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There's no suspense on The 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors telecast: just big names receiving the entertainment industry's biggest pat on the back. This year's honorees are singer/songwriter Merle Haggard, composer Jerry Herman, choreographer Bill T. Jones, singer/songwriter Paul McCartney and television host Oprah Winfrey.
Watch • Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. on Channel 2 The Week Ahead
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The Closer
In the conclusion of a two-parter, the team searches for the killer of a religious leader.
Watch • Monday, Dec. 27, at 7 and 9 p.m. on TNT
Nova
Scientists drill in the Antarctic, discovering clues about Earth's past and future.
Watch • Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. on Channel 7
Great
Performances
Tenor Juan Diego Florez performs with the L.A. Philharmonic.
Watch • Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. on Channel 7
I Swear: The History of Dirty Words
The evolution of cursing in America.
Watch • Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 11 p.m. on History This Weekend
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Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
This 1964 movie is rightfully ranked as one of the worst ever made. It's sort of entertaining in a terrible sort of way.
Watch • Friday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m. on Channel 9
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Mickey Mouse is joined by Mariah Carey, Ryan Seacrest, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Amber Riley, Sean Kingston and Selena Gomez.
Watch • Saturday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m. on Channel 4
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
The Doctor has to save the soul of a lonely miser.
Watch • Saturday, Dec. 25, at 7 and 10 p.m. on BBC America
Top Gear
Would you believe a sports car made out of wood?
Watch • Sunday, Dec. 26, at 11 p.m. on History