Two days before it premieres on Prime Video — in your choice of color or black & white — all eight episodes arrive of one of the most unusual adaptations of the Marvel hero, “Spider-Noir” (MGM+, 2:30 p.m.), based on the comic “Spider-Man Noir” and starring Nicholas Cage as an aging and struggling private investigator in 1930s New York, who also happens to be the former web-slinging superhero. The cast also includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Jack Huston and Li Jun Li.
Queen Latifah hosts The 52nd American Music Awards (CBS, 8 p.m.) from Las Vegas, where performers include Billy Idol, Busta Rhymes, Hootie & the Blowfish, Karol G, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Twenty One Pilots, Sombr, Riley Green, Maluma, The Pussycat Dolls and Katseye. Taylor Swift leads all nominations with eight, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter with seven each.
Born 11 year after the war ended, Tom Hanks sure gets wrapped up with World War II from “Saving Private Ryan” to “Band of Brothers” (HBO, 8 a.m. playing all 10 of its episodes today). Now comes the new, 20-part documentary series “World War II with Tom Hanks” (History, 8 p.m.), which he narrates and produces, tracing the rise of the conflict and its ramifications. Three episodes run tonight.
Another World War II memories come through Meredith Danluck’s documentary “Why We Dream” (CNN, 8 p.m.) which follows the a group of centenarian veterans back to Normandy near the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
THere’s a chat with the filmmaker who regularly tackles these big world events, as “Ken Burns Joins the Best People with Nicolle Wallace” (MS Now, 8 p.m.) in which he discusses the country’s 250th, culture and democracy.
A documentary by Tadashi Nakamura celebrates the work of his father, Robert A. Nakamura, in advancing photography and motion pictures that reflected the Japanese American experience. The film, “Third Act,” makes its debut on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
“Rock the Block” (HGTV, 9 p.m.) has its season finale, with teams rushing to complete their home exteriors before a new winner is declared.
The second season of “The Pitt” (HBO Hits, 8:35 a.m.) is set on July 4th; all 15 of its episodes play in order today, not quite abiding to the real time of the series (which begins the shift at 7 a.m.). The migration from streaming to cable comes on a different American holiday than the one in the series; one with fewer firework injuries.
Maggie tries to reconcile her unresolved feelings for Liam on “Sullivan’s Crossing” (CW, 8 p.m.).
Some crazy reruns are on broadcast TV tonight, from an all-female, two hour rerun of “American Ninja Warrior” (NBC, 8 p.m.) to all three episodes of “Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV” (ABC, 8 p.m.) that first ran in January.
“Below Deck Down Under” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) has some angling for promotions.
Chefs explore Asheville, N.C. on the latest episode of “Top Chef” (Bravo, 9 pm.).
“Tucci in Italy” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) goes to Veneto.
Rada joins Michael on a trip to Africa on “On “Love & Hip Hop Miami” (VH1, 8 p.m.).”
“The Road to Omaha” (ESPN2, 8 p.m.), I believe, is I-80. This show is about impending teams in the College World Series.
There is three hours reserved for the “Indianapolis 500 Victory Celebration” (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ Memorial Day Weekend marathon wraps up with “The Dirty Dozen” (6:15 a.m.), “Kelly’s Heroes” (9 a.m.), “Battleground” (11:30 a.m.), “Merrill’s Marauders” (1:30 p.m.), “Where Eagles Dare” (3:15 p.m.), “Desperate Journey” (6 p.m.), “The Great Escape” (8:30 pm.), “Seven Days in May” (11:30 p.m.), “A Walk in the Sun” (1:45 a.m.) and “The Wings of Eagles” (4 a.m.).
Baseball includes Yankees at Kansas City (ESPN, 3:40 p.m.), Miami at Toronto (MLB, 7 p.m.) and Seattle at Athletics (MLB, 10 p.m.).
NBA playoffs have Knicks at Cleveland (ESPN, 8 p.m) in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. New York leads 3-0.
Stanley Cup playoffs have Carolina at Montreal (TNT, truTV, 8 p.m.) in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference final, tied 1-1.
WNBA action includes Portland at New York (Peacock, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Jon Cryer, Kevin Jonas, Monica Mangin. The View: Kate Hudson, Justin Theroux, Nikki Glaser (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Steve Carell, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, Charly Clive, Amber Ruffin (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Joel Kim Booster, A’ja Wilson (rerun). Tamron Hall: Mallory, Malia and Mia Casper, Dr. Ashley V. Austin, Dr. Majid Foruhi (rerun).
Late Talk
All reruns: Jimmy Kimmel: RuPaul, Sarah Sherman, Ecco Vandal. Jimmy Fallon: Mick Jagger, Brendan Fraser, Kate Mara, Trueno. Seth Meyers: Aubrey Plaza, Gaten Matarazzo, Dan Bucatinsky.