TV critic's picks: Wednesday

"Coastas Uncut," "The Kennedy Center Honors"

December 25, 2012 at 10:27PM

Catch me if you can The 40th anniversary of Steelers fullback Franco Harris' "immaculate reception" is marked by a special edition of "Costas Uncut" (7:30 p.m., NBC Sports). The sound you hear when this show airs is of thousands of Oakland Raiders fans throwing their shoes at their TV screens.

Whole lotta love Watching "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors" (8 p.m., WCCO, Ch. 4) is as much a holiday tradition in my family as opening presents and arguing about politics. Buddy Guy, David Letterman, Led Zeppelin, Dustin Hoffman and ballerina Natalia Makarova are feted in what's always a classy night.

ReunitedIt's not exactly a Beatles reunion, but Fred Willard and Georgia Engel -- so delightful together as Robert's in-laws on "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- both make appearances on the veteran-friendly sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" (9 p.m., TV Land). Also stopping by: Eddie Cibrian, aka Mr. LeAnn Rimes.

NEAL JUSTIN

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Neal Justin

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Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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