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Tonight's Top Pick is Paul Anka: His Way, premiering on HBO. Today I learned Paul's 84, compared to 82-year-old Fabian Forte, 85-year-old Frankie Avalon, 86-year-olds Dion DiMucci and Neil Sedaka, 90-year-old Bobby Vinton, and 91-year-old Frankie Valli.
STREAMING
Living Proof, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "In Atlanta, two African American women lead LOTUS, an organization that is transforming how Black women in the South deal with HIV, combating medical discrimination and stigma through support groups and community initiatives."
Troll 2, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Nora, Andreas and Captain Kris leap back into action when a dangerous new troll awakes - and this time they'll need more help to take it down."
All the Empty Rooms, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Follows correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they embark on a seven-year-long project to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings."
My Next Guest With David Letterman and Adam Sandler, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Adam Sandler invites Dave backstage on his comedy tour, then they sit down at NYU to chat about stand-up, famous roles and his beloved Stratocaster."
Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. Special presentation. "Two friends, Neil Morrissey and Martin Clunes, reconnect and go on a road trip through France, from Normandy, through the Alps and to the South of France. The duo reminisce about their friendship as they experience France's food, landscapes and local traditions." Three episodes available.
The Merchants of Joy, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Special presentation. "In the city that never sleeps, five families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts. Follow these Christmas die-hards as they source, sell and safeguard a family tradition at risk. It's a warm, grounded portrait of pride, grit, and the joy they bring -- one tree, one customer, one season at a time."
Playing Gracie Darling, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Decades after her childhood best friend vanished at a séance gone wrong, a psychologist must face her haunted past when another young girl goes missing." Six episodes available.
Bel-Air, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Brother's Keeper" and "Gorilla Glue and Duct Tape." "Will returns to his dream of playing college basketball to help secure admittance. Phil must make a tough business decision." Next, "Phil prepares Will and Carlton for life outside the gates of Bel-Air. Viv attempts to keep a grasp on her compounding responsibilities." Two episodes available. Series finale next week.
The Gone, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. "A convicted criminal linked to the case escapes from prison as Diana and Richter track down their latest suspect." Season finale next week.
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Reba McEntire (93rd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center, Happy's Place, The Voice), a holiday toy drive with Geoffrey the Giraffe, and Cyber Monday deals. Later, Amanda Gorman ("Hymn for the Hurting"), more Reba, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), and the Good Housekeeping Travel Gear Awards. After, Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) guest co-hosts an hour with social dilemmas, Regina Hall (One Battle After Another, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants), Chloë Grace Moretz (off-Broadway's Caroline) and Mickey Guyton ("Sugar Cookie").
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen).
The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Tia Mowry (My Secret Santa), Ada Vox ("The Music in Me"), who performs with pianist Charles Jones, and Railyn “Rai” Holt, 14, and her mother, Malarie ("A Rai of Sunshine, a homegrown baking business with a community-driven mission that Rai founded on her 11th birthday!").
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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball, 7 p.m., TruTV. St. Francis Red Flash at Xavier Musketeers.
Peacock NBA Monday, 7 p.m., Peacock. Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic.
8 P.M. (The CW has a rerun of Penn & Teller: Fool Us. NBC has a rerun of The Paper at 8:30. PBS has Antiques Roadshow reruns at 8 and 9.)
The Wonderful World of Disney Holiday Spectacular, ABC. Special presentation, two hours. "All-new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii." "This year's lineup includes Gwen Stefani, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, Good Charlotte, Aloe Blacc, Trisha Yearwood, Iam Tongi, Coco Jones, Ginnifer Goodwin, Mariah the Scientist, and Derek Hough."
DMV, CBS. "Splash Fountain." Special time. "Colette's effort to redirect holiday plans takes an unexpected turn when it lands her trapped in a car. A surprising new friendship stirs up jealousy among the team."
The Neighborhood, 8:30 p.m., CBS. Special time. "Welcome to Babies and Bathwater." "Dave's ambitious home improvement plans take a turn, prompting Calvin to step in. Malcolm seeks Gemma's help to overcome writer's block. Tina's suggestion for Daphne sparks a parenting dilemma for Courtney."
St. Denis Medical, NBC. "I Left a Woman on the Table." "Matt struggles to deal with a patient from his past. Bruce tries to rekindle romance with a former flame. Joyce treats patients to cover a nursing shortage."
Name That Tune, FOX. "TV Stars on Shuffle." "Debi Mazar faces off against Reggie Watts. An engineer faces off against a mom of five."
Below Deck Mediterranean, Bravo. "Bowing Out." "The chef is tasked with preparing an unusual dish for dinner. The guests stay up late and cause damage around the boat during a night of fun, sending the deck team into a panic. Some of the on-board romances heat up while others fizzle out." Encore at 10:30 p.m.
NFL Football, ESPN and ESPN2. New York Giants at New England Patriots.
WWE Raw, Netflix. No description available.
Movie Night!
2001: A Space Odyssey, 8:41 p.m., Cinemax Classics.
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9 P.M.
Paul Anka: His Way, HBO. Special presentation, 103 minutes. "An all-encompassing tribute, brimming with archival footage and candid moments, Anka, still going strong, offers in his own words a vivid glimpse into his remarkable life and enduring legacy." Encore at 11:15 p.m.
TV We Love, The CW. First season finale. "Touched by an Angel." "Star Roma Downey and executive producer Martha Williamson reflect on the moving stories of faith, hope, and inspiration that captivated millions."
FBI, CBS. "Fadeaway." "When a large-scale explosion rocks a Brooklyn apartment complex, the team quickly locates the perpetrator and discovers he's acting on the orders of a convicted felon currently serving time. Isobel must name her successor."
The Voice, NBC. "The Playoffs Premiere." "The remaining artists compete to make it to the live finale. Tough decisions are made when coaches Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire can only advance one artist each, but America can vote through two additional wildcard artists into the finale."
Celebrity Weakest Link, FOX. "Holiday Heroes." "Eight celebrities from beloved holiday movies (Jonathan Bennett, Eric Lloyd, Vivica A Fox, Luke MacFarlane, Taye Diggs, Rachel Leigh Cook, Reginald VelJohnson, and Melissa Joan Hart) compete to win up to $1 million for charity."
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Max Salvador and Victoria Sanjuan.
Movie Night!
Red Eye, 9:45 p.m., Flix.
10 P.M. (ABC has a rerun of Press Your Luck.)
Watson, CBS. "Livvy Sees the Doctor." "Watson and the fellows are taken hostage by a man with a bomb strapped to his chest who is desperate to find a cure for his 9-year-old daughter's illness."
Brilliant Minds, NBC. Second season fall finale. "The Resident." "Dr. Wolf helps a ballerina recover after a mystery illness. The team tries to save Sam's life and get him on the transplant list. Secrets are revealed at the hospital's annual holiday gala that change the course of the doctors' lives."
Peacock NBA Monday, Peacock. Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers.
Movie Night!
Chinatown, Showtime Extreme.
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LATE NIGHT TALK (Late Night With Seth Meyers has reruns this week.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. One hour.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Sydney Sweeney. Tom Pelphrey, and Alex G.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Lady Gaga, New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, a performance by Kristin Chenoweth and composer Stephen Schwartz, and Daniel Craig.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Zoe Saldaña and Paul Anka.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Jingle All the Way, 12 a.m., Freeform.
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Sources: The Futon Critic, TV Passport, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.

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