He’s been criticized for re-arranging history in his feature films; now he presents a full-on retelling of history in his own terms.
“Oliver Stone’s Untold History of the United States” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) is a ten-part series written in conjunction with American University professor Peter Kuznick covering the era from World War II to the present. Prominent among the early subjects is Henry Wallace, the former agriculture secretary who was FDR’s vice president.
Other progressive insight comes on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) in Alex Gibney’s film “Park Avenue: Money, Power & the American Dream” looks at some of the wealthiest people in America, in a posh apartment building at 740 Park Avenue in New York City, and contrasts them with those on a Park Avenue four miles away in the South Bronx, where the economic contrasts is vast.
The second installment in the four part documentary series on photographers in global hotspots, “Witness” (HBO, 9 p.m.) is a timely look at the uprising in Libya.
Lots of documentaries I know, but even “Castle” (ABC, 10 p.m.) employs a documentary style in its storytelling tonight.
Not much on to honor Veteran’s Day, except for a special episode of “Bones” (Fox, 8 p.m.) and “From Here to Eternity” (TCM, 10:30 p.m.), as part of the Monday night series on films made from popular novels. The others tonight are “The Man with the Golden Arm” (TCM, 8 p.m.), “Lolita” (TCM, 12:30 a.m.), “The Haunting” (3:15 a.m.) and “The Chosen” (TCM, 5:15 a.m.).
Of course, “Apocalypse Now Redux” (AMC, 8 p.m.) has some connection with Vietnam.
And there’s a “salute to the troops” edition of “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
The Top 12 perform on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
A new season begins for the inventive cartoon “Adventure Time” (Cartoon Network, 7:30 p.m.).
It’s a graduation of sorts: former “16 and Pregnant” stars Katie Yeager, Mackenzie Douthit, Briana DeJusus and Alexandria Skella advance to “Teen Mom 3” (MTV, 10 p.m.).
Did you read where Hilary Clinton’s favorite TV show is “Love It or List It” (HGTV, 9 p.m.)?
Whole lot of holiday TV films tonight all of a sudden: “Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), “A Nanny for Christmas” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.), “The Christmas Card” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.) and “A Boyfriend for Christmas” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.).
Portia turns four on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
If Jimmy Fallon had become a movie star in things like “Taxi” (TV Guide Network, 8 p.m.), with Queen Latifah and Ann-Margret, he probably wouldn’t be a late night talk show host.
Kristin Bauer shares some bad middle school pictures on “The Mortified Sessions” (Sundance, 10 p.m.).
Terrence Howard pops up on a new “Hawaii Five-0” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Another tie-in to new release is “Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars” (BBC America, 8:30 p.m.).
It’s Kansas City at Pittsburgh (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.) in Monday Night Football.
With a very late game in college basketball, it’s West Virginia at Gonzaga (ESPN, midnight).
Daytime Talk Kelly & Michael: Robert DeNiro, Isla Fisher, Connor Cruise. The View: Newt & Calista Gingrich, Jake Tapper, Lisa Ling. The Talk: Donnie Wahlberg, Katherine Kallinis Berman & Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne. Katie Couric: Judge Judy Sheindlin. Ellen DeGeneres: Adam Levine, Jennifer Hudson, Maroon 5.
Late Talk David Letterman: Bradley Cooper, Robert Klein, Soundgarden. Jay Leno: Lea Michele, Nev Schulman, Toby Keith. Jimmy Kimmel: Jessica Lange, Adam Pally, Game featuring Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. Jimmy Fallon: Chelsea Handler, Charlie Cox, Meek Mill. Craig Ferguson: Nikki Reed, Dave Attell. Carson Daly: Dakota Meyer, Lauren Greenfield, the Walkmen. Tavis Smiley: Frank Rich. Jon Stewart: Mike Huckabee. Stephen Colbert: Ken Burns. Conan O’Brien: Bryan Cranston, Walk the Moon (rerun). Chelsea Handler: Martha Plimpton, Jeff Wild, Jen Kirkman, Ryan Stout, Ross Mathews.
He’s been criticized for re-arranging history in his feature films; now he presents a full-on retelling of history in his own terms.