A recording artist for 64 years, the former Anthony Dominick Benedetto had his biggest hit in 1962 — at least until he recorded duets with contemporary artists this century. By now, 15 years after receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, he commands a two hour music special from Radio City Music Hall as he becomes a nonagenarian with “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best is Yet to Come” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
Guest performances come from Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Rufus Wainwright, Andrea Bocelli, Leslie Odom Jr., Lady Gaga and Kevin Spacey, of all people. Also, Alec Baldwin, left, gets to do a Tony Bennett impersonation that’s better than the one he does of Trump.
Buble also becomes something of an opening act with his sixth annual network special, “Michael Buble Sings and Swings” (NBC, 8 p.m.), recorded in Manchester, England with the London Philharmonic orchestra.
The new four-episode series “Terry Crews Saves Christmas” (The CW, 8 p.m.) isn’t so much about saving the holiday as it is about helping individual needy families.
Not sure how many people are going to want to relive this woeful year in shows like “The Year: 2016” (ABC, 9 p.m.). Easier to take: “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” (HBO, 10 p.m.) looks back at its most memorable stories of the year.
The fake blood is readied for the “Scream Queens” (Fox, 9 p.m.) second season finale.
“Shooter” (USA, 10 p.m.) has been renewed for a second season, proving people like bad action TV.
Magazine staffers become unwitting reality show characters in the new “So Cosmo” (E!, 8 p.m.) set in the Cosmopolitan offices. With that title, I thought it might be a “Seinfeld” episode focusing on Kramer.
“Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” (A&E, 10 p.m.) isn’t letting up. Tonight she goes straight to the top, following leader David Miscavige’s reign.
Holiday myths are uncovered in “Adam Ruins Everything” (truTV, 10 p.m.).
A couple of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) run into one another in New York City.
“Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations” (Travel, 9 p.m.) goes to Vienna and, at 9:30 p.m., Santiago, Chile.
Spending becomes a problem on “Outdaughtered” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
“Kate Plus 8” (TLC, 10 p.m.) gets a trip to Space Camp in Alabama.
Lawbreakers celebrate the holiday on “Moonshiners” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Chopped” (Food, 10 p.m.) has a New Year’s Eve-themed competition.
Big problems at a dinner party on “Ladies of London” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
“Barbara Walters Presents American Scandals” (Investigation Discovery, 8 p.m.) beats the dead horse of the Michael Jackson case.
Iliza Shlesinger is guest judge on “Chopped Junior” (Food, 8 p.m.).
“Little People, Big World” (TLC, 8 p.m.) builds a doomsday bunker. A little one.
The Turner Classic Movies month-long Thursday night focus on aging continues with “Ride the High Country” (8 p.m.), “The Old Man and the Sea” (9:45 p.m.), “Death of a Salesman” (11:30 p.m.), “The Sunshine Boys” (2 a.m.) and “Going in Style” (4:15 a.m.).
Today’s bowl game, the Boca Raton Bowl, has Memphis vs. Western Kentucky (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
In men’s college hoops, it’s Eastern Washington at Xavier (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), Maryland vs. Charlotte (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Georgia at Georgia Tech (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Maine at Providence (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.), Creighton at Arizona State (ESPN2, 9 p.m.) and Charleston Southern at Virginia Tech (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
In pro basketball, it’s San Antonio at Houston (NBA, 8 p.m.) and Utah at Golden State (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Sting, Eden Grinshpan, John Mulaney. The View: Sen. Bernie Sanders (rerun). The Talk: Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Rutina, Kevin Frazier (rerun). Harry Connick: Patti LaBelle, Jessie Graff, mark ballas, BC Jean, Jackie Evancho. Ellen DeGeneres: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ronda Rousey, Franco Noriega, Ana-AleciaAyala, Danielle Andrus (rerun). Wendy Williams: Buddy Valastro, Elvis Duran (rerun). The Real: Dolly Parton (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Bruce Springsteen, David Duchovny, Bryan Cranston. Jimmy Kimmel: David Spade, Metallica (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Matthew McConaughey, Janelle Monae, Sylvan Esso. Seth Meyers: Michael Fassbender, David Remnick, Craig Finn. James Corden: Aaron Paul, Piper Perabo, Jack Hanna (rerun). Carson Daly: Cobie Smulders, Bomba Estereo, Skylar Astin (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Shira Scheindlin (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Megan Mullally, Steve Ballmer, David Gborie.