Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Path to War," 5 p.m., HBO. Lyndon Johnson had an immaculate sense of politics. Then he let the Vietnam War destroy him politically. This brilliant movie watches that evolve slowly and logically.

Of Note

"Air Force One" (1997), 7 p.m., ABC. Terrorists take over the president's plane, but this president (Harrison Ford) is one tough dude.

Basketball, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., NBC. The games start the NBA conference finals or have the showdown game of the semifinals.

"All Around the Town," 8 p.m., Pax TV. A beautiful and troubled college student is accused of murder.

"Ultimate Manilow," 8 p.m., CBS. Barry Manilow performs at Hollywood's new Kodak Theatre.