Neal Justin's TV picks for Dec. 5: 'Close to You: The Carpenters,' 'Opposite Field,' 'The Bridge'

December 4, 2015 at 5:05PM
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TPT Life shines its spotlight on the sibling duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Superstars

"The Carpenters: Close to You" looks back on when the brother-sister duo was on top of the world, thanks to instantly soothing hits like "For All We Know" and "We've Only Just Begun." Paul Williams, Burt Bacharach and Herb Alpert are among those who take a trip down memory lane. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, TPT Life

Major league

You don't have to be a baseball fanatic to appreciate "Opposite Field," a documentary that celebrates the first African team to qualify for the Little League World Series. Director Jay Shapiro dedicated three years to following the Ugandan team in its journey. 8 p.m. Saturday, Fuse

Coffee, tea or me?

Ted McGinley and Faith Ford, who co-starred in the ABC sitcom "Hope and Faith," reunite for "Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge," a new holiday movie that believes true love can blossom in a bookstore over coffee. Hey, 'tis the season of miracles, right? No word yet on whether "Hope" star Kelly Ripa will appear as the store's bitter barista. 7 p.m. Sunday, Hallmark Channel

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