'A Charlie Brown Christmas' on ABC is a Tuesday TV pick

'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

The simple 1965 animated tale of Charlie Brown's search for the true meaning of Christmas has justifiably become a holiday perennial on television. You gotta love Vince Guaraldi's jazzy score and just try not to tear up during Linus' final speech. 8 tonight, ABC (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

Also on today

"The Sing-Off," 8 p.m. (NBC): Two groups leave as the competition heats up.

"So You Think You Can Dance," 8 p.m. (Fox): The top six contestants perform.

"The Making of a Legend: Gone With the Wind," 9 p.m. (TCM): Film excerpts, interviews and behind-the-scenes clips and photos explore David O. Selznick's production of the Civil War film. Narrator: Christopher Plummer.

"NCIS: Los Angeles," 9 p.m. (CBS): The team tries to track down a Marine's old unit after he is murdered by an exploding cellphone.

"Independent Lens," 10 p.m. (KCTS): "Between the Folds": Some theoretical scientists and fine artists become modern paper-folders.

"Funniest Commercials of the Year: 2009," 10 p.m. (TBS): Showcasing the year's most-humorous commercials from around the world; memorable commercials from the past; Kevin Nealon hosts.

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