Best Best on TV Tonight

“The True Story of Charlie Wilson” (8 p.m., History Channel): Just in time for the feature film starring Tom Hanks comes “The True Story of Charlie Wilson.” It’s a documentary about the whiskey-guzzling, cowboy-hat-wearing congressman from East Texas, who was a key player in one of the most successful covert CIA operations in history.

“The Family Holiday” (9 p.m., Lifetime): A lovable lout (Dave Coulier) looks to win a hefty holiday inheritance if he can clean up his act.