THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! MARATHON
TCM, 8:00 p.m. ET
As background, or foreground, this compilation of the best scenes from Hollywood’s classic MGM musicals actually is a compilation of compilations. It begins at 8 p.m. ET with 1974’s That’s Entertainment!, then continues with 1976’s That’s Entertainment Part 2!, showcasing everyone from Judy Garland and Gene Kelly to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. And by the time this dazzling showcase is over, so is 2019. Happy New Year!