The top five television shows for 2014, according to Nielsen research, with network and millions of

The top five television shows for 2014, according to Nielsen research, with network and millions of viewers:

v “Sunday Night Football”: NBC, 21.5 million

v “The Big Bang Theory”: CBS, 20 million

v “NCIS”: CBS, 19.8 million

v “NCIS: Los Angeles”: CBS, 16 million

v “Dancing With the Stars”: ABC, 15.2 million

“It’s a Wonderful Life” (8 p.m., NBC): Yes, we’ll take one more hearty swig of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” While we’re at it, here’s a toast to George Bailey, the “richest man in town.”

“A Christmas Story” (8 p.m., TBS): We triple-dog dare you to watch all 24 hours of the annual marathon screening of “A Christmas Story.”

TV listings, B6

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Book on soldiers of War of 1812

MERCER, PA.

The Mercer County Historical Society has published “I Consider It My Duty,” a two-volume set of books on the history of western Pennsylvania during the War of 1812. The books are also helpful to those making genealogy studies on the soldiers of the region.

Each volume is $39.99, but only $29.99 if purchased before the end of the year. Go to mchspa.org or buy it at the MCHS headquarters, 119 S. Pitt St. For information, call 724-662-3490 or email info@mchspa.org.

Juried photo exhibit at Trumbull gallery

WARREN

Trumbull Art Gallery’s fifth annual juried photography exhibit will be Feb. 28-April 10. Entry forms are available at TAG, 158-62 N. Park Ave., downtown, or online at trumbullartgallery.com. Entries must be delivered on Feb. 21 between noon and 4 p.m. The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Rushdie, writers: Release ‘Interview’

NEW YORK

Salman Rushdie, Neil Gaiman and Tony Kushner are among the writers who signed a PEN American Center petition urging Sony Pictures to make “The Interview” widely available.

Sony announced last week it had called off the scheduled Christmas release of the North Korea satire following hacker threats of violence against theaters showing the film. Monday’s petition from PEN, a literary and human rights organization, said that pulling “The Interview” would be a “lasting blow” to free expression.

Rushdie, a former PEN president, faced dire threats 25 years ago after the publication of “The Satanic Verses.” The novel was condemned as blasphemous by some Muslims, and Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini called for Rushdie’s death. The PEN petition noted that “The Satanic Verses” continued to be published and sold.

Bon Jovi shows support for police

RED BANK, N.J.

Jon Bon Jovi is showing his support for police after the killings of two New York City police officers.

The singer wore an NYPD football T-shirt during the Bobby Bandiera and Friends Hope Concert in Red Bank, N.J., on Monday.