Tuesday’s TV highlights
SERIES
Man vs. Wild: Host Bear Grylls offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this adventure series (7 p.m. Discovery).
Live at the Ford: The Tigran Quintet performs as part of the Angel City Jazz Festival (9 p.m. KCET).
America’s Supernanny: Child care expert Deborah Tillman accepts the challenge in this new reality series (9 p.m. Lifetime).
One Born Every Minute: The docu-series about newborns and the parents who love them returns (10 p.m. Lifetime).
SPECIALS
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Our humble hero saves Christmas once again in this animated classic (8 p.m. CBS).
WWE Super SmackDown! Pro wrestling legend Mick Foley hosts this holiday-themed special (8 p.m. Syfy).
The Epic History of Everyday Things: The real stories behind a host of seemingly mundane household items are explored in this new special (9 p.m. History).
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Lingerie models hit the runway in this annual gala, featuring performances by Kanye West, Maroon 5 and Cee Lo Green (10 p.m. CBS).
MOVIES
Tea for Two: Doris Day stars in this 1950 musical (9 p.m. TCM).
SPORTS
College basketball: Michigan meets Virginia (4 p.m. ESPN2); Illinois faces Maryland (4:30 p.m. ESPN); Miami plays Purdue (6 p.m. ESPN2); and Duke battles Ohio State (6:30 p.m. ESPN).
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