TV picks for April 14:  "The Runner-Up," Robert Osborne, "Sirens"

April 14, 2015 at 2:18AM
Robert Osborne arrives at 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival's Opening Night Gala at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Annie I. Bang /Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW
Robert Osborne is the subject of a 20th anniversary tribute. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Turning the tables Those with fond memories of "This Is Your Life" should get a kick out of "Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute," which salutes the TCM host. Alex Trebek makes a surprise visit during a Q&A and brings along some famous friends, including Eva Marie Saint and Robert Wagner. 7 p.m. TCM

Emergency!

"Sirens," the ambulance-set sitcom executive-produced by Denis Leary, wraps up its hit-and-miss second season. It's no "Rescue Me," but for those who enjoy watching grown men act like children, it's fairly entertaining. 9 p.m. USA

Just a second

Clay Aiken's 2014 run for Congress is chronicled in the series "The Runner-Up" with special guest appearances by Ruben Studdard and Fantasia. Spoiler alert: The former "American Idol" contestant didn't win the seat, but then again, neither did Studdard. 9 p.m. Esquire Network

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