| Wednesday - December 2, 2009 |
| 8:00 pm |
CBS |
The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! |
special will announce Grammy nominations in select categories; LL Cool J hosts; performers include Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Sugarland; see our Grammy page for past winners and nominees from Louisiana |
| 10:00 pm |
BET |
The Mo'Nique Show |
guests include Master P , Gbenga Akinnabe and Alison Williams |
| 11:05 pm |
ABC |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! |
actor Matt Dillon; actress Nikki Reed; musical guest Birdman featuring Jay Sean |
| 1:00 am |
FUSE |
Beyond The Music: Lil Wayne |
a rare look at the life of hip hop superstar Lil Wayne ; go behind the scenes at recording studios and video shoots for candid conversations with the artist who has been dubbed the hardest working man in hip hop |
| 1:30 am |
FUSE |
Lil' Wayne's World 2 |
more of Lil' Wayne's videos, guest appearances, and cameos |
| Thursday - December 3, 2009 |
| 8:00 am |
BET |
The Mo'Nique Show |
guests include Master P , Gbenga Akinnabe and Alison Williams (rerun) |
| 1:00 pm |
FMC |
The Girl Can't Help It (1956) |
musical comedy stars Tom Ewell and Jayne Mansfield, with Fats Domino , The Platters, Little Richard, Abbey Lincoln, Nino Tempo, Gene Vincent, Eddie Fontaine, The Treniers and Eddie Cochran |
| 7:00 pm |
GAC |
Charlie Daniels: A Twin Pines Christmas |
holiday tunes from Charlie Daniels and guests The Grascals, Evelyn & Suzanne Cox (of the Cox Family ), Kathy Mattea, Aaron Tippin and Dan Tyminski (repeats at 11:00 pm) |
| Sunday - December 6, 2009 |
| 3:00 pm |
TCM |
The Cincinnati Kid (1965) |
Steve McQueen plays a cardsharp who challenges the New Orleans stud poker king (Edward G. Robinson) to the game of the century in this winner-take-all classic; Ann-Margret & Cab Calloway also star; look for several local jazz scenes, e.g. Eureka Brass Band, Olympia Brass Band, Preservation Hall w/ Sweet Emma Barrett, George Lewis, Punch Miller, etc. |
| 9:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans Food Memories |
documentary on NOLA food, chefs and restaurants; with Vernel Bagneris , John Besh , Leah Chase , Randy Fertel, Tommy Cvitanovich, Tom Fitzmorris , Dr. John , Albert Ledner, Tommy Mandina and others |
| Saturday - December 12, 2009 |
| 4:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice , former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 5:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans Food Memories |
documentary on NOLA food, chefs and restaurants; with Vernel Bagneris , John Besh , Leah Chase , Randy Fertel, Tommy Cvitanovich, Tom Fitzmorris , Dr. John , Albert Ledner, Tommy Mandina and others |
| Sunday - December 20, 2009 |
| 8:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice , former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 1:30 am |
FUSE |
Beyond The Music: Lil Wayne |
a rare look at the life of hip hop superstar Lil Wayne ; go behind the scenes at recording studios and video shoots for candid conversations with the artist who has been dubbed the hardest working man in hip hop (repeats at 10:30 pm) |
| Wednesday - December 23, 2009 |
| 4:00 pm |
FLN |
Emeril Live - Happy, Happy Holiday |
it's Emeril's favorite time of the year, and he's pulling out all the stops with a sumptuous Christmas menu; special guest Aaron Neville joins the festivities (rerun) |
| 9:00 pm |
SUND |
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with ... |
joining Costello for a once in a lifetime jam session are Nick Lowe on bass, Allen Toussaint on piano, UK guitar giant Richard Thompson, and drummer Levon Helm (new, repeats at 1:30 am) |
| 11:00 pm |
PBS |
Tavis Smiley |
singer, pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr. reflects on people who have influenced him, his work to help rebuild New Orleans, his transition to acting, and his new CD, "Your Songs" (rerun from 11/17/09 - check local listings) |
| Friday - December 25, 2009 |
| 12:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice , former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others (show repeats at 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm) |
| 9:00 pm |
CNN |
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute |
event honors everyday people making a difference; 2009 finalists included New Orleans musician Derrick Tabb, who founded the Roots of Music program, which offers free tutoring, instruments and music education for low-income middle-school students; performers included Carrie Underwood, Leona Lewis and Maxwell (rerun from 11/26/09) |
| Tuesday - December 29, 2009 |
| 4:30 pm |
TCM |
Jammin' The Blues (1944) |
in this film short, prominent jazz musicans of the 40's get together for a rare filming of a jam session; with Lester Young, Marie Bryant, George 'Red' Callender, Illinois Jacquet, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Big Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Jo Jones, John Simmons, Marie Bryant and Archie Savage |
| 8:00 pm |
CBS |
32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
taped Dec. 6th; 2009 honorees were Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Bruce Springsteen and Robert De Niro; Harry Connick Jr. performed "High Anxiety" in a tribute to Mel Brooks; John Mellencamp, Ben Harper, Jennifer Nettles, Melissa Etheridge, Eddie Vedder and Sting all performed salutes to Springsteen |
| 11:37 pm |
CBS |
Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson |
talk with and performance by Harry Connick Jr. ; author & radio host Peter Sagal (rerun from 11/13/09 - check local listings!) |