HDTV Daily Programming Guide: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 — Christmas Eve HD Listings

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Wednesday December 24, 2003

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
My Wife and Kids

"Jr. Executive"
Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business by starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. to do menial jobs around Kyle Trucking. Jr., however, decides to use the fact that he's the boss' son to his advantage and convinces other employees to do his work for him. And Claire arranges a secret date with a guy she met on the Internet in a Shakespeare chat room.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
It's All Relative

"Take Me Out"
When a client unexpectedly gives Philip tickets to a Red Socks game, Bobby sees it as an opportunity for family bonding and convinces Philip and Simon to invite Mace. But Mace's idea of how to watch a ballgame is quite different from Philip's and Simon's. Meanwhile, Liz tags along with the O'Neil women to a basement sale that's more like a battlefield.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
George Lopez

"Christmas Punch"
At Christmastime George will stop at nothing, including fighting his son's grade school battles - to convince Max to continue believing in Santa Claus.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Married to the Kellys

"A Kelly Carol"
Tom and Susan are obliged to stay overnight at the Kelly's on Christmas Eve to help with Sandy's frantic Christmas preparations, and Sandy has to face her first Christmas without her mother.
 

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PRIMETIME HDTV

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The King of Queens

"Mentalo Case"
When Doug reminds Deacon of how great his childhood toy was, Deacon secretly begins searching for the hard-to-find toy for himself. Meanwhile, Arthur panics about his Christmas gift for Carrie when he learns she's splurging on him.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Becker

"Chris-Mess"
Becker announces that he will be spending Christmas with his new girlfriend, much to Chris's chagrin. Meanwhile, Margaret invites Linda to go caroling with her church choir and soon regrets her decision.
 

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Smallville

When Jonathan gains temporary superpowers, he and Clark get into a destructive battle. Meanwhile, Lex returns home to determine who was behind his plane crash.

After Jor-El grants Jonathan (John Schneider) temporary superpowers, he and Clark (Tom Welling) engage in a destructive battle atop the LuthorCorp building. Meanwhile, Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) returns home and must determine whether it was Lionel (John Glover) or Helen (Emmanuelle Vaugier) who arranged his plane crash.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Smallville

A mysterious woman shows up claiming to be Clark's mother, prompting the Kents to tell Clark what happened after they discovered him in the cornfield that fateful day. 

A mysterious woman shows up claiming to be Clark's (Tom Welling) mother, prompting the Kents (John Schneider, Annette O'Toole) to tell Clark what happened after they discovered him in the cornfield that fateful day. Clark discovers why his father hates the Luthors (John Glover, Michael Rosenbaum), how his adoption was fixed, and who really rescued Lex from the edge of death.

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SCHEDULE THROUGH DECEMBER

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Secrets Of Ancient China

Explores facets of ancient China - The Great Wall, The Forbidden City Palace, The Temple of Heaven and others - that continue to play a part in the cultural and tourist makeup of this vast country.

 

 

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Leif Erikson: The Man Who (almost) Changed The World

No Description Available.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Inside The Vatican

Explore the inner workings of the Vatican and gain an overview of its history, governance, architecture and restoration projects. Follow 3 American deacons attending College at the Vatican as they share their thoughts about their future as priests.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
James: Brother Of Jesus

After nearly two thousand years, historical evidence for the existence of Jesus has come to light, literally written in stone. A private collector reveals an ossuary, or bone box, dating back to the time of Jesus, with a tell-tale Aramaic inscription.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Heather & Tim"
No Description Available.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
A Wedding Story

"Barbara And Miguel"
No Description Available.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
A Makeover Story

"Bouncing Back"
No Description Available.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Time Warp Trainers"
No Description Available.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Weird Homes

"Daring Decor"
Think way beyond beige: these homeowners have. One woman in small-town Ontario never met a paint color (or zebra or jungle) she didn't like. A backyard in Michigan is so full of strange delights it gives Disneyland a run for its money. The Karmen Miranda house has 'produced' a colourful tribute to a festive actress.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Weird Wheels

"High Octane Art"
These Wheels put the pedal to artistic metal in very different ways. Silver Space-Bugs wouldn't look out of place on the moon but they're cute in Earth traffic too. It struggles for lift-off, but Leo Naugler's maritime Fish Copter has high hopes.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Insectia

"The Grand Alliance"
The battle between plants and insects rages everyday along the Amazon. These archenemies cohabitate along the river despite the fact that over 80% of the flowering plants rely on insects for pollination and the sap of some plants is poisonous to insects.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The St. Croix"
Located in picturesque, historic western New Brunswick, the St. Croix International Waterway has been an important travel way for close to 12,000 years. Since 1798, it has marked the boundary between the United States and Canada.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Wild Nights

"A Night In The Savannah"
On the Savannah, the animals savor the moment when the temperature falls and the sky ceases to be blinding. Soon, another world will appear which we call night. State of the art imaging and lighting technology open a world of undisturbed animal behavior.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Leif Erikson: The Man Who (almost) Changed The World

No Description Available.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Inside The Vatican

Explore the inner workings of the Vatican and gain an overview of its history, governance, architecture and restoration projects. Follow 3 American deacons attending College at the Vatican as they share their thoughts about their future as priests.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
James: Brother Of Jesus

After nearly two thousand years, historical evidence for the existence of Jesus has come to light, literally written in stone. A private collector reveals an ossuary, or bone box, dating back to the time of Jesus, with a tell-tale Aramaic inscription.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Great Books

"Wuthering Heights"
Emily Brontë lived like a recluse in a fantasy world that she and her siblings started when she was six. "Wuthering Heights," a novel of thwarted passion and cruelty that was considered immoral when first published.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Insectia

"Outlaws"
Examine the outlaws of the insect world, the sap-sucking, survival-specialist homoptera. Travel with Georges Brossard to the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, a paradise for some of the shadiest critters in town.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Margaree"
The Margaree's southwest branch begins at Lake Ainslie and the northeast arm rises in the wilds of the Cape Breton Highlands. These two meet, and make their way over waterfalls, through deep salmon pools and across floodplains to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Rides

Hip Hop and modern rock and roll culture have bestowed upon our country a stamp of funkiness and coolness, influencing everything from clothing and fashion to speech and television. The cars they drive can make your jaw drop.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Dinosaur Planet

"White Tip's Journey"
When White Tip loses the rest of her pack, she must struggle to survive on her own. In time, she locates a new pack, as well as a mate, only to find that her hardships are just beginning in the harsh desert environment. Christian Slater narrates.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Science Of Beauty

"Face Value"
Research suggests that if someone looks good, they are thought to be good, intelligent, popular and successful. From the schoolroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, looks can be the ticket to success. Learn how politicians use this to their advantage.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Rides

Hip Hop and modern rock and roll culture have bestowed upon our country a stamp of funkiness and coolness, influencing everything from clothing and fashion to speech and television. The cars they drive can make your jaw drop.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Dinosaur Planet

k"White Tip's Journey"
When White Tip loses the rest of her pack, she must struggle to survive on her own. In time, she locates a new pack, as well as a mate, only to find that her hardships are just beginning in the harsh desert environment. Christian Slater narrates.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Science Of Beauty

"Face Value"
Research suggests that if someone looks good, they are thought to be good, intelligent, popular and successful. From the schoolroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, looks can be the ticket to success. Learn how politicians use this to their advantage.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia

"Outlaws"
Examine the outlaws of the insect world, the sap-sucking, survival-specialist homoptera. Travel with Georges Brossard to the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, a paradise for some of the shadiest critters in town.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Margaree"
The Margaree's southwest branch begins at Lake Ainslie and the northeast arm rises in the wilds of the Cape Breton Highlands. These two meet, and make their way over waterfalls, through deep salmon pools and across floodplains to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Rides

Hip Hop and modern rock and roll culture have bestowed upon our country a stamp of funkiness and coolness, influencing everything from clothing and fashion to speech and television. The cars they drive can make your jaw drop.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Dinosaur Planet

"White Tip's Journey"
When White Tip loses the rest of her pack, she must struggle to survive on her own. In time, she locates a new pack, as well as a mate, only to find that her hardships are just beginning in the harsh desert environment. Christian Slater narrates.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Science Of Beauty

"Face Value"
Research suggests that if someone looks good, they are thought to be good, intelligent, popular and successful. From the schoolroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, looks can be the ticket to success. Learn how politicians use this to their advantage.
 

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1080i

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Penguins: Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Neighborhood Forest

Wondering what can be done with a tree that must be removed from your property? Instead of firewood, mulch, or sending it to the landfill there are many different useful and creative possibilities for this resource. Enjoy a trip to a local lumber mill, see a true artist craft fine furniture, and focus on a craftsman creating a fine musical instrument from locally lost trees.
TV-G
Runtime: 0:24

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Rumpelstiltskin

In this popular German fairy tale, narrated by Kathleen Turner, a king tells a young woman that she must spin a roomful of straw into gold by morning -- or die. To complete this impossible task, she is forced to promise her firstborn child to a mysterious little man in return for his gold spinning ability. Years later, he returns to claim what is his - only to find that he has underestimated the power of a mother's love. Music by Tangerine Dream.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
The Boy Who Drew Cats

Narrated by William Hurt, this is the story of a small Japanese boy whose only interest is drawing pictures of cats -- even while everyone else in the village is struggling to defeat a mysterious demon that plagues the countryside. Although first seen as entirely useless, it is the boy's peculiar talent that ultimately restores prosperity to the land. Music by Mark Isham.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
The Monkey People

In this Columbian fable, narrated by Raul Julia, the arrival in a village of a mysterious man leads to multiplying monkeys who take on every human activity - including complaining.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
The Tiger And The Brahmin
 

Ben Kingsley narrates this timeless Indian folktale of a Brahmin who makes the mistake of letting a hungry tiger out of his cage.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Over America

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Over Beautiful British Columbia

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: Ascent

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:37

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Rumpelstiltskin

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
The Boy Who Drew Cats

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
The Monkey People

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
The Tiger And The Brahmin

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Over America

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Over Beautiful British Columbia

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Penguins: Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Upon This Rock

TV-G
Runtime: 0:25

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Twilight Zone # 7: Shades of Guilt

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: The Oksana Baiul Story

The dramatic, true-life tale of a young girl from Ukraine who overcomes tremendous obstacles to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.  
TV-PG
Runtime: 1:33

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: Ascent

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:37

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: The Oksana Baiul Story

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:33

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: Ascent

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:37

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Twilight Zone # 7: Shades of Guilt

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG
Runtime: 1:45
 

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1080i

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Anime: Noir #23

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Anime: Noir #24

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Broadway Remembers

Travel "The Great White Way" from Bowling Green to Washington Heights and meet the people who have made--and are making--Broaway what it is.  

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG
Runtime: 1:45

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: The Oksana Baiul Story

The dramatic, true-life tale of a young girl from Ukraine who overcomes tremendous obstacles to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.  
TV-PG
Runtime: 1:33

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Sweet Addition: Impressive Desserts

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Rodin/Ansel Adams Special

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Fish Face At Sea Exhibition

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Neighborhood Forest

TV-G
Runtime: 0:24

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG
Runtime: 1:45

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
The Song Of Africa

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Rodin/Ansel Adams Special

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Sea Forest

The program captures the surreal beauty of Monterey Bay's kelp forests and its photogenic natural inhabitants including the colossal elephant seal in HDTV.  
TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Neighborhood Forest

TV-G
Runtime: 0:24

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
A World In Motion

An entertaining and intriguing look at movement in the worlds of sports, arts, technology, and nature -- starring athletes, dancers, musicians, machines, and an array of animals.  

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:21

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Tower On The Hill

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Canada's Castle In The Rockies

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Twilight Zone # 7: Shades of Guilt

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Crystal Kingdom #1

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

9:30PM ET/7:30 C
The Song Of Africa

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Land Of The Giants

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Fish Face At Sea Exhibition

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Twilight Zone # 7: Shades of Guilt

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
On The Edge #2

TV-MA
Runtime: 0:29

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Over America

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Over Beautiful British Columbia

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Warren Miller's Endless Winter

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:33

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
On The Edge #2

TV-MA
Runtime: 0:29
 

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HDNET in 1080i

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Catwalk

Catwalk covers the Pret a Porter Spring/Summer 2003 that took place in Paris in October 2002. This episode features designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake by Naoki Takizawa, Hussein Chalayan, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Viktor et Rolph.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Designing America

Summerall - A tour thru the home of legendary sports announcer Pat Summerall and a chat with actress, artist and home accessory designer Jane Seymour as well as tips on how to set the perfect holiday table.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
HDNet's Across America

Sturgis - See what happens when half a million Harley Davidson riders take over a small town in South Dakota, at the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally. Needless to say, it's one big party.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down for a one-on-one with Robert Benton, a three-time Academy Award Winner, to talk about his new film The Human Stain. Screenwriter/Director Peter Hedges talks about the making of his new movie Pieces of April, and why he chose to shoot it digitally; plus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet entertainment.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Tracks Ahead

Indian Pacific - The Indian Pacific Railroad is one of the longest rail journeys in the world. Join Tracks Ahead as they explore Southern Australia. Then visit artist John Bromley and examine a large O gauge layout in Washington DC.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Discoveries...Argentina: The Golden Dorado

One of the most ferocious and spectacular freshwater gamefish in the Western Hemisphere can be found in the subtropical northern region of Argentina. The Golden Dorado takes the artificial fly eagerly with spectacular jumps and ranges in size from a few pounds to 60 or more.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Wild Secrets

Leopard: Family Trees - This is a touching tale of a female leopard's struggle to raise two cubs in the harsh Savannah. For two months we follow the family's fight to stay alive.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
The Desert Speaks

Baja Boojums: Bizarre Plants - Turning inland, the intrepid travelers begin a thorough investigation into the weird, wild plants of Baja California. They quickly encounter the mystical, mythical Boojum tree. One of the oddest plants imaginable, the Boojum tree is leafless for most of the year and looks like a bit like an upturned turnip.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
What's Kewl at Cedia 2003

HDNet takes you on site of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) annual showcase. Leading experts from top companies will provide the most up-to-date information on new trends and future expectations for the home theater, custom design and installation industry.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
White Hot Winter

South-Eastern BC (Panorama, Kicking Horse) - A quick drive from the full-service resort of Banff, Eastern BC offers the traveler awesome verticals, working towns, and a diverse experience, from heli-skiing to gourmet meals. As a bonus, you can finish your day swimming outside at the Fairmont Mineral hot springs.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
HDNet World Report

Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington - HDNet World Report takes a look back at an icon of American military history. The Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington is in need of some repairs, and the source for that one-of-a-kind marble can only be found in the mountains of Colorado. See what it takes to bring that pristine white marble all the way to Washington to fix a grateful nation's memorial to its fallen sons and daughters.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
HDNet World Report

Wild West of the Middle East: Crime and Punishment in the New Iraq - Since the end of the war, Baghdad has become a hub for lawlessness. The murder rate is soaring. Iraqi citizens are afraid to leave their homes at night. HDNet World Report goes inside Baghdad to explore how coalition forces are working with Iraqi groups to create a new system of law and order.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
True Music

Kings X has been playing for over 25 years, and after several radio hits, MTV videos and being ranked in the top 100 rock bands of all time, the band finally performs for True Music. Also on this week's episode is the southern rock sound of Southern Affair. And if you enjoy the melodic sound of Coldplay, then you will surely enjoy the sound and energy produced by Mur.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

Oil for the Lamps of Hogan - Oil fever smites two German officers when Hogan convinces them that Stalag 13 stands directly above a vast pool of petroleum.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Ladies Man

Donna refuses to let Mitzi baby-sit anymore; Gene uses Chester to lure women.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
HDNet's Across America

A look back through 2003 at how hosts Ron Kruck and Kandace Krueger will do "Anything for Across America."

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Wild Secrets

Parrot Fish: The Living Sand Factory - For every grain of sand on a beach, there's a story. But coral sand has a unique history; it's the only sand on the planet that is made by fish. The industrious parrot fish makes sand every minute of the day, and this amounts to nearly one ton per fish per year.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
NHL Hockey

Tampa @ Boston
Special Encore Presentation

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
White Hot Winter

Out-Of-Bounds (Best of the Back Country - Alberta) - Today's skier wants something more than a double-black diamond run at the usual ski hill. This episode of White Hot Winter looks at why the backcountry is so hot and how to do it safely. Spend an afternoon with an avalanche expert at Banff's Sunshine Resort, who shows us how he blows up a cornice for avalanche control.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
True Music

Best Performances - On this special one hour best performance episode of True Music, we'll blast back into our archives and pull out some of the greatest rockers to grace HDNet. Kicking off the show will be Austin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider followed by the multi-platinum band 3 Doors Down. Plus, if you like Jack Black and Tenacious D, then you won't want to miss Honchi. Finally, you'll also see performances from Kittie, Stereo Mud,and FruitCake SuperBeing.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Hotlines

Jamaica - Join Stacy, Deirdre, Ivana and Scott as they head to Jamaica for some thrilling cliff diving and wild circus training. Later, they take the wheels of high-powered race cars before hitting the hottest clubs on the island.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Designing America

Holiday Tour - A holiday extravaganza filled with tours of homes decked out for the holidays and a preview of great gift ideas as well as a lesson in wrapping them up!

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
HDNet World Report Premiere

Living with the King of the North...Nervous Neighbors - HDNet World Report travels to Churchill, Manitoba in Northern Canada where the annual change in seasons brings an unusual migration to town. Polar Bears, the Kings of the North, move through Churchill every year. But global warming may soon bring a change to what has been a peaceful and predictable migration.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
HDNet's Across America Premiere

Co-host Ron Kruck becomes Santa's helper while Kandace Krueger does some last-minute holiday shopping. Also, Aspen celebrates both ends of the holiday spectrum, with glitz and glamour in town, and stark serenity in a monastery a few miles away.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Wild Secrets Premiere

Ocean Sunfish: Between Two Worlds - Throughout history the ocean sunfish has fascinated seafarers. Sailors rarely saw these gentle giants which occasionally appeared to be sunbathing near the surface of the ocean. But new research shows that sunfish are deep sea divers. The secret life of the sunfish is about to be revealed.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
White Hot Winter Premiere

Banff (Sunshine, Norquay) - One of the biggest tourist draws in Canada, Banff National Park is a world class winter destination. Have breakfast with a group of Aussies (and a Kiwi) at the local youth hostel. Then, find out how Sunshine is re-inventing itself and opening new terrain to capture the extreme skiing market.

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Hotlines

Panama - Stacy, Ivana, Deirdre & Scott are in for some wild Central American adventures as they rappel down a 100' waterfall on their way to the ancient Embera Indians deep within the rainforest. Later, the girls wrestle with the stunning sailfish before dancing the night away, Latin style!

11:00PM ET/1:00 C
Designing America

Holiday Tour - A holiday extravaganza filled with tours of homes decked out for the holidays and a preview of great gift ideas as well as a lesson in wrapping them up!

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
HDNet World Report

Living with the King of the North...Nervous Neighbors - HDNet World Report travels to Churchill, Manitoba in Northern Canada where the annual change in seasons brings an unusual migration to town. Polar Bears, the Kings of the North, move through Churchill every year. But global warming may soon bring a change to what has been a peaceful and predictable migration.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
HDNet's Across America

Co-host Ron Kruck becomes Santa's helper while Kandace Krueger does some last-minute holiday shopping. Also, Aspen celebrates both ends of the holiday spectrum, with glitz and glamour in town, and stark serenity in a monastery a few miles away.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Wild Secrets

Ocean Sunfish: Between Two Worlds - Throughout history the ocean sunfish has fascinated seafarers. Sailors rarely saw these gentle giants which occasionally appeared to be sunbathing near the surface of the ocean. But new research shows that sunfish are deep sea divers. The secret life of the sunfish is about to be revealed.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
White Hot Winter

Banff (Sunshine, Norquay) - One of the biggest tourist draws in Canada, Banff National Park is a world class winter destination. Have breakfast with a group of Aussies (and a Kiwi) at the local youth hostel. Then, find out how Sunshine is re-inventing itself and opening new terrain to capture the extreme skiing market.

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Hotlines

Panama - Stacy, Ivana, Deirdre & Scott are in for some wild Central American adventures as they rappel down a 100' waterfall on their way to the ancient Embera Indians deep within the rainforest. Later, the girls wrestle with the stunning sailfish before dancing the night away, Latin style!

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Off Court, On Fire 2003

The action moves off court as we take an up close and personal look at the making of the 2003-2004 Dallas Mavericks Dancers' Calendar. Fifteen months, not just twelve, are represented in this year's calendar, so don't miss out on this exposure of beauty and scenery, in Off Court, On Fire.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Higher Definition Take Two

Pop-culture writer Robert Wilonsky plays basketball with actor Mark Wahlberg and talks with him about his movie The Italian Job.

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Love and Money

Howard's End - Nicholas schemes to bring Allison and Howard back together, and he receives help from an unlikely place -- Allison -- after Eamon has a fight with her in regards to an expensive big screen TV she gave to Finn for his birthday.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Thieves

Casino - Johnny and Rita are sent to Atlantic City to uncover a secret crime ring. The risks are great when the agents must steal a briefcase from a corrupt gambler. Meanwhile, Johnny tries to make Rita jealous with a highly paid escort. Tone Loc guest stars as Agent Al Trundel.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
That's Life

Saint Bernadette - Lydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life to get married to a man she has known for only three weeks.
 

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6:45AM ET/5:45 C
In the Mood

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of "The Woo-Woo Kid," a 15 year-old California boy who made headlines in 1944 for having affairs with two "older" women.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
That Night

PG-13 - 1:29
Cast: Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell, Helen Shaver Director: Craig Bolotin
Coming-of-age story about special friendships, first love and a long summer night, that changes the lives of three people forever.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Start the Revolution Without Me

PG - 1:30
Cast: Gene Wilder, Donald Sutherland, Hugh Griffith Director: Bud Yorkin
This comedy, loosely based on Charles Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES, revolves around two sets of mismatched twins who meet before the French Revolution.

11:35AM ET/10:35 C
Sister Mary Explains It All

NR - 1:16
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jennifer Tilly, Brian Benben Director: Marshall Brickman
During a Christmas celebration, a racist nun is held accountable by four of her former students.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Uptown Saturday Night

PG - 1:44
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor Director: Sidney Poitier
Comedy about two pals who try to retrieve a stolen winning lottery ticket, and become involved with an underworld kingpin. Sidney Poitier directs and stars.

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
City Heat

PG - 1:37
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander Director: Richard Benjamin
A hard-nosed cop, and a wisecracking private eye team up to track down some mobsters.

 

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
In the Mood

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of "The Woo-Woo Kid," a 15 year-old California boy who made headlines in 1944 for having affairs with two "older" women.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
The Mackintosh Man

PG - 1:39
Cast: Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason Director: John Huston
An intelligence officer agent confronts a communist group, who has infiltrated the free world's network.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
U2 Rattle and Hum

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton Director: Phil Joanou
This documentary follows the 1987-88 tour of U2. Highlights include a trip to Graceland.

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
Listen Up: Lives of Quincy Jones

PG-13 - 1:55
Cast: Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Ray Charles Director: Ellen Weissbrod
A unique and fascinating look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer, and producer.

11:45PM ET/10:45 C
U2 Rattle and Hum

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton Director: Phil Joanou
This documentary follows the 1987-88 tour of U2. Highlights include a trip to Graceland.

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Listen Up: Lives of Quincy Jones

PG-13 - 1:55
Cast: Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Ray Charles Director: Ellen Weissbrod
A unique and fascinating look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer, and producer.

3:30AM ET/3:30 C
In the Mood

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of "The Woo-Woo Kid," a 15 year-old California boy who made headlines in 1944 for having affairs with two "older" women.

5:10AM ET/5:10 C
Sister Mary Explains It All

NR - 1:16
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jennifer Tilly, Brian Benben Director: Marshall Brickman
During a Christmas celebration, a racist nun is held accountable by four of her former students.
 

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8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Better Off Dead...

PG Time:96
The course of true love is never smooth, but for one particular high-school teen it's downright rocky. The girl of his dreams has just ditched him for a conceited ski jock. What's a guy to do? John Cusack (Identity) stars in this hilarious farce as the likable Lane Myer who just can't get anything to go right--he loses drag races to a Chinese Howard Cosell impersonator, the paper boy is stalking him for two dollars and he's forced to deal with his slovenly schoolmate Ricky ("Gee, I'm real sorry your mom blew up, Ricky"). Even his mother's experimental dinners get up and walk off the plate! It's enough to make a guy consider ending it all...unless he can use his talent on the slopes to be a winner once and for all! David Ogden Stiers, Curtis Armstrong (in perhaps his finest performance as Lane's buddy Charles De Mar), Diane Franklin and Amanda Wyss co-star in this 1985 comedy classic.

9:45AM ET/8:45 C
The Majestic

PG Time:152
"A proud patriotic hymn to America" (Roger Ebert). Amnesia and a case of mistaken identity create the forum for this wonderful Capra-esque drama set in the 1950s. Jim Carrey stars as Hollywood screenwriter Peter Appleton, a cocky star-in-the-making who suddenly finds his world falling apart after he is blacklisted. But when a car wreck leaves him with severe amnesia in a small coastal town, a local man claims Peter is his long-missing war-veteran son, leading the town--and Peter--into a rebirth that will change both forever. With Martin Landau, Laurie Holden, David Ogden Stiers, Jeffrey DeMunn and Hal Holbrook. Directed by Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile).

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights

PG Time:106
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche (co-stars of The English Patient) star in this rousing 1992 version of Emily Bronte's brilliant novel about the doomed romance between a young woman and her family's venomous former servant. Also with Janet McTeer (Tumbleweeds), Sophie Ward (TV's Dinotopia) and Jeremy Northam (The Winslow Boy). Directed by Peter Kosminsky (White Oleander).

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
The Cherokee Kid

PG13 Time:88
A young homesteader stumbles his way around the Old West--and becomes a legend--in this amiable comedy-western. Sinbad plays Isaiah Turner, whose quest to avenge his mother's death and find his elder brother leads him into one accidental encounter after another...and to fame and glory as the outlaw known as The Cherokee Kid. With James Coburn, Gregory Hines, A Martinez, Ernie Hudson and Burt Reynolds.

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Weekend At Bernie's

PG13 Time:98
This wild comedy is no stiff, even if Bernie is! When two lowly junior execs bring an insurance fraud to the attention of their boss (the real criminal), he invites them to his beach house for a discreet rub-out. But the gangsters get Bernie first, and it's up to the two pals to make him "look alive" during a party-hearty weekend while they find the killers! "...engagingly wacky and deliciously dark" says the Hollywood Reporter. With Catherine Mary Stewart.

7:15PM ET/6:15 C
The Majestic

PG Time:152
"A proud patriotic hymn to America" (Roger Ebert). Amnesia and a case of mistaken identity create the forum for this wonderful Capra-esque drama set in the 1950s. Jim Carrey stars as Hollywood screenwriter Peter Appleton, a cocky star-in-the-making who suddenly finds his world falling apart after he is blacklisted. But when a car wreck leaves him with severe amnesia in a small coastal town, a local man claims Peter is his long-missing war-veteran son, leading the town--and Peter--into a rebirth that will change both forever. With Martin Landau, Laurie Holden, David Ogden Stiers, Jeffrey DeMunn and Hal Holbrook. Directed by Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile).

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Analyze That

R Time:95
Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal reteam in this hilarious sequel to Analyze This that follows the continuing comic adventures of a hapless shrink and an unbalanced patient who happens to be a mob boss. This time around, gangster Paul Vitti is in prison singing songs from West Side Story. Believing he's lost his mind, the authorities agree to let him out--but only into the care of his doctor. Enter nervous therapist Ben Sobel who is forced to accept an offer he can't refuse and live with the neurotic Vitti...who is still up to old criminal tricks with the help of his sidekick Jelly. Lisa Kudrow and Joe Viterelli co-star. Directed by Harold Ramis; written by Peter Tolan, Peter Steinfeld and Ramis.

12:40AM ET/11:40 C
Night And The City

R Time:103
An ambulance-chasing lawyer tries to break into the New York City boxing game in this hard-hitting urban drama. Robert De Niro gives a tour-de-force performance as the shyster who manages to do everything wrong--and cross the wrong people--in his bid for his 15 minutes of fame. With Alan King, Cliff Gorman, Eli Wallach and Jack Warden.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
The Pentagon Wars

R Time:103
Truth is stranger than fiction in this satiric comedy about an honest Air Force officer's attempt to expose a case of government spending gone mad! How could the government spend 17 years and $14 billion developing a simple troop carrier? Colonel Cary Elwes (Liar Liar) is determined to find out...and Pentagon general Kelsey Grammer (TV's Frasier) is just as determined to stop him! With Olympia Dukakis (TV's Moonstruck).
 

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10:05AM ET/9:05 C
A Time for Dancing

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
PG13 1h 34m
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3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Changing Lanes

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 39m
A vengeful game of one-upmanship turns deadly in this urban thriller about a hotshot young attorney (Ben Affleck) and a recovering alcoholic (Samuel L. Jackson) whose minor fender-bender devastates both of their lives and quickly leads to an escalating war of dirty tricks and manipulation. William Hurt, Toni Collette, Dylan Baker, Amanda Peet and Sydney Pollack costar in this provocative, acclaimed film from director Roger Michell ("Notting Hill").

4:45PM ET/3:45 C
Crimes And Misdemeanors

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
CCAP
PG13 1h 45m
Three Oscar nods went to this masterful comedy-drama from writer/director Woody Allen starring Martin Landau as an ophthalmologist who secretly orders the murder of his mistress (Anjelica Huston) while a beloved rabbi (Sam Waterston) loses his sight and an idealistic documentary filmmaker (Allen) profiles his famous, obnoxious brother-in-law (Alan Alda). Mia Farrow, Jerry Orbach and Joanna Gleason costar in one of Allen's most acclaimed efforts, a potent examination of right and wrong, winners and losers, and modern morality.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Orange County

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 23m
The stressful rite of passage known as the college admissions process is gleefully lampooned in this comedy starring Colin Hanks as privileged teen Shaun Brumder, whose shoo-in application to Stanford is botched by his scrambled guidance counselor (Lily Tomlin), leaving him to repair the damage with his slacker brother Lance (Jack Black) and girlfriend Ashley (Schuyler Fisk). Catherine O'Hara, John Lithgow, and Harold Ramis costar in this hilarious farce from screenwriter Mike White ("Freaks and Geeks") and director Jake Kasdan ("Zero Effect").

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Crossroads

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 34m
Pop music sensation Britney Spears stars in this teen road-trip drama about a trio of high school pals that heads for the bright lights of Los Angeles, meeting up with both romance and loss along the way. Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall costar in this film from director Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison").

9:35PM ET/8:35 C
Zoolander

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 30m
Ben Stiller created and stars in this fashion industry spoof as IQ-challenged supermodel Derek Zoolander, a vain and sweetly stupid hunk who is brainwashed by evil designer Mugatu into becoming a top-secret assassin. Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell costar in this comedy that began as a skit at the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards.

11:05PM ET/10:05 C
Changing Lanes

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 39m
A vengeful game of one-upmanship turns deadly in this urban thriller about a hotshot young attorney (Ben Affleck) and a recovering alcoholic (Samuel L. Jackson) whose minor fender-bender devastates both of their lives and quickly leads to an escalating war of dirty tricks and manipulation. William Hurt, Toni Collette, Dylan Baker, Amanda Peet and Sydney Pollack costar in this provocative, acclaimed film from director Roger Michell ("Notting Hill").

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Crossroads

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 34m
Pop music sensation Britney Spears stars in this teen road-trip drama about a trio of high school pals that heads for the bright lights of Los Angeles, meeting up with both romance and loss along the way. Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall costar in this film from director Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison").

4:05AM ET/3:05 C
Crimes And Misdemeanors

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
CCAP
PG13 1h 45m
Three Oscar nods went to this masterful comedy-drama from writer/director Woody Allen starring Martin Landau as an ophthalmologist who secretly orders the murder of his mistress (Anjelica Huston) while a beloved rabbi (Sam Waterston) loses his sight and an idealistic documentary filmmaker (Allen) profiles his famous, obnoxious brother-in-law (Alan Alda). Mia Farrow, Jerry Orbach and Joanna Gleason costar in one of Allen's most acclaimed efforts, a potent examination of right and wrong, winners and losers, and modern morality.
 

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9:30AM
Regarding Henry

Two bullets force a top Manhattan lawyer to start life over with his loving wife and daughter. Starring Harrison Ford.

11:20AM
On The Set: Mona Lisa Smile

Behind the scenes look at the making of Mona Lisa Smile. Featuring Julia Roberts and Kirsten Dunst.

11:40AM
The Master Of Disguise

1:05PM
Stolen Summer 
A shy Italian waiter fights off criminals with his inherited powers of disguise.

2:45PM
Tremors

Deadly worm-like creatures menace a community.

4:30PM
Hollywood One On One

Host Scott Patrick interviews the stars of recent, big-hit movies.

5:00PM
I Am Sam

A mentally disabled man (Sean Penn) risks losing his daughter to foster care when she begins to surpass him mentally. Penn was nominated for a Oscar for his performance.


7:20PM
Winged Migration

Filmmaker Jacques Perrin follows migratory birds for thousands of miles as they travel south in the winter and return in the spring.

9:00PM
The Master Of Disguise

A shy Italian waiter fights off criminals with his inherited powers of disguise.

 

10:30PM
Half Baked

Extremely funny, extremely un-PC drug comedy about a group of potheads trying to raise the million dollars to bail their friend out of jail after he feeds a valuable diabetic horse with junk food from a munchie binge.

12:00AM
AliensLt.

Ripley returns to wasteland planet with marines to verify her claims of alien attacks

2:40AM
Four Rooms

4:25AM
Gordon Parks "Visions"

Biography of photographer, screenwriter, author and director Gordon Parks.

5:30AM
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece, young Hobbit Frodo has been entrusted with a powerful magic ring which must be destroyed to prevent the evil Lord Sauron from enslaving the world.

8:35AM
Free Willy

An abandoned child finds hope and salvation in his love for a killer whale.


 

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