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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Will & Grace," 7:30 p.m., and "Will & Grace Clip Show," 8:30 p.m., NBC. When "Will & Grace" began in 1998 it seemed like a long shot. Here was an overstated comedy, plunked into bad time slots on Mondays and Tuesdays. With half of its main characters being gay, it collided with viewers' biases. The show has prospered, however, because it has a great cast, broad humor and the best comedy director (James Burrows of "Cheers" fame) on TV. It also now has a Thursday time slot. Now comes its 100th episode followed by clips from some of the previous 99. Plenty happens, too. Grace (Debra Messing) makes a rash decision to marry Leo (Harry Connick Jr.), the handsome doctor, on TV. Then there's an effort to get Grace's mom (Debbie Reynolds) and Leo's mom (Judith Ivey) together.

Of Note

"Friends," 7 p.m., NBC. The "Friends" episodes set on Thanksgiving have been hilarious. This year's turns with a fresh twist: Christina Applegate plays Rachel's sister, and she manages to stir up arguments.

"Survivor: Thailand," 7 p.m., CBS. The field is trimmed to six.

"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," 7 p.m.; and "Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving," 7:30 p.m., both ABC. Here are reruns with two of the greatest cartoon characters ever.