TV's Greatest Sidekicks. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams host this retrospective on actresses who have been memorable sitcom co-stars, including Betty White, Valerie Harper and Georgia Engel of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Marla Gibbs and Jackee Harry of "227," and Beatrice Arthur and Rue McClanahan of "The Golden Girls" (Lifetime at 10).
Public Broadcasting
Children Will Listen follows a group of Washington students as they prepare a production of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Into the Woods," which they performed at the Kennedy Center in 2002. One hour (Channel 26 at 8).
Charlie Brown gets holiday help from Snoopy and Woodstock but is dismayed by his two Pilgrims' dinner progress on "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."
(United Feature Syndicate Inc.)
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America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir chronicles the history of the 150-year-old organization and features concert performances over the years. Two hours (Channel 26 at 9).
Prime-Time Movies
Spider-Man (2002). Tobey Maguire has the title role in a live-action version of the famous Stan Lee comic, about a geeky teenager who develops supernatural powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. 2 1/2 hours (Channel 5 at 8).
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004). The second airing this week of the TV movie based on the popular doll. Two hours (Channel 50 at 8).
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). This adaptation of the classic children's book stars Jim Carrey as the furry green meanie who sabotages Christmas in Whoville. 2 1/2 hours (Channel 7, 8:30).
Series
Will & Grace (CC). Will makes Thanksgiving dinner for boyfriend Vince and his eccentric family, including a sister (Jamie-Lynn DiScala) with a secret (Channel 4 at 8).
Survivor: Vanuatu (CC). The castaways are reunited with their loved ones, but only one lucky person gets quality time (Channel 9 at 8).
The Apprentice (CC). The six remaining candidates visit Pepsi headquarters to design a bottle for a new concoction (Channel 4 at 9).
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CC). Grissom's team is under investigation after undetected evidence in an old murder case is unearthed (Channel 9 at 9).
Without a Trace (CC). A wealthy elderly juror goes missing from a murder trial, putting the case in jeopardy (Channel 9 at 10).
Late Night
Charlie Rose (CC). With Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie and Oliver Stone (Channels 26 and 32 at 11).
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (CC). With Jennifer Love Hewitt and music by Alison Krauss (Channel 4, 11:35).
Late Show With David Letterman (CC). With Natalie Portman and music by John Mayer (Channel 9, 11:35).
-- John Maynard
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