One of the most unusual couplings in film was when Katharine Hepburn starred opposite Bob Hope in the 1956 comedy “Iron Petticoat” (TCM, 8 p.m.) about a romance between a female Soviet aviator and an Air Force officer.The mismatched marquee stars didn’t get along on the London set, Hope insisted on having his people rewrite the Ben Hecht script to get more of his gags in; Hecht petitioned to have his name taken off it.
Critics didn’t like it at the time, either. Hope bought up all the copies and it hasn’t been seen stateside for 40 years. Now it’s time to reconsider after two generations: a restored copy of the rarity shows tonight, as well as the Garbo film that inspired it, “Ninotchka” (TCM, 1:30 a.m.). In between, a couple more films with the same theme, “Silk Stockings” (TCM, 9:45 p.m.) and “Comrade X” (11:45 p.m.).
There’s only a few episodes left for “30 Rock” (NBC, 8 p.m.) in its final season, and tonight’s is one of the biggest – the Liz Lemon wedding episode.
On “The Office” (NBC, 9 p.m.), Oscar’s fling with Angela’s husband becomes public knowledge.
“Up All Night” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.), in one of is last episodes in its current incarnation as a single camera comedy, takes a trip to a vacation cabin. Next year, it becomes a multi-camera comedy before a live audience.
“Up All Night” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.), in one of is last episodes in its current incarnation as a single camera comedy, takes a trip to a vacation cabin. Next year, it becomes a multi-camera comedy before a live audience.
Thanksgiving comes late on two network series, “Last Resort” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and “Glee” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
Alicia Keys sings before another contestant is cut on “The X Factor” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
One of the stars of “Two and a Half Men” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) called it filth, which may actually help ratings. Tonight’s episode title helps make his point: “I Scream When I Pee.”
On “Parks and Recreation” (NBC, 9:30 p.m.), an architect from neighboring Eagleton has a design for Leslie’s park.
JB Smoove guest stars on a new episode of “The League” (FX, 10:30 p.m.
The Miss Mystic Falls competition is thrown on “The Vampire Diaries” (The CW, 8 p.m.) and Gabby Douglas is a guest star.
Still waiting for the singing candlesticks on “Beauty and the Beast” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
Jason Wu and Robert Rodriguez are guest judges on “Project Runway All Stars” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
A second season starts for “Rocket City Rednecks” (National Geographic Channel, 9 p.m.), with the guys entering a NASA contest.
Lisa Edelstein guest stars on a new “Elementary” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Some jobs pay so low you can be employed and homeless, as depicted in a report on “Rock Center with Brian Williams” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
A new talent competition kicks off on a familiar stage at “Apollo Live” (BET, 8 p.m.), making its debut in a regular slot.
It’s kind of hard to believe they could even think of enough people to fill a countdown called “100 Greatest Kid Stars” (VH1, 9 p.m.).
Penn Jillette’s abode is featured on “Home Strange Home” (HGTV, 11 p.m.).
Frank helps a company complete a merger on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FX, 10 p.m.).
In college football, it’s Louisville at Rutgers (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.).
In college basketball, it’s Kentucky at Notre Dame (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), South Carolina at St. John’s (ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.), Marquette at Florida (ESPN2, 9 p.m.) and Seton Hall at LSU (ESPNU, 9:30 p.m.).
In NBA action, it’s Spurs at Heat (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Nuggets at Warriors (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
In Thursday Night Football, it’s Saints at Falcons (NFL, 8 p.m.).
In Thursday Night Football, it’s Saints at Falcons (NFL, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Patricia Heaton, Scott Speedman, Clint Carter. The View: Jim Belushi, Marc Summers, Dave Annable. The Talk: Dr. Phil McGraw, Peggy Kotsopoulos, Carnie Wilson. Katie Couric: Rod Stewart (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Christina Applegate, Kunal Nayyar, Maroon 5.
Kelly & Michael: Patricia Heaton, Scott Speedman, Clint Carter. The View: Jim Belushi, Marc Summers, Dave Annable. The Talk: Dr. Phil McGraw, Peggy Kotsopoulos, Carnie Wilson. Katie Couric: Rod Stewart (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Christina Applegate, Kunal Nayyar, Maroon 5.
Late Night
David Letterman: Tom Hanks, Tony Bennett (rerun). Jay Leno: Newt Gingrich, Ron Shirley, Grouplove. Jimmy Kimmel: Martin Short, Suraj Sharma, Ne-Yo (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Robert Pattinson, Carrie Underwood (rerun). Craig Ferguson: Kristin Nat Faxon. Carson Daly: Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, Buffalo Girls, Ceremony (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Bettye LaVette. Stephen Colbert: Sean Carroll. Conan O’Brien: Jason Sudeikis, Dick Van Dyke, Nas. Chelsea Handler: Blake Shelton, Brody Stevens, Arden Myrin, Chris Hardwick.
David Letterman: Tom Hanks, Tony Bennett (rerun). Jay Leno: Newt Gingrich, Ron Shirley, Grouplove. Jimmy Kimmel: Martin Short, Suraj Sharma, Ne-Yo (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Robert Pattinson, Carrie Underwood (rerun). Craig Ferguson: Kristin Nat Faxon. Carson Daly: Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, Buffalo Girls, Ceremony (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Bettye LaVette. Stephen Colbert: Sean Carroll. Conan O’Brien: Jason Sudeikis, Dick Van Dyke, Nas. Chelsea Handler: Blake Shelton, Brody Stevens, Arden Myrin, Chris Hardwick.