Thrilla in Manila 8 p.m., HBO
This documentary looks back at the rivalry between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, against the backdrop of the 1970s. The two great boxers are forever linked by three epic bouts, and this movie focuses in on their brutal final fight, from Frazier's perspective. Liev Schreiber narrates.
Saturday Night Live 11:30 p.m., Channel 7
Zac Efron is hosting tonight's episode, which means a lot of kids will be wanting to stay up past their bedtimes. I'm thinking he'll bring some good energy to the show, if he lets his personality come out. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are the musical guest.
The Ten Commandments 8 p.m., Channel 5
Take two tablets as needed.
The Sound of Music 7 p.m., ABC Family
Best. Flibbertigibbet. Ever.
Groomer Has It 9 p.m., Animal Planet
A new batch of competitors get snippy.
No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Tomorrow at 8 p.m., HBO
Precious time.
In Treatment Tomorrow at 9 p.m., HBO
Hope for you.
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