TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"Great Performances: The Nightingale," 8 p.m., PBS. Imagine the greatest music video ever, dazzling in visuals, yet true to the music. Now ignore the fact that the music is opera and that the words are Russian with English subtitles. And that the story — something about an emperor in love with a singing bird — is kind of silly. Instead, settle back, forget the words and savor the stunning look. This is Igor Stravinsky's adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Natalie Dessay and Laurent Naouri are superb as the bird and the emperor's adviser, respectively. More important is director Christian Chaudet's use of computer animation. The images swirl on the screen, perfectly timed to the music. You'll forget the story and enjoy the jaw-dropping beauty.

OF NOTE

"Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That," 3, 6 p.m., Turner Classic Movies. When Budd Boetticher started directing movies, he was an expert on strong-and-silent men. He'd been a bullfighter, a football star and more. He soon became known for spare and understated Westerns. This adequate documentary — with Clint Eastwood producing and commenting — offers lots of examples. At 4:30 p.m., TCM follows with a prime example, Boetticher's 1956 Randolph Scott film, "Seven Men From Now," in which a man evens the score with seven men responsible for his wife's death.

"A Home For the Holidays," 7 p.m., CBS. Each year for the past seven years, this special has mixed warm music with true-life adoption stories. This year, the singers include Kelly Rowland, Sheryl Crow, Yolanda Adams, Jesse McCartney and the Goo-Goo Dolls.

"The Apprentice: Martha Stewart," 8 p.m., NBC. This show, which has never quite caught on in the ratings, picks its winner tonight. Then it goes away.

"Criminal Minds," 8 p.m., CBS. In this rerun, someone seems to be copying the work of a mad bomber who's now in prison. Gideon must visit the original bomber, who killed six of his agents.

"Sit Down Comedy," 8 p.m., TV Land. David Steinberg, who hosts this show, directs some "Curb Your Enthusiasm" episodes. That makes him perfect to interview Larry David, the show's star. The oft-quiet David loosens up and talks of his past days — from chauffeuring to being a standup comic. He says he was so jumpy that he once left a stage without saying anything because he didn't like the look of the audience.

TONIGHT ON KHNL NEWS 8

Tonight on KHNL News 8, Walter Makaula profiles Hawaii's Most Wanted. Will your tip bring another crook to justice? Tune in at 6 and 10. Plus, KHNL News 8's Stephanie Lum and Russell Yamanoha take you for some cheap eats.