A year after the huge phenomenon based on the mid-20th century doll, here is finally a film about playthings of color. “Black Barbie: A Documentary” (Netflix, streaming) spotlights a trio of influential Black executives at Mattel and their creation of a diverse doll in the 80s.
A more significant salute to Juneteenth, perhaps is a film about the Black American track star who demolished Nazi Germany on its own tracks in the 1936 games., “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” (History, 8 p.m.).
John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Opal Lee are among the guests in the holiday special “Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy” (CNN, 10 p.m.).
In the new series “Dynamic Planet” (PBS, 8 p.m.) shows how species on the planet have been adapting to its rapidly changing climate.
Less reliable reporting on the planet will likely come from another new series “Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction” (Discovery, 10 p.m.), coming after the season premiere of “Expedition Unknown” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Walker” (CW, 8 p.m.) can’t seem to open up to Geri.
There are prime time editions of “The Price is Right” (CBS, 8 p.m.) and “Let’s Make a Deal” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) winds up its auditions.
A porch pirate case leads to the discovery of a murder on “Wild Cards” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars” (Fox, 9 p.m.) create ad campaigns for wines.
New approaches are taken in sustainable fishing on “Hope in the Water” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“Ms. Pat Settles It” (BET, 10 p.m.) considers a cruise bill.
Danni seeks advice on “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” (BET, 9 p.m.).
“Top Chef” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) has the final three make a four-course meal.
Angel turns murderous on “Reginald the Vampire” (Syfy, 10 p.m.).
Tonight, Turner Classic Movies marks Juneteenth with some Black films of the 70s, with “Car Wash” (8 p.m.), “Mahogany” (10 p.m.), “Super Fly” (midnight), “Shaft” (1:45 a.m.) and “Sparkle” (3:30 a.m.).
During the day are the films of Nicholas Ray, with “They Live by Night” (6:15 a.m.), “A Woman’s Secret” (8 a.m.), “Born to Be Bad” (9:30 a.m.), “Flying Leathernecks” (11 a.m.), “On Dangerous Ground” (12:45 p.m.), “The Lusty Men” (2:15 p.m.), “Rebel Without a Cause” (4:15 p.m.) and “Lightning Over Water” (6:15 p.m.).
The fourth season of “Love is Blind: Brazil — A Fresh Start” (Netflix, streaming) reminds us that potential couples will only come to know each other through speaking Portuguese.
Euro soccer matches include Croatia vs. Albania (Fox Sports 1, 9 a.m.), Germany vs. Hungary (Fox Sports 1, ) and Scotland vs. Switzerland (Fox, 7 p.m.).
U.S. Olympic Trials (NBC, 8 p.m.) continue.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Jada Pinkett Smith, Jessie James Decker. The View: Taraji P. Henson, Patti LaBelle, Kool & the Gang. The Talk: Keegan-Michael Key, Sarayu Blue (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Sterling K. Brown, Crank Castronovo, Frank Falcinelli (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Aisha Tyler, Jo Koy, Memphis Mayor Paul Young, Lalah Hathaway. Jennifer Hudson: Tarek el Moussa (rerun). Tamron Hall: Lil Jon, Luther Campbell, Nikki Myles, Joe Manganiello, Lyn Slater (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Jimmy Kimmel: Dakota Johnson, Jack Quaid, Maya Hawke. Jimmy Fallon: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Luke Newton, Michael Che. Seth Meyers: Lupita Nyong’o, Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Taylor Tomlinson: James Davis, Ashley Nicole Black, Laurie Kilmartin.