Around the remote: ‘Grease’ comes to TV with Hough, Tveit
DON’T MISS: “Grease: Live” – We’ve got chills, and they’re multiplying for this exuberant musical that whisks viewers back to Rydell High and rekindles the romance between Sandy (Julianne Hough) and Danny (Aaron Tveit). With a cast that includes Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer and Carly Rae Jepsen, this adaptation takes “the spine” of the 1978 film and melds it with pieces of the stage play. Hopefully, they’ll go together like a wop-bam-boom. 7 p.m. Sunday, Fox.
Other bets
SUNDAY: The third edition of “American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. the World” pits five-member teams from the United States, Japan and Europe battle for dominance in Las Vegas. 8 p.m., NBC.
SUNDAY: In the TV movie “All Things Valentine,” a writer (Sarah Rafferty) is about to give up on love – until she meets a handsome veterinarian (Sam Page). What she doesn’t know is that he’s the troll who has been leaving nasty comments on her dating blog. 9 p.m., Hallmark.
MONDAY: “The X-Files” revival continues as Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) investigate when a corpse riddled with strange injuries is found in the woods. Is it the work of a “weremonster”? 8 p.m., Fox.
MONDAY: The final season of “Lost Girl” kicks off as Bo (Anna Silk) races to stop an ancient evil from wreaking mass destruction. She might be forced to enlist the help of her father, Hades (Eric Roberts)? 10 p.m., Syfy.
TUESDAY: “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” is a special that has hosts Boomer Esiason and Katharine McPhee celebrating 50 years of very expensive ads. They’ll also have a Top 50 countdown that is sure to include a Budweiser Clydesdale or two. 8 p.m., CBS.
TUESDAY: That white Ford Bronco. Those bloody gloves. The media circus. Memories of the trial of the century come rushing back in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” John Travolta, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sarah Paulson lead an all-star cast. 10 p.m., FX.
WEDNESDAY: Richard Dreyfuss plays the title character in “Madoff.” It’s a two-part miniseries that tracks the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, the infamous Ponzi schemer who defrauded thousands of investors of billions of dollars. 8 p.m., ABC.
THURSDAY: “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” continues as Rip (Arthur Darvill) and Sara (Caity Lotz) attempt to weaken Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) by attacking his financial assets. Naturally, complications arise. 8 p.m., The CW.
FRIDAY: Think of “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown to Off the Wall” as a coming-of-age story. Directed by Spike Lee, it’s a documentary that traces the early part of the pop superstar’s career from his days with the Jackson 5 to making his first solo album. 9 p.m., Showtime.
SATURDAY: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the “5th Annual NFL Honors Awards” celebrates the best players, performances and plays of the season. Also, the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class is announced. 9 p.m., CBS.