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This week’s TV highlights
Hundreds of channels, hours and hours of programming. So much to watch, so little time. Here are some highlights to get you started on your week of viewing.
Sunday
“The Sound of Music,” 6 p.m. on ABC — Kids love it, and the music never gets old. A young nun becomes governess to Capt. Von Trapp’s seven children in Austria before World War II. The 1965 classic stars Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and a bunch of adorable moppets.
“Nick News Special Edition,” 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon — Linda Ellerbee takes a look at the pros and cons of gender separation in public schools.
Monday
“Greatest Holiday Moments: Hilarious Home Video Countdown,” 7 p.m. on NBC — Christmas is over. Shouldn’t we be finished with all this stuff? And yet, there’s this, for those who just can’t move on. Note the word “hilarious” is in the title, not our description.
“Great Performances at the Met,” 8 p.m. on PBS — Baritone Gerald Finely plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in “Doctor Atomic,” director Penny Woolcock’s version of the creation of the atomic bomb. Sounds festive, no?
Tuesday
“31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors,” 8 p.m. on CBS — The Washington gala honors Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Tharp, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. Beyoncé, Garth Brooks, Randy Travis and Denzel Washington are scheduled to appear; and newly revealed U.S. Senate wannabe Caroline Kennedy hosts.
“Eli Stone,” 9 p.m. on ABC — Watch it while you can, because this imaginative series won’t be around for long. In tonight’s new episode, Eli has a vision that causes him to question Nathan’s fiancée’s devotion, and then he comes out of his fog and defends a minister against discrimination.
Wednesday
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” 9 to 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on ABC — Don’t be sad if you’re home on New Year’s Eve. (You’ll feel so much better than your hard-partying pals tomorrow.) Ryan Seacrest hosts the traditional countdown to the drop of the crystal ball in Times Square. The Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo, Jesse McCartney, Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, Solange and Robin Thicke will perform.
“New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly,” 9 p.m. on NBC — The countdown begins in Times Square with T.I., Katy Perry and Elton John scheduled to appear.
“New Year’s Eve Live,” 10 p.m. on Fox — Spike Feresten and Mark Thompson host this one, with performances by David Cook, Daughtry, Scott Weiland and Lynyrd Skynyrd and a 200-foot jump attempt by daredevil Robbie Knievel.
Thursday
“Rose Bowl Parade,” 10 a.m. on ABC and NBC — Smell the roses, see the floats!
“Rose Bowl,” 4 p.m. on NBC — The granddaddy of all bowl games features Penn State against USC.
“Orange Bowl,” 7:30 p.m. on Fox — It’s Cincinnati versus Virginia Tech.
Friday
“Cotton Bowl,” 1 p.m. on Fox — Texas Tech’s Red Raiders take on Mississippi.
“Sugar Bowl,” 7:15 p.m. on Fox — It’s Alabama and Utah this year.
Saturday
“NFL Football,” 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on NBC — An AFC or NFC wild card game. We know not which or who.
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