The first of two specials telling the stories behind the Grammy winners for song of the year, the two hour “Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs” (CBS, 9 p.m.) looks at winners such as “Fallin,'” by Alicia Keys, pictured here, as well as Sting’s “Every Breath You Take”; John Mayer’s “Daughters”; Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab”; Adele’s “Hello”; Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”; Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” and “What a Fool Believes” by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. 

Gayle King and Mickey Guyton host; a second special, concentrating on memorable performances at past Grammys, runs Sunday. The Grammys themselves won’t be held until Feb. 2. 

It’s Syracuse vs. Washington State (Fox, 8 p.m.) in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. It’s one of a handful of college football bowl games running all day today that has Oklahoma vs. Navy (ESPN, noon) in the Armed Forces Bowl  in Fort Worth; Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt (ESPN, 3:30 p.m.) in the Birmingham Bowl; Texas Tech vs. Arkansas (ESPN, 7 p.m.) in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis; and USC vs. Texas A&M (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.) in the Las Vegas Bowl. 

“Craft in America” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) returns for its 16th season, examining the intersection of art and the sciences. A second episode at 10 covers craft collectors. 

Cedric the Entertainer hosts a holiday edition of “The Greatest @Home Videos” (CBS, 8 p.m.).

“Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) sees some big equipment purchases and new drill plans. 

Fire season approaches on “The Last Woodsmen” (Discovery, 9 p.m.). 

“Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.) has Selena becoming the newest member of the collective, but there are clashes with Sophia. 

It’s no Rumspringa when a college student is “Stalked by My Amish Boyfriend” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.). 

Turner Classic Movies pays tribute to some of the stars who died in 2024: Alain Delon in “Le Samourai” (8 p.m.), Shelley Duval in “3 Women” (10 p.m.), M. Emmet Walsh in “Blood Simple” (12:15 a.m.), Anouk Aimée in “Lola” (2 a.m.), and Janis Paige in “Romance on the High Seas” (4:15 a.m.). 

During the day are films of Sidney Greenstreet, born this day in 1879, with “The Way with Women” (8:45 a.m.), “The Maltese Falcon” (10:15 a.m.), “Background to Danger” (noon), “Conflict” (1:30 p.m.), “The Mask of Dimitrios” (3 p.m.), “Three Strangers” (4:45 p.m.) and “The Verdict” (6:30 p.m.).

Basketball includes Indiana at Boston (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Golden State at Clippers (NBA, 10 p.m.). 

Hockey has Chicago at Buffalo (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Colorado at Utah (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.). 

Daytime Talk

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Mark Cuban, Mau y Ricky. The View: Marc Summers (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Cher, Dave Annable, Hollow Coves (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Williams (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Ludacris (rerun). Tamron Hall: Joan Vassos, Claire Summers, Kechena Heard (rerun). 

Late Talk

All reruns: Stephen Colbert: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Doechii. Jimmy Kimmel: Jeremy Strong, Monica Barbaro, Keith Urban, Colman Domingo. Jimmy Fallon: Ray Romano, Rosé. Seth Meyers: Jim Gaffigan, Allison Tolman. Taylor Tomlinson: Mitra Jouhari, Anna Seregina, Luke Mones. 

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