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regina king : Tonight marks the beginning of an occasional series showcasing some of the region’s independent filmmakers and their work. “Urban Nutcracker: Anatomy of a Ballet’’ shows how the holiday production melds a diverse cast into a seasonal classic. And “TEN9EIGHT’’ tells the inspirational story of inner-city teens taking part in an annual business plan competition.
RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Battlefield Band and Pauly Zarb.
World Café 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Afro-pop superstar Baaba Maal is back with a new record, “Television.’’
NEWS & TALK SHOWS
Morning
Early Show at 7 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12.
Good Morning America at 7 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9.
Today at 7 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10; 10 a.m. on Ch. 7. Hugh Grant; Sara Gore.
Wendy Williams Show at 8 a.m. on BET. Cookbook author B. Smith.
Better at 9 a.m. on Ch. 64.
Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. on COM. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Dr. Oz Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 25. Included: mistakes to avoid in the kitchen; endometriosis; the Squeeze It In workout.
Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9; 3 p.m. on Ch. 10. Paris Hilton; Lewis Blackwell (author of “The Life & Love of Trees’’).
Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 6; 10 a.m. on Ch. 25.
Rachael Ray at 9 a.m. on Ch. 4; 2 p.m. on Ch. 10. Aretha Franklin performs. Also: Rachael prepares chicken stuffed with pimento cheese.
Regis and Kelly at 9 a.m. on Ch. 7; 10 a.m. on Ch. 10. Judi Dench; Hugh Grant; Anderson Cooper (guest cohost). Also: Holiday Savings Gift-Guide Week continues.
Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Ch. 56. A man claims he was drugged and raped by a woman who says he’s the father of her children.
Colbert Report at 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. on COM. Singer Alicia Keys.
Bonnie Hunt Show at 10 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9.
Maury at 10 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64. A lie-detector test is given to determine infidelity; a guest reveals secrets to a loved one.
Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64.
The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Anna Kendrick (“Up in the Air’’). Also: Alicia Keys.
Today at 11 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Judi Dench
