwight: Richard Minchenberg. Alex: Judd Hirsch. Elaine: Marilu Henner. Jim: Christopher Lloyd.
7—The Snowman
Animated. David Bowie introduces this tale of a little boy who gets an unexpected surprise when his icy snowman comes to life. Based on the 1978 book by Raymond Briggs.
22—MOVIE: A Christmas Carol
(1938) Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart. A cold-hearted miser learns the value of compassion through ghostly adventures on Christmas Eve. Based on the story by Charles Dickens.
28—The Odd Couple
"Scrooge Gets an Oscar." A parody of "A Christmas Carol" finds a dreaming Oscar haunted by the ghost of Felix (Tony Randall). Oscar: Jack Klugman. Vinnie: Larry Gelman. Speed: Garry Walberg. Roy: Ryan MacDonald.
8:00
2—Stir Crazy
"The Love Affair." Harry is suspicious when the gorgeous co-owner (Claudia Cron) of a cannery seduces Skip (Joe Guzaldo), and Skip's uncle, the other co-owner, is almost killed in an "accident." Harry: Larry Riley. Fred: Philip Sterling. Doris: Alice Ghostley. Mitch: Rick Hill.
4—Who's the Boss?
"Requiem." From 1984: Angela discovers that Tony is moonlighting to finance his father's apartment, but his father's been dead for a year. Judith Light, Tony Danza. Mona: Katherine Helmond. Jonathan: Danny Pintauro. (Repeat)
6—The A-Team
Goons are trying to force B.A.'s mother (Della Reese) out of her Chicago apartment. B.A.: Mr. T. Karen: Wendy Schaal. Chadway: Ray Wise. Face: Dirk Benedict. Hannibal: George Peppard. Dave Plout: Brion James. (Repeat)
7—American Playhouse
"A Matter of Principle." Alan Arkin and Barbara Dana star in this humorous story about a poor Virginia family of 12 whose holiday celebration is threatened by the father's refusal to buy a Christmas tree. (Repeat)
28—Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Profiles of comedian David Brenner, actress Clara Weller, Robert Ricci (of Nina Ricci's fashions and fragrances) and LaToya Jackson. (Robin Leach)
8:30
4—Growing Pains
"Jealousy." Jason is jealous when Maggie works late with a good-looking associate and can't find any time for Jason. Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns. Fred Mathis: Thomas O'Rourke. Ben: Jeremy Miller. Carol: Tracey Gold. (Repeat)
9:00
2—CBS Tuesday Night Movie: The Black Stallion
(1979) Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney. After being rescued from the island on which they were shipwrecked together, a boy and a horse become involved in the race of a century. Based on the 1941 book by Walter Farley. (Repeat)
4—Moonlighting
"The Lady in the Iron Mask." A mysterious veiled woman wants Maddie and David to find the man who disfigured her years ago—so she can marry him. Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis. Wylie: Dennis Christopher. Barbara: Judith Hansen. Harbert: Joel Polis. Ms. Dipesto: Allyce Beasley. (Repeat)
6—Riptide
"Catch of the Day." From 1984: The guys investigate a friend's report of a boat in trouble—a story he says he got from a mermaid. Arnie: Patrick Collins. Cody: Perry King. Chuck Reavis: Christopher Stone. Boz: Thom Bray. Nick: Joe Penny. (Repeat)
7—Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
The Christmas story is retold through readings and carols from the 15th-century chapel of King's College in Cambridge, England.
22—Joyeux Noel: A Cajun Christmas
The Rev. Patrick Primeaux, S.M. and the Rev. John Beckley, S.M. conduct Christmas Eve mass at Sacred Heart Church in St. James Parish, Gramercy, Louisiana; also, a look at some of the traditional Christmas customs found in Louisiana Cajun country. (Repeat)
28—MOVIE: Tony Rome
(1967) Frank Sinatra, Jill St. John. A private detective searches Miami for a cache of stolen jewels.
10:00
4—Spenser: For Hire
"The Choice." Spenser rescues a senator's kidnapped daughter and becomes a celebrity—and the target of two men who kill for the thrill of it. Liz: Patricia Clarkson. Chip: Sam Robards. Alice: Angela Bassett. Susan: Barbara Stock. Spenser: Robert Urich. Hawk: Avery Brooks. (Repeat)
6—Remington Steele
"Steele in the Family." Mildred's nephew (Albert Macklin) has a little problem: he needs to hide a body from a hit man who needs the corpse to confirm his kill. Silver: Jack Bannon. Mildred: Doris Roberts. Steele: Pierce Brosnan. (Repeat)
7—Nightly Business Report
10:30
7—An American Christmas
Through song and poetry, the chorus and symphony orchestra of the United States Air Force trace holiday customs from the early 17th century to the present. Host: Peter Graves,
22—INN: Independent News
(Morton Dean)
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—Neighbors Revisited
4—News Four
(Rob Daugherty, Elaine Murphy)
6—Q-6 News
(Randy Shaw, Anali Torrado)
7—SCTV
Sketches: The Schmenge Brothers (John Candy, Eugene Levy) spend Christmas at home; Count Floyd (Joe Flaherty) tells some frightening tales for the holiday season.
22—Benny Hill
Benny plays a television planner who signs a new scriptwriter named William Shakespeare.
28—Star Search
Guest: Audrey Landers. Host: Ed McMahon.
11:25
7—Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler
11:30
2—MOVIE: The Snows of Kilamanjaro
(1953) Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward. A brilliant writer finds meaning to his life in Africa after a restless and extensive search.
4—Nightline
6—Christmas with Friends
Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Ed McMahon and Tommy Newsom, as well as a 120-voice choir, salute the Christmas season.
22—Trapper John, M.D.
"Maybe Baby." Gonzo is slapped with a paternity suit by a former girlfriend (Lynne Marta) who's suffering from a heart ailment. Gregory Harrison, Pernell Roberts. Getzloff: Larry Storch. Mrs. Bayard: Bettye Ackerman.
12 am
4—Joyeux Noel: A Cajun Christmas
The Rev. Patrick Primeaux, S.M. and the Rev. John Beckley, S.M. conduct Christmas Eve mass at Sacred Heart Church in St. James Parish, Gramercy, Louisiana; also, a look at some of the traditional Christmas customs found in Louisiana Cajun country. (Repeat)
6—Christmas Mass
Pope John Paul II celebrates midnight mass from St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
28—The 700 Club
Scheduled: The history behind the first Christmas card.
12:30
22—Comedy Tonight
Guests: Henny Youngman, Rick Aviles, Corson & Trueson, Thom Curley, Kenny Warren. (Repeat)
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