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ON NECN
CEO Corner 12:30 p.m. Avid CEO Gary Greenfield talks about the business of creating leading-edge audio and video technology used by recording artists and Hollywood directors.

ON BOSTON.COM
Chat at 1 p.m. with Barbara Meltz on parenting.

ON CHRONICLE
A Tank Away 7:30 p.m. WCVB-TV (Channel 5) Gas up and go just a tank away for some one-night trips. Shayna Seymour hikes Mount Monadnock and goes antiquing in nearby Peterborough, N.H. Peter Mehegan discovers waterfront dining and island hopping in Cape Porpoise, Maine. And Anthony Everett, on $7 of gas, drives to the Green Mountain state, where he finds the ultimate eclectic emporium in Weston’s Vermont Country Store.

RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
Member Concert 5 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Tom Paxton from January 1993.

Mozart 3 p.m. WCRB-FM (99.5) Flute Quartet No. 4, with Carol Wincenc.

World Café 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Neko Case will be featured along with her latest release, “Middle Cyclone.’’

Beethoven 9 p.m. WCRB-FM (99.5) Symphony No. 6, Pastoral, with Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

E Town 11 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Featuring music from Joan Osborne and Henry Butler.

SOAP OPERA UPDATE
All My Children Liza panics at the thought of losing her son; Tad admits to Opal that he can’t forgive Krystal; Madison has a tempting offer for Angie.

As the World Turns Emily and Paul shock all with their arrival; Barbara sees Henry in a new light; Jack digs into Damian’s story.

Bold and the Beautiful Bill admits the truth to Katie; Katie surprises her family when she tells them about a decision she’s made; Bill makes a startling announcement about the Forresters’ future with the company.

Days of Our Lives Meredith has plans to make Rafe suffer; Victor opposes Daniel and Chloe’s engagement; Chad overhears Mia talking to Will about her baby.

General Hospital Maxie’s wedding takes a turn for the unexpected; Robin and Patrick play matchmakers; Johnny and Olivia declare their love for each other.

One Life to Live Stacy and Kim conspire to break up Rex and Gigi; Tea’s impressed when Todd speaks from his heart; Fish puts his heart on the line.

Young and the Restless Ashley checks herself into a mental hospital; Traci is approached about donating Colleen’s organs; Sharon goes into labor.

NEWS & TALK SHOWS
Morning
Early Show at 7 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12.

Good Morning America at 7 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9.

Today at 7 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10; 10 a.m. on Ch. 7. Mentors; sugar in cereal; married couples’ stories; novelty tights; Today’s Kitchen.

Wendy Williams Show at 8 a.m. on BET. Comedian Lisa Lampanelli. Also: the Sugarhill Gang performs.

Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. on COM.

Dr. Oz Show at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Ch. 25.

Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9; 3 p.m. on Ch. 10.

Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 6; 10 a.m. on Ch. 25.

Rachael Ray at 9 a.m. on Ch. 4; 2 p.m. on Ch. 10.

Regis and Kelly at 9 a.m. on Ch. 7; 10 a.m. on Ch. 10.

Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Ch. 56.

Colbert Report at 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. on COM.

Better at 10 a.m. on Ch. 64.

Bonnie Hunt Show at 10 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9.

Maury at 10 a.m. on Ch. 56; 11 a.m. on Ch. 64; noon on Ch. 56.

The Doctors at 10 a.m. on Ch. 12; 2 p.m. on Ch. 7.

Banfield & Ford: Courtside at 11 a.m. on TRU.

Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Ch. 56; noon on Ch. 64.

The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Lisa Ling (guest cohost); ABC investigative reporter Brian Ross; Also: a preview of Sherri Shepherd’s new Lifetime sitcom, “Sherri.’’

Today at 11 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Andy Cohen. Also: money makeovers; Hoda’s inspiration.

Afternoon
Charlie Rose at noon on Ch. 44; 3 p.m. on Ch. 36; 6 p.m. on Ch. 44.

Place of Our Own at 1 p.m. on Ch. 44. Oral-health issues are discussed.

Wendy Williams Show at 2 p.m. on Ch. 56; midnight on BET.

Dr. Phil at 3 p.m. on Ch. 4; 5 p.m. on Ch. 64.

Tyra Show at 3 p.m. on Ch. 56; 4 p.m. on Ch. 56; midnight on OXY; 1 a.m. on OXY.

Oprah Winfrey at 4 p.m. on Chs. 5, 9, and 10.

Evening
Greater Boston at 7 p.m. and midnight on Ch. 2.

Real Time With Bill Maher at 8 p.m. on HBO.

Larry King Live at 9 p.m., midnight, and 3 a.m. on CNN.

Charlie Rose at 11 p.m. on Ch. 2.

Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on COM.

Colbert Report at 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. on COM.

Late Show With David Letterman at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Steve Martin.

Nightline at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9.

Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Ellen Page. Also: Dierks Bentley performs.

Tavis Smiley at midnight on Ch. 44; 12:30 a.m. on Ch. 2.

Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:05 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. David Alan Grier, author of “Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth’’; 10-year-old vacuum-cleaner expert Gregory Evans. Also: Pink performs.

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 12:35 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10; 3:05 a.m. on Ch. 10; 3:35 a.m. on Ch. 7.

Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at 12:37 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Michael Sheen; Viola Davis. Also: Jack Ingram performs.

Last Call With Carson Daly at 1:35 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10.

Fox and Friends at 6 a.m. on FNC.

MOVIES
Affliction 6:05 p.m. (FLIX) Nick Nolte as an embittered small-town sheriff. R (1998)

The Big Empty 6:15 p.m. (IFC) An actor (Jon Favreau) stumbles upon a quirky California town. R (2003)

The Cable Guy 6:20 p.m. (ENCR) Jim Carrey plays an obsessive cable installer in this disturbing, uneven black comedy. PG-13 (1996)

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 7 p.m. (HBO2) Enchanting story of a boy (Henry Thomas) and a homesick alien. PG (1982)

High School Musical 3: Senior Year 7:05 p.m. (STARZ) Song-and-dance extravaganza in which the gang faces decisions about their futures. Zac Efron. G (2008)

The Replacements 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2) During a pro-football strike, scab players get the call. Keanu Reeves. PG-13 (2000)

The Kite Runner 7:45 p.m. (SHO2) An Afghani man in America returns to his homeland to help the son of a friend. Khalid Abdalla. PG-13 (2007)

College Road Trip 7:50 p.m. (WAM) A cop (Martin Lawrence) and his college-bound daughter (Raven-Symone) drive across country. G (2008)

Can’t Buy Me Love 8 p.m. (OXY) A geek (Patrick Dempsey) hires a cheerleader to pose as his girl. PG-13 (1987)

The Commitments 8 p.m., midnight (FXM) Saga of a Dublin soul band’s formation. Robert Arkins. R (1991)

Crimes and Misdemeanors 8 p.m. (IFC) Two stories, one somber, the other comic, of marriage and morals. Woody Allen. PG-13 (1989)

Halloweentown 8 p.m. (DISN) A good witch (Debbie Reynolds) sees her town invaded by evil. NR (1998)

Last Action Hero 8 p.m. (ENCR) A kid steps into the fantasy world of a movie. Arnold Schwarzenegger. PG-13 (1993)

Nobel Son 8 p.m. (TMC) A Nobel Prize-winning chemist (Alan Rickman) refuses to pay the ransom for his kidnapped son. R (2008)

Raising Helen 8 p.m. (AMC) Self-absorbed woman (Kate Hudson) inherits her late sister’s three kids. Familiar but heartwarming. PG-13 (2004)

The Way of the Gun 8 p.m. (FLIX) Hoods kidnap a pregnant woman (Juliette Lewis). R (2000)

White Chicks 8 p.m. (FX) Lackluster comedy about inept FBI agents (Shawn and Marlon Wayans) posing as spoiled socialites. PG-13 (2004)

Reality Bites 8:15 p.m. (MAX) Four Generation X college grads face an uncertain future. Winona Ryder. PG-13 (1994)

Diary of a Mad Black Woman 8:30 p.m. (BET) A divorcée tries to piece back together her life. Unfocused but likable. Kimberly Elise. PG-13 (2005)

An American in Paris 9 p.m. (TCM) Gershwin’s s’wonderful, s’marvelous classic. Gene Kelly. Leslie Caron. NR (1951)

The Mummy Returns 9 p.m. (STARZ) Brendan Fraser once again battles the resurrected mummy. Kitschy escapist fare. PG-13 (2001)

Outrage 9 p.m. (HBO) Filmmaker Kirby Dick’s impassioned documentary exposes the secret lives of antigay politicians. NR (2009)

Rio Breaks 9 p.m. (SUND) A study of two teens trying to escape the slums of Rio de Janeiro to become pro surfers. NR (2009)

Kindergarten Cop 9:15 p.m. (WAM) Arnold Schwarzenegger goes undercover as a teacher. PG-13 (1990)

Hannah and Her Sisters 9:45 p.m. (IFC) Woody Allen’s portrait of three sisters. PG-13 (1986)

Go 10 p.m. (FUSE) Three interconnected stories about wild youth in LA. Sarah Polley. R (1999)

Role Models 10 p.m. (MAX) Two partying buddies get community service mentoring a pair of troubled kids. Paul Rudd. R (2008)

Wonder Boys 10 p.m. (TMC) A burned-out prof faces several crises. Michael Douglas. R (2000)

Gigi 11 p.m. (TCM) Leslie Caron in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. G (1958)

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