Bombing Survivor On ‘Where Are They’

One of the ways we measure time is by looking back on events, pondering what we remember and getting caught up on what we’ve missed or forgotten.

On one level, “Where Are They Now?” (CBS at 10) satisfies the criteria. It puts personalities into context: We see the way they were then; we see them now. Witnessing their change puts our own lives in perspective.

Tonight’s hour, the third “Where Are They Now?” special, takes us back to the Oklahoma City bombing. We find out what survivor Daina Bradley has done to piece her life together after being buried in the rubble of the Alfred P. Murrah building.

Also, producers boast that Shannon Faulkner reveals the reason she dropped out of The Citadel, after becoming the first female cadet to enter the previously all-male military school.

Both are strong segments.

On the other hand, “Where Are They Now?” deals in trivialities that underline our most superficial concerns. To wit, who the heck really cares where mop-tops Mason Reese and Andy Lambors, cute kids from 1970s commercials, are today?

Falling somewhere in between is an intriguing piece on singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, who won a record five Grammy awards in 1981. Not long after, he practically fell off the face of the earth. He explains the overwhelming pressure he felt after becoming an overnight sensation 16 years ago.

“Where Are They Now” is akin to a variety show.

There’s a little something for everyone.

It’s just a little bumpy when it’s all thrown together.

Highlights

“Frasier,” NBC at 8: The network shakes up the Monday lineup with a funny “Frasier” repeat from last month in which no one believes that the radio shrink (Kelsey Grammer) is dating a supermodel (guest star Sela Ward). NBC moves “Suddenly Susan” to 9:30 (a repeat, too) and gives “The Naked Truth” the night off.

“Football,” ABC at 6: In a Super Bowl rematch, Green Bay (5-2) meets New England (5-2).

“George & Leo,” CBS at 9:30: On Halloween Night, Leo (Judd Hirsch) is convinced that the bookstore is haunted by a headless sailor. Which gives George (Bob Newhart) a big headache.

Cable Calls

“Wolves at Our Door,” DSC at 8 and midnight: A remarkable up-close look at wolves by filmmaker James Dutcher dispels myths about the animals and shows the ordered life of the pack. Great viewing.

“Unauthorized Biography: Milo - Death of a Supermodel,” COM at 10: This parody of the A&E series is the first in a series. The half-hour traces the rise and fall of a fictional 1970s-80s supermodel who lived in New York’s disco-and-drugs fast lane. It’s often funny, but suffers from overkill. Some viewers will find the drug humor in poor taste. But it very cleverly captures the “Biography” style and reverent tone.

Talk Time

“Tonight,” NBC at 11:35: Actress Cameron Diaz, Ice-T (“Players”) and comedian Nick DiPaolo.

“Late Show With David Letterman,” CBS at 11:35: Singer Mariah Carey and comedian Anthony Clark.

“Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher,” ABC at 12:05 a.m.: Rod Steiger, Catherine O’Hara, author Christopher Buckley and writer E.J. Dionne.

“Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” NBC at 12:35 a.m.: Actress Mira Sorvino, comedian Marc Maron and musical guest Cake Like. Repeat.