Slow night for TV so I suggest you watch Matt Smith in all his Doctor Who glory romp through his three Christmas specials. Elsewhere, Dean Cain plays host to some Christmas magicians, Sheryl Crow has a Christmas special, new Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Eric Idle explores the entire universe. In just 1 hour. Impressive.
8pm Hour:
1st Choice: Doctor Who. Tonight’s Christmas episodes feature the 11th Doctor (Matt Smith), first in “A Christmas Carol” followed by “The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe” at 9:20pm and “The Snowmen” at 10:40pm (this one stayed with me .. snowmen .. with teeth. YIKES!!) BBC America
2nd Choice: Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic. Did The CW purchase the rights to Dean Cain — he’s all over their holiday shows this year … “Hosted by Dean Cain, the special features magicians Jarrett and Raja, Jonathan Pendragon, Ed Alonzo, Jibrizy, Les Arnold, Murray SawChuck, Farrell Dillon, Tommy Wind, Titou, Naathan Phan and Greg Gleason. Also: a Christmas choir performs.“ The CW
3rd Choice: Ancient Aliens. Nothing says Christmas time like Shiva the Destroyer!! “Of the millions of Hindu gods, none is more important than Shiva–the great destroyer. Ancient Astronaut theorists suggest this powerful being that possessed flying machines, incredible weapons, and had supernatural abilities may, in fact, have been the leader of an extraterrestrial faction that came to Earth wielding advanced technology ” History
9pm Hour:
1st Choice: Doctor Who. Christmas episodes continue on BBC America.
2nd Choice: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “With the surprising help of Lance Hunter, nothing will stop Fitz from finding the lost team as his incredible journey is revealed” ABC.
3rd Choice: Christmas at Belmont 2017. “Sheryl Crow and nearly 700 student musicians, Belmont School of Music faculty and the Nashville Children’s Choir perform traditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and light-hearted seasonal favorites” PBS
10pm Hour:
1st Choice: Doctor Who. Christmas episodes continue on BBC America.
2nd Choice: Santa Sent Me to the ER. “Injuries that occurred on Christmas are recalled.” TLC
3rd Choice. Eric Idle’s The Entire Universe. I mean, why not, right? “Explore the history of the entire universe with Eric Idle and professor Brian Cox, a chorus of singers and dancers, show tunes, and guest stars Warwick Davis, Noel Fielding, Hannah Waddingham and Robin Ince.” PBS