What’s Hot On TV Tonight – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph’s on tonight. That’s all you need to say. It’s another classic, meaning it doesn’t matter how many times we’ve seen it, we have to watch it, at least those of us that grew up with it being on one time a year without the benefit of VCRs, DVD, and DVRs. And if you’re in the holiday mood, we also have Christmas Ornament-making on Martha Stewart, the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center, and another great Hallmark movie.

1. Regis and Kelly. The guests today include Morgan Freeman, Lance Armstrong, Michael Bublé. Syndicated, check local listings.

2. Alvin and the Chipmunks. The cartoon is made over into a movie combining live action with animation and starsthe voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Jesse McCartney. It’s cute, and that’s about all. 9:45 AM MoMax East

3. Martha Stewart Show. Make Christmas ornaments with Alyson Hannigan, bake fruitcakes, with John Brricelli, and learn about ivy topiaries from Andrew Beckman Syndicated, check local listings.

4. Bonnie Hunt Show. The guests today are Jimmie Johnson, Kellan Lutz, and anya Marina. Syndicated, check local listings.

5. Spotlight On John Cusack. The spotlight this month is on actor John Cusack with a five-movie marathon. We start with Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil and 2:40, then follow it with One Crazy Summer, Say Anything …, America’s Sweethearts, and Gross Pointe Blank. 2:40 PM Encore East

6. Ellen DeGeneres Show Matt Dillon, Ashley Greene, and Tia Maria Torres from Pit Bulls and Parolees are the guests today. Syndicated, check local listings.

7. Rudoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It’s the Christmas special that makes being a dentist and having a red shiny nose cool. Tell the truth. How many of you are singing the song right now? 7:00 PM CT CBS

8. Christmas In Rockefeller Center. Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi host the lighting of the tree at 30 Rock, with performances by Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, the Roots, and Shakira. Brian Williams, Taylor Schilling, and James Tupper will also appear. 7:00 PM CT NBC

9. So You Think You Can Dance. Two more dancers leave, and whoever the two are, it will be a tough loss. 7:00 PM CT Fox

10. The Christmas Choir. A fired workaholic organizes a choir at a local shelter with the help of a nun after being inspired by a homeless man. Jason Gedrick and Rhea Perlman star. 7:00 PM CT Hallmark

11. Little Parents, First Baby. A profile of Craig and Beck Hennon who are first-time parents and also little people. 7:00 PM CT Discovery Channel

12. Martha Stewart’s Holiday Cookies. Martha Stewart shares some of her family’s most treasured recipes.  Martha’s mom, “Big Martha,” fries up a batch of Chrusciki, also known as “angel wings”  and Martha shows her niece Sophie how to make simple cookie press treats, then decorates fun and festive holiday Gingerbread Men. 7:00 PM CT FLN

13. The Middle. After Frankie sees another family that looks perfect and loving, she tries to promote harmony within her own family. Aunt Edie could get fired for a big mistake at the quarry. 7:30 PM CT ABC

14. Grammy Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night. Announced tonight will be the 2010 Grammy nominations. LL Cool J hosts, and Black Eyes Peas, Sugarland, Maxwell, and Nick Jonas and the Administration will perform. 8:00 PM CT CBS

15. Glee. The Glee Club isn’t going to get a photo in the yearbook because of budget cuts, and Rachel is the only one that is upset by the news, while Quinn tries to get an appearance in the Cheerios picture. Will and Terri face by problems in their relationship. 8:00 PM CT Fox

16. Ghost Hunters. The team heads to Hartford, Connecticut to investigate the home of Mark Twain after claims of full-bodied apparitions and laughter of a child. 8:00 PM CT Syfy

17. Dog the Bounty Hunter. In the season opener, it gets personal as the team looks for a fugitive with a reputation for reckless driving, as it coincides with the anniversary of Dog’s daughter dying in a car accident. 8:00 P M CT A&E

18. Throwndown With Bobby Flay. The menu draws inspiration from the Feast of Seven Fishes, as the tables are turned when the Pellegrino family of Rao’s Restaurant in Las Vegas challenges Bobby Flay to a holiday-themed Throwdown. 8:00 PM CT Food Network

19. Whatever, Martha! Proving that she is, in fact, in on the joke, Martha Stewart herself joins the girls on the couch in a very special episode of Whatever, Martha!  as she, Alexis and Jennifer all poke fun at her making a spice rubbed turkey with TV anchor Bryant Gumbel. Martha shows off her new laundry room and teaches her staff how to properly iron their clothes. Martha will also chat about what her life was like growing up, and Alexis and Jennifer try to make some Christmas ornaments.  8:00 PM CT FLN

20. Inside the NFL. Check out the past week’s football highlights. 8:00 PM CT Showtime East

21. Jay Leno Show. Tonight Jay welcomes Dane Cook and Kim Kardashian. 9:00 PM CT NBC

22. Eastwick. Roxie’s mother comes for a visit, as Roxie starts to realize she has another new power. Darryl tries to get Kat to use her healing abilities on his friend, Joanna tries to start writing again, and Jamie joins Bun and Eleanor. 9:00 PM CT ABC

23. Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns. In the first half hour, Calvin and Miranda see each other for the first time since she proposed divorcing, then get trapped in an elevator together, and Curtis accidentally takes Elia’s Daisy’s cousin arrives for a visit, and although Diasy is experiencing memory issues, family secrets are uncovered. Cori is irked by Reggie’s attitude towards women. Ru McClanahan guest stars, and Kim Fields directs.. 9:00 PM CT TBS

24. Nip/Tuck. Christian starts to reconsider romancing Kimber after consulting with Lizi’s friend, and Sean has a hard time dealing with a demanding patient. 9:00 PM CT FX

25. Ghost Hunters Academy. The team goes to New York to look into Buffal Central Terminal and claims that ghots drink from the water fountain and disembodied voices can be heard. 9:00 PM CT Syfy

26. Man v. Food. Adam goes to a place in Tucson known for serving up some of the best, most authentic Mexican food in the country, El Guero Canelo, to taste a local staple: the Sonoran Dog.
Next, Adam hits up Mi Nidito (My Little Nest) for “The Presidential Plate”. For the main event, Adam heads to Lindy’s on 4th to take on the OMG Burger Challenge. This meaty opponent is 12 beef patties, 12 slices of cheese (swiss and cheddar), stacked 12 inches high. 9:00 PM CT Travel Channel

27. Conspiracy Theory With Jesse Ventura. In the series premiere, Jesse Ventura investigates a communications research project in Alaska that allegedy involves mind control. 9:00 PM CT truTV

28. Steven Seagal Lawman. In another series premiere, Steven Seagal shows his other job, that of a deputy in Jefferson Parish in Louisiana. 9:00 PM CT A&E

29. Top Chef: Las Vegas. In part one of the season finale, the series shifts from Veegas to Napa Valley. 9:00 PM CT Bravo

30. Launch My Line. In this series premiere, cclaimed designers, twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSQUARED2 serve as the series hosts for a fashion competition series, and fashion notables Stefani Greenfield and Lisa Kline are series judges. 10:00 PM CT Bravo

31. Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien. Guests include Jinny McCarthy and Gabriel Iglesias. 10:35 PM CT NBC