Clowning around
One of the most anticipated films of the fall is "It," based on Stephen King's novel. But this isn't the first time the horror story has been brought to the screen. The 1990 miniseries "Stephen King's It" was a chiller classic, with Tim Curry as the clown terrorizing John Ritter, Richard Thomas, Harry Anderson and other beloved TV stars.
7 p.m., Spike TV
Maron in Minneapolis
Fans of the podcast "WTF With Marc Maron" know the comedian has gotten better at not hogging the microphone, but sometimes we still want to hear his caustic confessionals without interruptions from guests. "Marc Maron: Too Real," a stand-up special taped at the Pantages Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, offers just that.
Now streaming on Netflix
Tommy boy
"The Gong Show," one of this summer's most unexpected treats, was a game-show revival for baby boomers and a piece of performance art for Mike Myers, who is so deeply committed to his role as host Tommy Maitland that you're never really sure if he's in on the joke. Andy Kaufman would be cackling. Courteney Cox, Will Arnett and Isla Fisher serve as judges in this season finale.
9 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5
Neal Justin
Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture
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Three 101-year-old friends recall fond memories in 1940s Alexandria
Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade
![Former Gophers diver Sarah Bacon, right, will compete with Kassidy Cook in the women's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Paris Olymp](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/N37HMV3KY5CYPB4SIMTKQVIH7M.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)