“The Wiz Live!” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s time to ease on down the yellow brick road as

“The Wiz Live!” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s time to ease on down the yellow brick road as another live stage spectacular comes to television. This adaptation of the 1975 acclaimed Broadway musical arrives stuffed with well-known personalities, including Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier, Common and Amber Riley. But the coveted role of Dorothy went to Shanice Williams, an ultra-talented 19-year-old newcomer.

“CMA Country Christmas” (9 p.m., ABC): It’s a holiday hoedown on “CMA Country Christmas.” Jennifer Nettles and her pals belt out seasonal songs at the historic Grand Ole Opry House.

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