Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Eloise at Christmastime," 7 p.m., ABC. Here's the sequel to the dandy OEloise at the Plaza." Sofia Vassilieva, 10, is delightful as a tyke who lives and romps in the Plaza Hotel in the 1940s era of elegance. The film occasionally errs by making Eloise seem selfish or cruel. Once a friend has a crisis, however, she's on the case. Her favorite waiter (Gavin Creel) loves someone who's about to marry a heel. Eloise leaps into action. Julie Andrews, as her nanny, leads a fine supporting cast. The real stars, however, are Vassilieva and the cheery look and sound of Christmas in New York.

Of Note

"JFK: A Presidency Revealed," 6, and 10 p.m., History Channel. If you missed this documentary Sunday, catch it now. Using fresh interviews and old tapes, it probes the triumphs and failures of John Kennedy's administration.

"Full-Court Miracle," 8 p.m., Disney Channel. Here's a quick rerun of a pleasant film. It's based on the true story of a former college basketball star whose life was crumbling until he started coaching a winless team at an academy.

"Twice Upon a Christmas" (2001), 8 p.m., Pax TV. In OOnce Upon a Christmas," Santa Claus' daughter (Kathy Ireland) fell for a mortal and lost memory of her old life. Now her evil sister, Rudolfa, tries to turn the North Pole into a gambling resort. All of this sounds silly, but OTwice Upon" has lots of charm, plus bursts of satirical wit.

"Hack," 8 p.m., CBS. Jamie asks Mike to help someone who's become a prostitute.

"The District," 9 p.m., CBS. Someone is stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.

"Saturday Night Live," 10:30 p.m., NBC. In this rerun, Halle Berry (whose latest film "Gothika" opened yesterday) hosts. Britney Spears is the musical guest.