‘Miracle’ revisits onstage lion attack

Only one night after Siegfried & Roy’s animals are depicted as a cuddly animated sitcom menagerie on NBC’s “Father of the Pride,” NBC brings us the harrowing real story of the attack that nearly put an end to Roy.

Maybe it’s synergy, but it’s pretty weird if you ask me.

Tonight at 9, Maria Shriver — who left NBC News to avoid conflicts as first lady of California — returns to NBC to host “Siegfried & Roy: The Miracle.” The show promises the inside story of the “tragic onstage accident,” also known as a tiger attack, that nearly took Roy Horn’s life.

Roy himself will tell what happened, and the hour will trace his recovery from his injuries and a subsequent stroke. Witnesses and Roy’s doctors will also speak.

But this will be very much Siegfried and Roy’s version of events — again, it’s not an NBC News project but rather produced by an NBC Television Studio exec and the duo’s longtime manager. So don’t expect an expose, and don’t be surprised to see clips from “Father of the Pride.”

Highlights

“My Wife and Kids,” ABC at 8: Natural childbirth for Junior and Vanessa will involve the whole family. Oh, boy. Repeat.

“60 Minutes,” CBS at 8: A look at what helped launch the war in Iraq. Correspondent is Ed Bradley.

“That ‘70s Show,” Fox at 8: When Hyde meets his real father, he’s in for a big surprise. Hint: Tim Reid of “WKRP in Cincinnati” guests.

Meanwhile, Kelso gets ready to become a daddy.

“Hawaii,” NBC at 8: Sleepless, Harrison and Declan chase evidence against the killer of a judge, but they have only 72 hours to crack the case or the suspect can flee to Samoa.

“Amish in the City,” UPN at 8: The episode is called “We’re Going to Amish Country.”

“Smallville,” WB at 8: Back-to-back repeats, beginning with Clark deciding to tell Lana his secret so they can finally be together.

“Quintuplets,” Fox at 8:30: Pearce and Parker both work on a science project with Alayna. Trouble ahead!

“World Music Awards,” ABC at 9: The ceremony moves to Las Vegas from its regular home in Monte Carlo.

Usher, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Hoobastank, Hilary Duff, Kanye West and many more are set to appear. But it still ain’t exactly the Grammys, even though Clive Davis is getting a career achievement award.

“King of Queens,” CBS at 9: Back-to-back repeats, starting with the one in which Holly moves in.

“Method & Red,” Fox at 9:30: Method and Red are supposed to help Skyler build a car for the soapbox derby.

And they’re trying to keep an old friend, now in prison, from finding out what his girlfriend’s up to.

“CSI: Miami,” CBS at 10: Repeat of this spring’s episode that finds David Caruso and company following a case to New York, where they work with Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes and the rest of the cast of the upcoming “CSI: New York.”

Such a coincidence that they ran into each other.

“Law & Order,” NBC at 10: Repeat of the season finale. Clues in a murder case lead to a cyber-dating site.

Family Fare

“The Bernie Mac Show,” Fox at 9: Bernie is tired of everyone babying their kids these days and decides that 8-year-old Bryana is too old for training wheels. Guilt over her subsequent injury leads him to volunteer to chaperone a field trip.

Cable Cast

Baseball doubleheaders, ESPN and ESPN2 at 4: There should be plenty of good baseball to watch.

“Six Feet Under,” HBO at 9: Repeat of Sunday’s episode, as Ruth meets George’s daughter.

“Rescue Me,” FX at 10: Janet’s secret and a new female at the firehouse are among tonight’s challenges for Denis Leary’s Tommy, who is also coming to terms with “the whole David Blaine/David Copperfield part of being a Catholic.”

Late Night Talk

“Late Show with David Letterman,” CBS at 11:35: Jada Pinkett Smith, “Late Show” writer Gerard Mulligan and musical guest Jessica Simpson. Repeat.

“Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC at 11:35: Kirsten Dunst and musical guest Ambulance Ltd.

“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC at 12:05 a.m.: Al Michaels and Frank Gifford.

“Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” CBS at 12:35: John Elway and Justine Bateman.

“Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” NBC at 12:35: Megan Mullally and Jud Hale.