WHAT To WATCH from the publishers of TV Guide
The wizard of oz TBS, 5:30 p.m.
It’s hard to pick a favorite from among the many terrific movies released in the magical Hollywood year of 1939 — but “The Wizard of Oz” has to be near the top of the list. This adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s novel stars Judy Garland in her iconic role as Dorothy, a young Kansas farm girl who is whisked away by a twister to the land of Oz. Accompanied by a brainless Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), a heartless Tin Man (Jack Haley) and a cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) — and pursued by a wicked witch (Margaret Hamilton) — Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, follow the yellow brick road in search of the titular Wizard (Frank Morgan), so that he may grant her wish to return home. More than 80 years later, “The Wizard of Oz” is as fun as ever and still looks stunningly beautiful in both its black-and-white and its color world — its color cinematography received an Oscar nomination. The film netted five other Oscar nominations, including best picture, and won for its musical score and for Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg’s classic song “Over the Rainbow.” There will be an immediate re-airing of the film after this showing, and TBS is also airing the classic Thanksgiving night and later in the day on Nov. 25.
The Holiday switch Uptv, 6 p.m.
When two strangers (Alex Paxton-beesley and Morgan David Jones) pick up the wrong luggage at the airport, each must use the intriguing contents within to track down the other’s whereabouts in time for Christmas.
Life in color
BBC America, 7 p.m.
Learn how color helps animals win mates, scare enemies and fight rivals. Cue battling red frogs!
christmas in Pine Valley
Great American Family, 7 p.m.
Natalie (Kristina Cole) is the owner of a successful farm and home goods store that garners the attention of a major magazine. The magazine sends reporter Josh (Andrew Biernat) to profile Natalie’s company thinking it’s a family-run business. Little does he know that Natalie’s business is run by her with the help of longtime family friends. Knowing how much the article will help the struggling farm, Natalie must convince Josh that her “family” and Christmas traditions are all real.
Three wise Men and a baby
Hallmark Channel, 7 p.m.
If you were expecting Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and
Ted Danson in robes and crowns, think again. In this all-new original film, three brothers get more than they bargained for when they must band together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they get the hang of substitute parenting, each man learns valuable lessons about life, love and the true meaning of the holidays. Stars Paul Campbell (“Turner & Hooch”), Tyler Hynes (“UNREAL”), Andrew Walker (“Merry & Bright”) and Margaret Colin (“Chicago Med,” “Veep”).
county Line: All In
INSP, 7 p.m.
This sequel to INSP’S hit 2018 original movie “County Line ” brings back Tom Wopat as Sheriff Alden Rockwell, with
Patricia Richardson and other familiar faces from the first movie also returning. This next chapter in the story begins when a corrupt lawyer known for representing the worst criminals in the area turns up dead on the county line. Although the seasoned Rockwell loses the fight over jurisdiction to newly appointed neighboring York Country Sheriff Joanne “Jo” Porter (Kelsey Crane), he is unable to shake suspicions that a local mob boss is involved, so he follows his instincts and starts working the case.
santa bootcamp Lifetime, 7 p.m.
When event planner Emily Strauss (Emily Kinney, “The Walking Dead”) is hired by mall magnate Ed Mancini (Patrick Cassidy, “Castle”) to stage the ultimate Christmas gala for his most important investors, Emily finds herself being sent to Santa boot camp to find the perfect Santa and the inspiration she will need to make the evening a success. While there, Emily meets Belle (Rita Moreno, “West Side Story”), the boot camp’s drill sergeant with a heart of gold, who helps Emily rediscover the magic of Christmas.
Pit bulls & Parolees
Animal Planet, 8 p.m.
As the long-running dog rescue show continues its final season, Tia Torres and daughter-in-law Lizzy are inspired to train their hounds as scent trackers to find lost pets. And another abandoned pup is saved.
renovation Face-off HGTV, 8 p.m.
It’s “Good Bones” vs. “Bargain Block” as Mina Starsiak Hawk goes head-to-head against Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas in the ultimate renovation face-off. They’re competing for the best artistic renovation as Keith and Evan revive a dilapidated home, and Mina deals with major foundation issues.