The boy who wouldn't grow up
Network TV rarely takes exciting risks these days, so let's give NBC credit for reviving the live musical last year with "The Sound of Music." Sure, it wasn't perfect (Carrie Underwood could use some acting lessons), but more than 18 million viewers enjoyed the anything-can-happen atmosphere and songs the whole family could hum together. The network's follow-up, "Peter Pan," doesn't have as many popular tunes, but it does have the tantalizing draw of Christopher Walken as a song-and-dance Capt. Hook and up 'n' comer Allison Williams (of HBO's "Girls") in the title role. Remember, this is live TV, which means an appearance by Allison's pop, NBC anchor Brian Williams, as Smee isn't out of the question. 7 p.m. Thursday, KARE, Ch. 11
Fear factor
"The O'Reilly Factor" works a weekend shift to preview an encore presentation of "Killing Kennedy," the Emmy-nominated movie based on Bill O'Reilly's book. The author, star Rob Lowe, Don Imus and Fox anchor Bill Hemmer also weigh in on one of America's most chilling events. The movie follows this one-hour special. 7 p.m. Sunday, Fox News
The unsinkable Molly
CBS continues to waste the immense talent of Melissa McCarthy by renewing the intolerable "Mike & Molly," which returns with new episodes in the spot previously held by the suddenly canceled "The Millers." To remind you just how weak this sitcom is, the network is airing four episodes from last season. Instead of putting yourself through this ordeal, use the time to start a petition to name McCarthy the permanent host of "Saturday Night Live." 7 p.m. Monday, WCCO, Ch. 4
Toys 'R' them
Woody and Buzz Lightyear just can't give up playtime. In the new special "Toy Story That Time Forgot," the gang does battle with a crew of action figures whose egos get bigger than Mr. Potato Head's noggin. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return to lend their voices, but this time Kristen Schaal's Trixie has chief hero duties. 7 p.m. Tuesday, KSTP, Ch. 5
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