Daily guide

November 06, 2009

ON CHRONICLE

The Guardians: Historic New England

7:30 p.m. WCVB-TV (Channel 5) What defines New England? Is it the rolling vistas and working farms of its rural areas, the Colonial homes and green spaces of its suburbs, or the cobblestone streets and historic architecture of its cities? For a group of New Englanders, it’s all of the above, and they’re devoted to preserving what they see as the region’s essential places.

ON GREATER BOSTON

Beat the Press

7 p.m. WGBH-TV (Channel 2) Emily Rooney moderates a discussion of media issues with commentator Callie Crossley, Joe Sciacca of the Boston Herald, and Dan Kennedy of Northeastern.

RADIO HIGHLIGHTS

Member Concert

5 a.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Karan Casey from March 2004.

WCRB Archives 11 a.m. WCRB-FM (99.5) Pianist William Kapell plays Rachmaninov Concerto No. 2.

Live at Noon WUMB-FM (91.9) Featuring Ellis Paul.

World Café 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) Live performances and interviews.

Schubert 9 p.m. WCRB-FM (99.5) String Quartet No. 14, with Alban Berg Quartet.

NEWS & TALK SHOWS

Morning Early Show

at 7 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12.

Good Morning America at 7 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Chef Jamie Oliver. Also: a financial report by Mellody Hobson.

Today at 7 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10; 10 a.m. on Ch. 7. Jeff Corwin. Also: the 40th anniversary of “Sesame Street’’; real estate.

Wendy Williams Show at 8 a.m. on BET.

Better at 9 a.m. on Ch. 64.

Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. on COM.

Dr. Oz Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 25. Gallstones; understanding the compulsion to hoard. Also: communicable diseases in pets; belly dancing.

Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9; 3 p.m. on Ch. 10.

Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 6; 10 a.m. on Ch. 25.

Rachael Ray at 9 a.m. on Ch. 4; 2 p.m. on Ch. 10. Reba McEntire. Also: a segment on 1950s-style marriage.

Regis and Kelly at 9 a.m. on Ch. 7; 10 a.m. on Ch. 10. James Marsden; the “Project: Runway’’ finalists.

Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Ch. 56.

Colbert Report at 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. on COM.

Bonnie Hunt Show at 10 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9.

Maury at 10 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64. DNA tests determine paternity.

Banfield & Ford: Courtside at 11 a.m. on TRU.

Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64.

The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. America Ferrera. Also: Joy Behar’s Month in ReView; clips from YouTube.

Today at 11 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Fran Drescher. Also: ambush makeovers; retailer secrets.

Afternoon Charlie Rose

at noon on Ch. 44; 3 p.m. on Ch. 36; 6 p.m. on Ch. 44.

Maury at noon on Ch. 56. DNA tests determine paternity.

Place of Our Own at 1 p.m. on Ch. 44. Oral-health issues.

The Doctors at 2 p.m. on Ch. 7; 4 p.m. on Ch. 64.

Wendy Williams Show at 2 p.m. on Ch. 56; midnight on BET. Wanda Sykes.