Wednesday, December 25, 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: The Pingrey School Choir; the art of giving; former Beirut hostage Thomas Cullins' family reunion. (Forrest Sawyer, Maria Shriver)
4—Good Morning America
Scheduled: Tom Rockwell, son of artist Norman Rockwell; a traditional Christmas in Woodstock, New York; the U.N. Choir. (David Hartman, Joan Lunden)
6—Today
Scheduled: Phylicia Ayers-Allen and the "Cosby Show" kids; gospel singer Amy Grant; the Malmark Ringers of Philadelphia; ethnic Christmas foods; newsmakers of 1985 (part 3 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—Blue-Gray Football Classic
The 48th annual edition features the best college football seniors from the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. [Live]
4—Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade
The Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is the focal point for this holiday season parade. Ben Vereen and Joan Lunden host.
6—NBC Religious Special
"Christmas in Hawaii." Christmas Eve services at the Central Union Church in Honolulu feature the Rev. Edward Robinson and the Rev. Tuck Wah Lee, along with the Honolulu Boys' Choir and musical director Roy Hallman.
7—Sesame Street
22—The Big Valley
28—The 700 Club
10:00
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—The Velveteen Rabbit
Animated. The tale of a velveteen bunny, transformed by a little boy's love into a real rabbit.
22—Ben Casey
10:30
4—Donahue
Spouses of political officials. (Repeat)
6—Scrabble
7—Harps of Gold
Traditional Christmas music from the classic religious and secular repertoire is performed by the Houston Harp Ensemble, directed by Beatrice Schroeder Rose. (Repeat)
28—Jimmy Swaggart
11:00
6—Super Password
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—The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
28—Richard Roberts
11:30
4—Catch Phrase
6—Search for Tomorrow
22—The Partridge Family
AFTERNOON
12 pm
4—All My Children
6—Days of Our Lives
7—MOVIE: Hoiday Inn
(1942) Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire. After losing his fiancée, a man retreats to his Connecticut farm, which he turns into a seasonal inn.
22—MOVIE: Lad, A Dog
(1962) Peter Breck, Peggy McCay. A crippled girl is aided mentally and physically by a collie.
28—Perry Mason
12:30
2—NBA Basketball
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. [Live]
1:00
4—One Life to Live
6—Another World
28—INDAY News
1:30
28—What's Hot! What's Not?
Vintage cars; Mummers Museum; barbershop shave cream at home.
1:40
7—Caroling, Caroling
The Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus are featured in this concert of Christmas music taped at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.
2:00
4—General Hospital
6—Santa Barbara
7—Sing-It-Yourself Messiah
A San Francisco audience of 3,000 sings Handel's "Messiah" accompanied by the city's music conservatory orchestra.
22—The Addams Family
28—Bewitched
2:30
22—I Dream of Jeannie
28—Challenge of the GoBots
3:00
2—MOVIE: Snow White and The Three Stooges
(1961) Carol Heiss, The Three Stooges. A trio of bunglers do their best to protect a fair maiden.
4—The Flintstones
6—Hour Magazine
Bryant Gumbel; colon cancer prevention; Tom Selleck's mother, Martha. (Repeat) (Gary Collins)
22—Bugs Bunny & Popeye
28—M.A.S.K.
3:30
4—Little House on the Prairie
22—She-Ra, Princess of Power
28—Scooby-Doo
4:00
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—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—What’s Happening!!
28—The Brady Bunch
5:30
2—Neighbors: A Holiday Special
7—The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
22—Gimme a Break!
28—Leave It to Beaver
EVENING
6:00
2—Neighbors Revisited
4—World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
6—NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw
22—Police Woman
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The Bicycle Man." Pedophilia is the subject of this episode in which a bicycle-shop owner (Gordon Jump) befriends Arnold and Dudley for a price. Part 1 of two. Conrad Bain, Todd Bridges.
6:30
2—Entertainment Tonight
Interview with actress Rue McClanahan ("The Golden Girls"); Leonard Maltin profiles comedian Arnold Stang. (Robb Weller, Mary Hart)
4—The People's Court
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—K-9's Christmas Special
28—Benson
7:00
2—The Price Is Right
4—WKRP in Cincinnati
"Bah, Humbug." A fantasy episode with station staffers portraying the ghosts of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Carlson's Scrooge-like persona. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Mr. Armor: Parley Baer. Andy: Gary Sandy. Mrs. Butterworth: Merie Earle.
6—Jeopardy!
22—The Jeffersons
"The Marriage Counselors." Marriage counseling seems to have worked for the Willises (Franklin Cover, Roxie Roker), and Louise wants to try it too. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford.
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The New Landlord." The new landlord decides to evict families with preteens. Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
7:30
2—The New Newlywed Game
4—Taxi
"Fathers of the Bride." Alex decides to attend his daughter's wedding without an invitation. Phyllis: Louise Lasser. Elaine: Marilu Henner. Cathy: Talia Balsam. Louie: Danny De Vito. Tony: Tony Danza. Bobby: Jeff Conaway. Jim: Christopher Lloyd.
6—P.M. Magazine
Actor Dudley Moore ("Santa Claus: The Movie"); adventure tours to the North Pole.
7—Miracle on Fort Street
An unnarrated documentary that depicts 90 men and women from all walks of life as they rehearse for their annual production of Handel's "Messiah."
22—The Jeffersons
"How Now Dow Jones." On George's advice, Florence and her friends invest their savings in the stock market. Marla Gibbs, Sherman Hemsley. Emma: Bebe Drake-Massey.
28—The Odd Couple
"Let's Make a Deal!" is the spirited cry as Felix and Oscar play the game with host Monty Hall. Felix: Tony Randall. Oscar: Jack Klugman. Murray: Al Molinaro. Speed: Gary Walberg. Producer: Tom Scott.
8:00
2—Mary
"Chicago Hi-Lo." Mary (Mary Tyler Moore) accepts Jo's invitation to play in the office poker game, hoping to gain acceptance as one of the guys. Frank: James Farentino. Jo: Katey Sagal. Les: James Tolkan. Susan: Carlene Watkins.
4—The Insiders
"Lonely Hearts." While investigating the robbery of Alice's mother's house, Nick and Mackey (Nicholas Campbell, Stoney Jackson) become suspicious of the owners of a video-dating service. Alice: Gail Strickland. Louise: Jane Greer. Cragg: Mitchell Laurance. (Repeat)
6—Highway to Heaven
"Another Song for Christmas." From 1984: Jonathan and Mark (Victor French) have a dickens of a time instilling the Christmas spirit in a heartless used-car salesman. Honest Eddy: Geoffrey Lewis. Dave Ratchett: Jeff Doucette. (Repeat)
7—A California Christmas
Host Pat Boone is joined by Glen Campbell, Ella Fitzgerald, Jose Feliciano, The Captain and Tennille, Debby Boone, and members of the Joffrey Ballet in this musical salute to the spirit of Christmas.
22—MOVIE: The Glass Slipper
(1955) Leslie Caron, Michael Wilding. Prince Charming searches for the young lady who enchanted him at a royal ball.
28—The Start of Something Big
Profiles of Lucille Ball, Ed McMahon, Hal Linden, and Lou Rawls; the origins of the wedding ring and decaffeinated coffee. (Repeat) (Steve Allen)
8:30
2—Foley Square
"Hey, Landlord." Alex (Margaret Colin) suspects that a landlord is behind a string of assaults against his tenants, and has delivery problems with a couch she ordered. Jesse: Hector Elizondo. Markowitz: Jerry Hausner. Peter: Michael Lembeck.
9:00
2—Charlie & Company
"Beaus and Arrows." Diana's college boyfriend comes to dinner—and he's tall, handsome, important and fond of reminiscing. Diana: Gladys Knight. Charlie: Flip Wilson. Robert: Jaleel White. Junior: Kristoff St. John.
4—Dynasty
"The Solution." Alexis reports Krystle's indiscretion to Blake; an emergency forces Joel to change plans; Dominique (Diahann Carroll) chooses between two suitors; Joel reveals more than he intended to Krystle. Joan Collins, Linda Evans, Michael Nader.
6—Hell Town
"One Ball." One Ball (Whitman Mayo) holds a critically ill child's fate in his hands when he agrees to play in the biggest pool game of his life. Hardstep: Robert Blake. Gingy: Barbara McNair. Hapstead: J.D. Cannon. Esau: Hakeem. Maggie: Natalie Core. Brandy: Tracy Morgan.
7—What Child Is This?
The 400-voice choir and 100-member orchestra of St. Olaf's College of Northfield, Minnesota perform traditional Christmas music. (Repeat)
28—MOVIE: Christmas in Connecticut
(1945) Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan. A newspaper columnist is instructed by her boss to have a war hero as her family's guest for Christmas dinner.
9:30
2—George Burns Comedy Week
"Kidnappers of the Rich and Famous." Two bumbling con men (Peter Bonerz, Michael McKean) kidnap a socialite (Candy Azzara) who couldn't care less—about anything. Mrs. Shapiro: Florence Halop.
10:00
2—The Equalizer
"Confirmation Day." McCall's clients include a former showgirl who's convinced someone is stalking her, and a boy whose father is sought for the antiques he stole. Edward Woodward, Steven Williams. Louie: Burt Young. Anthony: Ilan Mitchell-Smith. Mrs. Fields: Anne Jackson. (Repeat)
4—Hotel
"Cry Wolf." Two children (Tori Spelling, MacKenzie Astin) witness a murder; Christine's visiting aunt (Lee Meriwether) pursues a lover (Richard Hatch) whose business is relationships. Connie Sellecca, Nathan Cook. Miss Oliver: Samantha Eggar. Putnam: John Mansfield.
6—St. Elsewhere
"Sweet Dreams." From 1984: Sleep: Westphall can't get any; a patient is getting too much; nightmares scare another patient to death and cause Morrison to quit a research project; Luther stars in his own dream video. Ed Flanders, David Morse, Eric Laneuville. (Repeat)
7—Nightly Business Report
22—What's Happening Now!!
"The Improbable Dream." Carolyn is knocked unconscious in an accident and dreams of the gang as characters from "The Wizard of Oz." Raj: Ernest Thomas. Shirley: Shirley Hemphill. Dwayne: Haywood Nelson.
10:30
7—MotorWeek
22—INN: Independent News
(Morton Dean)
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
(Beverly Carr, Rick Price)
4—News Four
(Rob Daugherty, Elaine Murphy)
6—Q-6 News
(Randy Shaw, Anali Torrado)
7—SCTV
"SCTV Staff Christmas Party." The festive mood of the holiday season engulfs the SCTV station.
22—Benny Hill
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)
11:25
7—Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler
11:30
2—T.J. Hooker
"Slay Ride." Stacy becomes attached to a baby abandoned by robbery suspects. Troy: Robert Dryer. Sue Ann: Philece Sampler. Marino: Marjoe Gortner. (Repeat)
4—Nightline
(Ted Koppel)
6—The Best of Carson
From December 1984: Singer Tony Bennett; comedian Garry Shandling; manualist John Twomey. (Repeat)
12 am
4—Glitter
"Rock 'n Roll Heaven." Reporters uncover the facts surrounding the death of a country-rock star (Mayf Nutter); Pete enters the Mr. All-America contest; a veteran staffer (Harriet Nelson) considers retirement. Christopher Mayer, David Birney. Doc: Tom Bosley. Billie: Deborah Van Valkenburgh.
28—The 700 Club
12:30
6—Late Night with David Letterman
Scheduled: Songwriter George Cook; actor Michael Douglas; comedian Larry Miller.
22—Comedy Tonight
Guests: Paul Provenza; John Ferentino; Bill Masers; Jonny Solomon; actress Andie McDowell. (Repeat)
12:40
2—MOVIE: Gideon's Trumpet
(1980) Henry Fonda, Jose Ferrer. Based on the true story of the indigent Clarence Earl Gideon, arrested in Florida in 1964, who fought to assure the constitutional right of the accused to the benefit of legal counsel.
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: The Pingrey School Choir; the art of giving; former Beirut hostage Thomas Cullins' family reunion. (Forrest Sawyer, Maria Shriver)
4—Good Morning America
Scheduled: Tom Rockwell, son of artist Norman Rockwell; a traditional Christmas in Woodstock, New York; the U.N. Choir. (David Hartman, Joan Lunden)
6—Today
Scheduled: Phylicia Ayers-Allen and the "Cosby Show" kids; gospel singer Amy Grant; the Malmark Ringers of Philadelphia; ethnic Christmas foods; newsmakers of 1985 (part 3 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—Blue-Gray Football Classic
The 48th annual edition features the best college football seniors from the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. [Live]
4—Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade
The Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is the focal point for this holiday season parade. Ben Vereen and Joan Lunden host.
6—NBC Religious Special
"Christmas in Hawaii." Christmas Eve services at the Central Union Church in Honolulu feature the Rev. Edward Robinson and the Rev. Tuck Wah Lee, along with the Honolulu Boys' Choir and musical director Roy Hallman.
7—Sesame Street
22—The Big Valley
28—The 700 Club
10:00
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—The Velveteen Rabbit
Animated. The tale of a velveteen bunny, transformed by a little boy's love into a real rabbit.
22—Ben Casey
10:30
4—Donahue
Spouses of political officials. (Repeat)
6—Scrabble
7—Harps of Gold
Traditional Christmas music from the classic religious and secular repertoire is performed by the Houston Harp Ensemble, directed by Beatrice Schroeder Rose. (Repeat)
28—Jimmy Swaggart
11:00
6—Super Password
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—The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
28—Richard Roberts
11:30
4—Catch Phrase
6—Search for Tomorrow
22—The Partridge Family
AFTERNOON
12 pm
4—All My Children
6—Days of Our Lives
7—MOVIE: Hoiday Inn
(1942) Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire. After losing his fiancée, a man retreats to his Connecticut farm, which he turns into a seasonal inn.
22—MOVIE: Lad, A Dog
(1962) Peter Breck, Peggy McCay. A crippled girl is aided mentally and physically by a collie.
28—Perry Mason
12:30
2—NBA Basketball
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. [Live]
1:00
4—One Life to Live
6—Another World
28—INDAY News
1:30
28—What's Hot! What's Not?
Vintage cars; Mummers Museum; barbershop shave cream at home.
1:40
7—Caroling, Caroling
The Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus are featured in this concert of Christmas music taped at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.
2:00
4—General Hospital
6—Santa Barbara
7—Sing-It-Yourself Messiah
A San Francisco audience of 3,000 sings Handel's "Messiah" accompanied by the city's music conservatory orchestra.
22—The Addams Family
28—Bewitched
2:30
22—I Dream of Jeannie
28—Challenge of the GoBots
3:00
2—MOVIE: Snow White and The Three Stooges
(1961) Carol Heiss, The Three Stooges. A trio of bunglers do their best to protect a fair maiden.
4—The Flintstones
6—Hour Magazine
Bryant Gumbel; colon cancer prevention; Tom Selleck's mother, Martha. (Repeat) (Gary Collins)
22—Bugs Bunny & Popeye
28—M.A.S.K.
3:30
4—Little House on the Prairie
22—She-Ra, Princess of Power
28—Scooby-Doo
4:00
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—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—What’s Happening!!
28—The Brady Bunch
5:30
2—Neighbors: A Holiday Special
7—The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
22—Gimme a Break!
28—Leave It to Beaver
EVENING
6:00
2—Neighbors Revisited
4—World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
6—NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw
22—Police Woman
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The Bicycle Man." Pedophilia is the subject of this episode in which a bicycle-shop owner (Gordon Jump) befriends Arnold and Dudley for a price. Part 1 of two. Conrad Bain, Todd Bridges.
6:30
2—Entertainment Tonight
Interview with actress Rue McClanahan ("The Golden Girls"); Leonard Maltin profiles comedian Arnold Stang. (Robb Weller, Mary Hart)
4—The People's Court
6—Wheel of Fortune
7—K-9's Christmas Special
28—Benson
7:00
2—The Price Is Right
4—WKRP in Cincinnati
"Bah, Humbug." A fantasy episode with station staffers portraying the ghosts of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Carlson's Scrooge-like persona. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Mr. Armor: Parley Baer. Andy: Gary Sandy. Mrs. Butterworth: Merie Earle.
6—Jeopardy!
22—The Jeffersons
"The Marriage Counselors." Marriage counseling seems to have worked for the Willises (Franklin Cover, Roxie Roker), and Louise wants to try it too. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford.
28—Diff'rent Strokes
"The New Landlord." The new landlord decides to evict families with preteens. Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
7:30
2—The New Newlywed Game
4—Taxi
"Fathers of the Bride." Alex decides to attend his daughter's wedding without an invitation. Phyllis: Louise Lasser. Elaine: Marilu Henner. Cathy: Talia Balsam. Louie: Danny De Vito. Tony: Tony Danza. Bobby: Jeff Conaway. Jim: Christopher Lloyd.
6—P.M. Magazine
Actor Dudley Moore ("Santa Claus: The Movie"); adventure tours to the North Pole.
7—Miracle on Fort Street
An unnarrated documentary that depicts 90 men and women from all walks of life as they rehearse for their annual production of Handel's "Messiah."
22—The Jeffersons
"How Now Dow Jones." On George's advice, Florence and her friends invest their savings in the stock market. Marla Gibbs, Sherman Hemsley. Emma: Bebe Drake-Massey.
28—The Odd Couple
"Let's Make a Deal!" is the spirited cry as Felix and Oscar play the game with host Monty Hall. Felix: Tony Randall. Oscar: Jack Klugman. Murray: Al Molinaro. Speed: Gary Walberg. Producer: Tom Scott.
8:00
2—Mary
"Chicago Hi-Lo." Mary (Mary Tyler Moore) accepts Jo's invitation to play in the office poker game, hoping to gain acceptance as one of the guys. Frank: James Farentino. Jo: Katey Sagal. Les: James Tolkan. Susan: Carlene Watkins.
4—The Insiders
"Lonely Hearts." While investigating the robbery of Alice's mother's house, Nick and Mackey (Nicholas Campbell, Stoney Jackson) become suspicious of the owners of a video-dating service. Alice: Gail Strickland. Louise: Jane Greer. Cragg: Mitchell Laurance. (Repeat)
6—Highway to Heaven
"Another Song for Christmas." From 1984: Jonathan and Mark (Victor French) have a dickens of a time instilling the Christmas spirit in a heartless used-car salesman. Honest Eddy: Geoffrey Lewis. Dave Ratchett: Jeff Doucette. (Repeat)
7—A California Christmas
Host Pat Boone is joined by Glen Campbell, Ella Fitzgerald, Jose Feliciano, The Captain and Tennille, Debby Boone, and members of the Joffrey Ballet in this musical salute to the spirit of Christmas.
22—MOVIE: The Glass Slipper
(1955) Leslie Caron, Michael Wilding. Prince Charming searches for the young lady who enchanted him at a royal ball.
28—The Start of Something Big
Profiles of Lucille Ball, Ed McMahon, Hal Linden, and Lou Rawls; the origins of the wedding ring and decaffeinated coffee. (Repeat) (Steve Allen)
8:30
2—Foley Square
"Hey, Landlord." Alex (Margaret Colin) suspects that a landlord is behind a string of assaults against his tenants, and has delivery problems with a couch she ordered. Jesse: Hector Elizondo. Markowitz: Jerry Hausner. Peter: Michael Lembeck.
9:00
2—Charlie & Company
"Beaus and Arrows." Diana's college boyfriend comes to dinner—and he's tall, handsome, important and fond of reminiscing. Diana: Gladys Knight. Charlie: Flip Wilson. Robert: Jaleel White. Junior: Kristoff St. John.
4—Dynasty
"The Solution." Alexis reports Krystle's indiscretion to Blake; an emergency forces Joel to change plans; Dominique (Diahann Carroll) chooses between two suitors; Joel reveals more than he intended to Krystle. Joan Collins, Linda Evans, Michael Nader.
6—Hell Town
"One Ball." One Ball (Whitman Mayo) holds a critically ill child's fate in his hands when he agrees to play in the biggest pool game of his life. Hardstep: Robert Blake. Gingy: Barbara McNair. Hapstead: J.D. Cannon. Esau: Hakeem. Maggie: Natalie Core. Brandy: Tracy Morgan.
7—What Child Is This?
The 400-voice choir and 100-member orchestra of St. Olaf's College of Northfield, Minnesota perform traditional Christmas music. (Repeat)
28—MOVIE: Christmas in Connecticut
(1945) Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan. A newspaper columnist is instructed by her boss to have a war hero as her family's guest for Christmas dinner.
9:30
2—George Burns Comedy Week
"Kidnappers of the Rich and Famous." Two bumbling con men (Peter Bonerz, Michael McKean) kidnap a socialite (Candy Azzara) who couldn't care less—about anything. Mrs. Shapiro: Florence Halop.
10:00
2—The Equalizer
"Confirmation Day." McCall's clients include a former showgirl who's convinced someone is stalking her, and a boy whose father is sought for the antiques he stole. Edward Woodward, Steven Williams. Louie: Burt Young. Anthony: Ilan Mitchell-Smith. Mrs. Fields: Anne Jackson. (Repeat)
4—Hotel
"Cry Wolf." Two children (Tori Spelling, MacKenzie Astin) witness a murder; Christine's visiting aunt (Lee Meriwether) pursues a lover (Richard Hatch) whose business is relationships. Connie Sellecca, Nathan Cook. Miss Oliver: Samantha Eggar. Putnam: John Mansfield.
6—St. Elsewhere
"Sweet Dreams." From 1984: Sleep: Westphall can't get any; a patient is getting too much; nightmares scare another patient to death and cause Morrison to quit a research project; Luther stars in his own dream video. Ed Flanders, David Morse, Eric Laneuville. (Repeat)
7—Nightly Business Report
22—What's Happening Now!!
"The Improbable Dream." Carolyn is knocked unconscious in an accident and dreams of the gang as characters from "The Wizard of Oz." Raj: Ernest Thomas. Shirley: Shirley Hemphill. Dwayne: Haywood Nelson.
10:30
7—MotorWeek
22—INN: Independent News
(Morton Dean)
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
(Beverly Carr, Rick Price)
4—News Four
(Rob Daugherty, Elaine Murphy)
6—Q-6 News
(Randy Shaw, Anali Torrado)
7—SCTV
"SCTV Staff Christmas Party." The festive mood of the holiday season engulfs the SCTV station.
22—Benny Hill
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)
11:25
7—Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler
11:30
2—T.J. Hooker
"Slay Ride." Stacy becomes attached to a baby abandoned by robbery suspects. Troy: Robert Dryer. Sue Ann: Philece Sampler. Marino: Marjoe Gortner. (Repeat)
4—Nightline
(Ted Koppel)
6—The Best of Carson
From December 1984: Singer Tony Bennett; comedian Garry Shandling; manualist John Twomey. (Repeat)
12 am
4—Glitter
"Rock 'n Roll Heaven." Reporters uncover the facts surrounding the death of a country-rock star (Mayf Nutter); Pete enters the Mr. All-America contest; a veteran staffer (Harriet Nelson) considers retirement. Christopher Mayer, David Birney. Doc: Tom Bosley. Billie: Deborah Van Valkenburgh.
28—The 700 Club
12:30
6—Late Night with David Letterman
Scheduled: Songwriter George Cook; actor Michael Douglas; comedian Larry Miller.
22—Comedy Tonight
Guests: Paul Provenza; John Ferentino; Bill Masers; Jonny Solomon; actress Andie McDowell. (Repeat)
12:40
2—MOVIE: Gideon's Trumpet
(1980) Henry Fonda, Jose Ferrer. Based on the true story of the indigent Clarence Earl Gideon, arrested in Florida in 1964, who fought to assure the constitutional right of the accused to the benefit of legal counsel.