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“Secrets of the Dead: Escape From Auschwitz” (8 p.m., PBS): A little-known story about

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

“Secrets of the Dead: Escape From Auschwitz” (8 p.m., PBS): A little-known story about the notorious death camp is told via re-enactment and archival footage. Prisoners Rudolph Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, forced to keep records for their Nazi guards, escaped into Poland. They approached authorities with their report on Nazi atrocities in hopes of halting the deportation and execution of Jews. The report’s delay in reaching the Allies cost hundreds of thousands of lives, but ultimately spared more than a hundred thousand others. Actor Liev Schreiber narrates.

“’Til Death” (8 p.m., Fox): Valerie Harper (You might know her better as Rhoda Morgenstern) makes a guest appearance on “’Til Death.” She plays Eddie’s mother, who is planning to divorce his dad (Jerry Adler) to qualify for medical insurance. Eddie, of course, hates the idea.

“Farmer Wants a Wife” (9 p.m., The CW): What will happen when 10 attractive city gals head to the heartland to compete for the heart of a sexy farmer? That’s the premise of “Farmer Wants a Wife,” which finds 29-year-old, down-home hunk Matt growing corn, wheat and soybeans on his spread in Missouri — but also growing a little lonely. Who among the ladies will best adapt to tending farm animals, sewing quilts and taking part in bingo night — and thus win Matt’s affections?