On the tube for Dec. 16

tonight's best bets

• "Spirit of Christmas," 8 p.m. on MyNetwork TV. That's "spirit" as in soul. A joyful two hours to delight anyone who loves soul music, Christmas music or both, this two-hour special is filled with holiday-themed performances by some R&B legends, including Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie and Brian McKnight.

talk shows

• "Good Morning America," 7 a.m., ABC: Melissa Etheridge performs; Adam Sandler; financial issues.

• "Today," 7 a.m., NBC: Sigourney Weaver; Bette Midler performs; Today's Holiday Kitchen; Rabbi David Wolpe discusses faith; the Scottos.

• "The Early Show," 7 a.m., CBS: Actress Keri Russell; author Malcolm Gladwell; homemade gifts; a Spanish Christmas feast.

• "Live with Regis and Kelly," 9 a.m., ABC: Adam Sandler; Kelly visits some of the biggest holiday shows in New York.

• "The View," 10 a.m., ABC: Samuel L. Jackson; Melissa Etheridge performs.

• "Ellen DeGeneres," 11 a.m., NBC: Kate Winslet; Anthony Hamilton performs; Ellen and singer Britney Spears go caroling.

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