SERIES

“Biography” (8 p.m. A&E;) profiles Lee Marvin, the Oscar-winning actor of “Cat Ballou” who made his mark as a tough guy in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” and “The Dirty Dozen.”

Roy Scheider narrates the latest edition of “Great Books” (10 p.m. TLC), a profile of “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” author Jules Verne.

SPECIALS

Clint Black is the host of “The 3rd Annual Family Television Awards” (8 p.m. CBS), an hour that recognizes programs with “positive values.” This year’s winners include “Malcolm in the Middle” and “The West Wing,” which were named outstanding comedy and drama, respectively.