It was 39 years ago this week that scores of pop stars in town for the American Music Awards went to a studio to put together a single for African famine relief. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced by Quincy Jones, the 20-million selling “We Are the World” featured the participation of 46 stars — everyone from Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan to Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. The making of this 80s, including some footage not previously shown, are part of the new documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” (Netflix, streaming).
The oldest segregated public housing project in the U.S. became much-coveted high ground as rising water caused by climate change encroached on Miami. The fight over the land is told in the documentary “Razing Liberty Square,” making its debut on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
“The Irrational” (NBC, 10 p.m.) returns with a new episode about a burn victim and an arson.
After a successful raid, Gal and Don are up for a bigger job on “Sexy Beast” (Showtime, 9 p.m.).
On “Halo” (Showtime, 8 p.m.). Kwan’s journey takes her to madrigal.
The vanishing of an Aztec treasure is deemed one of “History’s Greatest Mysteries” (History, 9 p.m.).
“Antiques Roadshow” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) visits Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts.
After three episodes Sunday, there’s another two hours of “Yellowstone” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League” (NBC, 8 p.m.) begins the semifinal rounds.
The Boulder Rocky Mountain Rodeo is the scene tonight on “Ride” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“The Bachelor” (ABC, 8 p.m.) throws his first group date.
John Walsh announces the name of a suspect on “America’s Most Wanted” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“TMZ Investigates” (Fox, 9 p.m.) looks into the death of Hollywood star Dominique Dunne — Joan Didion’s niece — in 1982.
The sect is tipped off about search warrants on “Secrets of Polygamy” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
“Kids Baking Championship” (Food, 8 p.m.) makes cakes inspired by theatrical masks of happy and sad.
A close friend of the Playmate of the Year is murdered by the followers of Charles Manson on “The Playboy Murders” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.).
There’s a lip plumping crisis on “The Impact New York” (VH1, 10 p.m.).
“Love & Hip Hop: Miami” (VH1, 8 p.m.) sees Shay and Eliza’s friendship end.
Turner Classic Movies’ 50 Oscar Nights begins with “Children of a Lesser God” (8 p.m.), “Bonnie and Clyde” (10:15 p.m.), “Shampoo” (12:15 a.m.), “The Caine Mutiny” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Black Legion” (4:30 a.m.).
During the day are films about romances with artists with “Should Ladies Behave” (6 a.m.), “The Common Law” (7:30 a.m.), “Ex-Lady” (9 a.m.), “Third Finger, Left Hand” (10:15 a.m.), “Biography of a Bachelor Girl” (noon), “Live, Love and Learn” (1:30 p.m.), “The Girl from Jones Beach” (3 p.m.), “Adventure in Baltimore” (4:30 p.m.) and “The Light Touch” (6:15 p.m.).
Basketball includes Phoenix at Miami (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Philadelphia at Portland (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Nashville at Ottawa (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Duke at Virginia Tech (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Boston University at Holy Cross (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Houston at Texas (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Alcorn State at Bethune-Cookman (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include LSU at Mississippi State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Bryan Cranston, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The View: Tony Gonzalez. The Talk: Jamie Chung, Dave Karger. Drew Barrymore: Jamie Oliver, Jessica Secrest. Kelly Clarkson: Kevin James, Renata Notni, Charles Esten. Jennifer Hudson: Charlie Wilson. Tamron Hall: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Brad Goreski.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Bryan Cranston, Michelle Norris. Jimmy Kimmel: Jason Momoa, Lisa Ann Walter, Alkaline Trio (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: James Corden, Rob Gronkowski, George Birge. Seth Meyers: Sterling K. Brown, Melissa Rauch, Colleen Clark. Taylor Tomlinson: Jerry O’Connell, Arden Myrin, Mary Lynn Rajskub.