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They've been calling it the "Dancing With the Stars" curse: From Marie Osmond passing out cold to Jennie Garth slipping and falling to the deaths of Osmond's father and Jane Seymour's mother, a series of unfortunate events has plagued this year's contestants, leading to the most dramatic season in the show's short but colorful history. Even if you're only mildly curious, tonight's finale (9 p.m. EST on ABC) offers a scintillating glimpse at this schlocky bit of Americana. The hosts are sure to provide a tour of the season's cheesily delicious highs and sorrowful lows, as well as a quick look at each contestant's shining moments on the dance floor. But be forewarned: After a steady parade of sequins, feathers and hot pink bustiers worthy of a Vegas showgirl, you're likely to suffer from a bad case of pop cultural vertigo. Did you ever imagine, back when you were boogieing down to "Soul Train" in '78, that dance contests would be all the rage in the year 2007? That band Devo was right - we are devolving.
Also…
The best holiday special of all time, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," airs at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The grumpy doctor is finally forced to choose his team on tonight's episode of "House" (9 p.m. EST on Fox) while Frontline replays "Spying on the Homefront" (9 p.m. EST on PBS, check listings), a detailed examination of the government's controversial domestic-surveillance program.
Last night
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On the talk shows
Regis and KellyABC, 9 a.m. EST |
Tim Gunn, the Jonas Brothers |
The ViewABC, 11 a.m. EST |
Guest co-host Mario Cantone |
Ellen DeGeneresSyndicated, check local listings |
Howie Mandel, Anderson Cooper, 10-year-old inventor Derek Martinez |
Oprah WinfreySyndicated, check local listings |
Behind the scenes of Oprah's favorite things, Paula Deen |
Charlie RosePBS, check local listings |
John McCain |
Larry KingCNN, 9 p.m. EST |
Sharon Stone, Kenneth Cole |
Jon StewartComedy Central, 11 p.m. EST |
Halle Berry (repeat) |
Stephen ColbertComedy Central, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Katie Couric (repeat) |
David LettermanCBS, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Al Franken, Isla Fisher (repeat) |
Jay LenoNBC, 11:35 p.m. EST |
Julia Roberts, Pierce Brosnan, Geechy Guy (repeat) |
Tavis SmileyPBS, check local listings |
Laura Linney, Gina Nahai |
Jimmy KimmelABC, 12:05 a.m. EST |
TBA |
Conan O'BrienNBC, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Ted Danson, Patton Oswalt, Devendra Banhart (repeat) |
Craig FergusonCBS, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Samuel L. Jackson, the Cliks (repeat) |
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