Time machine

A former "Daily Show" correspondent does some more fake reporting in "Time Traveling With Brian Unger." He pops into historical situations, such as the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Those frequent flier miles must really add up. 9 p.m. Travel

Hey, Mr. Spaceman

Neil deGrasse Tyson does nothing to hide that he's the smartest guy in the room, which should make for an interesting dynamic when he talks to such luminaries as Jimmy Carter and George Takei on his new talk show "Startalk Hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson," a series based on his podcast, which attempts to get people excited about the universe through pop culture. 10 p.m. National Geographic Channel

Ski patrol

Minnesotan Lindsey Vonn takes time off the slopes to visit "Late Night With Seth Meyers" while boyfriend Tiger Woods practices his putting in the green room. 11:35 p.m. KARE, Ch. 11

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